In this digital era, we consume information quickly and with ease through any kind of media. But, we usually consume it from our nearest and easiest access. Right, it’s our smartphone. we use it every day, anytime, and everywhere in every chance we can use it. Through our smartphone, many things we can do like news, e-book, chatting, virtual meeting, business, game, etc. All of this feature is also because of the Operating System (OS) that handles our smartphone machine.

Common people only know that if our phone is undamaged then it means it still on good working. But people should know that a smartphone is not made up of electronic components only, it also includes the operating system. If we liken smartphone as human, then electronic components are human body and OS is human soul. What happens if a soul left their body in good condition? the answer is a lump of empty meat.

That’s enough about OS Explaining, 2020 there are many kinds of OS but there are two OSes that dominating the world they are iOS and Android. As we know iOS is exclusively made from apple company to iPhone only but Android is made and sold widely around the world. So if people want to taste how iOS is they must buy an iPhone. Are that make the iPhone special? maybe yes, maybe no. Android sells widely to reach its own market target and so iPhone. To know which is better let’s see the advantages and disasvantages of both OS.

1. iOS

Advantages

• Excellent UI and fluid responsive
• Developers can design apps because less number of models
• Metal and shiny coating are ultimate for Apple devices
• Jail breaking for customization
• Generates less heat when compared to Android
• Excellent for media entertainment
• Suits for business and gaming
• iOS Is More “Intuitive”

Disadvantages

• It has a review process, when developers want to publish an app they need to send it to Apple for review that takes around 7 days and it takes even more in some cases.
• Applications are very large when compared to other mobile platforms
• Using iOS are costly Apps and no widget support
• Battery performance is very poor on 3G
• Repair costs are very piracy
• Not flexible only supports iOS devices

2. Android

Advantages

• Android Is More Customizable Can change almost anything.
• In Android, any new publication can be done easily and without any review process
• Use a Different Messaging App for SMS
• Android Offers an Open Platform
• Easy access to the Android App Market
• Cost Effective
• Upcoming versions have a support to save RAW images
• Built in Beta Testing and staged rollout
• Native integration with Google cloud storage. 15GB free, $2/mo for 100GB, 1TB for $10. Apps available for Amazon Photos, OneDrive and Dropbox.
• Booming Job Prospects

Disadvantages

• Usually you need more code on Java than Objective-C.
• Complex layouts and animations are harder to code in Android.
• Applications contains virus also present in Android Market
• A lot of “process” in the background that lead to the battery quickly drains.
• Advertise , will always be ads on display, either the top or bottom of the application.
• Low security and fake apps can be installed to steal your info from unknown resources
• High device fragmentation

So we now already know the advantages and disadvantages of iOS and Android. Back to the first question, iOS or Android is better? there are no better in this case because it depends on what is your needs. In my case, I need some flexibility to do things and I don’t have a big budget to buy phone. Then Android is must be suite for me although some are expensive. What can you do to help you choose is, you can see advice from this article to help you out.