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220-802 · Question #639

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between batteries used in iOS devices versus Android devices?

The correct answer is D. iOS device batteries are not replaceable. Apple iOS devices are designed with non-user-replaceable batteries that are integrated into the device and require Apple or an authorized service provider to replace.

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Question

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between batteries used in iOS devices versus Android devices?

Options

  • AiOS devices batteries are NiMH
  • BAndroid device batteries are wirelessly charged
  • CAndroid device batteries also work in iOS devices
  • DiOS device batteries are not replaceable

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    91% (21)

Why each option

Apple iOS devices are designed with non-user-replaceable batteries that are integrated into the device and require Apple or an authorized service provider to replace.

AiOS devices batteries are NiMH

iOS device batteries are lithium-ion or lithium-polymer, not NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride), which is an older battery technology no longer used in modern smartphones.

BAndroid device batteries are wirelessly charged

Wireless charging capability exists on some Android devices but is not a universal Android feature and is not what distinguishes Android from iOS batteries.

CAndroid device batteries also work in iOS devices

iOS and Android batteries are not interchangeable; they differ in form factor, connector, and physical dimensions specific to each device model.

DiOS device batteries are not replaceableCorrect

Apple's iOS device design philosophy prioritizes thinness and integration, resulting in batteries that are glued and secured within the chassis and not accessible or replaceable by end users. In contrast, many Android devices, particularly older models, featured removable back covers with user-replaceable batteries.

Concept tested: iOS versus Android battery replaceability differences

Source: https://www.apple.com/batteries/why-lithium-ion/

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#iOS#Android#battery#mobile hardware differences

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