There is alot more to the decision than just hardware and carrier. I've had every iphone that's come out, I've had a droid phone and have a variety of tablets running iOS, android and webOS. I like playing with all the operating systems to see what they all have to offer. Currently, I'm using the iPhone 4S. There are phones out there that have some better features, but as whole the 4S works best for me.
Most people use only 25% of what the device is capable of. There are pros and cons to Apples walled garden as well as Android's "open" source OS. When Apple puts out an update, it's usually device wide, new or old, all devices get the same update. When Android gets an update, it's up to the carriers AND hardware mfr. to get the update to dozens of different phones on many different carriers, many of which are incompatible to current updates. My Samsung Galaxy Tab came with Android 2.2 on it, the update for 2.3 has not been released yet and the newest Androids are on 4.0. Some people don't care about this, some want the newest OS with the newest features. When it comes to education, most schools will adopt to iPads before Adndroid because it will simply be more updatable. The time will come, sooner than later, when our kids carry a tablet instead of a backpack full of books.
I've also decided to stick with iPhone simply because of iTunes. Before the iPhone even came out, I had burned over 200 of our own personnel Cd's into iTunes as well as purchased many songs. Even though I have separate iPods too, I prefer to carry 1 device. I can dock an iPod on my home system, yet still have 1000's of songs on my phone with me at all times. My kids also have Ipod touches & ipads. We can buy a song or app once and I can put it on all iDevices in the household. It's also nice when Christmas and birthday's come around, we just tell everyone to get them iTunes cards, we have enough toys around the house and I don't need to spend $$ on apps. Yes, all this can be done on droids, but not as integrated or user friendly. Another thing is now with iCloud, info goes right to other devices without doing anything. i can take a picture on my iPhone, and almost instantly see it on my iPad and Computer, with out any other steps involved.
This is only the tip of the iceberg, but the point I'm trying to make is that there are other factors involved in the decision other than processor, memory and screen resolution. There are dozens of good hardware options out there, but only 2 dominant Operating Systems out there. I think which OS is best for you should be well thought out prior to choosing which hardware is best. Phone hardware comes with a 2 year commitment (usually), Operating systems don't.
Most people use only 25% of what the device is capable of. There are pros and cons to Apples walled garden as well as Android's "open" source OS. When Apple puts out an update, it's usually device wide, new or old, all devices get the same update. When Android gets an update, it's up to the carriers AND hardware mfr. to get the update to dozens of different phones on many different carriers, many of which are incompatible to current updates. My Samsung Galaxy Tab came with Android 2.2 on it, the update for 2.3 has not been released yet and the newest Androids are on 4.0. Some people don't care about this, some want the newest OS with the newest features. When it comes to education, most schools will adopt to iPads before Adndroid because it will simply be more updatable. The time will come, sooner than later, when our kids carry a tablet instead of a backpack full of books.
I've also decided to stick with iPhone simply because of iTunes. Before the iPhone even came out, I had burned over 200 of our own personnel Cd's into iTunes as well as purchased many songs. Even though I have separate iPods too, I prefer to carry 1 device. I can dock an iPod on my home system, yet still have 1000's of songs on my phone with me at all times. My kids also have Ipod touches & ipads. We can buy a song or app once and I can put it on all iDevices in the household. It's also nice when Christmas and birthday's come around, we just tell everyone to get them iTunes cards, we have enough toys around the house and I don't need to spend $$ on apps. Yes, all this can be done on droids, but not as integrated or user friendly. Another thing is now with iCloud, info goes right to other devices without doing anything. i can take a picture on my iPhone, and almost instantly see it on my iPad and Computer, with out any other steps involved.
This is only the tip of the iceberg, but the point I'm trying to make is that there are other factors involved in the decision other than processor, memory and screen resolution. There are dozens of good hardware options out there, but only 2 dominant Operating Systems out there. I think which OS is best for you should be well thought out prior to choosing which hardware is best. Phone hardware comes with a 2 year commitment (usually), Operating systems don't.
