The basic emoji symbols are actually the same on iOS and Android – they’re approved by the Unicode Consortium – but Apple and Google designers create different looks for each icon. Confusingly, the companies also add emoji support at different times.

Why do my emojis look different on Android?

Why do emoji look different in certain apps with Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard on Android? Emoji on the Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard uses the standard Android font. This means, that depending on what version of Android your device(s) are running and what app you are using, the look and color of the emoji will be impacted.

What emojis look like on different phones?

22 Emojis That Look Completely Different on Different Phones

• FACE WITH ROLLING EYES. Emojipedia. Apple: Way to miss the point. …
• SNAKE. Emojipedia. Apple: Beware! …
• NERD FACE. Emojipedia. Apple: Nerdy cuteness. …
• COOKIE. Emojipedia. …
• LOUDLY CRYING FACE. Emojipedia. …
• GHOST. Emojipedia. …
• COUCH AND LAMP. Emojipedia. …
• CHIPMUNK. Emojipedia.