



Well we've been wanting to know for a while now, and with identical hardware running on android and wp respectively, we now have a sense on how the two perform. And contrary to popular belief of WP users, android performs better than WP according to numerous reputable reviews from tech journalists.

Arstechnica

The One M8 also offers a unique chance to compare the performance directly between Windows Phone and Android. The same JavaScript benchmarks reflect the kinds of performance difference seen between Internet Explorer and Chrome on the desktop: the SunSpider benchmark runs faster in Internet Explorer, but Octane and Kraken both run better in Chrome than in Internet Explorer.

Engadget

The M8 for Windows runs well most of the time. To nitpick ('tis my burden and duty), the Android version is a little faster when loading apps and multitasking

The Verge

Though the M8 for Windows has the same processor and RAM as the Android model (it’s a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, for those interested), it doesn’t perform as smoothly or as quickly as its Android counterpart. Everything feels a little slower on the Windows version for some reason, with animations that stutter and hesitate. It’s a bit out of character for the M8, which is a very fast and responsive Android phone



These are the only ones I know. Also, according to arstechnica's in depth battery tests, apparently android offers a better battery saving option as well. With androids battery saver enabled, it was able to achieve more than 7hrs more than the WP version. Which leads me to my next question, does this showcase an advantage for android that many don't believe to be so, customization?

Many people see skins as a negative for android, but with it, htc was able to use sense to produce a better battery saving option for their device, and better performance for their device when given the ability to do so. In comparison to WP where it's more locked down, and in this case, less effective. Maybe this is the reason why Google takes the approach that they do?

Anyway, what do you think of the different reviews stating android performs better than WP on identical hardware? Share your thoughts below.