Life goes on without an iPhone.

No one can argue that the life cycle of a tablet is much longer than that of an Apple smartphone. Every year at the fall presentation, Cook and company simply press us, telling us how good the new iPhone is. This does not happen with the iPad, tablets are released less often and new items do not so clearly compete with the previous model.

Even psychologically, the second generation iPad Air does not seem like an old and hackneyed device, unlike the iPhone 6. Both devices were presented in the fall of 2014.

It turns out that for the same money you can buy a top-end Apple smartphone or tablet or early comparable models. However, the iPad will easily last 4-5 years, while the iPhone will lose its relevance faster. I confess that I still have an iPad 4 that has been working properly since 2012. Yes, the latest versions of iOS affect the performance of the gadget, but the iPhone 5 of the same year of release behaves worse.

Apple tablets practically do not change in terms of design, the strength of the case and the arrangement of the elements have proven themselves well. The iPhone undergoes a redesign every two years, users are often faced with new problems, smartphones are more susceptible to defects or functional breakdowns.

4. Security

Being with a cheap dialer most of the time, you are not worried that it will be pulled out of your pocket in transport, you are not afraid to leave the device unattended in a cafe or forget it after a meeting. With an old Nokia, you will never become the subject of the attention of suspicious individuals in the subway or underpass. Coming home at night is much more comfortable with a simple pipe than with the latest iPhone.

You can always answer a call or SMS, regardless of the situation and environment. Even Find iPhone turned on won't give you peace of mind in certain situations.

As a bonus, you will get rid of ridicule in the spirit of "I collected it on my iPhone, but travels by subway."

5. Psychological factor

When you have a simple dialer in your hands for several thousand rubles, you don't worry about dropping it. You can easily hold the phone with your shoulder while talking, carry it in any pocket or throw it on a torpedo in a car.

A business trip or vacation will not be a potential place to break or lose a fancy gadget. With iPhone, it will not be so calm by the pool or on a sandy beach, in the mountains, forest or on the river.

Of course, you can list a number of inconveniences that arise when using two gadgets. However, neither the presence of different chargers, nor the need to carry a bag for the tablet will not negate these advantages.

The only thing left is to choose a suitable dialer. The first month I experimented with dropping the iPhone replaced it Nokia 1280... When using this handset, a number of requirements for a new dialer were clearly defined. I need a phone with a capacious battery, good voice quality and a flashlight on board.

It would be ideal to have a Wi-Fi module in order to distribute mobile Internet to a tablet as a last resort. But these pipes are no longer made. You have to either be content with Nokia / Microsoft handicrafts or look for refurbished "E" or "N" series smartphones from real Nokia on AliExpress.

A few tips for those who can't decide between buying a smartphone or tablet.

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The 21st century is the age of computer technology, and almost every modern person cannot do in everyday life without gadgets, the range of capabilities of which is expanding every day. Technology does not stand still and new models of smartphones and tablets are being released at an amazing speed. It would seem that only yesterday a person bought a brand new phone with a full range of functions, as today its more advanced version has appeared on store shelves.

In connection with the above, more and more people are trying to keep up with technological progress and acquire the latest innovations. However, many cannot decide what is better to buy: a smartphone or a tablet. The difficulty in choosing is due to the fact that these two types of gadgets are almost equal in technical characteristics and capabilities, but in our article you will find some tips on how to make the right choice and choose a device for your needs.

• It is no secret to anyone that the main difference between a phone (smartphone) and a tablet is the presence of a GSM-module in it, which makes it possible to make ordinary calls to mobile and landline phones, as well as send SMS and MMS messages. However, this module is also present in some modern models of tablet computers, which complicates the user's choice.
• Despite the fact that smartphones and tablets today are capable of performing almost the same functions, it is worthwhile to understand that a smartphone, first of all, is a personal device, providing GSM communication to its owner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Image 2. Family use of the gadget.

