IOS vs Android in Russia. Statistics and facts. Percentage of iPhone users in the world Percentage of iPhones in the world
Numerous controversies on android theme vs iOS will not subside, apparently never. Army of two fans operating systems do not get tired of praising their favorite mobile platforms, throwing mud at their opponents in every possible way. In disputes where the most unthinkable arguments are given, the truth is poorly visible. Therefore, we will try to consider the features of the two operating systems and identify their strengths and weaknesses. What will we consider in our review?
- Stability of two operating systems;
- Technical features of devices on the above operating systems;
- Distinctive features of both platforms.
After reading this unbiased review, you will be able to draw your own conclusions and decide on the choice of platform when buying a smartphone or tablet.
When trying to answer the question of which is better, Android or iOS, you need to find out how the development of both platforms occurs and how these platforms are integrated into digital devices. Apple products have a big plus in this regard - they only make iPhones and iPads, while simultaneously releasing their own operating system for them. Thanks to this, developers have the opportunity to “lick” the system and make it incredibly stable.
operating room iOS system not used on devices from other manufacturers and does not adapt to them. Therefore, there is perfect compatibility with the hardware of our own production. This leads to a reduction in errors in the operating system code, to stable operation of the equipment and to the almost complete absence of any conflicts (software or hardware).
As for the Android operating system, it is installed on thousands of devices. Manufacturers tweak the source code to suit their often unbalanced devices, which leaves users with a lot of problems:
- With unexpected system freezes;
- FROM unstable job smartphones and tablets;
- With unstable work of applications.
That is, Android is a universal system for many devices, but it is this universality that causes the lack of stability. The system itself is very stable, but the lack of thorough testing with hardware (unlike Apple) leads to bugs and glitches.
The exception is flagships and expensive smartphones from well-known brands. Here we see a careful selection of hardware components, the perfect adaptation of the Android operating system to the selected hardware, the stability of gadgets and the stability of software. By choosing flagship smartphones that are close in price to the iPhone on iOS, we get balanced devices that do not differ in stability from Apple products.
The same applies to flagship tablet computers from many well-known manufacturers. mobile devices– they work fast and very stable.
Software and how it works
Continuing the comparison of iOS and Android, let's consider the features of the software on these platforms. There are a lot of Android devices, they differ in processors, GPUs, number of random access memory, screen size and many other factors. There are also differences in the operation of devices running on different chips - for example, from Qualcomm or from MediaTek (the latter are installed in budget gadgets).
Such an abundance leads to the fact that developers have to solve a lot of problems with the compatibility of hardware and software. An application that works correctly on one smartphone may not work at all on another device. And the developers will have to make every effort to understand the problem. On Apple devices, this is impossible - everything that is in the AppStore application store will work stably. This is another advantage of devices such as the iPhone or iPad.
Let's be clear - when buying top-end Android smartphones and tablets, you can count on more than stable application performance. In addition, the flagship models are distinguished by a solid margin of performance.
App Stores
When comparing iOS and Android, we will not measure the number of applications in the stores of both platforms in pieces. We will just mention the fact that for the Android operating system free apps very, very much, while in the AppStore you have to pay literally for every more or less serious application. Therefore, in this regard, the Android mobile platform is taking the lead.
As for the abundance of applications for performing any tasks, there is practically nothing to compare here - the stores of both platforms are full of software for any occasion.
Communication with the outside world
Which is better - Android or iOS? Both platforms have advantages, so it’s simply impossible to answer this question somehow unambiguously. Therefore, we will continue to consider the features of both systems - let's talk about communication abilities. Devices on Android and iOS operating systems can access the Internet through WiFi networks and through mobile networks (2G, 3G and 4G).
But with Bluetooth, the situation is not so smooth. Bluetooth modules in iOS devices are designed to connect wireless headsets, as well as for iPhone to work as a modem or connect smart watch. Transfer contacts or files will not work here. As for Android devices, the functionality of Bluetooth modules is not limited in them. You can easily exchange files with other smartphones and gadgets, connect various devices, transfer contacts. It is also allowed to use Bluetooth for a communication channel in some gaming applications.
Synchronization with a computer and file transfer
Connecting to a computer and synchronization enter the ring of war Android vs iOS. What do you need to upload music, movies or clips from hard drive to your Android smartphone? Yes, almost nothing connect the device to the computer, select the desired folder and upload the necessary files to it. That is, Android devices are defined as the most common removable media.
