The difference between an iPad and an iPod and an iPhone. What are iPad and iPhone, differences between devices

Android-based smartphones, iPhones and iPads have very quickly become an essential part of the modern world. What is the difference between these devices and what should you choose so as not to regret the purchase later?

What is an iPhone? iPhones and iPads are manufactured by Apple and they have a lot of fans all over the world. An iPhone is a phone with a touch screen that allows you to browse the Internet, read books, listen to music and perform other actions.

An iPad is a tablet computer with a touch screen that is much larger than the iPhone screen. It is used to work on the Internet. The difference between an iPhone and an iPad is not too big, if only because they run on identical iOS operating systems. A huge number of applications have been created for the iPhone and iPad that can be installed on any of these devices, you just need to keep in mind that some applications were developed for the phone, while others were developed for the tablet. In addition to iPads and iPhones, Apple produces iPod players. The main difference between these devices is the size and resolution of the screens. The iPhone screen diagonal is from three and a half inches (this depends on the specific model), the iPad screen diagonal is nine point seven inches. iPhone screen resolution starts at 480x320 pixels, iPad screen has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels. It should be noted that iPhones and iPads are quite expensive equipment; they are usually considered “status”. The price of new models starts from twenty-five to thirty thousand rubles. What is the difference between iPhones and smartphones? Smartphones are now commonly called phones that run on the Android operating system. This system was developed by Google, which is constantly changing and improving it. Android phones are produced by dozens of companies. The most notable company among others is Samsung. Android is considered not as advanced an operating system as iOS, which does not require the user to delve into the settings and is immediately ready to use, but Android can be finely tuned to suit you, spending a little time on it. Tablets and smartphones based on this operating system come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can belong to any price category. The simplest Android tablets and smartphones cost three to four thousand rubles. Of course, the functionality of such budget models may be reduced, but they fulfill their goals. There are several other operating systems for smartphones, but now almost all of them have been completely pushed out of the market. There are smartphones based on the Windows phone system, however, they are significantly inferior to phones based on Android and iOS. If Android devices account for more than 65% of the global market, iPhones and iPads account for another 24%, then Windows mobile phones do not have much room to “expand”.

Many novice users or those who are not versed in modern technology do not know what is the difference between a smartphone, iPhone and iPad. Basically, this situation arises when a person needs to buy a new mobile phone or is advised to buy a tablet, for example, for work.

But at the same time, a person does not know what a smartphone is, what an iPhone is, how all this differs from an iPad, and what device is intended for what. Therefore, in this article we will try to explain in as simple a language as possible how all these devices differ, and which one you need!

Definition

From the very beginning, we should generally define a smartphone, iPhone and iPad.

Definition 1: A smartphone is a device whose main function is to make calls and send SMS messages, just like a regular mobile phone, but which has most of the capabilities of a personal computer.

These “PC capabilities”, which are also found on a smartphone, include the following:

• Viewing videos, films and photos;
• Editing documents, including text, presentations, tables and the like;
• Games and various programs for managing a bank account, viewing weather, maps, news and much more;
• Browsing pages on the Internet;
• Communication programs (Skype, WattsApp, etc.).

You can also take videos and photos using a smartphone, after which all this can be edited using special programs. Surely, every smartphone user will be able to add their own items to this list.

Now let's move on to defining what an iPhone is.

Definition 2: An iPhone is the same smartphone, but it was developed by Apple.

Interestingly, the iPhone was the world's first smartphone. Therefore, for a long time these concepts were synonymous. Now there is a huge number of all kinds of smartphones from other companies, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo and others.

The main difference between the iPhone and all other smartphones is the operating system - for the iPhone it is iOS, for others it is most often Android, although other options are possible, for example, Windows Mobile.

Interestingly, there is no consensus on which operating system is better; everyone has different opinions on this issue.

Definition 3: An iPad is a combination of a laptop and a smartphone, which is a tablet.

In fact, the iPad is the same as the iPhone, but it is much larger. So if the latest iPhone, Apple iPhone 6s Plus, has dimensions of 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm, then, for example, the iPad Pro is 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm.

That is, it is thinner, but wider. iPad, like any smartphone, allows you to make calls and send SMS messages. But, again, it has a huge number of additional features that are found on computers.

