A telephone is a means of communication through which you can make calls and send messages.
A smartphone is a device equipped with an operating system and advanced capabilities. In it you can play games, surf the Internet, download an application and perform any action.
The iPhone is a product of Apple Corporation. The phones of this brand are similar in design, and also have the same operating system and store. It is impossible to install the Apple Store and IOS firmware on any other mobile device except those from Apple.
Differences between a phone and a smartphone and an iPhone:
- There is no operating system.
There is no store and ample opportunities to use the device. There may be a weak camera and browser, but of poor quality, since the main focus of the phone is to make calls and exchange SMS messages.
- Limited features.
You cannot share the Internet, post a photo on a social network and perform a number of common actions available on any smartphone.
- Price.
It can cost a couple of hundred rubles, while smartphones and iPhones cost several thousand or tens of thousands.
Differences between an iPhone and a smartphone :
- operating system.
Smartphones can be linked to any store and have a different operating system, depending on the brand. The iPhone has a single system and store on all devices. No mobile from another brand can install an Apple Store.
- Price.
The cost is significantly higher. So, a tenth generation Apple phone costs about a hundred thousand rubles, while a powerful smartphone can be bought for a couple of tens of thousands.
- Design.
All Apple devices are distinguished by the fact that they have a bitten apple on the back panel. Regardless of the generation and color of the device, the logo is invariably in the same place.
- No memory card.
The iPhone does not have a memory card, unlike most mobile phones; at most, you can buy additional memory in Icloud for a certain amount.
- Back panel.
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The iPhone's back panel never opens. All connectors for SIM cards and headsets are located on the bottom and sides of the case. Most phones have an opening back where you can remove the battery and SIM card.
Mobile phone
Initially, it’s worth starting with the appearance of the first cell phones - these were primitive devices designed to make calls while offline. They did not need a constant connection to the power grid.
It is noteworthy that on some of the first models, ordinary salt batteries were used as a power source, hence the “brick”-like dimensions. The main goal of the development was to create conditions for free communication of people, which, in those years, became a revolutionary breakthrough.
The mention of the first models of popular phone brands in this article is not the first, because they are the ancestors of all today's gadgets that can make calls, access the online network, and much more.
These devices became the starting point for many years of modernization, improvement and improvement.
Economical
iPhone 5s was presented to the general public back in September 2013, that is, five years ago. But even this model still continues to receive operating system updates. Today, you can easily install iOS 12 on this outdated iPhone. Moreover, the mobile device runs on this OS without any complaints.
For example, the Samsung Galaxy S5 was introduced six months later than the iPhone 5s. But there are practically no people willing to buy this miracle of technology. Yes, and doing this is very problematic, since it has already been discontinued.
When purchasing an iPhone, the buyer can be sure that even after a few years the smartphone will be supported by the Apple company. Such a gadget will receive all operating system updates, and this happens automatically.
There was a time when iPhones were a curiosity, and you could only buy them second-hand on the gray market. Moreover, owning such a phone meant high social status.
Nowadays the iPhone smartphone will not surprise anyone. Well, only the newest model can cause surprise within a couple of weeks after its release. You can buy such a gadget in many hardware stores, including in installments.
However, for many people, iPhones have remained an indicator of wealth and status. And according to experts, these are by no means empty words.
When buying an iPhone, the user receives not only a cool gadget, but also a feeling of superiority over the owners of Chinese smartphones running Android OS.
iPhone
It’s worth continuing directly with the hero of the occasion, which is produced by Apple. Essentially, the iPhone has unique capabilities and functions that are not available on regular smartphones.
The main difference between the iPhone is the iOS operating system, which is installed exclusively on these devices. Also, the program code is closed, which guarantees a significant reduction in malicious applications.
The second useful point is that the OS is applicable only for a certain type of hardware and it is impossible to install it on another device. These parameters allow the manufacturer to refine the software to an ideal state, making iOS function much better than its analogues.
Next in line is the iPhone screen - a detail worthy of high respect among users. Unique Retina technology guarantees excellent picture quality. Also, it does not apply to devices from third-party companies.
The next difference is the modest range of models. Looking at Android devices, we can say that Apple produces a tiny range.
Regarding design, it is now difficult to surprise anyone with such “beauties”. The only important parameter is the use of high-quality materials, which negatively affects the cost of the product, as well as the constant logo - a bitten apple.
The next proprietary feature is the lack of the ability to increase the memory capacity, which is more of a disadvantage. However, the assortment suggests the presence of different variations with different media volumes.
Regarding other parameters, the iPhone is no different from other types of smartphones.
