You know what I'm really in the mood for right about now is to do an iPhone versus android face fresh for 2022 to see which kind of smartphone might be best for you. Right now the good news is even if you've used nothing but apple or android for years and years now you no longer need to feel tied down. It's easier than ever in 2022 to swap from one platform to the other helped along considerably by the fact that the apps you use on one will almost certainly be available. On the other two, the big exceptions to this rule are of course mostly on apple's side. So, if you find that your mates and your family mostly use the likes of facetime and iMessage to stay in touch then you're probably going to want to stick with iOS. On the other hand, if your inner circle tends to use services like WhatsApp and telegram these can be installed on either iOS or Android and they work fine between the two platforms. Albeit with a really annoying backup workaround so you don't lose a lifetime of messages and all those hilarious memes. So, enough banging on which is best for you an iPhone or one of them. Android jobbies well here's my quick guide and for more on the latest and greatest tech please do stay tuned.
So, first up devices if you want a flagship phone and you've got the cash to back that up. Well, apple's offerings are now more diverse than ever. Before as well as the standard iPhone model you've also got the pro and the pro max options which boasts an upgraded 120 hertz display as well as improved camera tech with a bonus telephoto sensor. The pro max is an absolute whopper. If you happen to like them big or alternatively you've got the iPhone mini which is a shocking surprise a more dinky version and those are basically your options nice and simple so you may decide. In fact, it's going to be how much cash you've got to spend. Whether you like them big or small and whether you want that upgraded camera tech on the flip side with android. You've got almost too much choice. You've got your google pixels of course then you've got your Samsung your oppos your realme your Xiaomi a ton of stuff. This diversity means you'll definitely need to do a lot more research before you pick your blower possibly by watching shag loads of expert videos. But it also means you can pick a handset that is ideal for you.
Want a headphone jack or expandable storage or dedicated gaming features? Well, none of the current apple lineups will do the job but you'll find a bug in a load of android options that work for you. Even bag yourself a phone that folds in half if you really fancy it now says you've got considerably less cash to spend on your new smartphones around three to four hundred pounds. Well with android you've still got bugger lords of choice. You've got the pixel four in five here. The six here Lingard is just on the horizon Samsung's just staffed out a couple of new ones as well including the a53 5g which I just recently reviewed. You've got the oneplus Norse 2 and the Nord ce2. You've got offerings from Xiaomi realme oppo again all of the big manufacturers with apple. Well, you've basically either got to buy an old one and I'm talking about a really old one because they tend to hold their value remarkably well. Otherwise, you settle for the iPhone se 2022 and if you've seen my one-month review you'll know that that's not a particularly great option either. So basically your choices are similar to getting poked in the eye or getting kicked in the and if even three or four hundred quid is out of your budget. Well, you've got no choice at all. You'll need to go android in 2022 android blows can go for as little as a hundred quid or under although you will likely have to put up with slightly judging performance. Some crappy cameras and other issues next up customization android phones can be customized with your launcher of choice which can completely switch up the look and feel of that software. Some apple die-hards point to the simplicity of using iPhones as an advantage but many androids do come with a built-in simple mode and some freely available launchers fulfill a similar purpose making them ideal for older or younger users. Alternatively, you could go for a more complex option or something that streamlines the ui to save you time. Whatever you fancy really as far as customization goes here on the iPhone well. You can change up the wallpaper and uh android also allows you to install apps from outside of the main google play store by downloading apk files. If you so desire on the flip side however because apple keeps such a stranglehold over its app ecosystem you're less likely to install something dodgy it's not possible but it's a lot less likely. So next up support and apple absolutely walk this round because apple has direct control over all of the iOS hardware as well as the software. It means it can keep all of its devices updated in a timely manner for years post-launch. Of course, occasionally apple doesn't really seem to bother actually testing its updates before rolling them out you may find that an update fixes a few bugs then also completely kills your notifications or just stops you from using the internet on android. If you want strong to support your best bet is google pixel phones are generally supported for three to four years with os and security updates. Although some manufacturers like Samsung, Nokia, and one plus are also pretty good in this area offering a similar support window, however, many other manufacturers like Motorola Xiaomi and realme generally tend to only offer a couple of years of updates for all of their smartphones mostly because they release so bloody many and even then the security patches may be sporadic at best. I'm still reviewing smartphones in April 2022 they come with android 11 slapped on them instead of android 12 despite the fact that version 12 has been around for like six ruddy months already. I love nostalgia as much as the next bold YouTube but seriously sort it out. When we're talking support we also have to mention physical stores. Apple has high street stores up and down the country and yeah in some regions of course maybe a bit of a further trek than you have to go down here in London. But at least they offer that physical support. To speak to someone face to face if needed on the android side of things. Well, Samsung's got a handful of stores scattered about the place and that's pretty much it now because it's such a hot topic.
