Oppo vs. iPhone: Which Smartphone is Right for You?

The two most popular smartphone brands are the iPhone and the Oppo, but which one should you choose? They’re both top brands, so they have plenty of loyal customers, but they have quite different operating systems and features that make them unique. In this article, we’ll look at the differences between these two smartphones to help you make a decision about which one is right for you.

Apple’s strategy

Apple’s approach to releasing a new version of its phone is simple: As soon as a new version of an iPhone comes out, it sells older models at discounted prices—and it also helps carriers sell phones on installment plans.

A strong app ecosystem

Android has over 1 million apps in its Play Store, whereas iOS App Store features about 700,000 apps, still more than any other mobile platform. If you want to be able to do a great number of things on your smartphone—or at least everything your friend can do—get an Android phone; if you just want to check Facebook and send emails every once in awhile, then an iPhone will suit you fine.

Longer battery life

iPhones might look a little better, but Oppo’s F1 features a longer battery life—it can last up to four hours longer than an iPhone 6! If you want your phone to last through multiple movie marathons, make sure you buy an Oppo F1.

Facial recognition security

Another security feature that you’ll find in both iPhones and Oppo devices is facial recognition software. When it comes to Android smartphones, Apple and Oppo are two of only a handful of brands that offer some form of facial recognition software—but those options aren’t available on all devices. Both Oppo phones, as well as iPhones running iOS 12 and later, are equipped with Face ID technology, which lets you unlock your phone by simply looking at it.

Stereo speakers

The stereo speakers on Oppo’s F1 Plus outperform both of Apple’s flagship phones—the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus—in every possible way. With four times more sound chambers than Apple’s device, it creates a truly dynamic listening experience that will blow you away; audiophiles will love it, and casual listeners won’t know what they were missing before!

Touch ID fingerprint scanner

Oppo smartphones feature a built-in fingerprint sensor, which means that instead of typing in your passcode or navigating with your fingers to unlock your device, you can simply press your finger against your phone to gain access to it. For those who frequently use their phones one-handed (and don’t want to type in their long passwords), Touch ID makes unlocking a smartphone faster and easier than ever before.

A larger screen

The screen on an iPhone 5 measures four inches diagonally, while an Oppo Find 5 has a slightly larger five-inch screen—which may be more ideal if you tend to watch videos and other media on your phone. If a bigger display isn’t important to you, though, it might be worth considering that a smaller phone makes it easier to take photos with one hand.