Which type of smartphone is best for you? That depends a great deal on what you’re going to use it for the most. Here are five tips on which phone to buy next, Apple or Android.

Cue in the Camera
Apple has always led in the field of graphic design capabilities. Google is catching up. You can certainly take good pictures with an Android. The iPhone camera continues to excel, though. The camera on the iPhone 5S even shoots in slow motion. The in-phone photo management system is easy and powerful to use. There are better third-party photo apps for the iPhone than for Android, as well.

Check the App Gap
Both systems currently offer almost a million apps. Apple still gets them to you faster. Android offers more flexibility with its apps, since it allows Firefox, Chrome and Opera to run. The quality of the apps is a subjective decision, and users tend loyally to prefer their own system. Hard-core gamers will find the quad-core processor available in Android devices are ideal for running action-packed games.

Listen to the Music
Apple invented the iPod. The music and video functions of iOS continue to outclass Google. Most new streaming music services are available first on iOS. On an iPhone, you’ve got iTunes radio. On the other hand, you can back up and mirror local media very easily with Android, and Android supports more video platforms. Overall, though, Google clearly lags behind.

Are You a Technophile?
Android’s powerful open-source operating system is the most popular phone system in the world. It allows everyone, from manufacturers to consumers, to modify it. This makes Android the popular choice for technophiles. The Android system has a steeper learning curve, but it allows more customization. On the down side, almost all new phone malware targets Android.
Apple designs its iPhone to be intuitively simple to operate. Apple mobile devices all operate in a similar fashion, so coordination of your mobile network is easier. Once you’re in, Apple is elegant.

It Costs to Switch Over
Your smartphone accessories probably won’t work with the rival system’s phone. Apple can make the initial investment expensive. Cheap iPhone 5 cases are available, and knockoffs of power cords and other accessories can lessen the expense. On the other hand, you can’t take it with you if you switch to Android.
Apple and Android smartphones are growing more similar. As the two systems continue to close the gaps, essential differences remain.