Motorola Droid, the first phone in Droid series is currently getting all the media attention because of its advanced features. The phone has already been announced by Verizon Wireless and is now available for users. Motorola Droid costs for $199 with 2 years contract with the same company.
Till now, iPhone 3GS is the best phone in the world, but after the announcement of Motorola Droid and its features in recent conference, people have started looking it as a “iPhone killer”. Many smartphones ( including Nokia’s N97 ) have been compared with iPhone and all of them have failed to beat Apple’s iPhone in various categories.
Now everyone is curious about Motorola Droid which is launched with Android 2.0, but still mobile users are thinking whether to go for new Motorola Droid or iPhone 3GS. To simplify this issue, we’ll have to take an overview of both the phones.
| Motorola Droid | iPhone 3GS | |
OS |
Android 2.0 (Eclair) | iPhone OS |
Processor Speed |
550MHz CPU | 600MHz CPU |
Removable Memory |
16 GB removable and supports up to 32 GB microSD expandable | 16 GB or 32 GB flash drive |
| Removable Battery |
Yes | No |
| Battery Time | Up to 6 hours and 41 minutes | Up to 5 hours |
| Network |
CDMA | GSM |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Keyboard | QWERTY Slider Keyboard + virtual keyboard | Virtual QWERTY Keyboard |
| Camera | 5 Megapixels with 4x digital zoom | 3 Megapixels |
| Display | 3.7-inch capacitive widescreen touch display | 3.5-inch capacitive widescreen multitouch display |
| Multitasking | Yes | No |
| Firmware Updates |
Yes | Yes |
App Store |
Android Market (10000+ apps) |
Apple Store (100000+ apps) |
As we can see in above comparison, both the phones are giving good competition to each other. Motorola Droid has some new and interesting feature where as iPhone 3GS has features like good application store, processor speed etc.
Motorola Droid or iPhone 3GS?
So, now the question remains same. Which one is better? Well, let’s make it more simpler by focusing on important aspects of these phones.
Operating System: Android OS is a new OS and still need much improvement while iPhone OS is very much familiar and easy to use.
Music and Video: Here, iPhone 3GS has no competition. The built-in iPod of iPhone 3GS is a big plus point as compared to other phones.
Camera: Motorola Droid has 5 megapixels camera and iPhone 3GS has 3 megapixels camera. So, in this case Droid wins the race, but there are many users in this world who rarely use camera feature in daily routine.
Internet Browsing: As I mentioned earlier, Android is a new OS and its browser is also very basic. Although browser has flash feature, it still lacks in navigation features. However, surfing on iPhone is simple and fast.
Firmware Updates: Apple provides regular updates for their devices, which are essential for making the device faster and secure. Android OS updates are not as frequent as iPhone OS.
Application Store: Both the platforms have application stores. Apple’s app store has variety of applications and games which are approved on the basis of quality. However, Android market has very few useful features which can be used on the device.
Now, the picture is clear. Motorola Droid has very attractive features and design, but it’s not better than iPhone. Apple’s iPhone 3GS beats Motorola Droid in vital features and remains on top position.
Conclusion:
Motorola Droid and Android OS have great future. They just need some improvements and minor changes.
Over to you -
What do you think about the comparison? Will you buy Motorola Droid over iPhone 3GS? Do let me know your views through comments.
I purchased the Droid because I am a Verizon customer. I am not willing to change to AT&T’s terrible network just for the iPhone. I am a big Mac fan, and wish I could have the iPhone, but the choice was easy. I enjoy my Droid so far!
I purchased the Droid because I am a Verizon customer. I am not willing to change to AT&T's terrible network just for the iPhone. I am a big Mac fan, and wish I could have the iPhone, but the choice was easy. I enjoy my Droid so far!
Motorola Droid has to go a long way to be a true iPhone Killer. iphone is in market for couple of years now and has improved with time.
Droid itself is a good device but it’s too early to term it as a iPhone killer as the OS itself is relevantly new.
Motorola Droid has to go a long way to be a true iPhone Killer. iphone is in market for couple of years now and has improved with time.
Droid itself is a good device but it's too early to term it as a iPhone killer as the OS itself is relevantly new.
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I agree with Nate on this one the Droid is plenty sufficient for my needs and the needs of anyone. Plus a good camera/camcorder! I love mac and that is all I use as far as computers ipods and such, but I will never go to AT&T TERRIBLE SERVICE JUST TERRIBLE! Much rather have a little less phone (some people may think) than a network that drops calls and has NO network coverage.
I agree with Nate on this one the Droid is plenty sufficient for my needs and the needs of anyone. Plus a good camera/camcorder! I love mac and that is all I use as far as computers ipods and such, but I will never go to AT&T TERRIBLE SERVICE JUST TERRIBLE! Much rather have a little less phone (some people may think) than a network that drops calls and has NO network coverage.
This post was to compare the 2 “PHONES”. Not at any point were they compared as a phone that makes and receives calls. I work in Verizon sales and my co worker has the iPhone. Being right next to each other, I can call his iphone with my Droid and his phone won’t even acknowledge an incoming call. We use it as an example daily. Don’t get me wrong, the iphone is a magnificent “multimedia device”, but as a phone, i’d rather get an iPod Touch. Oh yeah, can’t wait for the flash player 10.1 comin to Android.
I guess you’re living in the US where people are facing such issues with iPhone. If you look at other countries, people are having very less problem in making or receiving phone calls.
Yes, I am living in the US. This is where the rivalry matters since the Droid only works in the US. So “Who’s the best” would only apply here for now. When and if Verizon introduces a quadband Droid, we might be able to compare the two a little better as far as connectivity in the same places.
Scratch that. I forgot about the moto milestone. Even though its not the Droid, its still considered the gsm droid. So my official opinion is that as a PHONE, droid is 100 times better. In the US
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