This includes viewing photos and videos, editing documents, as well as photographs and videos taken, and much more.

iPhone and other smartphones

Today, the iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the world. Indeed, Apple specialists pay great attention to advertising issues, thanks to which their products are still very popular in the market.

In the world you can find a lot of smartphones that cost much less than the iPhone, but have better characteristics. Actually, it is precisely because of the huge attention to advertising that the iPhone is ahead of all other mobile phone models on the market.

The design of this phone is in no way ordinary, the functionality is also standard, although many operations are difficult to perform, which will be discussed further.

From the very beginning of the appearance of this type of technology, people began to use it as a status symbol, as an opportunity to show their worth. In terms of functionality, again, modern smartphones are head and shoulders above absolutely any iPhone. In any case, the iPhone is simply more popular!

As for functionality, we can consider this issue using the example of file transfer. Smartphones allow you to download information from anywhere and in any quantity.

Owners of iPhones are forced to count every penny, because all downloaded files will have to be paid. There are also huge difficulties with transferring files to and from a computer. The same applies to programs - if you buy one of the iPhone models, you will have to pay for everything. For Americans, for whom the iPhone is designed, this is very little money.

But for us, residents of the former USSR, this is very significant.

It is also worth noting that smartphones can be used as a full-fledged GPS device, while iPhones only have integration with Google Maps, which is absolutely incomparable in terms of functionality. So, the iPhone is the same smartphone, only less functional, but more promoted.

These two devices have many similarities, including the aforementioned “promotion”. This is not surprising, because they are produced by the same company, Apple.

But the iPad is much better at performing all the above-mentioned tasks that a computer would normally do. This includes editing documents, watching films and much more.

In fact, the iPad is closer to a computer, and the iPhone is closer to a mobile phone.

This is why things are much better with GSM networks on the iPhone. At the same time, you can install a lot more multimedia programs on your iPad.

Their other differences are as follows:

• The iPad is larger;
• The iPad is much more powerful;
• In order to make a call from an iPad, you need to perform certain manipulations, and on the iPhone this option is available by default;
• On the iPad the camera has a lower resolution.

From the above, a simple conclusion can be drawn for those who are choosing between these two devices.

Advice: if you need a device for working with multimedia, buy an iPad, and if you need a device for making calls, then buy an iPhone.

iPad and smartphones

In principle, these two types of devices have the same differences as described in the previous subheading. But some smartphone models still represent quite a significant competitor to iPads, if we take into account the possibility of working with multimedia.

The same aforementioned Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, which today can be considered the best smartphone in the world, has much more processing power than any iPad.

Accordingly, it copes with image and video processing tasks, and in general with work on content, just fine.

Of course, the screen of any smartphone is much smaller, which can present some difficulties for people who work with multimedia. At the same time, iPads are much more expensive than smartphones, so this small drawback can be omitted.

Many users advise buying a good smartphone rather than spending money on an iPad. The iPad will be in demand only if the user does not have very good eyesight - the size will allow you to see everything.

For a visual comparison of some iPhone and iPad models, see on video below.

Apple technology always enjoys the close attention of the public - thanks for this we should say to Steve Jobs, a brilliant manager. At the same time, Apple does not have many devices, which does not prevent it from being one of the most valuable companies in the world.

We can say that a new milestone in the history of the company began with the advent of the iPod - this is a portable media player, the debut of which took place back in 2001. The first iPhone was released in 2007.

Many users are wondering - how is the iPhone different from the iPod? In fact, there are many differences, but you need to look at which models are compared with each other. The fact is that the first iPods were typical players, which simply don’t make sense to compare with the iPhone. Another thing is the iPod Touch, which is in many ways similar to the iPhone. However, first things first.

Difference between iPhone and iPod

Today we will look at the difference between the iPhone and iPod touch, since it is logical to compare these two devices with each other.

• First and most importantly: it is still a smartphone, that is, it allows you to make calls, but the iPod touch does not have a SIM card slot. True, nowadays you can make calls using free instant messengers using Wi-Fi. And yet it is not so convenient. Now, if touch had a SIM card slot...

• The second important difference is that touch has a completely custom design. Yes, it has something in common with the iPhone, but the design is still unique. In addition, you can find unusual bright colors, such as blue or yellow, for different generations of iPod touch.

