In today's era of modern cellular technology, choosing the perfect smartphone can be a hassle. The process begins with one simple question. Should I buy an iPhone or an Android? Whether it comes down to choosing a color, to judging the amount of cores within a processor, there's always something holding you back. This list will make choosing the iPhone, simply, common sense. After switching to the Apple iPhone, I never looked at obtaining an Android ever again.
1. FaceTime
One of the biggest attributes that the Android doesn't have is FaceTime. Although there are alternatives like Skype and Oovoo, FaceTime is integrated within the iPhone itself. There is no requirement to create an account either.
2. iMessage
iMessage is what iPhone users use to send text messages to other iPhones users. Unlike the general Android standard SMS messages, iMessage tells you if the recipient has received the message. When the person you are texting is typing, a typing animation will appear. If enabled, you can even see of the recipient has read the message. No service? No problem. iMessages can be delivered through Wi-Fi. Since iMessages use cellular data and Wi-Fi, texts are sent and received in about a second. Android users without iMessage have to wait at least 4-10 seconds for messages to go through.
3. Touch ID
Apple's "Touch ID" feature secures your iPhone with the prints on your finger. Apple is currently the only company to master fingerprint encryption on smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and other Android devices attempt to imprint their own "Touch ID" feature that requires you to slide your thumb across the scanner. As a former Galaxy owner, the fingerprint scanner is highly inconsistent and feels less secure. During the process of registering your fingerprint, Apple makes sure that every single millimeter of your finger is indexed.
4. User Interface
A smartphone's user interface is a primary factor. Who wants a phone with an unattractive and disorganized operating system? The higher end Android devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S7, have fairly appealing UI's, but lack Apple's aesthetic organization. The iPhone keeps everything in one place, instead of having applications and settings scattered throughout the operating system. You shouldn't have to "find the needle in the haystack" to execute basic activities on your smartphone. As Apple once said, "If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone."