• A tablet computer can be classified as a device that is convenient for watching movies, listening to music, surfing the Internet and doing a certain kind of work. This device has a number of advantages over a stationary computer or laptop, but it is not yet able to completely replace it.
• In addition, tablet computers are quite often used by several family members, while the smartphone is intended for individual use. Therefore, before making the final choice between a smartphone or a tablet, first of all decide whether you are buying a device just for yourself or for the whole family.
• Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that the tablet is perfect for general use, watching movies, playing games, surfing the Internet and other entertainment, and the smartphone is more a personal gadget and is primarily intended to provide its owner with communication. However, as mentioned earlier, there are tablet models with a full range of smartphone functions and capabilities. Therefore, in order to make a choice between a phone and a tablet with a GSM-module, you need to pay attention to some details.

Image 3. Dimensions of smartphones and tablets.

• The main differences in the gadget's appearance are its width, thickness, weight and screen diagonal, which is usually measured in inches. The average modern phone is equipped with a 5-inch screen, which is able to satisfy the needs of users who like to play games or watch a movie on the road. For fans of larger screens, there are models with a diagonal of 6 inches. Devices with a screen diagonal of 4 inches are most often used exclusively for communication, since they are not very convenient to play games, watch movies and surf the Internet.
• Modern tablet computers are usually equipped with screens 7 inches or larger. However, if you wish, you can find models with a 5-inch screen. For lovers of high resolution and good image quality, there are screens with a diagonal of 10 and 12 inches. The dimensions do not affect the characteristics of the device in any way, so it all depends on the user's preferences. Therefore, when you come to the store, think carefully about what size device will suit you best.

• The most important criterion in choosing a smartphone or tablet is its technical characteristics. If you do not pay attention to the processor and its clock frequency, the amount of RAM and internal memory, battery capacity and any additional modules like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, external and front cameras, and so on, then in the end the purchased device may turn out to be unsuitable for those purposes. in which you are going to use it.
• Of course, special attention should be paid to the processor and its clock frequency. The clock speed of the processor is responsible for the speed of the operating system and active applications, and the number of its cores allows you to simultaneously use several programs at once without having to close them.
  RAM also affects the performance of applications running on the device. If it is insufficient, the speed of opening folders, menu sections and tabs in the browser may drop dramatically, and running programs and games may automatically close.

• Also, an important parameter is the volume of the device's internal memory. It stores all system files and it is in the internal memory of the phone that the developers of mobile applications recommend installing various software. As a rule, most modern models of smartphones and tablets are equipped with an SD card slot, on which you can store photos, videos, music, text documents, etc. Most of the applications installed transferred to the external memory of the device may not work correctly or will not start at all. It is recommended to choose a device with 16 GB of internal memory or higher.

The operating system of a smartphone or tablet is the most important factor after the characteristics, according to which it is worth choosing a device. Today there are three mobile operating systems that are in demand in the market: iOS, Android and Windows 10 Mobile. Each of these operating systems has its own advantages and disadvantages, but it will take a separate article to describe all of them. Here we will give only a brief description of their main differences from each other:

• iOS- an operating system developed by Apple and installed exclusively on their products (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch). This software is famous for its high level of protection due to its closed source code and the inability to install mobile applications from unofficial sources and from a computer. Using an iOS device gives you a 100% guarantee of protection against viruses and the safety of all your personal data, including contacts, passwords, bank account numbers, and more.
• Android Is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google, which is considered the main competitor to iOS and is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. Its distinctive feature is the system code completely open for editing, which allows users not only to install applications from any source, but also to edit and delete system files, changing the appearance and functionality of the system for themselves. If you are a fan of playing games and entertaining yourself with a variety of interesting applications that number in the millions in the Google Play store, then an Android device is perfect for you.
• Windows 10 Mobile- an operating system from Microsoft, which does not have a very good reputation among mobile device users, but is still in good demand. The uniqueness of this "operating system" lies in the wide possibilities of synchronization with desktop computers based on Windows, the presence of "unique" applications (for example, Microsoft Word), as well as the ability to connect the device to an external display (monitor) and use it as a desktop computer with keyboard support and mice. Devices with this operating system are perfect for people who often have to work with texts and other documents on the road.

• As has been said many times, a smartphone is the best choice for making traditional calls and sending SMS and MMS messages. Despite the fact that some models of tablets are equipped with GSM-modules, it is not very convenient to talk on them like on a regular phone because of their large size. From the outside it even looks comical.
• However, today many people prefer to keep in touch with their family and friends through numerous instant messengers, social networking applications and special video communication programs like Skype, completely or partially abandoning traditional phone calls. For this type of communication, both a smartphone and a tablet are suitable. It all depends on the user's preferences for the dimensions of the device.

