Is the Android OS bigger than the brand?

What could happen is vey much similar to the current PC market: Windows being the standard software and people deciding their purchase based on the hardware or aesthetics of the computer.

Android will become the standard smartphone OS (like Windows is for PCs) and people will start deciding which phone to purchase based on their own needs (the latest hardware, aesthetics, unique offerings, etc., whatever they want)

IMO Brand names choose Android for it can be customized/personalized, plus it is cheaper than developing their own OS.

And I don’t think consumers will buy a unit because of the OS, but because it is cheaper & has good specs under a reliable brand.

Am I in the right drift??? :)

Brand name would still apply for me. I wouldn’t be buying an Android phone coming from a less known manufacturer.

definitely agree with @Imitator & @Ry’s opinions.

PC:
OS = Windows
alternative = Mac OS
PC specs = user’s preference

Mobile:
OS = Android
alternative = iOS
PC specs = user’s preference

P.S: I’ve got nothing against apple or its products but it’s how I see the consumer-market regarding the PC and mobile world. :)

“Is Android OS a bigger influence than the handset brand when buying a smartphone?”

I think it’s more of the features of the OS. I mean, it sure was the deciding factor for me when I bought my SGS last June. I just wanted something fluid that worked out-of-the-box and something that would pretty much let me do anything without having it tied to a PC software.

The brand would come into equation when it is known to have already established a very good reputation of producing quality phones, and/or if the buyer has had a very good run with it so far.

I think it the OS and the brand comes hand in hand when choosing what phone to buy.

I would say, No. At least to the informed. Even if you dont fancy rooting, the brand plays a part in terms of UI/Skin. If you are a fan of root, then you would go to brands that make it easier to do so. Plus, theres the build. The reason I dont touch Samsung phones is that I don’t like how it feels in hand compared to those from HTC. Also, you have to think of the service. Some brands are better than others.

Hmmm I havent tried to use a Android yet. (Globe still doesnt have 3 Huawei Ideos Phones in stock)

But Once i saw it was Android and it’s specs Top Notch. I didnt care about the brand.

Although I am a PC Enthusisast so Brand does not really hinder me from buying

yes android is a big influence. i am not looking at the brands nowadays but on its OS especially android

Definitely. In the same way as many people don’t really go buy Dell/HP/Acer/etc desktops (and to a lesser extent, laptops). It’s all about what’s inside and what that entails, not the packaging on the outside.

Of course, cheapo China phones still make you think twice, the same as getting cheapo China PC parts/laptops do.

But in the end, I’d say that people who choose to buy Android phones choose them primarily because they’re Android and only secondarily because they’re *insert X brand*.

an android phone made by cdrking. . .
Would you buy it?

it’s worth a try. if it works go for it. if not then….

some problems that were encountered with android phones and devices perhaps including OS:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/997-of-all-android-smartphones-vulnerable-to-serious-data-leakage/12831
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/most-android-devices-vulnerable-to-identity-theft/24801

Well, Nokia and Apple is BIGGER than Android..
Wanna buy an android, but my mind keep telling me just wait for WP7… geez !
anyone?wat u recommend? Microsoft is updating fast the Os..

I say YES! But i would still consider what brand i am buying.

And no! I would never buy a wndows phone. Cause it is on a closed system. I am tired of all the restrictions a closed source OS can give me. Parang wala kang kalayaan sa sarili mong cellphone. Stuck ka lang kung anu ang gusto ng microsoft para sayu.
That is why android rules and will continue to rule. It really defines what a true smartphone should be.

hindi ako sure pero sa tingin ko YES lalo na at Google pa ang gumawa kaya parang naging household name pa lalo.

by the way pa promote na rin po itong NIKON entry ko pa LIKE na lang po hehe http://d5100.nikon-asia.com/en/submissions/12291

YES! Android has been made to be a distinct brand in itself and has become an attraction for consumers in their purchase decision-making. A clear rival of iOS.

When I talk to most of my friends and acquaintances, here and other parts of SouthEast Asia, they don’t even know what Android really is. When I started talking about them they go like “Oh Android, yeah I heard about them…” and then basically the talk diverts to another brand like iPhone or Nokia.

Yes for me.