It will not work to upload files to iOS devices using a regular file manager - they are not perceived by computers as removable drives. To download files, you need to use the special iTunes application. It is also used to download purchased videos and music from Apple's proprietary multimedia store. That is, we cannot come to visit someone, connect a smartphone to a computer and download the content we like - we must definitely use iTunes (which may not be on someone else's computer).
But with using iTunes convenient to create backups and update software in gadgets. In the case of Android devices, you should use proprietary applications from developers or look for universal software. But the owners of Android devices do not need any programs for the simplest downloading of files.
iTunes is very handy for syncing data, purchasing content, and using apps. But the impossibility of using iOS devices as removable media somewhat overshadows the delights of iTunes.
Firmware and updates
Why iOS is better Android? Yes, if only because iOS is regularly updated, and these updates are available to absolutely all owners of Apple devices. As for Android, everything is not so simple here. The operating system itself is updated regularly, only manufacturers are responsible for providing these updates to their users. They check the compatibility of devices with new OS versions, modify the software, and only then offer it to users.
As a result, we get:
- Latest software on all iOS devices (at least for users who agreed to install the update);
- Absence android updates on cheap smartphones from little-known brands;
- Availability of Android updates only on expensive and high-end devices.
If the manufacturer released cheap smartphone for 4-5 thousand rubles, then he will not be engaged in the release of updates - this is expensive, long and unprofitable (and not always possible on cheap and unbalanced hardware). Moreover, new models appear every month, and no one will release such a number of updates for each model. Even Samsung, known for its user care, does not bother with updates for the youngest smartphones and tablets. But they are for a more expensive segment (from 12-13 thousand rubles).
It would seem that Android devices have lost here. But no matter how! Custom modified firmware is released for Android smartphones and tablets, which indescribably rejoices technically literate users who love to subject their gadgets to the most unthinkable bullying. And literally every user who understands the corresponding instructions will be able to install the firmware they like - this is a plus.
Differences in the cost of devices
The high cost of iOS devices is one of the factors due to which most people cannot afford to buy these gadgets. The cheapest are outdated iPhones and iPads, sold in some stores or just by hand - usually sales are arranged when new versions of equipment appear. As of the end of November 2017, the cost of a silver iPhone 6s with 16 GB of memory is from 25,000 rubles, an iPhone 8 with 64 Gb is from 46,000 rubles. If you do not chase the latest models, you can look at the iPhone 5s with 16 GB of memory - its cost at the same time is 13,000 rubles.
The cheapest tablet in the official Apple store is Apple iPad mini 4 with 128 GB of memory, which will cost 29,990 rubles. For a 10.5-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi and 64 Gb, you have to pay 46,990 rubles.
In the Android area, the prices are lower. For example, the cheapest Android smartphone costs about 4-5 thousand rubles. But in this case it is not necessary to count on speed, reliability and powerful functionality. More or less decent models cost around 12-17 thousand rubles. - a smartphone is available for this money samsung galaxy A5. And this smartphone will be pretty fast, no matter what the iOS fans say. Smartphones from lesser-known brands are cheaper - for example, a powerful Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4/64 Gb smartphone can be purchased for just 14 thousand rubles.
Also on the market there are interesting offers from brands such as Lenovo, Meizu, Huawei, Sony and Asus. Android tablets are no less affordable. If you want to get devices that are not inferior in stability to iOS smartphones, you should look at models such as Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4 and flagships from well-known Chinese brands.
Memory differences
iOS devices are equipped with a memory of 16-256 GB. And no expansion is provided here - there are no slots for memory cards. If the free space suddenly runs out, you will need to look for some way out of the situation. For example, take a look at cloud storage or external wireless hard drives. You can also upload unnecessary data to your computer's hard drive (if available).
Owners of Android devices are easier - most of them are equipped with slots for microSD memory cards. Depending on the maximum supported capacity of the card, the capacity of the smartphone can be expanded by 1-128 GB (this is the capacity range of commercially available memory cards). If your smartphone supports cards up to 64 GB, you can purchase a card of the specified capacity and install it in the slot. Need more memory? Buy two cards at once and carry them in your everyday bag.
Some Android devices still lack slots for memory cards, as they are quite thick, and in the world of mobile devices there is a race for the minimum thickness of gadgets. To reduce the thickness, dual slots for SIM cards and memory cards are used.
Android devices are good because they provide the ability to install applications on memory cards. This saves faster internal memory, while iOS devices do not have the ability to install a micro-SD card at all. iOS owners might argue that they don't need it, but where do the requests for expandable storage in the iPhone come from? Yes, and truly unlimited and high-speed mobile internet in order to fully use cloud services, in Russia there is simply no.