VIDEO: Which is better, a smartphone or a tablet?

The main difference

Even if the devices are somewhat similar, there are differences. They are as follows:

• The tablet is more intended for entertainment, for example, watching videos, surfing the Internet, to a lesser extent it is suitable for communication;
• A smartphone is a compact device designed for communication, and only then for other needs.

Screen and dimensions

These are the main differences in the appearance of the devices. The average smartphone has a diagonal of 5 inches. A rather small device of 4 inches is quite suitable for communication, otherwise it prefers entertainment and loves large screens, then 5-6 inches is suitable for such users. As for tablets, the minimum screen indicator is 5 inches and above. For lovers of large screens - 12 inches.

I don't think you will have any problems with the screen in the future. By the way, in the next article I will write about what effective ways you can.

Device characteristics

This point is very important, because if you choose a device at random, then you will get no idea what. These include: processor, battery capacity, RAM and internal memory, the presence of auxiliary functions, for example, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a fingerprint scanner and much more.

There are three types of processors that smartphones are built on: MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Exynos. Each has its own merits and demerits.

Apple uses its own A-series chips.

Naturally, the processor has a clock speed, which mainly determines the performance of the device, the higher it is, the better, and the number of cores.

For example, let's take my Galaxy s5 smartphone and consider its technical specifications.

Type of	Smartphone
Operating system	Android 6.0.1
Frame	Classical
Control	Sensor + Buttons
Sim card type	Micro SIM
Number of SIM-cards	One
Screen type	SUPER AMOLED color
Sensor type	Capacitive, multitouch
Image size	1920 × 1080
Diagonal	5.1 inch
Photo	16 megapixels, flash
Video	Max. 4K (3840 × 2160)
Front-camera	2 megapixels
CPU	2500 MHz
Number of cores	Four
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	2 GB
Battery capacity	2800 mAh, removable
Peculiarities	Dust, dirt and water protection IP67

These are not all characteristics, the main ones can be viewed on the website where you buy.

Operating system

Also an important component. A couple of years ago, we observed devices only running operating systems - iOS - from Apple. Now devices are being created on Windows 10, in particular tablets, which makes them very compact and functional.

The most popular system is Android.

I would like to note that some companies release devices with two OSes, for example, Android and Windows 10, I think this is a very good addition.

It would be preferable to buy a tablet on Windows 10. If you buy a keyboard, then the tablet turns into a mini laptop.

Connection

There are tablets equipped with GSM communication modules, some can support 2 SIM cards. Also, you can find a device with 3G and 4G support in order to access the Internet. Unfortunately, due to its size, the tablet is not very convenient to use for cellular communication. An ordinary small smartphone can do this much better.

Internet access

As I already said, there are users who prefer large screens for entertainment, in particular, for watching videos, being on social networks, and simply on the Internet.

The good thing about tablets is that they can be used like an e-reader. Download yourself a collection of stories and a reading program, for example, FBReader for Android and enjoy.

Video and photo

As for the function of shooting video and photos, smartphones are equipped with better equipment for this business. The user usually has a smartphone at hand, so he can shoot whatever he wants. Now there are devices that can shoot videos even in 4K. Now these will surprise no one.

Tablet PCs (as we will call them) have a worse camera, but in the future, I think this will be fixed.

Using games and programs

It is quite controversial here, but only in terms of characteristics. For a more comfortable game, you can use tablets to make the picture bigger, but the filling decides. If the tablet has little RAM, a bad processor, and everything is bad in general, then you won't be able to play games on it, it's the same with a smartphone.

The programs for the hardware requirements are more lenient, but there are also powerful ones. For example, on a Windows 10 tablet, you can install everything that you usually install on your computer: text editors, graphics, and much more. I think if you try to install After Effects or The Witcher 3 on your tablet, it will smoke.

Smartphone and tablet repair

The repair is different and, as a rule, it is more expensive for tablets.

Energy efficiency

Typically, tablets are equipped with a more powerful battery than smartphones, but tablets are not removable, and smartphones can be easily removed and replaced.

