I actually signed up to the forum because I saw this question, and felt I just have to include my
OPINION:
In all honesty, I use to be an Apple lover, but at this point, I cannot find a better way to answer your question than this:
iPhones are good for non-computer literate people, like children, or older adults, and tweens. It's the phone I recommend to anyone in those groups, and they are always extremely happy with their choice. This is because iPhones are intentionally limited in what they can do. When computer-friendly people use iPhones they often come to me asking how to do things, and my most common response is: "darn, see that's so easy to do on Android" (think of opengarden, notifications (now copied by iOS) and the ability to choose default program (such as a browser)) These are "intuitive" things that iOS users would love, but Apple knows that it's too complicated for the age groups I mentioned above to understand those things, so they don't let you do it because i uses more processor, which uses more battery (which cannot be changed). This adding up?
Androids are good for computer literate people, like most of us here on the forums. I have countless friends who, like me, used to love iPhones, but after trying the latest Android phones, we actually feel stupid for touting the superiority of iPhones so ignorantly. I cannot believe just how awesome Android is, not to mention the open-source nature of it all. I haven't seen any real improvements to iOS, except for the 4" screen, which is 2 years behind the game anyways. (again, because of the battery issues)
It took me a long time to accept it, but those are the key differences when you break it all down.
In the end, you should identify your needs, talk to users of both phones, test some out, and in the end, get an Android
Unless, of course, you hate choosing what you wear in the morning and prefer to be told what to do. Some people are into that
and they should get iPhones.
