14 DAY TRIAL // Vic Gundotra is back with more remarks on the differences between Android smartphones and Apple’s iPhone, this time pointing out that devices running Google’s mobile operating system are years behind those launched by the Cupertino-based company.
As we had already told you yesterday, Gundotra is a former Microsoft and Google executive, so it’s surprising, to say the least that he is praising the iPhone and not the operating system that his former employee developed.
After initially praising the iPhone for its camera capabilities, Gundotra comes backs with a second comment that highlights the differences between Android phones and Apple’s devices, using some words that you never imagined you’d hear from someone who was the senior vice president of Google’s Social division.
“I would never use an Android phone for photos!” he starts his post on Facebook after previously calling iPhone’s camera performance “stunning.”
Android years behind iPhone
He goes on to explain that although an open-source operating system sounds like only milk and honey at first glance, it’s actually otherwise, with Apple having a major advantage in the first-party hardware and software integration. And he turns to Samsung to explain why this Android implementation isn’t always the best.
“Here is the problem: It’s Android. Android is an open source (mostly) operating system that has to be neutral to all parties. This sounds good until you get into the details. Ever wonder why a Samsung phone has a confused and bewildering array of photo options? Should I use the Samsung Camera? Or the Android Camera? Samsung gallery or Google Photos?’ Gundotra said.
“It’s because when Samsung innovates with the underlying hardware (like a better camera) they have to convince Google to allow that innovation to be surfaced to other applications via the appropriate API. That can take YEARS.”
The end of the post pretty much speaks for itself, with Gundotra offering an advice which once again is shocking by all means since the man actually worked for Google for approximately 7 years.
“Apple doesn’t have all these constraints. They innovate in the underlying hardware, and just simply update the software with their latest innovations (like portrait mode) and ship it. Bottom line: If you truly care about great photography, you own an iPhone. If you don’t mind being a few years behind, buy an Android,” he said.
If you’re still undecided and can’t tell for sure which one is better, we’ll help you. Read our monster camera review comparing the iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ to find out which of the two is the better camera smartphone.