Of course, tablets can also be replaced if something happens, but this requires relevant knowledge, which some do not have, so they have to go to the service, paying a certain amount.

The larger the device, the easier it is to break its screen. After an unsuccessful fall, replacing the screen on a tablet is more expensive than on a smartphone. It is understandable, the tablet is larger.

Output

As is clear from everything disassembled, the tablet and smartphone have their own advantages and disadvantages. It is impossible to say for sure which is better. I think you should focus only on your interests and preferences, and then look for the necessary product.

Think carefully about what you need the device for. If surfing the Internet, watching videos, playing games, then a tablet is fine. A smartphone is suitable for communication and Internet access.

Smartphones and tablets are similar in appearance and technical characteristics. Therefore, users, going to the store, cannot decide which is better: a smartphone or a tablet. This article was created for them.

The essence of the problem

These two types of devices are similar in appearance, technical characteristics and purpose. The fundamental difference is as follows:

• a smartphone is, first of all, a gadget for mobile communications, and only after that - a pocket mini-PC;
• a tablet is a mobile computer, and only then is a means of communication.

Dimensions and screen size

The main difference between the devices is the screen size and dimensions. The diagonal of the display of an average smartphone is 5 inches. In the case of tablets, the minimum screen diagonal is 6 inches, but for comfortable use it is better to use models with a screen diagonal of 9.7-10.11 inches.

Specifications

Manufacturers use the same components to create smartphones and tablets. There are models on the market with initial, medium and high technical characteristics, so each user can find a suitable option for himself. But there are differences.

For smartphones, mainly Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek processors are used. Recently, Exynos series chips have become popular. The tablets are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek and Intel processors.

Apple uses its own A-series chips for both types of devices.

As for the number of cores or clock speed, there are no advantages for some type of gadgets.

Operating system

Tablets and smartphones run Android, Windows or iOS. The difference lies in the prevalence and popularity of these operating systems among users.

Google's Android operating system is the most popular because it is simple, affordable and distributed among manufacturers for almost free. The main advantage is the large set of applications available on Google Play. They make your Android device feature rich.

With the release of Windows 10, Windows has become very popular in the tablet segment, because the user gets a full-fledged computer in a compact case. In turn, Windows Phone smartphones have not become popular for a number of reasons.

Interesting! Recently, Chinese companies have been releasing tablets with two pre-installed operating systems: Android 5.1 and Windows 10.

iOS is installed exclusively on Apple devices, so tablets and smartphones running it are equally popular.

cellular

Modern tablets are equipped with a GSM module for connecting SIM cards. But making voice calls with their help is inconvenient. This is primarily due to the dimensions of the device, since their screen diagonal starts from 6 inches and above.

Even with a headset plugged in, the tablet is still much heavier than your average smartphone. Therefore, it is better to use a smartphone for everyday communication on mobile communication.

Surfing the internet

For searching information on the Internet, communicating on social networks and viewing media files, a tablet is more suitable due to the large screen diagonal.

On a larger device, more information is displayed, it is easier to manage search and site parameters, view pictures, videos, and so on.

Taking photos and videos

Smartphones are more adapted for taking photos and videos because manufacturers install better cameras on them. The fact is that a person's smartphone is always at hand, so he can capture any moment of his life. And in order for pictures and videos to be excellent, you need a high-quality camera.

Tablets are not intended for these purposes at all. Due to their size, they are difficult to put in your pocket or quickly get out when needed. Therefore, the quality of the cameras is minimal. For a tablet, the main thing is the front camera, which is used for video communication.

Working with programs

For simultaneous work with several programs, tablets are more suitable. This is due, again, to the size. Moreover, tablets running Windows 10 are a full-fledged computer in a compact body that is as powerful as a laptop or desktop PC.

With Android, things are more complicated, because this OS is less adapted for parallel work with several programs.

Just like when working with programs, it is better to use a tablet for games. But this time he prevails over the opponent due to the diagonal of the screen. This allows the player to enjoy a high-quality picture, and the gameplay itself becomes easier.

Repair

The cost of tablets is lower on average compared to smartphones. But these devices are more expensive to repair.

