Previous head-to-head comparisons*
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/0625/iPhone-4-vs.-Droid-X-How-do-they-compare
http://www.pcworld.com/article/199844/iphone_4_vs_droid_x_a_headtohead_comparison.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2365639,00.asp
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Apple-iPhone-Motorola-Droid,review-1558.html
*I’ll save you 10 minutes of your life: after playing around with the phones, the reviewers state the winner comes down to personal preferences. The technical specs and pricing comparisons of the iPhone 4 and Droid X are simply too close to call. However, now that both phones are in the hands of consumers, has a clear winner appeared?
iPhone 4
Developments since its June 7th, 2010 debut:
- June 24. Apple officially recognizes a major antenna issue.
“Apple has finally acknowledged that the way you hold the iPhone 4 can hinder the device’s cellular reception. Complaints about weakening or disappearing signals when the iPhone 4 is gripped in a particular way–usually by touching two seams of the antenna band on the exterior of the phone simultaneously–began popping up late Wednesday night, and continued to appear Thursday.” [skeptical of the big hubbub, while others are stumped. At the end of the day, many of the antenna issues can be traced back to AT&T network issues, which further complicates the situation.
It’s been less than a week since the Droid X came out and we’ve seen inherent software issues that inhibit phone performance. While Engadget states installing the Froyo (version 2.2) update of Android onto the Droid X would leave you with “perhaps the best Android phone ever made”, attempting to follow through on that version 2.2 simply locks out the phone until 2.1 is reinstalled. Even though Verizon’s July 19th update makes a series of improvements, it’s still not the same as a Froyo install – you’ll have to wait until August for that.
So, ladies and gentlemen, we have yet another undecided verdict. While it’s unclear which phone is outshining its competitor in the real world, it’s clear that both Motorola and Apple are battling tooth and nail to win the hearts of consumers. Both phones are beautifully designed and technical marvels. While issues arise, the manufacturers are scrambling to provide fixes. At the end of the day, either one of these phones will beat the one you have in your pocket.
Have you got an iPhone 4 or Droid X? Let’s hear about your experience so far.
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It’s interesting how momentum eventually stalls for the most successful companies. Microsoft’s momentum stalled over 5 years ago. Yahoo stalled at about the same time. Wonder if this might market a top in Apple’s popularity. The droid x is a great product on Verizon. That combined with some technical glitches by Apple might signal a peak of popularity for Apple.