Why People Bought Android Phones Over the iPhone [Chart]

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Posted August 14, 2012 at 3:09pm by Shalom Levytam

An Apple Study made public during the Apple vs. Samsung trial reveals the reasons why people bought Android phones over iPhones back in 2010.

Top Reasons for Buying an Android Among Those Who Considered iPhone
● 48%: Wanted to stay with current wireless service provider
● 36%: Trusted the Google brand
● 30%: Preferred larger screen
● 27%: Preferred the Android Market for apps
● 26%: Wanted better integration with Gogole services (e.g. Gmail, Google Docs, Google Voice)
● 26%: Wanted the latest and greatest smartphone
● 25%: Wanted turn-by-turn GPS navigation
● 25%: Wanted the latest technology.

Take a look at the chart below.

[via SAI]

Why People Bought Android Phones Over the iPhone [Chart]

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Alena - September 21, 2012 at 1:15am

The screen on the iPhone 4 is eiethr stronger than the older 3G and 3GS or it is fitted in a way that makes it less prone to shattering.I have friends that have cracked a lot of screens on their iPhone, yet I have never had an issue simply because I don't drop it. I'm probably just lucky though If you are concerned then get a case. Or treat it like the expensive bit of kit it is and try not to lob it around!Also, the first answer was onto something the iPhone 5 will be released later this year so I would wait for that.

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Samsung#1 - August 16, 2012 at 7:40am

Abdulazeez - September 20, 2012 at 7:40pm

Why do I boethr calling up people when I can just read this!

NoGoodNick - August 14, 2012 at 9:33pm

I didn't see 'to be a fag' on the chart?

Demo - August 14, 2012 at 9:24pm

Do the comparision: galaxy sIII and nokia 1610 Bahh !!! Nokia more comfortable due to size :) btw bigger screen is pointless if u like screen size buy sony 140" hdtv if yourz ass support it .

Glocknine - August 14, 2012 at 8:16pm

Add more category with those list: * better hardware * better software than ios I have both devices 4s and gs3 but it makes me wanna smash my 4s every time i use my gs3, i like the aesthetic of iphone but it falls way behind interms of hardware performance and android os, I wish apple could make better

McOlaf - August 14, 2012 at 8:16pm

I am an ISHEEP and I would buy even crap with the Apple brand attached to it.

McOlaf - August 14, 2012 at 8:13pm

Me too I live in Holland New Hampshire. Here Android phones are free on two years contract.

Rick - August 14, 2012 at 8:12pm

Apple is not available in India - 2nd biggest telecom market - so there goes your 33% of sales.... Rick www.travelhaggler.com/amex

tdtran1025 - August 14, 2012 at 5:31pm

Apple must have had these data all along which reflect the changes made for the upcoming iPhone 5. Most notable is the 48% loyalty factor to carrier; the rest is subtractio/addition evaluation yet no less important. 4" retina screen and iOS maps features should now be equal to Android counterparts for comparison. Market vs. AppStore is personal choice but for some a deciding factor. If one is a hater of a particular company, the other product is a sealed deal. There you have it Apple/Google haters. For me, I'll benefit from this mortal battle. Nonetheless, I put $ on A because G does not make any hardware.

Curtix - August 14, 2012 at 5:02pm

Where is the: "I was bored out of my f'n mind with the iPhone"?

Curtix - August 15, 2012 at 6:58am

I'm on an iPhone still. Only because there is no better alternative though. I don't prefer android but I would never ever, in a million years chose a stock iOS device over a stock anything else. My iPhone is jailbroken all to hell and I couldn't handle ups if it were not.

no_ma'am - August 15, 2012 at 8:45am

@curtix, I agree totally. Have you ever tried using an iPhone that isn't jailbroken? It is ridiculously boring and useless. Without jailbreaking, I would be android all the way and never look back. The gs3 looks awesome and if I had the money, I would probably have already gotten one.

where is - August 14, 2012 at 4:46pm

So, where is the: Not enough money for iPhone [____________________________] 58%

James - August 14, 2012 at 5:17pm

comparable phones are the same exact price so I never get this argument. Unless you mean phones with less features so lower price

JC - August 14, 2012 at 4:22pm

Would you care to elaborate? In what way is the iPhone miles away from my Nexus phone? I used all iPhones until the iPhone 4, and then I just got sick of the same interface never changing; of the fact that I couldn't have a different launcher; sick of the fact that I couldn't use Swype or Swift Key as my keyboard; sick of the fact that Google's Navigation (which is Free) is better than paid verions on iOS; I got sick of the fact that I couldn't install apps from my computer; sick of having only one app store; sick of the ridiculously small iPhone screen, and many more... How exactly is it that the iPhone is miles ahead. Please do tell. You seem to be well-versed in the subject.

Beholder - August 14, 2012 at 5:07pm

Samsung or any other are just copycats of the iPhone, yes Apple is a closed iOS and there are some stuff i cant do but those are minor issus to me. The quality and beauty of the iPhone just blows away the android that Looks silly and childish. The exclusivity of the Apple iOS, the iTunes etc, still makes the iPhone n1

King - August 14, 2012 at 5:53pm

@JC, when was the last time androids shit changed, that's always been the same too

McOlaf - August 14, 2012 at 8:23pm

I agree JC, you are right! Apple is going down because of the nonsense lawsuits and the same BS marketing. My next phone will be a Nexus, Galaxy or a Lumia 8.

Nitro Junkie - August 14, 2012 at 9:19pm

It's funny how you totally contradict yourself with your comments. In one comment you're talking shit to and about people that own android phones. then your next comment says apples going down And you're next phones gonna be a android or windows phone. Bipolar maybe?

cciev - August 14, 2012 at 3:47pm

Well seems you spent all the money on apple products and didnt have any to pay for english lessons

Calm down the lot of you - August 14, 2012 at 4:05pm

Well spoken, couldn't have said it better my self. A person after my own heart, a very enthusiastic 2 thumbs up, bravo.

Put a sock in it! - August 14, 2012 at 4:11pm

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say any thing at all.

anon - August 14, 2012 at 4:23pm

Toyato?

Tarif - August 14, 2012 at 8:27pm

An I forgot to tell you lol. I am 45 and live in my mother's basement.

Beholder - August 14, 2012 at 3:38pm

100% did not have money to buy an iPhone

Chris - August 14, 2012 at 4:15pm

You do realize these pretty much all smartphones cost about the same with a new contract.

McOlaf - August 14, 2012 at 5:01pm

Here in Holland they give away wankdroid phones with almost every contract, whereas you have to pay for an iPhone.. maybe that also explains why wankdroid is selling (read giving away) so many phones....

Q. - August 14, 2012 at 3:33pm

100% wanted a phone with the best OS.

JustMe - August 14, 2012 at 3:50pm

Now that is funny. Android is just an iOS want-to-be.

correction - August 14, 2012 at 4:49pm

100% wanted the best OS, but could not afford it. Also, "best OS" and Android dont even belong in the same sentence with so many variations like ShitWiz and noSense.

Tim - August 14, 2012 at 3:25pm

Lol. 25% wanted newest technology. They will have to upgrade phone every month.

Calm down the lot of you - August 14, 2012 at 4:02pm

Hahaha soooooo true couldn't agree more.

McOlaf - August 14, 2012 at 3:21pm

12 september something was planned right? After that people wish they've saved up more to get an iPhone!