Monday, 17 February 2014

Comparison between Android OS Vs Symbian OS

There was an era when even the thought of various operating systems processing on our mobile phones, making our life so tech friendly was way beyond imagination. But the things are completely changed, and that too, very rapidly.

Today, there are a variety of mobile phones running on several options of operating systems. Now is the time when people compare and choose the best operating system and the competition has amplified manifold; so much that we are dedicating this article for the same – a comparison between the two best operating systems available for the mobile devices analyzing their pros and cons.







                   Android OS
                     Symbian OS
1.     This operating system can
support more than one home screen.
2.   Web browsing can be changed with android system, and hence can be shifted from default settings
3.   This system is more effluent, smooth and faster while browsing web.
4.   Multi tasking is troublesome and problematic with android system
5.   Highly integrated system which facilitates auto download of all Google’s cloud services like contacts etc
6.   Less space needed to accommodate all features, therefore large space is left for other apps.

7.   Facilitates quick and hassle free updating of apps and remaining features
8.   Onscreen keyboard can be readily used by the operator without any difficulty.
9.   Operating multiple accounts at a time is slower and difficult in android OS.
10.        FM radio doesn’t work adequately in android OS and pose a problem with the music freaks.
11.       Android system doesn’t work well in music features
12.       Need to press two buttons to switch off.

13.       Slow in receiving Gmail.

14.       Market share is is growing next to iOS

15.       Is easy and handy in creating application in its platform
1.   This operating system is unable to maintain multiple home screens.

2.   It is not possible to alter web browsing with Symbian OS system.

3.   This system is not apt while web browsing as it is not easy and hitches free.
4.   Multi tasking is easy and uncomplicated with Symbian OS
5.   Users has to download individual accounts to get Google mail and other services, thus calls for extra efforts.
6.   More space is utilized in basic features of display, time notification, WiFi, GPS etc.

7.   Updating is slow and problematic

8.   Symbian OS is not easy for on screen keyboard and is unsatisfying

9.   Multiple account handling is easier in Symbian OS like using multiple twitter accounts.
10.        FM radio works properly with Symbian system.


11. Facilitates better music options and turning FM off at certain times.
12.        Can be switched off by single button.

13.       Gmail is receiving is faster in Symbian OS
14.       Market share is reducing due to iPhone.
15.       Developers fail to create proper application in this platform because of license, which poses the main drawback.

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