Battery

To replace the battery in a smartphone, just remove the back cover and install a new one. In the case of the tablet, everything is more complicated: they use a built-in battery, so it is impossible to replace it without disassembling the device. If the user does not have the skills to disassemble digital equipment, he will have to contact the service center. This will incur additional costs.

Some manufacturers offer smartphones with a built-in battery, but so far there are very few such models. These are mainly flagship devices.

Interesting! In the case of Apple products, you will not be able to do without contacting the service center at all. The battery in their smartphones and tablets is built into the body and it is problematic to replace it yourself.

Screen

It is theoretically easier to smash a tablet display due to its size. The screen itself is also more expensive due to its size. In addition, smartphones are more often equipped with glass resistant to mechanical damage, which reduces the risk of damage.

Battery capacity

Due to the large size and size of the display, tablets are equipped with a larger battery. Thanks to this, their life without recharging is longer than that of smartphones. But this increases the mass of the device.

comparison table

The comparative table will tell you the advantages and disadvantages of gadgets in different areas.

	Smartphone	Tablet
Screen diagonal	up to 7 inches	from 6 inches
Specifications		initial / middle / premium segment
Operating system	Android / Windows / iOS	Android / Windows / iOS
GSM communication	there is	optional
Battery capacity	1000 - 5000 mAh	from 3000 mAh
Service maintenance	inexpensive	expensive
Scope of application (degree of comfort of use)
Surfing the internet	average	high
Work	low	high
Multimedia creation	high	low
View multimedia	low	high
	average	high

conclusions

It is impossible to say which is better - a smartphone or a tablet. Each device has advantages in a particular area of ​​use. Therefore, the buyer must decide why in the first place he buys a gadget: for mobile communications, surfing the Internet, working with programs or games. Although the author of the video below has a slightly different opinion.

Before starting to disassemble the advantages and disadvantages of both options, I would like to immediately apologize for the fact that my review cannot claim to be an absolute complete coverage of all areas of application of devices. I, as an ordinary weighted average citizen, use devices for a very specific range of tasks. I present them below so that you understand whether it is worth reading my opus, or you will have completely different tasks, and, therefore, different preferences.

What do I use my tablet and smartphone for?

• Email,
• the Internet,
• watching movies before going to bed (mostly educational, but it is quite possible to watch fiction films),
• reading of books,
• learning English,
• tracking the statistics of my sites (I have more than two dozen of them - you need an eye and an eye for them!),
• viewing the weather forecast,
• case planning,
• tracking earnings on contextual advertising,
• photographing interesting unexpected scenes when there is no camera at hand,
• use of social networks (rarely),
• communication with colleagues and file sharing,
• calculator,
• voice recorder,
• typing from an external keyboard,
• using devices as routers to connect a laptop to the Internet (for example, when traveling).

Well, that is, perhaps, all the major tasks. I tried to run finances, but after I lost the results of several months while freezing, I no longer risk it.

I almost forgot - I sometimes call and receive phone calls :)

What I do not do on a tablet - smartphone

• I don’t play computer games, don’t excuse me, there’s no time,
• I do not listen to music and audiobooks (although it is possible, but I have it for this - it is much more convenient),
• I do not hang out in contact or other social networks (short-term visits take place, but I do not use it for a long time),
• I do not use chats and other means of communication in real time,
• I don’t listen to the radio (I need headphones for this, but I’m reluctant to mess with wires),
• I may not do a million other things yet, but I tried to list the most popular ones.

What smartphone and tablet do I use

I would like to introduce the heroes of this article. This is not some kind of picture from the Internet, but the very devices that I have the pleasure to use in my work.

So, tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000- is clearly an outdated model, which has served me faithfully for four years. Smartphone - Samsung Galaxy ACE 4 lite.

I paid exactly 20 thousand rubles for the first one. They just appeared then and were still expensive. The smartphone cost much less - about 4 thousand rubles. In terms of technical characteristics, they are about the same, only the tablet has 16Gb of internal memory versus 8Gb of the smartphone. Otherwise (except for the size of course) they are almost twins - brothers.

Why did I buy a smartphone if I had a tablet?

This is a very good question. The fact is that in addition to the tablet, I had the simplest Nokia phone... So, nothing special - just call and sometimes take a picture on occasion. But unfortunately he started having problems with incoming calls, so he had to think about a replacement.