• The iPhone costs more, and significantly more. On the other hand, the iPod touch cannot be called cheap, unless you forget that it is a multifunctional device from which you cannot make calls.

• The iPod Touch has a smaller screen and resolution, which will be important to some.

• As for the cameras, they are the same, but if you upgrade, the iPhone gets a better camera sooner.

• The iPod Touch has a smaller battery.

What common?

• Operating system iOS.

• The devices have a similar appearance, but not the same, which is important.

• Good cameras.

• Excellent build quality.

What to choose?

Surely you already have a question - what to choose? Let’s say right away that the question is posed incorrectly, since these are two completely different devices. If you need a small multimedia device, you should choose the iPod touch and save a lot of money. But since today a smartphone is a multimedia device, people choose smartphones (iPhone, if we talk about our example). The final choice, of course, remains with the buyer.

Users often ask how an iPhone differs from a smartphone? The question is really interesting, although it is posed incorrectly - after all, the iPhone is also a smartphone. It’s just that in recent years its name has become a household name, as, for example, in the case of copier, because Xerox is the name of a company that also produces photocopiers.

Smartphone(from the English smartphone, that is, “smart phone”) is a mobile phone that successfully combines the functions of a pocket computer. With it, you can not only call friends, but also play games, watch videos, listen to music, surf the Internet and much more.

iPhone is a series of smartphones produced by Apple.

And what happens? And by calling an iPhone a smartphone, you won’t be wrong at all!

What is the difference between smartphones and iPhone?

Now let's talk about what makes the iPhone different from other smartphones.

Perhaps the first and most important thing is the operating system. Our website has already talked about it. This operating system is interesting because it is used exclusively on devices from Apple, so you will not find it on smartphones or tablets from other manufacturers. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, it is bad. It’s good, because Apple polishes its operating system to perfection, so it often works much more stable than other operating systems. The bad thing is that it is impossible to install it, for example, on an LG phone.

The second important difference is the small model range. So, for a long time, Apple released only one model, which was later joined by the iPhone 5c. The same applies to the screen size, although in the sixth generation two devices were released at once - one with a screen diagonal of 4.7 inches, and the second - 5.5 inches. Now look at the huge selection of devices based on the Android OS - the difference is simply fantastic. So if you don't like the look of the iPhone, you don't have much choice but to start looking at devices from other manufacturers.

As for appearance, there is nothing unusual here. In previous years, Apple could shock with the appearance of its devices (remember, for example, the iPhone 4 with a glass back cover), but now it is an ordinary smartphone. Of course, it is distinguished by the presence of expensive materials, but all this invariably affects the cost of the device. But on the back there is a corporate logo - a bitten apple.

iPhones do not have a memory card slot. This, one might say, is an Apple signature feature. Of course, you can always choose an iPhone with a large amount of memory, but the price difference will be several thousand rubles, while the cost of a fast and high-quality flash drive does not exceed a thousand rubles. However, in fairness, we note that many manufacturers are now refusing memory card slots. Fortunately, not all.

Some disadvantages include the non-removable battery in the iPhone. In our opinion, this should not be considered a disadvantage. Firstly, in most modern smartphones the battery cannot be replaced (except by service), and secondly, it lasts 2-3 years, while the average replacement period for a smartphone is only one year.

As for everything else, including characteristics, availability of applications, shooting quality, etc., in this regard, the iPhone is no different from other devices based on Android or Windows Phone. What's better? It's up to you to decide. You can go to some electronics hypermarket and compare the iPhone with another smartphone you like.

Be that as it may, we found out that the iPhone is also a smartphone that has its own characteristics.

iPhone and iPad are the most popular Apple devices and many do not know exactly how they differ. I think everyone is looking for such a request in order to find out the difference, because both gadgets are expensive, but you can only buy one.

There will be no detailed comparisons of characteristics, because these are completely two different devices. I'll just tell you about the most important differences between the iPhone and iPad. So that you understand when it may come in handy in your life.

Difference between iPhone and iPad

In general, I think you know the main points of difference between these gadgets. Now I will name the most important differences and tell you why I note this particular point.