Service and support
When owners of smartphones running Android OS have any problems, they try to find a solution by browsing numerous thematic forums on the Internet. In addition, many people contact the retail outlet where the gadget was purchased. Depending on the problem, the device can be exchanged for another or sent to a service center for diagnostics and further repairs. Usually repairs take several weeks, which is logical, since there are a lot of people who contacted us.
iPhone owners have access to a large database of articles on the official Apple website. In many cases, this allows you to solve problems without contacting a service center. In addition, you can get a separate consultation via chat, where an experienced customer service representative will answer all your questions. Only if the problem cannot be solved remotely, then the user is recommended to go to the nearest authorized service center.
According to user reviews, smartphones from the Apple manufacturer break down much less frequently than gadgets running the Android OS.
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.
Operation speed
All top iPhone models are noticeably superior to Android flagships in the speed of performing complex tasks. This can also be seen when conducting various tests. For example, even last year's A11 chip, which is equipped with the iPhone X, is more powerful than modern quad-core processors in Android flagships. So the iPhone X can transcode a 2-minute 4K video into Adobe Clips in just 42 seconds. While the Pixel 2 smartphone will need almost 3 minutes for this, and the Samsung Galaxy S8 spends more than 4 minutes on the same task.
When testing the performance of smartphones in the popular applications Geekbench and AnTuTu, the first places were also taken by brand new iPhones, with a significant gap from their competitors. This is explained not only by the smartphone’s design, but also by constant updates to the iOS OS, which allows any process to proceed quickly and smoothly.
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.
How are they not different?
These leading platforms have more similarities than differences.
Signal quality
Some early Android devices and iPhones had problems with network signal loss. Since then, manufacturers have learned to avoid such troubles. Modern iPhones are no worse or better than Android phones in this regard.
Navigation capabilities
A special chip is responsible for stable communication with navigation satellites. The main manufacturers of GPS chips for portable devices are SiRF Technology Inc. and u-Blox AG (and lesser-known STMicroelectronics (STM), Texas Instruments, Mediatek Inc. (MTK), eRide, Nemerix and u-Nav Microelectronics). More than 90% of all equipment with GPS navigation operates on these chips.
Therefore, even the cheapest cell phones now have no problems with geolocation. It makes no sense to compare Android and iOS in this regard; everything works clearly both here and there.
Assembly
iPhones are not assembled in America, as everyone thinks, but in the Middle Kingdom and, more recently, in small volumes, in India. Manufacturers of Android devices are located in Asia, the bulk of them are also located in China, a smaller part in South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Warranty service
Apple devices are known for their durability; performance remains almost unchanged throughout the life of Apple devices (with the exception of a few scandalous cases of artificially lowering performance).
Top Android devices also last quite a long time without any technical problems. But the above applies only to original phone models, and there is a risk of running into low-quality gray assemblies and outright fakes both here and there.
Apple's standard warranty is two years; on Android devices, especially in the cheaper price segment, the warranty period is often limited to one year.
Equipment
The standard equipment of devices with a green robot under the hood and Apple devices are also approximately the same. For example, the iPhone 11 kit includes:
- Lightning to USB Type C cable;
- USB power adapter 5 W (1 amp);
- wired EarPods with Lightning connector;
- SIM card ejector;
- documentation.
For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A70 package includes:
- charger (fast charging 25 W);
- USB cable;
- wired stereo headset with USB connector;
- SIM tray clip;
- instructions.
Wireless charging support
Most of today's top-end smartphones support wireless charging. The pioneers in this regard were:
- iPhone 8;
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S;
- Huawei Mate 20 Pro;
- Samsung Galaxy S7.
Displays
Today, the dominant technologies used in the production of mobile displays of more or less decent phones are IPS LCD and OLED. Most modern smartphones, be it Android (except Samsung) or iPhone, use IPS LCD. In turn, models X, Xs, Max are equipped with OLED. Both technologies have their advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of the OLED matrix:
- it is more energy efficient;
- has better viewing angles;
- reflects less light.
In turn, IPS LCD:
- cheaper;
- has similar OLED viewing angles and color rendition.
Displays for Cupertino residents are produced by Samsung and, according to unconfirmed reports, LG. Top Android devices are equipped with screens from companies such as:
- Samsung;
- LG;
- Tianma;
- Japan Display Inc.;
- AU Optronics;
- Sharp;
- Foxconn.
Results
To summarize, we can say with confidence that the iPhone continues to deservedly remain among the market leaders. This smartphone provides its users with:
- quick initial setup;
- a unique operating system and uninterrupted operation of the gadget;
- access to verified safe content in the company’s app store;
- constantly receiving system updates designed to improve its performance;
- protection from viruses and access by unauthorized persons to all types of personal information of the client (thanks to a fingerprint scanner and signal encryption during conversations);
- global support at all stages of purchase and operation;
- high quality materials and excellent assembly.