In addition, some Android devices are equipped with OTG support. This means that we can connect external media to these devices via the micro-USB port. On sale there are adapters for standard "flash drives", as well as special "flash drives" with a standard micro-USB connector. Therefore, the owners of such devices do not have problems with memory expansion.
In addition to the ability to connect flash drives and install memory cards, Android device owners are not deprived of the opportunity to use cloud services and wireless networks. hard drives. This allows you to expand the memory for storing data to incredible sizes (up to several terabytes).
Ringtone setting
This operation is familiar to anyone who has ever held mobile phone. In order to set your favorite melody for a call, you need to download it from the Internet, call the file properties and define it as a ringtone for the call. It is also possible to set the downloaded melody as a ringtone for a specific group of subscribers. Of course, the owners of iOS devices also have the opportunity to set their own ringtone. But here the whole point is to realize this possibility.
On Android, we can set any ringtones for a call. On iOS devices, we need iTunes - here we select the desired melody, trim it, convert it to another format, and synchronize it. Do you feel how much more body movements are needed for such a simple operation?
By the simplicity of setting your own melody for a call, Android devices unconditionally win - ringtones are set in the same way even in the simplest push-button handsets.
Voice assistants
TV screens teach us to communicate with voice assistant from Google, which is activated by the phrase "Ok Google". The assistant is really interesting, but not very functional. He knows how to set alarms, show the weather forecast, work with reminders and maps. But with Siri, you can talk almost human language. Yes, and the functionality of this assistant is more impressive. That's why iOS devices are the leaders in the battle between iOS and Android this time - Siri bypassed Google Now.
And even the appeared assistant Alice from Yandex cannot yet bypass Siri.
Functionality and performance
A further comparison of iOS and Android leads us to a fact that is offensive to Android device owners - whatever you say, but iOS devices work incredibly flawlessly. It is worth calling some function - and it immediately appears on the screen. Android smartphones and tablets often freeze and think about something. This is especially true for models from the cheap and medium segment. To get rid of the "brakes", applications for cleaning memory are downloaded on Android - they allow you to partially restore the performance of gadgets.
As for smartphones on iOS, then they really work without annoying users with their slowness. It is necessary to call the phone book - and it immediately appears on the screen. Installed the application - and you can be sure that it will work. And this applies to everything that smartphones and tablets on iOS can do.
However, many modern Android devices can boast of high performance. The same smartphones from Xiaomi show excellent performance.
Flexibility and personalization
The Android operating system is distinguished by its flexibility in settings. Here you can customize everything to your liking. Take a look at the settings section - you will find dozens of checkboxes and switches. Users have access to screen customization, flexible account settings, and tools for developers and advanced users.
iOS devices also have various settings, but there are not so many of them. Therefore, with fine tuning in iOS, there are obvious problems. Change the appearance of the desktop, choose a different display of shortcuts, completely change the current launcher - for Android OS devices, all this is more than possible.
The Play Market has hundreds of applications for personalizing smartphones and tablets, so that each user can give their smartphone or tablet at least some personality. Not even available on iOS devices third party keyboards, of which more than a dozen have been written for Android.
What can be personalized in iOS? Yes, almost nothing - except to set a different background image.
Installing Third Party Applications
Some applications never get into the AppStore and Play Market stores without going through moderators for various reasons. Therefore, many developers post applications only on their sites. To install software, you need to download it from a particular source, and then install it into the operating system. On smartphones and tablets Android installation applications from external sources is possible only after checking the "Unknown sources" checkbox in the settings. In devices on iOS installation software from third-party sources is not possible.
In order to be able to install applications from third-party sources on iOS, you need to jailbreak - this operation will remove many restrictions from Apple tablets and smartphones.
Such a strange closeness of the iOS operating system (you cannot install applications, limited Bluetooth functionality, and much more) is explained very easily - this is to ensure user safety. For example, by agreeing to install apps from dubious sources, Android device owners are exposing their data to the risk of theft. In iOS, installing third-party software is impossible, and everything that gets into the AppStore is carefully checked - the level of security and data safety is quite high.
Final conclusions
Finishing the comparison of iOS and Android, it should be said that both operating systems have every right to exist. Only they are designed for two completely different audiences. Those who have no time to deal with the functionality will choose the iPhone or iPad - here users are waiting for impeccable performance and instant response to various actions. Restrictions for such users are not terrible and not important, since the ability to use smart technology and not be nervous due to some kind of failures and “brakes” is more important.
