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Compare Android and Windows 8 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Android
Star Rating
(1,210)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AndroidWindows 8
Star Rating
(549)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Android excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3 compared to Windows 8's 7.6. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and customizable home screens make navigation seamless, while Windows 8's tile-based layout can be confusing for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Android's RAM management is superior, scoring 8.6 against Windows 8's 8.0. Users say that Android efficiently handles multitasking, allowing apps to run smoothly in the background, whereas Windows 8 users report occasional slowdowns when switching between applications.
- Users on G2 highlight Android's quality of support, scoring 8.5 compared to Windows 8's 7.6. Reviewers say that Android's community forums and extensive documentation provide quick solutions, while Windows 8 users express frustration with the limited support options available.
- Reviewers mention that Android shines in product direction with a score of 9.2, while Windows 8 lags behind at 6.0. Users report that Android frequently updates its features and security, ensuring a modern experience, whereas Windows 8 users feel that the platform has stagnated.
- Users say that Android's ease of setup is impressive, scoring 9.1 compared to Windows 8's 8.2. Reviewers mention that the straightforward installation process and user-friendly setup wizard make getting started quick and easy on Android, while Windows 8's setup can be cumbersome for some users.
- G2 users report that Android's I/O management is notably better, scoring 8.9 against Windows 8's 7.5. Reviewers mention that Android handles file transfers and external device connections more efficiently, while Windows 8 users have experienced issues with device recognition and data transfer speeds.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android
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Android
No trial information availableWindows 8
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
897
7.8
406
Ease of Use
9.3
908
7.6
413
Ease of Setup
9.1
243
8.2
151
Ease of Admin
8.7
149
7.6
112
Quality of Support
8.5
820
7.6
369
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
135
7.3
97
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
852
6.1
397
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.4
65
8.1
25
Device Management - Operating System
9.0
66
7.6
24
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.8
66
8.1
25
Error Detection - Operating System
8.1
66
6.9
24
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android and Windows 8 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Android has no unique categories
Windows 8 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 8
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.8%
Computer Software
14.3%
Higher Education
3.5%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
57.1%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer Software
13.4%
Education Management
4.5%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.5%
Other
53.9%
Discussions
how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?
5 Comments
JR
If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have...Read more
How do u like android?
3 Comments
HH
In terms of smartphone operating systems, it's basically Android or Apple. Both have their advantages. Apple keeps things simple, but limits your choices. ...Read more
Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.
2 Comments
LD
Because Windows 8 is the best.Read more
Is Windows 8 a good operating system?
2 Comments
AM
Its not bad but not the best OS. UI design is modern but has instability issues. Navigating through the UI is not user-friendly and can be confusing for most...Read more
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