As Smartphones are on high demand in India today, it becomes difficult for people to choose among the various options available. The most common problem that is faced while buying Smartphone is in terms of the operating system on which it runs. However, choosing between a phone that runs on Windows platform and a phone that runs on Android platform is difficult as both of these platforms have their own advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, both these platforms have similar functionalities if we have a look into it broadly. Nevertheless, Android phones are more popular among people than Windows as it is simpler, faster and user-friendly. Nonetheless, Windows phones also come with their share of advantages and it is among the most delicate OS as well as an exceptional cohort for your computer that runs on Windows 8 platform. Here are some of the grounds on the basis of which we can compare both the operating systems.
User-Friendlyness
Android based phones are more user-friendly as compared to Windows phones. As Android an open source Linux based platform and most of the apps that are developed is based on that, it becomes easier for users to run those apps and games. Moreover, it lets users to set personalised notification tones for every app, which is not available on a Windows based phone. Users can even set the volume at a lower tone while playing music or games and whenever there is an incoming call, the volume automatically increases, and this is not the case with Windows phone.
Application
In terms of applications, Android is in the win win position over Windows. As there are over 700,000 apps available on Google play, wherein most of them are optimised for Smartphone and in case of Windows, there are merely 100,000 apps and most of them are not compatible with the latest version. This makes android phones more apps friendly and is ideal for those users who loves using different high-end apps and games.
User Interface
The new Windows 8 version is supposed to have the most new mobile user-interface as it comes with live tiles on home screen, which can be resized and customised by users. However, this is not that case with Android platform as it has a heavy upmarket navigation. In android, the apps widget automatically resizes the apps to match the mobile’s homescreen.
Brand Options and Cost
Android offers a much broader option to buy mobile phones of different brands. However, in case of Windows phone, there are only a few choices that are available in the market among which the popular ones are Nokia Lumia and a few models of HTC. In terms of cost, android phones provide a number of free apps and is generally cheaper as compared to Window based phones as Android is an open source platform.
Data Protection Feature
Android is a more secured platform as compared to Windows platform as it provides data protection facility. It offers password protection, which ensures that the phone and the data content in it is shield from being accessed by others even when the phone is stolen. Windows platform lacks on this ground and there is no such feature that protects the phone and its data.
Browser
When it comes to browser sync, Android is again a much better platform as it offers wider scope of syncing Goole Chrome app with its desktop equivalent. However, Windows platform offers Internet Explorer as browser, which is quite basic and does not support features that are available on this platform.
After comparing both the platforms, it can be concluded that Android phones are more popular and user-friendly as compared to Windows platform. However, there is a lot of scope for improvement and changes in Windows platform and can prove to be a better as well as make it more user-friendly.
User-Friendlyness
Android based phones are more user-friendly as compared to Windows phones. As Android an open source Linux based platform and most of the apps that are developed is based on that, it becomes easier for users to run those apps and games. Moreover, it lets users to set personalised notification tones for every app, which is not available on a Windows based phone. Users can even set the volume at a lower tone while playing music or games and whenever there is an incoming call, the volume automatically increases, and this is not the case with Windows phone.
Application
In terms of applications, Android is in the win win position over Windows. As there are over 700,000 apps available on Google play, wherein most of them are optimised for Smartphone and in case of Windows, there are merely 100,000 apps and most of them are not compatible with the latest version. This makes android phones more apps friendly and is ideal for those users who loves using different high-end apps and games.
User Interface
The new Windows 8 version is supposed to have the most new mobile user-interface as it comes with live tiles on home screen, which can be resized and customised by users. However, this is not that case with Android platform as it has a heavy upmarket navigation. In android, the apps widget automatically resizes the apps to match the mobile’s homescreen.
Brand Options and Cost
Android offers a much broader option to buy mobile phones of different brands. However, in case of Windows phone, there are only a few choices that are available in the market among which the popular ones are Nokia Lumia and a few models of HTC. In terms of cost, android phones provide a number of free apps and is generally cheaper as compared to Window based phones as Android is an open source platform.
Data Protection Feature
Android is a more secured platform as compared to Windows platform as it provides data protection facility. It offers password protection, which ensures that the phone and the data content in it is shield from being accessed by others even when the phone is stolen. Windows platform lacks on this ground and there is no such feature that protects the phone and its data.
Browser
When it comes to browser sync, Android is again a much better platform as it offers wider scope of syncing Goole Chrome app with its desktop equivalent. However, Windows platform offers Internet Explorer as browser, which is quite basic and does not support features that are available on this platform.
After comparing both the platforms, it can be concluded that Android phones are more popular and user-friendly as compared to Windows platform. However, there is a lot of scope for improvement and changes in Windows platform and can prove to be a better as well as make it more user-friendly.