It is undeniable that Android is the most dominant mobile operating system today. Quoted from GlobalStats, until the February 2020 period, the Android market share in the world reached 73.3 percent. Far outperform iOS which is only 25.89 percent and other operating systems such as Windows Phone, Blackberry OS and Symbian OS which is less than 1 percent.
With this percentage, practically Android and iOS are the two largest mobile operating systems (OS) currently competing with each other. Android OS can be found on mobile phone brands such as Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and others with the Google Play Store. While the iOS OS is only found on Apple products, namely the iPhone with the App Store.
While Android smartphones tend to be cheaper, more brands, more free apps and games, and affordable accessories. But iPhone users always find it difficult to move to Android. The latest iPhone series appears at an expensive price, they don’t hesitate to upgrade immediately.
Here are some reasons that can answer why people prefer to use the iPhone rather than Android.
- Exclusive and Cool iPhone Branding
Apple’s innovative mobile phone design, features and technology as well as marketing strategies make iPhone products look luxurious and premium. Even able to make someone’s prestige can be lifted because there is an iPhone in the palm of the hand. Yes, the device bearing the symbol of the bitten apple has become a kind of prestige for users, like expensive clothes, jewelry to luxury watches.
In addition, many famous people and public figures in various worlds use iPhones. Make our people agree to be confident using iPhone phones.
- Easy OS And Simple Interface
iPhone users would agree that iOS has a simpler appearance and user interface than Android. Since its first release in 2007, the iPhone has always placed its applications directly in the main menu without the need to press additional buttons. So as not to confuse the user.
Although simple, iPhone also has optimal security protection and exemplary from other vendors. In addition, the iPhone also has its own feature, namely Siri, which makes it easier for users to carry out various activities. Siri features even copied by its competitors. Because of that visionary, Apple products are often copied both from design and system.
- Anti-Bloatware Smartphone
Bloatware is an application that is embedded in the device by the manufacturer. Well, unlike android which will be filled with bloatware when it is first turned on, the iPhone does not have anything like that. On iOS users can uninstall apps they don’t want, while on Android there are default apps that can’t be uninstalled. This of course affects the memory capacity.
For security issues, you also don’t need to doubt the iPhone. Although it may still be infiltrated by viruses, the iPhone is indeed known to be safer than Android phones. This is supported by Apple’s tight supervision of applications that are in the App Store, so the opportunity to spread malicious malware is getting narrower.
- Fast Performance
When compared in terms of processor speed and amount of RAM, iPhone products are indeed smaller in number than Android phones. However, if it has been used or tested with benchmark applications such as AnTuTu, iPhone products always occupy the fastest position in terms of performance. This is because Apple can design its own combination of chipset, RAM, and operating system, because everything is fully owned by Apple.
Compared to Android, which has many types of hardware and still has to adapt to cell phone manufacturers. In addition, unlike Android, iPhone does not use Java, so the memory it uses is not too extra. For Android itself, they need extra memory called garbage collector.
- Trusted Camera Quality
In addition to reliable performance, one of the advantages possessed by the iPhone is the camera it has. Although some manufacturers are increasingly perfecting their own cameras, the iPhone has always been in the line of phones with quality cameras. Do not look at the size of the megapixel camera but look at the results. Often when there is a group photo session, it is not uncommon for the iPhone to be the most sought after in order to get the best photo results.
- More Durable and Long Lasting
For those who like to use one smartphone for a long period of time until their cellphone is old school, the iPhone is indeed a suitable choice. Because Apple allows its old users to still be able to update the operating system on their old phones, even though it certainly doesn’t run as smoothly as the latest models.
Usually one iPhone series will continue to receive iOS updates for the next 5 years. Unlike Android users, not all devices can receive software updates. In addition, if an iPhone user is having problems with his phone, there is no need to search through online discussion forums like other ecosystem users. Just ask the Apple database on the official website. There will be many solutions available to solve your problem.
- Part Of Apple Ecosystem
Apple didn’t just own the iPhone, it had the Mac before. In addition, there are also iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch to support the lifestyle of its users. The array of premium devices and well-integrated systems makes it even harder for users to leave the digital ecosystem that Apple has created. What’s more, now with just a few steps, you can move content automatically and safely from your Android phone using the Move to iOS app.
- Apple Store, App Developer’s Favorite Platform
If on Android using the Play Store, then the iPhone has an Apple Store. Although both platforms have more than millions of applications already available, but there is an interesting thing you need to know that many application developers prefer the Apple Store as a place to launch new or first applications. So, it’s no surprise that many cool apps are only available on the Apple Store. Although paid, but there are many benefits obtained. There is price, there is quality.
The good news is again for iPhone users, now payments or app purchases at the Apple Store, movie and song subscriptions can use the DANA Digital Wallet. Interestingly, the payment option with DANA is not only for the Apple Store, it can also be for Apple Music, Apple TV, iTunes, and iCloud.