Iphone Vs. Android

When it comes to smartphones, high school students seem to be divided into two major camps: Apple and Android. Both brands have their loyal users, and both sides have plenty of opinions to share about what makes their devices the best.

“I love Android,” said Sophomore Capri , who uses an Android A15. “I think I’d like the iPhone camera better, but besides that, I like most of Android’s features.”

While many agree that Apple cameras are top-notch, Android users still find plenty to appreciate about their phones’ flexibility and affordability.

“I like the fact that Android software doesn’t discriminate against other phones,” Capri explained. “Apple kind of fights it when you try to text other phones. I also like that Androids aren’t super overpriced—it’s a great phone for high schoolers. And I drop my phone a lot, so it doesn’t feel like I’m dropping my life savings.”

Still, even dedicated Android fans admit there are a few Apple features they wish they had.

“Probably an Android, but with an Apple camera—and FaceTime,” Capri added. “I want FaceTime.”

Senior Griffin Wolfley, who uses a Google Pixel 7 Pro, agreed that Android phones have a lot to offer but admitted that Apple has a few features that stand out.

“I wish my phone had the contact feature where you can just put your phones together and get someone’s number,” Griffin said. “It’s a hit and miss for me—I have to go and get my friends’ numbers, while Apple users just tap their phones.”

Still, Griffin prefers the performance of his Pixel.

“I can zoom in a lot more than my sister’s iPhone, and it’s actually good quality when I take pictures,” he said. “My phone has a 30x zoom and searches things up really fast. On an Apple, I’d say it’s a little slower.”

Both students pointed out that Apple tends to release new features more often, but sometimes, the changes feel repetitive.

“I’d say Apple comes out with things a lot faster, but after a while, it’s a little redundant,” Capri said. “You can only make processing speed go so fast.”

And while the competition between the two brands continues, Griffin summed it up with a laugh: “Honestly, Apple is kind of mean—have you seen the green texts for other phones and blue for Apple? Do better.”