Do not like any restrictions and stand up for freedom when working with gadgets? Love to tinker with technology and applications? Do you like to reflash everything from smartphones to irons? Then Android devices are for you. But even among them there are differences - for unpretentious users and tech geeks, devices from the budget or middle range are suitable, and for business people - models from the higher segment (flagships).
The iOS operating system is more closed, but also more secure. It was created for those who appreciate convenience and details worked out to the smallest detail. As for Android, this operating system is valued for its openness and flexibility - a great platform for experimentation.
In autumn, the company from Cupertino, in addition to new devices, released the first official version iOS 7, which caused a huge amount of controversy associated with a complete redesign. It was at this time that users of apple technology were divided into two camps, one of which was positive about iOS 7, and the other denied the minimalism of the new firmware, so users preferred to stay on iOS 6. Of course, there are no such disputes now, while more and more owners of apple technology are switching to iOS 7. Analytical company Chitika I decided to conduct an appropriate study in which I calculated the approximate number of devices with the new firmware. First day after release iOS 7 about 18% of users in the US and Canada upgraded to it, by the end of the first week this number increased to 52%. also notes that today the amount of traffic generated from devices running iOS 7, in North America is 70%. This means that approximately every third device that supports the new iOS, has not yet been updated.
Growth rates of devices on iOS 7 overtake the previous iOS 6 And Android Jelly Bean. On the iOS 6 in the first month after the release, only 63% of all devices were updated. According to statistics Chitika 74% new iPhone already running the new iOS, share iPad slightly less - only 64%, with 9% of tablets iPad are still running iOS 5, which came out 2 years ago.
Analytical company Chitika was able to conduct this study by analyzing 300 million web page views by users in the United States and Canada. Certainly the popularity iOS 7 is growing, and the number of users is getting bigger every day.
Today we will not give the next subjective opinions of individuals about who is still the queen of mobile operating systems. The debate between fans of the bitten apple and the green robot often overlooks such an important thing as facts. What do the facts say?
Whose smartphones sell best in the US
Despite the fact that the American market is very far from us, it is still one of the largest in the world, which means it makes a decisive contribution to the global distribution of smartphone sales, so let's start with it. In the middle of November, 2012 Kantar Worldpanel Comtech provided data on sales of smartphones on Android and iPhone, and then shares of these OS were equal to 51.2% and 43.5% respectively. Despite subsequent jumps in performance, as competitors took turns rushing into first place, the overall picture between November 2012 and February 2013 remained unchanged:
Next comes a study from ComScore MobiLense, which took into account all smartphone users over the age of 13. An important note: here the statistics are not for the period, but covers the entire past up to the present moment. That is, over the years of development and distribution of smartphones, by January 2013, the ratio of Android and iOS owners in the United States looks like this:
Whose smartphones sell best around the world
We have dealt with the United States, and now the figures that are more important from the point of view of objectivity are world indicators. According to IDC, in the fourth quarter of 2012, Android accounted for 70.1% of all smartphones sold, while Apple had 21%.
Whose tablets sell best around the world
Who sells more in the world
From a variety of manufacturers Android smartphones we single out only Samsung as the only "dominator". The rest of the android manufacturers go as "& Co", but they all also make Android devices. Here's how things were in the 4th quarter of 2012 on a global scale.
Who sells more in the US
Strategy Analytics reported that in the 4th quarter of 2012, Apple won by a small margin in the US market.
Who makes more money
Data based on Canaccord Genuity study. In fact, this item has little to do with operating systems, but still.
Who has more applications
Even if company X releases the world's best OS tomorrow, it still won't attract anyone until it can boast an app store... a big app store. Note that by now both operating systems have more than 800 thousand applications, and with such a number, further comparison is generally pointless - and there and there, in general, everything you can want.
We will not write anything about the ratio of applications tailored for tablets, because we could not find the necessary data on Android.
Who has the best apps
uTest is committed to collecting ratings and reviews for all apps from the Apple App Store and Google Play store. Then the data is transferred to a scale of 0-100, and by January 2013 the situation was as follows:
In other words, some average iOS application 5.3% better than the Android app.
Which OS users download more apps
Canalys cites statistics that in the first quarter of 2013 every second app download was an Android app.
