Why buy iPhone, when you have better options??

by Darshan Sreekumar.

The apple iPhone, is pretty much like its name. It’s just an apple. People prefer to buy apples instead of bananas or gooseberries (which are much more nutritious) just because the apples look cool and are expensive. Same way, people prefer to buy apple Inc. products because they look cool and are expensive. There are many companies like Sony, Nokia, HTC, etc. which offer way better phones with bigger, sharper displays, better durability, faster processors, and better cameras, all at a much lower price. However, due to the iPhone’s high price and cool looks, it has become a sign of wealth and style. This attracts buyers from all sides. Personally, I prefer Sony Xperia Z1 over an Apple iPhone 5, because the Z1 is bigger, faster, user friendly, more durable (water, dust, and shock resistant) and is comparatively less expensive. The iPhone is not durable. All it takes is a strong bump, and the next thing you know, you're picking up iPhone pieces from the ground. Another main demerit of iPhone is its connectivity issues. You can’t send to/ receive from another non-Apple device via Bluetooth.

iPhone’s Wi-Fi hotspot can be accessed by another Apple product only . This is a quite a disadvantage when other phones in the market can connect to, send to, and receive from, any other device (except Apple products, of course). The other day, I was looking at Nexus 5 and Moto G, both from Google. These phones look cool, are lightning fast, and have crisp displays and mind blowing cameras. However, the mere fact that they are not expensive puts them behind the iPhone. What most people look for is something to show off with. When you have an iPhone, it highlights the fact you are rich enough to afford an expensive iPhone.

Think about Micromax and Xolo, which make cool phones at low prices, but aren’t noticed because they are not “popular”.

Google’s Android OS, used by many smartphone manufacturers today, is much more versatile, user friendly, and can perform more activities than Apple’s iOS.

The iOS has its limitations and cannot be customized beyond a limit, unlike Android which has no limitations, and can be customized to any extent. The only advantage of owning an iPhone is that you can show off. Nothing more, nothing less.

If anyone asked me to recommend a mobile phone manufacturer, I’m pretty sure my answer would be “Go for Sony, Nokia, HTC, Google or Samsung. But definitely not Apple”.

Please note: I mean to criticize no Apple products other than iPhone. I find iMac, MacBook, and iPod very useful, sensible, and impressive.

This article was written by my son, Darshan, who is a 15-year old high school student... an avid music enthusiast, learning drums, guitar, and vocals. He also has a passion for photography, technology.