- Open / Close OS
 :
In the competition going on in the mobile platforms of Open Source,
developers preferably have two major choices: Android and Symbian. It
has an integrated browser that in based on WebKit engine of open
source. The former is an open source but with a closed development
(relatively). Symbian is out and out an open source, once it comes
around the corner, to release its full source code.
- Feature / Tools Exclusive to OS
 :
Android’s bunch of features includes Application Framework that
allows users to reuse components, Dalvik Virtual Machine, Optimized
graphics for full 2D and 3D support. With media support for video,
still images, common audio, and other complicated formats, its
multimedia performance is also very high. It sports features like
accelerometer, compass and GPS. For storage of structured data, SQLite,
is just ideal. Further core applications like SMS program, maps,
calendar, email client, contacts, Java programming, etc are highly
optimized in Android. However, Android does have a very poor support
for Web games, which makes it quite unusable for playing online.
Symbian, on the other hand supports C++ programming effectively. It
is because of its high Java support, that gaming has its ultimate
experience here. More for online games, that takes time to buffer and
run on other mobile, this one has smooth running as a PC. With its wide
compatibility with device, it is also a good choice, especially for
gamers. But, Symbian OS is not equally good in terms of downloading
gaming. Nonetheless, in all the other aspects it is quite competent.
- Usability :
Depending on the user’s choice, both are easy to operate with
non-complex interface. Users can use either of them depending on their
need. While both provide smooth uninterrupted gaming experience, the
Symbian one is more prescribed for online gaming. However, both the
operating systems have refined playing in touch screens in mobiles.
- Telco Network:
Android has made its handsets a Wi-Fi hotspot. With a support to
wireless Internet, this operating system can run Web on your handset
even when you do not have a network connection in your phone. You can
simply get a wireless connection from some other device to serve the
purpose.
Symbian does not have an integrated network accelerator, for
smoother and clearer video calling, but you can download one and use to
speed up the connection for uninterrupted networking.
- Handset/ hardware differences:
The hardware interface of Android includes an autofocus camera,
callback on camera error, etc. and interface for supplying image data
from captured picture, delivering copies of preview, geomagnetic field,
sensor and other exciting features that facilitate the usage.
Handsets like Nokia N8, powered by Symbian OS have been reported with issues with opening large web pages.
- Internet and Email
Android 2.0 now includes the Firefox Mobile Web Browser, which
provides faster and stable browsing experience. Symbian browser can
download only one file at one time, however there is now support for
multi window browsing though the Symbian web browser.
- Applications
with Android operating system, the users can access thousands of
applications, which is essential for the smart phones. Being an open
source platform with relatively closed development, Android offers
several applications. However, being an out-n-out open source OS
Symbian offers huge range of third party apps.
- Multimedia
Both Android and Symbian based mobile phones support good multimedia
features. The media players can play diverse music and video files,
while there are high mega pixel cameras as well. However, the images
appear better on the Android based touch screen phones.
Android is much advanced and provides more value to the end users. Symbian needs updates its features. |
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