Peculiarity
The question of how a smartphone differs from an iPhone and Android is not correct. Let's figure it out.
A smartphone is a device equipped with additional functions of a pocket PC. In addition to calls, it allows you to watch videos, listen to music, and play games.
IPhone is a series of smartphones produced by Apple. Therefore, there will be no mistake in calling it a smartphone. It’s just that lately the iPhone has become a household name.
Android is an OS developed by Google. Created based on the Linux kernel.
Definition
A smartphone is a mobile communication device that combines the functionality and external features of a mobile phone and a PDA. It definitely allows you to connect to the Internet. Runs under specially developed mobile operating systems.
iPhone (iPhone) is a smartphone from Apple, which currently exists in five generations and several variations, running the iOS operating system (or iPhone OS) and having a set of necessary functions for this class of devices.
OS
The main difference between Apple products is the iOS OS. Only used on devices of this brand. Its main advantage:
- Stability. Installed on a small model range. This allows developers to constantly improve it. Allow to perfection. Even on an older iPhone model, the OS will work correctly;
- Safety. iOS is a closed OS. Therefore, it is virtually impossible for malicious code to enter the device;
- Updates. For example, iOS 11, released in 2021, will be installed on the iPhone 5S developed five years ago;
- Simplicity. To understand how the Apple OS works, the average user only needs five minutes. But there is also a drawback to this. No advanced customization options.
What is called a smartphone
“Smart phone,” which is how the word “smartphone” is translated into Russian, is associated by most with a phone with a touch screen. However, it is intuitively clear that the difference between a regular mobile phone and a smartphone is not limited to this.
Smartphone
In fact, the main difference between them is the presence of a smartphone with a multitasking operating system, which third-party developers can use to write applications designed for it. Thanks to this, you can install many programs on your smartphone that have different tasks and capabilities.
The line between a pocket computer and a smartphone has recently become so thin that one can put an equal sign between them. After all, on an ordinary gadget, which almost every inhabitant of the planet owns, you can not only make calls. It contains a whole bunch of other functions, which frees the owner from purchasing a digital camera, player, navigator, netbook for surfing the Internet, game console, gadget for working with text editors, etc.
And now also a means of payment
Note! The versatility of the smartphone is provided by applications and programs produced by third-party developers.
Communication between devices
iPhone, iPad, Mac, smart watches from this manufacturer can be linked with each other. Create an ecosystem. How it works? For example, once you start writing text on your iPhone, you can continue on your PC. Communication occurs through your Apple ID account.
On Android, this is available by installing additional applications. Contact via Google account. There is no need to install additional software for Apple products.
What's the difference between smartphones and iPhone?
Having understood the essence of the definitions, we can safely say how both devices are similar and what is the difference between the devices.
The gadgets are similar in almost everything, since the iPhone is a type of smartphone produced by Apple. In other words, the iPhone is a smartphone, only with its own problems.
- The first difference is the use of different types of operating systems - on the first iOS, on the second Android, Windows. It is also impossible not to note the versatility - on an iPhone manufactured 2-3 years ago, you can install the latest firmware; this number will not work with a smartphone.
- The second factor is the use of different types of processors: Apple has a personal development that is installed exclusively on the iPhone.
- Screens. The iPhone is equipped with a unique Retina matrix, which provides phenomenal image quality. Smartphones use IPS, LED technologies; it is impossible to find Retina on Android.
- Build quality. The iPhone is definitely the undisputed leader here.
Instead of output
What's better: iPhone or smartphone? The difference between these groups is insignificant. How is an iPhone different from a regular smartphone? When purchasing an iPhone, you will not have the opportunity to change anything radically. No file system access, but user friendly interface. There is a guarantee of safety, reliability and stability from the manufacturer.
When buying a phone, an ordinary user is guided by the following indicators: access to the Internet, access to news. Therefore, a smartphone running Android OS is preferable due to its low cost compared to Apple products.
If your budget allows and you believe that every successful person should have a new iPhone, then the choice is obvious.
For the average user who needs a balance between cost and performance, it would be preferable to opt for a smartphone.
Which is better – an iPhone or a smartphone?
Fans of the iPhone and smartphones can argue for hours about the best qualities of their device. Let's look at the main technical and hardware points
, which will help the user make the right choice.
- Iron
. The time has passed when engineering technical solutions for Apple products took first place. Top smartphone models are in no way inferior to iPhones, and in some cases even surpass the latter. - Battery
. The smartphone is the leader in this category. In addition to the fact that the battery charge lasts a long time, changing the battery if necessary will not cause huge problems for the user. - Physical buttons.
The physical buttons of any of the devices in question probably broke on everyone. This applies to both iPhone and Android. In this component, we will set equality between devices. - Software
The software excellence and uniformity of the iOS operating system, the absence of third-party applications, put the iPhone in first place. - Display.
