Stop hating on my Android, please

Let’s get one thing straight: Androids aren’t the B-list celebrities of the smartphone world. But you wouldn’t know it from the way some Apple users act – like they’re walking a red carpet while the rest of us are just trying to get through the door.

Owning an iPhone has somehow turned into a personality trait. There’s this unspoken belief that blue text bubbles mean success, taste, and moral superiority, while green bubbles mean you’re “technologically challenged.” 

Somehow, texting color has become a social status. I’ve even been left out of group chats simply because I have an Android. And I understand why. Apple has created a division between Apple users and Android users by making it so that if you have an Android in the chat, you are unable to add more people to the chat, and you can’t use certain features, such as liking a message. 

Honestly, I think Apple phones are great, but Androids are just as good; they just have some slightly different features. Apple users love their iMessage reactions, FaceTime, and seamless syncing across devices. I get it, those are genuinely great features. 

But Android users have plenty to brag about, too. For example, I can close all my apps at once with a single tap while my iPhone friends have to swipe away each one individually. And if I need more space, I can pop in a microSD card instead of deleting half my photo gallery to make room.

Globally, Android actually dominates the smartphone market, holding about 75% of the mobile operating system share in 2025, according to DemandSage. iOS trails far behind with around 25%. But in the U.S., Apple is taking the lead with about 58% of users while Android holds roughly 42%. So while iPhones may rule on American college campuses and in group chats, Android is what most of the world actually uses.

Androids aren’t lame. They can actually do some cool things iPhones can’t. Android users can download apps from third-party stores and install applications directly from their files. Also, some Androids offer reverse wireless charging, allowing the user to charge their headphones or other devices with their phone. 

You can also completely change your font on Android. All Apple provides is the ability to change the font size or make it bolder, but Android users have tons of typography options.

Maybe it’s brand loyalty. Or maybe it’s the whole “blue-bubble vs. green-bubble” obsession. But really, both phones work. Both keep us connected. Both take us down the same TikTok rabbit holes at 2 a.m. 

It’s time we stop treating smartphones like social hierarchies. If you’re holding an Android and loving it, that’s fine. If you’re using an iPhone and loving it, that’s fine too. No need for tech snobbery or “my bubble is better than your bubble” nonsense.

So yes, Androids aren’t that bad – in fact, some of the current models are fantastic. We just like options, customization, and not paying $1,000 every time a new color comes out.