Apple just released the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, along with the new Apple Watch Ultra and other hardware updates. With the latest developments from the iPhone, the Phone vs Android debate shows no sign of slowing down. The debate has been raging ever since the beginning of the smartphone revolution, so there are plenty of arguments that every iPhone user has found themselves in at some point or another. These arguments are also some of the most common concerns people have before switching over to an iPhone.
The Battery Life Isn't Good Enough
Good battery life is one of the most essential factors consumers have in mind before buying a new phone. A lot of people who are looking to buy an iPhone may be concerned about whether the device will have a good battery life. While earlier models like the iPhone 5 only had 10 hours of video playback time, newer models have some of the best battery life in the market.
iPhone 14 Pro, for example, offers a video playback time of up to 29 hours. That is more than an entire day of watching movies and Youtube. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for example, even with 5,000 mAh, only offers around 18 hours of video playback.
The Screens Are Too Fragile
iPhone goes through an upgrade cycle each year with a new release. Having a broken screen is a major inconvenience, users don't want to shell out large sums of money on a device that is fragile and can easily crack. Unfortunately, as smartphones have become smaller and thinner, iPhones had developed a reputation for their screens cracking easily (per USA Today).
However, the good news is that over the years Apple has improved its screen panel durability quite a lot, especially ever since the ceramic shield was introduced with iPhone 12.
There Are Not A Lot Of Options
One of the biggest advantages of choosing an Android device is the sheer number of options in the market. People can find Android phones at every price point and with almost every combination of features. A lot of consumers are not a fan of the fact that Apple only has a limited lineup of iPhones.
While it is true that Android as a platform has far more options, one of the advantages of choosing an iPhone is that just within the 3-4 options available at a time, most users find an option that suits them perfectly. Plus the added reliability of Apple's regular upgrades is another advantage.
iPhones Are Too Expensive
iPhones were arguably the most expensive phones even when they were first released back in 2007, this trend has continued to his day, although other companies also offer their flagship phones at a similar price point. But Apple also happens to have one of the most loyal fanbases in tech, with legions of people willing to pay the price for their favorite phone brand.
Apple has expanded its product lineup over the years to offer the great experience of owning an iPhone at a lower price point through the iPhone SE and bringing the previous generation's price down. While the top of the line flagship model will still burn a hole in your pocket, users can expect their iPhones to easily last more than 4 years.
You Need To Buy Other Apple Products With An iPhone
Apple users hear all the time that if someone buys an iPhone, they also need other Apple products to fully enjoy it. While getting into the Apple family of products has a ton of advantages due to the seamless integration between their devices, someone can enjoy and use their iPhones to their full potential without investing in any other product from the company.
As a matter of fact, people can use any other third-party service on an iPhone without any issues. For example, Google Drive instead of iCloud, Spotify instead of Apple Music, and so on.
iPhones Cannot Run Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office is one of the most important productivity tools that users require on a day-to-day basis. While most of the work done on Microsoft Office is done on PCs or Macs, some people also need them on their mobile phones. A lot of people feel that Microsoft Office cannot be run on an iPhone or that it won't have the full feature set.
This is the farthest thing from the truth. Microsoft provides its full suite of services on the iPhone ranging from Microsoft Word to Microsoft Powerpoint. The entire Office suite can be downloaded from the Appstore and even the older models will support the entire feature set.
iPhones Are Not Customizable
Android phones are known for their customizability, it is one of the starting pillars on which the OS was built. One of the most common arguments that iPhone users face is that iOS does not offer enough customizability options to the user.
While earlier versions of iOS did not allow for many changes to the user interface and the phone in general. There has been a recent shift with newer releases that lets users change a lot of things, for example, customizing the home and lock screen through iOS 16, being one of the new features in iPhones. While this aspect of the OS is changing for the better, one thing to keep in mind is that Android offers much more customizability options.
iPhones Don't Get The Latest Features
Android phones are manufactured by a lot of companies, which leads to different phone models having different features and companies try to experiment with new features all the time. Apple is known to adopt features at a much slower pace. This makes a lot of Android users feel that iPhones are lagging behind.
While it is true that Apple adopts new features and technologies at a much slower pace, when they do adopt them, they usually knock them off the park. Take, for example, reducing the size of the notch and making it into Dynamic Island, which a lot of apps are using by now. Whenever anything new is introduced to the iPhone, it is a much more refined version of what already existed in the market.
iPhones Don't Have Fast Charging
Android phone manufacturers have been competing with one another to come up with faster-charging technologies and adapters as a selling point for their devices. While this is going on, Apple has only now started offering a 30W charging adapter for their iPhones.
While this is not nearly fast enough when compared to other offerings in the market, Apple makes it up by providing a truly exceptional battery life on their phones. iPhone 14 Pro Max, for example, can provide video playback for up to 29 hours.
iPhones Are Too Delicate (And Bend Accidentally)
When the iPhone 6 was launched, there were a lot of controversies when users found out that their phones were bending even with a relatively small amount of force. This was most commonly seen when users kept their phones in their back pockets and accidentally sat on their devices. This was termed the "Bendgate".
Ever since then, iPhones have developed a reputation for being delicate devices. Fortunately, this changed over the next generations, where not only did iPhones become structurally stronger, but their screens also received a huge upgrade by using ceramic shield coating.