Let's also touch on cameras and the latest apple flagships feature very good camera sensors that can capture crisp detailed and natural-looking picks almost any time of day or night. The pixel 6 phones are better across a range of scenarios, especially in low light versus those premium-priced apples. It's the same story with a handful of other android rivals as well the likes of the oppo f5x5 series with the mara silicon npu stuffed in there. You got the Samsung galaxy s22 ultra all capable of taking better photos and video in low-light environments especially when it comes to color reproduction. But this should not be a deal breaker by any means. IPhone will serve anyone really well unless you absolutely have to have dedicated pro controls. Well, the iPhone se 2022 features woefully outdated optics compared with the likes of the pixel. A series the one plus note 2 the realme 9 pro plus and dozens of other affordable androids. So if your budget is limited and you value that camera performance I would certainly see it go android if you can next up security and you've got some really smart security features built into both iOS and android. These days including lots of great privacy features to help you track exactly what your apps are up to at any given moment to actually unlock your devices. While iphones come with face and lock alone or in the case of the se 2022 just the fingerprint sensor android smartphones almost always come with both options apart from the pixel phones which for now use fingerprint sensors alone. You don't have that face recognition built in but there are lots of rumors that will be introduced with the next series of pixel phones that said the face and lock option can be a bit ropey on android phones and easily fooled by something like a photograph. While iPhones are much harder to trick and overall when it comes to security I think apple steals the victory here because not only does it have that closed ecosystem but also has more regular security updates versus a lot of android smartphones. Now android may have creamed victory in more rounds so far versus those iPhones but apple does offer up a number of other advantages over its big rivals. So for one you've got to consider inter-device connectivity.
Are you rich enough to own a MacBook and ipads and lots of other apple gear? Well in that case you're probably best off going with an iPhone is that they'll just communicate more nicely. There's also expandability the latest premium-priced iPhones offer mag-safe expansion. So, basically, you can slap a MagSafe accessory onto the back end and boost your battery life or what have you, and that sort of modular functionality you won't find in any android smartphones certainly none that have been released recently anyway. Those apple iPhones tend to hold their value really bloody well which is really annoying when you want to buy one for a bit cheaper. But it's good news if you've already got one and you want to sell it on or trade it in for a newer model because it means you'll get a decent bit of cash. There's also apple tv plus of course if you like your baseball the most exciting and dynamic of sports then there are other things to consider like do you prefer Siri or google assistant. Personally, I prefer the google assistant I think it's got better functionality and better cross-service support but of course, that's my personal opinion. Some people might prefer Siri because it's generally simpler and also little things like where you actually live will play a part in your decision as well. So first if you live in America you'll get more out of your iPhone than if you live here in blighty where a lot of the services still feel kind of half-baked now. The maps app for instance especially when you're using it as a sat nav just does not feel properly implemented at all here in the UK even in London.
My full roundup right now of what's best for you apple or android in 2022. There's no easy answer what might be perfect for one person might be absolutely dreadful for another. It all comes down to personal preference and your own personal circumstances. But now the big question is which do you prefer iPhone or android? Be great to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Please try and limit the number of four-letter words you hurl at my face though got lots more androids and no doubt some iPhones to review later in 2022 as well. Stay tuned to see all of that shenanigans and have yourselves a lovely rest of the week.
Cheers everyone, love you!
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