iPhone vs. Android: The Unending Debate

By Daniele Jackson, Reporter

iPhone and Android: these two phone companies are the breakaway of the 21st century. Almost everyone either has an iPhone or an Android. Deciding which one is superior is a constant topic of discussion.

Over the years, iPhones and Androids have been upgrading, changing and developing right before our very eyes. These phones, over the years, have changed the face of cell phones all over the world.

The New iPhone 6 in all 3 colors. Photo by By The original uploader was Roguegeek at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by Ace Class Shadow, Psantora at en.wikipedia. (Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.) [CC BY-SA 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
The New iPhone 6 comes in all 3 colors. Photo By Toguegeek at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by Ace Class Shadow, Psantora at en.wikipedia.

The iPhone was iconic from the beginning and was created and manufactured by Apple and business mogul Steve Jobs. The iPhone has been made up of all recyclable material and stainless steel with microscopic glass particles that make up the screen for this amazing phone. The device comes with so many gadgets and features but only has one small kink: the competition.

The Android came into play when the Galaxy S1 showed up in the stores. The Galaxy was built with a larger screen than iPhone and better retina display. The Android had more features such as bigger screen and more accessible buttons, making it look like it had it all, beating the iPhone. The Android is known for its little slogan “Be equal not the same,” which implies that all of Apple’s phones are on the same high level.

The Galaxy s6 curve. Photo byBy GalaxyOptimus (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
The Galaxy s6 curve is pictured above. Photo By Galaxy Optimus (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

 However, senior Will Hartsfield really enjoys being an Android user.

“I like androids because everything is free,” said Hartsfield.

Junior Dervon Mayberry is also an Android user.

“Androids are better because of camera quality and  speed of the phone in general. iPhones are way too slow for  me,” said Mayberry.

Senior Lori Heitmann shared her thoughts on her iPhone.

“I like the software updates that Androids don’t have” said Heitmann. She also started to compare the two phone saying that “iPhones have better cameras than Androids.”

Sophomore Hailey Martinez is an iPhone user and likes cell phone qualities simple.

“iPhones are easier to use than Androids because Androids have so many buttons you don’t know which one is which, ” said Martinez.

As the days go on, these two phones still go into battle. The two phones will remain going back and fourth until someone brings something new to the table.

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