Apple's new iOS 8 operating system introduced new features that have been available on Android smartphones for some time, Business Insider writes.
For now, there are many more things that can be done with an Android device than an iPhone. Adding a larger battery to Android phones is still impossible for iPhone phones, where the battery is not removable.
Many Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G3 have the option to detach the back of the phone. This is useful if your phone runs out of battery power. The iPhone has a single rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can only be replaced by Apple technicians.
With Android devices, you can open multiple applications at the same time, Samsung and LG, for example, can run multiple applications at the same time. At LG you can move these apps to different windows, change the brightness and size.
Android phones can be charged with any USB cable, which is not the case with Apple phones, which require a special charger for iPhone or iPad.
Some Android phones come with an HDMI port, which means that the phone can connect directly to the TV. It's not a general feature, but some phones like Motorola have this option. The only ports that iPhones have are the headphone jack and the charger port.
The most interesting feature of Motorola's Moto X phone is the "Touchless Voice Controls", which means that voice commands can be made without touching the phone. Most phones have a button to initiate voice command, but Moto X can be trained to responds to the user's voice when they hear a sentence.
Anyone can buy an Android phone with a lower memory capacity, which can be expanded by inserting an additional card. However, with Apple phones, users are restricted in their ability to store information. Data can be stored in iCloud, but there is no hardware upgrade option.
Most Android phones come with the "Quick Settings" option, a feature that allows the user to make a list of the most important and used settings. Samsung Galaxy S5, has 20 shortcuts of settings, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, brightness setting, compared to iPhone which comes with 10 shortcuts that can not be changed.
Fans of the Android operating system think it's more interesting to be able to personalize their mobile phone. More settings can be made in the Android system than changing the wallpaper. With apps like Buzz Launcher and Aviate, you can even change the phone's interface.
Android allows you to move widgets to the home page, which is an advantage. iPhone offers similar features to iOS8, but cannot be moved to the home page.
Some Android phones, such as the Samsung S5, allow the Flip Cover to be replaced and replaced with different colored cases and patterns.
A lot of phones like HTC One, LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy S5 come with an infrared remote control option, meaning that all the devices in the house such as air conditioning, TV can be controlled remotely.