To begin with, all android phones are Smartphones but all Smartphones are not android based. Android is an Operating System (OS) that is used in Smartphone. ... So, android is an Operating System (OS) like others. Smartphone is basically a core device which is more like a computer and OS is installed in them.

Is Samsung Android a smartphone?

The answer is YES. All Android phones run on the powerful Android Operating System and are considered Smartphones.

Which is better iPhone or Android?

Premium-priced Android phones are about as good as the iPhone, but cheaper Androids are more prone to problems. Of course iPhones can have hardware issues, too, but they're overall higher quality. ... Some may prefer the choice Android offers, but others appreciate Apple's greater simplicity and higher quality.