Why would anyone choose an iPhone

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Hi Everyone,

Tell me, why would anyone actually choose an iPhone over a Desire/N1?

As I see it, the only thing an iPhone has over the Desire is the volume of apps, but can you give me a list of what the Desire/N1 has over the iPhone?

Speaking as someone who has had WinMo, Nokias etc. I can honestly say that my iPhone 3GS is the best device I have ever had. User interface is functional and simple and I can find an app for everything - plus the apps are mature. JB adds a new level to it, and provides the customisability that I love to do.

What I don't like about the iPhone is the restrictive nature of it, with the extreme control that Apple has. Ofc i have jailbroken the iPhone but Apple are making it increasingly harder to do this and I fear we are not far away from them making it near impossible to do so (hell you already have a situation with the newest phones having a tethered jb - i.e. they need to re-jb if their phone loses power, or is rebooted).

That being said, and my heart being in Linux land, my next phone will hopefully be the HTC Desire. I love the customisability of Android, the less restrictive nature, and for someone like me, I reckon i'll get more fun out of it.

The Desire's hardware beats a 3GS hand down. Android is getting there but is not as mature (obviously) as the iPhone OS, and nor are its Apps. But they are getting there. The Desire is a good enough handset that in a years time, Android really will be competing with the iPhone and your hardware will still be capable.

My wife will get the iPhone....

because the iPhone has the best apps. when it comes down to it, that's all the average smartphone user cares about...

Originally Posted by orlandojumpoff

because the iPhone has the best apps. when it comes down to it, that's all the average smartphone user cares about...

And that's the discussion I keep having with my mates. With the Desire's hardware and Eclair+Sense, the only real thing that the stock iPhone 3GS has going for it now is the apps. My argument there is that once a developer has perfected their app on/for the iPhone they'll likely(/hopefully) then be seeking the challenge, and the revenue(?), from launching it on the Android Market. The Desire's/N1's/Droid's hardware specs and Eclair's open customizability and capability would then allow them to take it to the next level.

1. Better UI controls. Android has great homescreens but when it comes to app UI controls, it lags behind Android.
2. More and Better casual applications. Many more games. Can be purchased around the world in 70+ countries. Much more free/promotion games compared to Android.
3. Better camera than the camera of most Androids.

A couple of things the Desire has going for it vs the iPhone:

*Camera: 5MP w/ flash vs 3MP w/o flash
*Screen resolution: 800x480 vs 480x320
*Battery: I can't back this up but I'm guessing the AMOLED display will drain less juice than the iPhone's traditional backlit LCD. Also, removable battery is always better than non-removable.
*Multi-tasking vs no multi-tasking
*Non-obstructive notications
*Useful information on homescreen vs just a bunch of icons
*File explorer
*Text reflow in browser
*Hardware buttons!

On Iphone run a Graphic Engine. Android can runs only a java application.

Originally Posted by Luthermax

On Iphone run a Graphic Engine. Android can runs only a java application.

what? This post makes no sense what so ever.

you mean it has a GPU? And are you implying that android phones do not have one?

Maybe you should read up on programming for android:

http://developer.android.com/guide/b...s-android.html

Originally Posted by JTHM

Tell me, why would anyone actually choose an iPhone over a Desire/N1?

I went from Nexus One to iPhone 3G S because of iPhone has much better quality apps. Apps make sense as they are thoughtfully designed and hence are easy to use unlike some Android applications which have every feature under the sun but are unintuitive. A good example of this is Astrid.

The good news is 2Do developer have confirmed they are working on 2Do port for Android. Then you will all understand what I am trying to say.

Also, iPhone has much much better games then Android.

Originally Posted by raven2000

I went from Nexus One to iPhone 3G S because of iPhone has much better quality apps. Apps make sense as they are thoughtfully designed and hence are easy to use unlike some Android applications which have every feature under the sun but are unintuitive. A good example of this is Astrid.

The good news is 2Do developer have confirmed they are working on 2Do port for Android. Then you will all understand what I am trying to say.

Also, iPhone has much much better games then Android.

I just find the iphone very limited, I've had the 3GS for a month and I'm terribly bored of it. The only reason I still use it over my old touch pro is because it's faster for web browsing.

Android sounds like the kind of OS I want, very customizable very flexable.