Finally, the Apple camp realized that the 3.5-inch display is a thing of the past. The latest iPhone 6 model has a large 5.5-inch screen.
What is the difference between a smartphone and an iPhone, iPad and Android?
Actually, the only difference between an iPhone and an iPad is its size and the fact that the first is a smartphone, and the second is a tablet.
The bigger the screen, the better
They differ from Android, first of all, in a more advanced operating system and a price that is comparable to the cost of a used domestic car. In addition, the iPhone has much more functionality regarding user interface settings - you can customize the main screen, icons and other points.
The war between Yabloko and the robots will continue as long as the world exists. We must admit that the arguments of both disputing sides are fair and have a right to exist. Perhaps the only way out is when choosing a particular gadget to ask the question: “What do I want from my smartphone?”
Differences between iPhone and other smartphones
I hope you now understand what a smartphone is, and we can talk about its variety, the iPhone. It is quite popular and expensive. So what's so special about it?
What has always distinguished the iPhone from other smartphones can be described in one phrase - It is always one step ahead. In each of their models, Apple developers introduce features that will “blow the minds” of others, thereby motivating them to continuously develop in order to be able to somehow compete.
If we recall history, iPhone is a series of smartphones from Apple that run exclusively on the iOS operating system. The first iPhone was introduced by Steve Jobs in 2007 at the MacWorld Expo. It went on sale on June 29, and immediately began to rapidly conquer the smartphone market in the United States.
On June 10, 2008, a more updated and improved iPhone model, the 3G version, went on sale. Also then the updated iOS 2.0 firmware was released. iPhone 3G is the first Apple phone model to appear in Russia. Next on the list were iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6 and 6+. Accordingly, the older the iPhone model, the more expensive and functional it is.
So, how exactly does the iPhone differ from other smartphones? In some cases, it costs more than another device with superior characteristics. Many people believe that the price of iPhones is not determined by anything other than the brand. This statement is true, but this does not reduce the popularity of Apple products. Be that as it may, fans of these devices praise them for their simplicity, speed, functionality and reliability.
Here is a list of the main differences between the iPhone and most smartphones:
- The Touchscreen is very responsive and pleasant to use; just compare it with any other smartphone to feel a noticeable difference.
- Fast operation of applications, less likelihood of various kinds of glitches, this will be confirmed by the developers themselves, since the requirements for the quality of application execution are completely different.
- Support for new OS versions is a very significant advantage that other manufacturers cannot boast of, and it lies in the fact that if you bought a phone a couple of years ago, you can use the operating system that is current today, which in turn will allow you to keep up with time.
iPhone is made only from high quality materials. According to Apple's marketing policy, it has a non-removable battery and does not contain memory cards. An iPhone will generally cost more than a similar device from another company.
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What is the advantage of iPhone over Android - which is better?
The key advantage of iOS over the Android system is its closed nature. Apple specialists sensitively manage all aspects of software development, resulting in a high-quality product:
- As a result, any iOS-based application has a menu similar to the operating system: settings, gestures and controls are the same, regardless of the program. It is impossible to distinguish models and recognize them by looking only at the smartphone menu.
- Developers are allowed into the AppStore only after a thorough check, so there is no possibility of installing malware on your iPhone.
- Updates arrive on all devices at the same time and occur in the background. Everything is updated at once and does not require human intervention, which is the big difference between an iPhone and an Android, in which each application requires a separate update, and the more applications, the more often updates occur, slowing down the system and consuming battery power.
- Updates leave the user interface in its original form. You can blame Apple for being conservative, but the convenience is obvious - you don’t need to get used to the new system and learn how to work with it again.
- The best applications are released first on the iPhone, and only then on Android.
- Strict control over software allows owners of Apple devices to be freed from unnecessary software garbage and pre-installed applications from third-party developers.
Games on iPhone are exciting and new
Thus, the dilemma of what to take - iPhone or Android - must be resolved taking into account several factors. The iPhone is more suitable for those who value the security of their data, speed and quality. On the other hand, if you focus on the price of the product and the ability to choose a model, you should give preference to an Android-based device.
Smartphone
The second type of device, called a regular smartphone, is more common than the first. This is due to many factors, which make no sense to describe.
The main difference between smartphones is considered to be the high versatility and diversity of manufacturers. In fact, any modern phone running the Android or Windows operating system, combining the qualities of a computer and a classic dialer, can be safely called a smartphone.
The characteristics of smartphones allow them to occupy a niche in the middle between cell phones and computers. At the same time, the performance of individual models is not inferior to the power of many modern laptops.
Also, devices from different companies may differ from each other in a variety of designs, configurations and functionality. Due to the fact that every manufacturer wants to create something of their own, unique. However, even flagship models that are superior to Apple products in all respects cannot be called iPhones.
- iPhones - all models in order from first to last