At first I wanted to buy something very simple again. After all, I could then perform all the necessary actions on a tablet. But then I came to the conclusion that carrying a tablet (albeit small) with you is not always convenient. For example, when you go to the park to walk with your child, or walk the dog ... it can be a shame to take your bag just to put your tablet there.

But if I had a smartphone, then everything would be completely different: after all, it is much lighter and more compact, and it can do everything the same as its more massive older brother. You can carry it with you everywhere and more quickly respond to incoming emails or do many other useful things literally between times.

So the idea was born buy a smartphone instead of a regular phone.

I remember that I pondered for a long time what kind of smartphone to buy. They are very different. There are large screens, thin and stylish, but terribly expensive. There are very cheap ones - within 3 thousand rubles, but very tiny ones. On their small screens, everything would be too shallow.

As a result, standing in front of the window of the MediaMarkt store, I decided on a kind of middle ground. Samsung Galaxy ACE 4 lite seemed to me a successful combination of a low price (about 4 thousand rubles) and a sufficient level of performance. In terms of power, it was almost the same as my tablet I bought four years ago. Of course, today it would be possible to buy something more abruptly, but for solving my specific tasks, the power of the new smartphone was quite enough.

Further, I would not like to give here a detailed technical description of this particular smartphone. My task is different. I would like to find out, in principle, what is better to buy a person if he does not have either one or the other.

To do this, let's go over the tasks that were indicated earlier, find out on which device it is more convenient to perform them, and then summarize everything and decide which device is better.

Email

Of course, the ability to receive emails anytime and anywhere, wherever you are, is a great blessing. It happens (at least for me) that you have to respond quickly enough to some important e-mail. For example: a person bought my paid course, asks to confirm the receipt of money on the current account and send a login-password to access the course on the site.

Here you need to answer as quickly as possible so that the buyer does not have bad thoughts that he was simply thrown: they did not send the data after payment and do not answer letters. Even if I can't write a long detailed letter with instructions on how to access the course on a small screen, I can at least confirm the receipt of money and promise to send a login-password as soon as I get to a normal computer.

It is important here that the person gets at least some answer as soon as possible. As a rule, he is ready to wait a little, if he knows that he is remembered and he will definitely receive a paid product (service).

Of course, writing on a larger tablet screen is somewhat more convenient, but given that a tablet, unlike a smartphone, is not always at hand, we put the first plus to the smartphone.

Internet

And here the tablet already wins. On its large screen, browsing the Internet is much more pleasant than on the microscopic screen of a smartphone. As for me, I generally only look at the news feed on my smartphone on the Internet. I usually leave more for a large laptop screen or the same tablet. So, plus gets a tablet. The score becomes 1: 1.

Watching movies before bed

Here, both devices have their pros and cons. The tablet has a larger screen and the smartphone is more compact. If we are talking about individual viewing (that is, you are not watching this movie together or three with other viewers, then, in principle, the screen size does not matter, because even a small smartphone screen can be pulled closer to you and everything will be fine.

On the other hand, according to the experience of traveling on business trips, a smartphone is a more convenient device due to its compactness - there is no need to drag too much. However, the tablet wins in terms of battery life. For example, a train from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod takes about 4 hours. During this time, you can have time to watch a couple of films. Panchet usually felt fine, but his smartphone barely made it to the end of the trip.

Of course, tablets and smartphones are very different in terms of battery life. In my particular case, the tablet wins a bit.

As a result, both devices are scored. The score becomes 2: 2.

Reading e-books

If a person has normal vision, then it will be convenient for him to read text from both a smartphone and a tablet. Another thing is that when reading text on a large tablet screen, your eyesight gets tired less. especially when reading in public transport, where the text constantly escapes the eye. Therefore, on the one hand, the plus must be placed on the tablet.

But the smartphone is always at hand. That is, to read a text on the subway or tram, it is enough to have a smartphone, and take a tablet with you if you still have to carry a large bag. If you are going somewhere light, then lugging a tablet with you just to read on the road is not always a hunt. Thus, we put both devices on an additional unit: "they both can."

