Android vs iPhone: which is best?

So you want a new phone, but you’re considering jumping ship from Android or iOS. But is the grass really greener on the other side, or should you stick with what you know? Here we outline the pros and cons of Apple's iOS and Google's Android, the software the phones run. It’s Android vs iPhone.
Before we get started, we must point out that this guide is intended as a brief overview to help you decide whether to choose an Android phone or an iPhone. It’s not meant to be an exhaustive comparison of every last feature, both in hardware and software, of each type of phone. And we also know that die-hard fans won’t be persuaded to switch – that’s not the aim of this article at all. For a more Apple-tilted take on the subject, read what our colleague at Macworld have written: iPhone vs Android: 5 reasons to pick the iPhone (and iOS).