En tant que personne qui utilise des verres bifocaux, j'ai récemment cherché des conseils sur les téléphones avec des écrans plus grands pour améliorer la visibilité. Actuellement en possession d'un iPhone 13 Pro, j'ai découvert que mon opérateur propose un crédit de 700 dollars pour l'échange d'un nouveau iPhone ou de 1100 dollars pour un appareil Android : une incitation surprenante qui me pousse à envisager un changement vers un modèle comme le Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Cependant, je suis hésitant à quitter Apple, qui est depuis longtemps considéré comme une plateforme plus sécurisée. Bien que je comprenne que la priorité de sécurité d'Apple entraîne certaines limites, cela n'a pas été un problème majeur pour moi. Pour ceux qui utilisent Android ou qui ont basculé entre les deux, quelles sont vos points de vue sur la sécurité et d'autres facteurs qui vous maintiennent dans l'écosystème Android ?
Based on your post, it sounds like you’re older and already comfortable with iPhones. In that case, I’d recommend sticking with iOS.
Android handles security differently. It’s not that Android is less secure than iOS, but if you’re unfamiliar with how its security works, it could lead to unwanted issues.
For instance, Android apps often repeatedly ask for permissions like location or data access, while on iOS you can deny them all with a single toggle.
Another common issue, especially in my country, is scams involving sideloading. Scammers disguise APK files as images or PDFs to trick unaware users. iPhones avoid this problem because they don’t install apps from outside the App Store. While tech-savvy people can avoid these tricks on Android, it’s simpler for less experienced users. For example, I gave my 70-year-old mother an iPhone to prevent scams rather than trying to teach her all the intricacies of smartphone safety.
My Android’s battery is draining, so I’m also looking at iOS. Ironically, one reason I’m leaning toward iOS is the absence of invasive AI features. While Google and Gemini are advanced, I worry they could become truly intrusive. What are your thoughts?
Both iPhone and Android are similarly secure. The key to security is being mindful of your data online. Hackers typically target services like iCloud, Google, Facebook, Instagram, or email servers to access photos, saved cards, and other information. Your security largely depends on how secure these platforms are.
It’s very difficult to get a virus nowadays, even if you try. You’d have to ignore multiple warnings and grant access to unknown apps from untrusted sources. While there have been past breaches in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, they have been resolved.
Personally, I’ve never had a virus on Android, nor have I known anyone who has. My Instagram was hacked once, but that was due to Instagram’s security, not my phone. To stay safe, be cautious online—your phone choice matters less than your online behavior.
Android doesn’t have advanced memory integrity enforcement. There’s a significant malware issue in the Play Store, with Google frequently removing many malicious apps that often have millions of installs. Additionally, Google Drive isn’t end-to-end encrypted.
Samsung Knox provides hardware and software encryption without requiring internet access or third-party involvement, making it arguably stronger than Apple’s security. Both Google and Apple remove millions of potentially dangerous apps before they reach their respective stores, with similar numbers last year. Many security statistics reflect third-party downloads from unverified sources, which occur because Android is more open. If users ignore safety warnings and download from unknown sources, that impacts the data. Neither app store is flawless, and iCloud has had issues as well. Statistics can be misleading due to Android’s 70-30 market share over iPhone, and cheap, unknown-brand phones further skew the numbers. In reality, using a Samsung, Pixel, or any flagship Android device is as secure as using an iPhone. To stay safe, avoid downloading from untrusted sources, use verified apps, and be cautious about sharing personal information like card photos on social media. Most security risks come from how you handle your data online—such as falling for phishing emails from fake bank sites—rather than the device itself.
Samsung offers strong security features, including the Auto Blocker. It’s worth checking out.
Apple provides company-managed security, while Android offers user-managed security. If you make sensible choices, either is secure. Android allows more freedom, which can lead to risky decisions, whereas Apple restricts certain customizations.
I wouldn’t recommend Samsung based on my own experiences and what I’ve heard from others.
In my opinion, the most secure setup is a de-Googled Android phone, a browser with an ad blocker, and a cautious user.
Android devices tend to have lower resale value, which is why trade-in offers are often higher—manufacturers need to clear out older models like the S25 Ultra before newer versions launch. I previously used Samsung and never experienced viruses or hacking, but iOS manages permissions differently. With a single tap, you can deny app requests for location, tracking, or media access. There’s no bloatware or unnecessary pre-installed apps. Features like Face ID, password integration, stolen device protection, and Find My provide security and privacy that are hard to match.
After switching from the iPhone 16 Pro to the S25 Ultra, I returned to my iPhone within two weeks. The S25 Ultra comes with significant bloatware and requires many Google apps for basic functionality. It also frequently accessed my location. While Galaxy devices once allowed bootloader unlocking for custom ROMs, that is no longer an option. Ironically, the most secure phone now is a Google Pixel running GrapheneOS.
The security of your device often depends more on how you use it than on the operating system itself.
Samsung does not permit bootloader unlocks on certain devices in North America.
Apple’s reputation for security is largely due to marketing rather than actual substance. Both iOS and Android collect user data and are vulnerable to third-party surveillance, so security shouldn’t be the deciding factor between them.
If you have common sense, it doesn’t matter which you choose. Both platforms are very secure.