In this article, we will talk about the most important features of both operating systems, Apple's iOS and Android, and what is the difference between them, and which one is better for you.
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All About Mobile Operating system iOS & Android and Which is Better for You:
Mobile operating system is similar to computer operating system like (Windows, Linus.. etc) , If the Mobile Processor is the heart of the smartphone, then the operating system is the soul of the phone!,and without it the phone is dead!.
- iOS for Apple.
- Harmony OS for Huawei
- Android for the Rest
Where the Android and iOS operating systems are the most widely used in phones today, with a market share 71% for Android and around 28% for iOS while most of the Huawei OS users are from China.
Android and iOS Market Share in several Countries:
The prevalence of the two systems differs from country to other, we will cite some regions.
- USA : 56% (iOS) , 44%(Android).
- Uk : 53% (iOS) , 46%(Android).
- Canada : 59%(iOS), 41%(Android).
- Taiwan: 51%(iOS), 47%(Android).
- South Korea: 30%(iOS), 69%(Android)
- INDIA : 4%(iOS), 96%(Android).
- Russia : 27%(iOS), 73%(Android).
- Africa: 14%(iOS), 84%(Android).
- Asia : 16%(iOS), 83%(Android).
- Europe : 36%(iOS), 63%(Android).
- South America: 13%(iOS), 86%(Android).
- China : 26%(iOS), 73%(Android).
For more information Statcounter.
As shown in the previous statistics, it is clear that the iOS is widespread in countries friendly to America 🇺🇸 , such as Canada, Taiwan and Britain, where the highest percentage of iPhone users was recorded in Canada up to 60%, while the highest percentage of Android users was recorded in India, with a rate of 96 percent!.
What are the Features & Advantages of Android and iOS ?
In order to compare two operating systems, you must first know the characteristics of each one.
Android:
Android is an Open Source operating system based on the Linux kernel for mobile devices , led by Google.
their development based on a software stack and it rests on five distinct layers:
- Linux kernel with the drivers.
- Software libraries (WebKit/Blink, OpenGL ES, SQLite ..ect).
- Runtime Environment and Libraries 'Java Platform'.
- framework ' application development kit'.
- standards applications which includes web browser, address book, phone application ..etc.
Google distributes the Android operating system as open source under the Apache license.
The license allows phone makers that embed Android in their devices to make changes to distinguish themselves and call it by its own name, simply named User Interface 'UI'.
List of the Most Popular UI by Mobile Manufacturers:
- Samsung : One UI.
- Huawei : EMUI.
- Xiaomi : MIUI.
- Black Shark : JoyUI
- OPPO : ColorOS.
- Google Pixel : Pixel UI.
- Motorola : MotoBlur.
- Meizu: Flyme OS.
- VIVO : Funtouch OS.
- Oneplus : OxygenOS.
- Honor : Magic UI
- ASUS : ZenUI
- ZTE : MyOS
- Sony : Xperia UI
- LG : LG UX
|
Version (Stable) |
Date |
|
1.0 |
September 23, 2008 |
|
3.0 |
February
23, 2011 |
|
4.4 |
October 31, 2013 |
|
4.4.4 |
April
16, 2014 |
|
5.0.2 |
December 20, 2014 |
|
5.0 |
3
November 2014 |
|
5.0.1 |
December 3, 2014 |
|
5.1 |
March
9, 2015 |
|
6.0 |
October 5, 2015 |
|
6.0.1 |
7
December 2015 |
|
7.0 |
August 22, 2016 |
|
7.1 |
October
6, 2016 |
|
8.0 |
August 21, 2017 |
|
8.1 |
5
December 2017 |
|
9.0 |
August 6, 2018 |
|
10 |
3
September 2019 |
|
11 |
8 September 2020 |
|
12 |
October
4, 2021 |
|
13 |
August 15, 2022 |
Apple iOS :
iOS stands for (iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system Initially released in June 29, 2007 , created and developed by Apple Inc exclusively for its hardware (ipod, ipad ,iphone), considered as variant of macOS and Based on UNIX , Closed Source with some open-source components.
So, Apple is the only one who owns the source code And there's no external party that can see or make changes to UI, and that's what enhances their security against any outside penetration, and that's what sets Apple apart.But its disadvantages lie in the rapid development of applications, unlike Android, where the field is open for all developers to make changes and improvements in the interface of the system.
This made Apple a bit behind on some improvements over the interface of the Android operating system.
But Apple recently rectified the situation and opened the door, starting with version ios 16, where it provided all kinds of customization options that allow you to make the lock screen unique! and several other options.
List of iOS Versions & iPhones Compatible :
|
iOS Version |
Compatible iPhones (Mini,Max,Plus :
included) |
|
iOS 1 |
iPhone 1st |
|
iOS 2 |
iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G |
|
iOS 3 |
iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS |
|
iOS 4 |
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 |
|
iOS 5 |
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S |
|
iOS 6 |
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 |
|
iOS 7 |
iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5s |
|
iOS 8 |
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 |
|
iOS 9 |
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s |
|
iOS 10 |
iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7 |
|
iOS 11 |
iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 |
|
iOS 12 |
iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS |
|
iOS 13 |
iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11 |
|
iOS 14 |
iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2nd |
|
iOS 15 |
iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1st, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2nd, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 |
|
iOS 16 |
iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2nd, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone SE 3rd, iPhone 14, 14 Pro |
Note that the Mini,Max,Plus Series are included for each model.
Full Comparison Android vs iOS:
Android and iOS operating systems perform the same tasks, such as running games and apps, and making calls, but in different ways in terms of system lightness, information security, and power saving, with some differences in the structure and interface of the operating system.
|
Features |
Android |
iOS |
|
OS
Family |
Linux |
UNIX (XNU hybrid) |
|
Code
Source |
Open Source |
Close Source |
|
Application
Store |
Play Store |
Apple Store |
|
Software
Updates |
Not (frequently, upgrades, Stable) |
Frequently, upgrade, Stable |
|
Customizability |
Fully customized |
Limited |
|
Security&
Privacy |
Less secure |
Fully secure |
|
Peripherals |
Fully adaptable |
Less adaptable |
|
RAM
management |
Need more RAM |
Need Less RAM |
|
User
Account |
Any Email |
Only Apple ID |
|
AI
and voice assistants |
Alexa,Bixby more |
Siri |
|
Cloud
integration |
use freely |
Icloud (Full Secured) |
|
Apps
Availability |
Very large No Apps |
Less No apps restricted |
|
Apps
Unknown Source |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
|
Display
Battery Capacity |
No |
Yes |
|
Available
Languages |
100+ languages |
40 languages |
|
Biometric
Interface |
Fingerprint, Face Recognition |
Touch ID, Face ID |
|
Hardware
Compatible |
Mobiles, tablets, gaming consoles , smart TVs |
iPhone,iPad, iPod, and Apple TV |
|
Photos&
Videos backup |
unlimited |
Free only for 5 GB
with iCloud |
|
Cost
|
Available on Low Cost |
Expensive |
Which is better for you iOS or Android?
the choice is relative from person to person.
If you are looking for a stable system and a protected environment, but limited by some options (like Developer ..etc), the best choice for you is iOS.
But if you are looking for an independent system open to unlimited use and especially for small budgets, Android is your best choice!.
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