Android Lollipop 5.0 vs Kitkat on Samsung Galaxy S5 Summary and Comparison
Looks matter when it comes to the smartphone industry, and with new user interfaces coming out, gadget enthusiasts may be interested to know what's the better UI for them between Google's Android Lollipop and Android KitKat.
The Android Lollipop is slowly but surely being rolled out to the Samsung Galaxy S5. Right about now, it makes sense for users to wonder just how Google's latest OS will fare when its looks are compared to the outgoing Android KitKat as done in sites such as Know Your Mobile, Phone Arena and more.
When it comes to design, Lollipop prides itself on its Material Design and the fact that introduced a more realistic aesthetic. By adding in real-time shadows, the developers managed to make the design look more dynamic and layered. The KitKat on the other hand, has a more black-dominant design and some may say it looks a bit flat compared to the new additions to the Lollipop.
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The same goes for the background of apps, as most of them have adapted the white color of the Lollipop, whereas apps opened on the KitKat still take on its black oriented theme.
Certain apps also received a facelift in one way or another, and not just with the white background, such as the Calculator, Clock, Video, Gallery, Settings, Messaging and more.
When it comes to the notification drawer, not only were the colors changed to a brighter blue, but the Lollipop has listed the notifications down as cards in the Galaxy S5. The brightness slider has also been merged with the other toggles on top, making everything look more like a drawer, and the notifications are all accessible from the lock screen. Those alone have some pointing the Lollipop as better compared to the KitKat's more classic look.
Battery consumption alone also puts the Lollipop as a slight advantage. Lollipop offers a more informative battery menu compared to the KitKat, which only tells you the basics of which apps are taking up your battery power.
All in all, Lollipop shows a lot of improvements, minimal though some may be, but it still depends on the user as to which update they choose. Still, users who want a more visual sample of what makes both UIs different can also check out the video comparison from Phone Arena to get and decide which one they think is better for them.