Learning English

This task is actually quite capacious. In theory, it should include watching movies in English, and listening to podcasts, radio, reading news from sites, using an online dictionary, communicating via Skype with others like you ... All this can theoretically be done on both devices. But again, there are pros and cons to each of them. A small smartphone is always with you: when you leave the house, even for a short time - to the bakery, you take it with you "by default" as money, keys and other absolutely necessary things. Therefore, you can improve your English anywhere, even in the queue, even in the subway, at any time when you have a free minute.

A tablet is not such an easy thing. You can't take it to the bakery. On the other hand, a much larger screen provides greater comfort when reading or watching a movie.

Both devices receive one at a time: score: 4: 4.

Tracking the statistics of your sites

This is a rather specific task. It is relevant only for those who have sites that have a Yandex Metrica counter. If so, then you can install a program on your smartphone or tablet that will display a small informer icon on the main screen. It will show the number of visitors to your site for today and show the dynamics of traffic over the past seven days.

The data is updated at regular intervals, so by looking at the screen of your smartphone / tablet, you can monitor how your site or sites are being visited, if there are several of them.

It would seem why this is necessary. Many friends. to whom I show these informers on the screen, they also ask the following question: "Why do you constantly monitor attendance?"

I answer: there are two reasons:

On the one hand, this is great motivation. If I see that my sites have positive dynamics, that is, they are growing in terms of traffic, I will be happy to develop them further. This is similar, for example, to a gardener watching the growth of trees in his garden several times every day. He is just pleased to see how the trees are adding a few millimeters a day.

On the other hand, it is a great opportunity to timely detect a problem with the site and quickly solve it. For example, a couple of months ago a computer virus attacked one of my sites. You know that sites are hacked from time to time with the most vile intentions. On that day, I noticed that the counter at some point stopped at the reached value and stopped growing further.

I checked the site and did find the problem. The solution was very simple: I simply restored the site from a backup copy of yesterday, when the virus was not yet there, and everything worked again.

But if I looked at my sites every two or three months, as some comrades do, then at one point I would find there a breeding ground for infection, and the site itself would fail in the search engine rankings for a long time.

In this vein, it is highly advisable to look at Yandex Metrica informers from time to time during the day. Of course, it is much more convenient to use a smartphone for this. It is always at hand, and a large screen is not required for viewing.

The smartphone gets +1, and the score becomes 5: 4 in its favor.

Viewing the weather forecast

Again, this can be done on any device, but the smartphone is always nearby, which means it is more convenient to watch the weather with it than to postpone viewing until you return home, where the tablet lies.

The score is 6: 4 on the crawl of a smartphone.

Business planning

In general, it is more convenient to use a large desktop computer or laptop for this purpose. On the keyboard, it is much more convenient to describe the task in detail and link it to a specific day of the week.

However, the specificity of my work is that I almost never have predetermined events, such as meetings, meetings, negotiations, etc. I work in a free schedule and decide for myself what to do and when I will do it. Thus, the main thing for me is not to have a calendar grid, but a simple list of tasks, preferably with a breakdown into subtasks. Based on this, I make plans for a specific day.

A smartphone, in my particular case, is much more convenient for planning than a tablet. He is always with me. If somewhere on the street or while walking with a child in punk an idea came to me, I could not write it down right away, putting it off until I returned home and got to my tablet or large computer. Naturally, most of the great ideas were simply forgotten.

Since the smartphone appeared, which is always with me, I began to forget about important things, affairs, new ideas less often. Considering that. that my notes are constantly synchronized with the Google calendar, I know that even if I lose my smartphone, I will remember all my affairs and complete them in a timely manner. I give my smartphone a solid unit for planning. I mean: +1.

The score becomes 7: 4 in favor of the smartphone.

Tracking earnings on contextual advertising

This is also a thing that not everyone needs. I have websites that have ads that generate income for me. This income can be seen in the widget on the main screen of the tablet and smartphone, you just have to install a special program in them. Since my smartphone is always with me, there are more opportunities for viewing statistics. This does not affect the earnings itself, but, you know, it is nice to look at the widget and see that for a walk with the child I was paid a dollar, while we were having dinner - another dollar, etc.

I give my smartphone +1 for viewing Google Adsense statistics: the score becomes 8: 4.

