Is Samsung a smartphone or Android?

All Samsung smartphones and tablets use the Android operating system, a mobile operating system designed by Google.

What is the difference between Android and normal phone?

Android is basically the operating system majority of smartphones in the world run on. iOS is also the operating system Apple runs on their iPhones. So an android phone is any smartphone that runs android while an linux phone or windows phone or iphone is any smartphone that runs linux, windows or iOS respectively.

Are all smart phones Android?

As Android is just one of the many operating systems, you can therefore say that not all smartphones have the Android operating system. It is safe to say though that all phones that are running the Android OS are smartphones and not regular feature phones. The Android OS is also used for in more than just smartphones.

Is an Android a smartphone?

An Android phone is a powerful, high-tech smartphone that runs on the Android operating system (OS) developed by Google and is used by a variety of mobile phone manufacturers. Pick an Android mobile phone and you can choose from hundreds of great applications and multitask with ease.

How do I know if my phone is a smartphone?

On your device, go to the Home screen (the one with all the icons), and tap on the Settings icon. Scroll down and tap on About phone or About tablet. Some information will appear. If one of the lines of information says Android with a version number, you have an Android device.

Is Apple an Android phone?

The short answer is no, the iPhone is not an Android phone (or vice versa). While they are both smartphones — that is, phones that can run apps and connect to the Internet, as well as make calls — iPhone and Android are distinct things and they are not compatible with each other.

Are all Android phones smartphones?

While all Android phones are smartphones, not every smartphone is an Android device. There are also iOS devices, which make up nearly a third of the market share of smartphones in the world.

What is the difference between a smartphone and a regular cell phone?

Regular cell phones offer texting and calling functionality, whereas smartphones offer a list of features including email, Internet access, video chatting, gaming, app downloading, video taking and music storage.