It’s probably worth saying first that the iPhone is a smartphone, and the iPad is a tablet and they have an identical operating system called iOS. This is me just in case, in case someone doesn’t know, and I think we can start making comparisons.

Screen sizes

Despite the fact that the latest iPhones have very large screen sizes, 4.7 and 5.5 inches respectively, the iPad has always had a very huge screen.

The classic iPad size is 9.7 inches. But when the Pro line appeared, a model with dimensions of 12.9 inches was also born, and this is incredibly large.

Well, it’s probably worth noting the iPad Mini with a 7.9-inch screen. My point is that the tablet will fit much more information, play better and, of course, watching movies is also much more convenient.

Camera

This item will be on the iPhone side. Now in 7 PLUS you can find a dual camera that can take very cool photos in portrait mode and make a cool zoom without losing quality.


The iPad camera appeared much later and developed very slowly. The Pro version now has a 12 MP camera with flash and autofocus and this is the best camera in the history of Apple tablets.

They never put much emphasis on this, because usually tablets should be used for photos only in the most critical situations.

Battery

The autonomy of many Apple gadgets is usually excellent. In fact, the iPad became famous thanks to it, and if you buy this device for yourself, you understand that you will not need to constantly sit near an outlet.

The situation with the iPhone is a little worse, because its dimensions are smaller and, accordingly, a particularly large battery simply will not fit there.

So if you need a device that is durable and can be carried around, then a tablet is one hundred percent suitable for you.

It’s not for nothing that I connected these two points, since they are very closely related in our case. Usually the iPad is made more powerful than the iPhone, and now I’ll explain why.


If the tablet used to be a very necessary device for everyone, today the demand for it has greatly decreased. Sales are falling every year and Apple has said this repeatedly.

There are two reasons why filling is usually better. The first is the frequency with which new devices appear. iPads are produced much less frequently and therefore everything is done with a reserve.

The second is a larger screen and more complex programs that need to be processed. Very often, these tablet computers are used by different companies, and the software there requires a lot of power.

Latest technologies

You've probably noticed that new features appear on iPhones much more often, and some of the latest include moisture protection, the Home button, 3D Touch and, of course, a dual camera.


The tablet simply does not need many of them, and if there is a need for them, they will appear only in the next generation.

So if this point is very important to you, then I think the choice will be obvious. However, when buying an iPhone, be prepared to replace it every two years.

What is better iPhone or iPad?

Now it's time to summarize everything and tell it like it is. I think I missed some points, but the most important ones were voiced and this is the most important.


When you are faced with a choice between these two devices, you need to clearly understand how exactly you will use them.

The price of both bites and it’s better to think ten times than to spontaneously buy and then the gadget will stupidly gather dust on the shelf. Therefore, I thought a little about why one or another device could be used.

We buy an iPad. It is increasingly being used as a home device. Just when we come home, we lie on the couch and watch movies. But it can also be used in such cases:

• Thanks to the large screen and autonomy, it is often used by journalists. Lightweight, compact and can always be taken with you.
• I’ve already mentioned it, but I’ll say it again that it can be used as a home entertainment device.
• Travel gadget. The large screen and autonomy will keep you from getting bored on long flights.

The main thing is that you can understand the difference. That at first glance the devices seem exactly the same, but as practice shows, this is a little different.

We buy an iPhone. Smartphones have long been overshadowed by tablets and probably almost everyone has this gadget. After all, it will be difficult to live a day without it.

Therefore, the main points of use will be:

• It’s convenient to take your phone with you to make calls.
• An excellent camera - most often suitable for amateur photography, but is slowly moving into professional photography.
• Same iPad, but weaker. You won’t get a full-fledged multimedia gadget, but 90 percent of it will be able to fulfill your needs.

Phones are popular for their compactness and excellent performance when it comes to flagships. People are tired of carrying two devices and it is much more convenient to do everything on one.

Results

Thus, I conclude that the iPad is becoming a very narrow-profile device and, in fact, it is difficult to find a task that the iPhone cannot handle.

Of course, if you work with iPad professionally, then the questions disappear altogether. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is very convenient for doing graphics, and the iPhone definitely won’t help here.

But for the average user, the top-end capabilities of the most ordinary iPhone are quite enough. So this is how the article turned out and I think now you understand how the iPhone differs from the iPad.