Who makes more money on apps
Again money - again Apple is out of competition. Data from Canalys for the first quarter of 2013:
Who is more on the Internet
NetMarketShare publishes monthly reports on the shares of various operating systems and browsers on the Web, including mobile ones:
And that's where the fun stuff starts. Research from StatCounter suggests that in March 2013 there was more Android on the Web than iOS.
Perhaps the whole point is the incorrectness of the technologies used to collect information from a particular company, but in general the moral is this: do not believe the statistics.
Who is more in the business sector
Citrix showed distribution of mobile OS in corporate sector for the 4th quarter 2012:
Outcome
And what is the result? We see that in various aspects the advantage passes from one giant to another, and it is not possible to give an objective answer to the eternal question. Topic closed?
Growing in China and Europe. In Russia, the situation is somewhat different.
Situation on the world market
In the first 3 months of 2015 in Germany, England, France, Italy and Spain, sales increased by almost 2%, compared to the same period of the previous year, the difference was 20.3%. According to analysts from Kantar Worldpanel, a third of users switched from Android smartphones. The studies also say that the increase in popularity was due to the release (as well as its improved versions 6S and 6S Plus).
Analyst forecasts for 2016
Judging by the forecasts for 2016, in terms of sales, it can break the records of 2015. Experts doom the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to success. It is predicted that the total number of devices sold worldwide in a year could reach 245 million units.
The Chinese market, as always, is expected to take the best. Smartphones on the iOS platform have every chance to come out on top among all manufacturers in China.
The main reason for Apple's popularity in 2015 is the almost absolute user satisfaction with the new iPhone 6s (99%, according to Tim Cook). Tamish Timson, an analyst at Kantar, says 38 percent of iPhone users shared their experience and recommended it to friends, which also led to increased sales. Another reason for its popularity is the expansion of the range. The iPhone 5S has fallen in price and is now in the lower price segment, while the iPhone 6s Plus has quickly become an alternative to other large-screen smartphones.
However, the forecasts of individual analysts are not so optimistic. In their opinion, difficult economic processes in China, as the main consumer of Apple products, may affect a significant decrease in demand for this product. Moreover, flagships that are not inferior in quality to Apple devices are advancing on all fronts, while the cost of Xiaomi and Meizu smartphones is more democratic.
We made this conclusion based on the summary statistics of the Liveinternet service on the Runet. This interesting service allows you to find and analyze various information. Today we will count some more interesting figures: how many Russians have bought Apple equipment, what percentage of people in Russia use Android smartphones, and what is the share of mobile devices in general in relation to computers today.
So, here is a summary of statistics on the use of various devices to visit Runet sites for April 2015.
Liveinternet Statistics
It reflects the number of visits to sites where the LiveInternet counter is installed from different countries, so for calculations in Russia, you need to know the share of the Russian audience. Here she is.
Visitor count report Using this data, we can approximate many interesting figures.
Interesting usage information Russians of the Internet
Android OS - The share of Russians among Runet visitors is 62%. For further calculations, we will use a direct proportion.
- To access the Internet Russians use 94 million different mobile and stationary devices(smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops).
- The total share of mobile devices in everyday life is 53%, if laptops are attributed to stationary equipment (there is no technical possibility to calculate the proportion of laptops).
- The share of penetration of the Internet in Russia for 2015 is still below 50%. It is impossible to give exact data, many users have Internet access configured from work, from a home PC, from a tablet and smartphone.
Now more about mobile technology.
Market share of iOS and Android in Russia for 2015
As of April 2015, Russians have bought and use almost 10 million iPhones of various generations. 3 million iPads and more than 850 thousand Mac computers can be added to Apple's share in Russia. In total, about 14 million Apple devices have been sold in Russia.
There are 35 million smartphones and tablets on Android in Russia.
Windows Phone - 1.2 million devices. This is less than the old smartphones under Symbian - there are still 2 million of them.
Let's repeat it is only about technology connected to the Internet. But today, most smartphones are connected to it. The exception is a decent proportion of pensioners, whose children and grandchildren buy modern technology only for phone calls. As a rule, the share of Apple mobile phone users among this category of the population is small, we can talk about an even larger share of Android.
According to available actual data, out of 51 million mobile devices connected to the Internet, the share of Apple equipment in Russia is about 25%, and smartphones and tablets of various brands running Android occupy 69% of the mobile device market.
The calculation may contain an error. For example, in poorer Ukraine, the share of iPhone users may actually be lower, and due to this, it is slightly higher in Russia. On the whole, the given data fairly accurately reflect the state of affairs in the Russian mobile market in 2015.
