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\News Topic: Windows PhoneNews Source: Nokia Forum
Truth Comes from Comparison: Through comparison, we can gain a deeper understanding of both sides. Today, let's understand the performance of Windows Phone 7.5 in various detailed features through comparison and see what advantages it has over other systems.
Although mainstream smartphone systems have been narrowed down to iOS, Android, and WP7, for those looking to buy a smartphone, choosing among the three remains a challenge. The iPhone has become ubiquitous, yet its price remains high, making it a basic consideration only if there is a special need. Among Android and WP7, the author still recommends WP7, and the reasons will be shown through the results of the author's actual usage comparison.
1. System Interface Comparison
The system interface is the face of a system and an important factor in first impressions, so this comparison is placed first. Using a system begins with the interface, and today's comparison also starts through the gateway of the system interface.
Android's system interface has become more sophisticated after several version updates, and for users, customization of the interface is more flexible. Even without third-party interface beautification software, users can set up beautiful and personalized interfaces. Additionally, different manufacturers may customize exclusive interfaces, so overall, the main characteristic of the Android system interface is high adaptability.
2. Operational Smoothness Comparison
Undeniably, swipe operation was pioneered by the iPhone, so when discussing the smoothness of phone operation, it inevitably gets compared with the iOS system.In fact, the smoothness of phone operation isn't just about swiping; it also includes program switching, returning to the system interface, and powering on and off. Let's take a look at the performance of Android and WP7.
When no additional software is installed, Android operation is still acceptable. Whether it's swiping to switch interfaces or pressing the Home button to return to the main screen, it's very fast. However, after installing many apps, the system often becomes very laggy, giving users a very poor experience. Moreover, as the number of apps installed increases, the time to turn on and off the phone also increases accordingly. Putting aside the slow startup speed, it definitely affects your mood. But no matter how many apps you install on WP7, it hardly affects the smoothness of the system. Even with 200 apps installed on my WP7, the screen doesn't feel unresponsive at all. No matter what major program you're running, pressing the Home button never delays or returns to the system interface in time. The power on/off speed is the same, unaffected by the number of apps installed. In terms of operational smoothness, WP7 has an absolute advantage, and in terms of user experience, it feels close to iOS's smoothness—every moment is seamless! 3. Multitasking and Hardware Dependency Comparison
The multitasking function is awkward on both Android and WP7, because from experience, multitasking in these systems is just a pause of the program and then recall by long-pressing Home. Except for some security monitoring software and system enhancement software, many other programs cannot run in the background but simply reside in memory for quick startup. Although it's not strictly multitasking, it consumes memory and CPU resources, so hardware requirements are inevitable. I call this hardware dependency. In the smoothness comparison, we found that WP7 performs much better, thanks to its low hardware resource usage, whereas Android's use of hardware resources is obvious, as can be seen from the lag during system operation. On the other hand, the mainstream Android and WP7 configurations on the market also show dependence on hardware. The mainstream Android configurations are basically dual-core 1.4G CPUs with 1GB or 512MB of RAM, while the WP7 mainly features 1GB CPUs with 512MB or even 256MB of RAM.
So, although the multitasking of both systems is somewhat exaggerated, in terms of hardware dependence, WP7 is less demanding than Android, takes up fewer resources, and provides smooth operation. In this aspect of comparison, WP7 wins decisively!
4. Comparison of Built-in Software
Although both Android and WP7 app stores have tens of thousands of apps, sometimes the system's built-in software is what is truly convenient and useful. Therefore, we use the system's built-in software as a comparison point, mainly looking at entertainment software and office assistants to see how they perform.
In terms of entertainment software, Android comes with a photo gallery, music player, and video player, while WP7 is equally complete, with comparable performance.
In terms of office assistant software, Android only has a calendar function, allowing you to add events and set reminders to assist with office tasks. WP7, in addition to the calendar function, comes with Microsoft's proud Office suite, allowing you to view and edit Word, Excel, PPT, and note files, which is very convenient for busy professionals.
Looking at the system software, the built-in office software on WP7 provides significant assistance to users, while Android's performance in this area is relatively weak. Although third-party software can achieve the same functions, it is still not as stable and easy to use as native software.
From the comparison of the four aspects above, it can be seen that WP7 has advantages over Android, but they are not absolute. Android has gone through multiple versions and is approaching perfection, while WP7 is still just getting started and has many shortcomings. When comparing the two, personal preference may play a large part. However, for a smart system, the most important thing is to identify the one that best suits you through comparison and to find enjoyment in using it.
*This post is sourced from: cnBeat*
