There are several reasons why we choose a particular operating system, and here are the top ten reasons, according to a Team Green survey. People choose Android because it is an open OS that is highly customizable and offers a greater range of hardware alternatives at a wider range of pricing points than the iPhone.

Price is likely the most important consideration when purchasing a phone. There are various Android brands, each catering to a different market sector, ranging from mainstream to premium. In general, every buyer has a pricing point. Apple, on the other hand, publishes a single iPhone line each year with about four models, all of which are positioned in the premium sector. While there are budget-friendly iPhone models, they still have fewer possibilities than Android.

Apple consistently offers fewer robust and deep features compared to Android, one of which is multitasking, i.e., running multiple apps simultaneously. Users using Android phones with bigger screens or foldable displays can multitask and split screens vertically or horizontally. Smartphones can even partially turn into PCs with features like Samsung’s DeX, replete with a desktop interface and mouse support.

Google has steadily improved Android notification over the years, providing for more management and personalization. Both platforms have an easily visible notification area, but Android takes it a step further by allowing interactivity, such as reacting to messages directly from the notification panel.

When it comes to virtual assistants, many people believe that Google Assistant exceeds Siri in a variety of activities. Google Assistant, in addition to answering requests, demonstrates superior contextual knowledge and gives more relevant, user-oriented responses.

Users have just recently been able to customize their screens, such as by adding widgets, with the latest iOS releases. However, Android users have always been able to do so with ease. Additionally, lock screens may be changed by adding widgets, changing app layout styles, and changing themes. Android users can have a completely different user interface by using third-party launchers.

When compared to the iPhone, Android provides deeper and more flexible file management. While Apple prohibits people from delving further into the system, Android allows users to use multiple file management apps or connect directly to a computer. Furthermore, some phones offer expandable memory card slots to meet the needs of specific customers.

Android, as Google’s OS, interacts naturally with Google services and tools. Google programs like as Drive, Gmail, and Calendar are pre-installed on some devices, and Google accounts offer data syncing. Users of iPhones can access Google services, but they must first download individual applications from the App Store, and integration between them is limited.

The iPhone 15 was the first to include a USB-C port, although many people chose Android before that. When compared to Lightning, it is more convenient and versatile. A single USB-C connection can be used to connect a computer and a phone, and there is significant peripheral support for phones.

Unlike iPhones, which can only install programs from the App Store, Android users can install apps from a variety of sources, a process known as sideloading. Android users can install apps by downloading an apk file from a web browser. There have been continuing conversations asking Apple to embrace this for user convenience, but Apple has rejected. Perhaps the EU will campaign for this adjustment in the future, and iPhones sold in Europe might permit users to install apps from sources other than the App Store.

While the iPhone used to have fingerprint sensors before switching to Face ID, Android still has them. Many Android users prefer fingerprint sensors because they eliminate the need to lift the device to the face for authentication; a simple touch suffices. With current Android technologies, fingerprint unlocking is even faster, virtually immediate from the moment a finger hits the screen or button.