I was a loyal Sony Ericsson user until the iPhone came. I thought to my self that I would never replace my iPhone and just upgrade to latest iPhone model if ever it breaks down.

But now, I find my self looking into LG, HTC, Sony Ericsson again, heck even Huawei Ideos and Cherry Mobile because of the Android OS. It’s a real treat for consumers that you now have a myriad of phone models to choose from without having to worry about adapting to a new UI. Even my mom now does facebook, e-mail, YM, Skype and Twitter (to follow showbiz tsismis) because of her droid phone :D

the OS plays a big part in the equation but its not everything..

you still have to factor in specs, aesthetics and of course, the value for money.. it may not be in that particular order, though..

Hi Abe! Just a question.. The Optimus 2x that you have, is that the one you bought from the sale? :D How long before you got the phone? :)

Android did revolutionized the Phone industry, making smartphones available to the mass. Before OEM manufacturers has MTK OS but now the can release Android phones which enhanced their brand such example are (Cherry Mobile, Torque).

Even Huawei and ZTE started to enter the phone market due to android making them now reputable in the market by bringing affordable entry level androids.

With almost all brands going ANDROID I just hope they are all willing to provide updates if its available and not abandon their customers.

For me Android is definitely BIGGER than the brand itself especially if its the LATEST version. With the Filipino instinct to follow the latest trend they will definitely try android even at any brand.

I believe too Sir Yuga.. I wont buy a new Phone if its not running on Android OS.. hehehe.. Big Point you got there

Same for me. I only buy android phones. But I do care about brands.

I used to buy only HTC or Sony Ericsson brands.
Now im considering Motorola, Samsung, LG because of Android.

I believe that Android is the future of mobileOS.

Jologs will buy Cherry Mobile because it’s Android.

The OS is a big factor but I guess the quality of the brand must also come in mind. You don’t buy a phone for it’s OS but purpose.

ang problema kasi sa android e fragmented yun os at hardware kaya iba iba experience ng mga users.
iba ibang brands at iba iba pa system o hardware specs. idagdag nio pa yun mga tweaks na ginagawa ng mga handset maker.

for ex un lg 2x e halos kapareho lang yun ng galaxy s2 sa specs pero malag daw lalo na sa hd video playback.

the answer depends on how you define big first? next question is can you really size an OS and compare it the way you size a hardware manufacturer brand?

truth of the matter is, any operating system can be tweaked, optimize, improved, and what not. the question is always, can the hardware cope up?

its like you have a lot of things you wanna do in your life or a lot you wanna be, question is, can your body handle it? or your the type who just talks or thinks a lot but not action at all.

I want to have an android even if its only a cherry mobile phone..I want to experience android OS!:D

Yeah, bigger than brand – that brand is “Apple”

samsung galaxy s2 is the only dual core android phone that can really deliver. I mean, that can even compare to wp7 phones and iOS phones in terms of smoothness.

well, the android OS is a catch for me… but i still look for the brand and specially for the tech specs (the processor speed and the memory)since android Os is better used with fast processors… which I prefer samsung to be in the top and LG 2x on the line too.

windows phone 7 OS is way better than Android.

Opinion ko lang po: For me, if its android then it must be cheap, easy to use and most of all, very customizable. its like iphone on steroids. android for me is freedom. download lotsa apps without voiding the warranty. customise your fone to your heart’s content. expand your memory (expandable SD slots) for additional storage. virtually unlimited usage because of the freedom of choice. unlike iphone and windows phone, most apps must be approved by the os provider muna. pag hindi and nagkaroon ng problema handset nyo, voided ang warranty. unlike iphone, pwd ka mag store ng madaming mp3’s, hd video to your heart’s content without jailbreaking your phone to accept the video. and unlike iphone, mas mura sya. kahit na umabot pa sya ng 20t+, mas mura pa din kesa iphone. so kung choices lang, i’d rather go for android. :D

I think the Android OS is bigger and that’s why a lot of phone manufacturers are racing to get a slice of the pie. Motorola even got a shot in the arm with this OS.

sir abe! is there a situation that your LG optimus 2x restarts by it’s self? kasi nanalo ako sa LG blog contest and magkakaroon na ko ng 2x baka nxt week daw.. is it worth it or madame talaga bugs ang 2x??? thanks po..