Over a decade ago, one of the biggest disputes around was the Android vs iPhone conversation. Times have changed considerably, and while these two competing platforms continue to battle it out in 2026, the rivalry has cooled into something much more practical (and permanent).
One of the biggest leaps taken by both platforms has been the embrace of AI over the last couple of years, which I now feel contributes to a platform's value way more over other things. Since I’ve tested the best iPhones and best Android phones for years, I have a fresh take on this classic Android vs. iPhone debate. Here’s what you should know.