Taking pictures of interesting unexpected scenes when there is no camera at hand

Everything is probably clear here. The smartphone is much more often accompanied by us than the tablet. Him and +1 for operational reporting.

True, it is better to view the captured photos on the large screen of the tablet, but this is already another nomination.

Score: 9: 4 in favor of the smartphone.

The situation here is twofold. On the one hand, the tablet is more convenient, on the other hand, the smartphone is more often at hand. Without going into details, I will put one unit for each device.

Chatting with colleagues and sharing files

There is such a program Ever Note. To oversimplify its meaning, it is a network notebook. You can enter records there from any device: desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Everything is stored on the server and is constantly available, wherever you are, there would be the Internet.

I use it instead of pieces of paper to jot down ideas, clever thoughts, copy web pages for later reading, etc. My wife writes me a shopping list.

In fact, neither a smartphone nor a tablet is very suitable for making notes. All the same, you cannot write large text on the on-screen keyboard. But for viewing, you can use both devices with their inherent advantages (large screen) and mobility (smartphone). I give one to each.

The score becomes 11: 6.

Calculator, voice recorder

I decided to combine these two points, because in each of them, from my point of view, the smartphone is in the lead. It is more compact and always with you, and the button for turning on the voice recording can be located on the main screen.

The score becomes 13: 6.

Typing from an external keyboard

And here the tablet is out of competition. You can purchase a full-fledged keyboard for it (some models are initially equipped with it) and type texts with the same comfort as if you were writing on the keyboard of an ordinary computer. But smartphones ... for them, of course, you can also buy an external keyboard, but you will hardly be able to fully work on it. Very funny keys, and even on a small screen you can't really roam around.

1 tablet: the score becomes 13: 7.

Using devices to connect your laptop to the internet

Both of my devices have this property. I admit that there are models of both tablets and smartphones that cannot do this. The essence of this opportunity lies in the fact that a mobile device, having a constant connection to the Internet via a SIM card, makes it possible for another device to go to the Internet through this channel.

That is, if I have a laptop, I went out into the open field with it, then most likely there will not be a wired Internet outlet and there will be difficulties with wifi points coverage too. But on the other hand, I will have a tablet or smartphone that has a connection to the Internet via 3G - that is, via a SIM card. I will enable the corresponding setting in the mobile device and it (the device) will become a regular WiFi Internet access point for the laptop.

Here you will have to give priority to the tablet. Do you know why? He has a more tenacious battery. It will work longer :)

The score becomes 13: 8 in favor of the smartphone.

Summarize

As you can see, the smartphone leads the race by a wide margin. Of course, you may have other tasks, other interests. Then, of course, the scales may tip the other way. You still have to decide for yourself.

Before ending the article, I would like to give some practical advice and dispel some myths.

1. Keep in mind that you are not buying a device for life, but for 2-4 years, whoever succeeds. It will be very problematic to use it further, since the battery will gradually lose its capacity. This will mean that you will need to charge your device more and more often. For example, my tablet, which previously worked normally on a single charge for several days, now needs to be charged daily. It can turn off completely unexpectedly due to lack of charging. Sometimes after such a "restart" all settings are lost: mail, widgets on the home screen, etc. Therefore, you should not be so scrupulous about the choice, rummaging through the technical characteristics, looking for the best model. They simply do not exist - in each there is something good and bad. The main thing is that the device performs the tasks that you need, it becomes your assistant, and not your slave, who, God forbid, is forced to pay off the loan for the purchase for a whole year.
2. Do not try to use your device to listen to music. The player will drain the battery and you will miss many important calls until you get to the outlet. Better for music and English to have a separate player, for example - like mine. If the battery runs out in it, it doesn't matter. The phone will still work.
3. Typing on the onscreen keyboard will drain your battery faster than watching a video for the same amount of time.
4. Try to get a tablet case right away. If you drop it on the floor, then the tablet will no longer be there, but the credit will remain :)
5. Photos taken with tablets and smartphones look good only on small screens. If you need pictures of more or less decent quality, take them with a camera.
6. You can call from the tablet (if a SIM card is inserted into it), but it looks comical, and everyone can hear your conversation: the tablet outputs sound directly to external speakers. So it is better to conduct confidential conversations via a Bluetooth headset or even use a smartphone for this.