Can a man still be a ’10’ if he has an Android? Women are asked if ranking of a potential mate changes depending on their smartphone… So what do YOU think?
- A TikToker took to the streets to see if men with Androids are deal breakers
- Many women said that the choice of smartphones lowers his rank to a 'zero'
- READ MORE: Most dating app users are 'addicted' and spend an hour swiping
Your choice of smartphone could be a deal breaker for some women.
A TikToker asked random women if a man was a '10' but had an Android, does that change his rating?
The question reflects the long-standing battle between iPhone and Android users, as the former believes the device is a “status symbol” due to its blue speech bubbles and different camera technology.
Many women believe that it degrades a potential partner because of the green speech bubbles and 'poor quality photos'.
However, one woman said 'he's still a 10' and another's friend has an Android.
A TikToker asked random women if a man was a '10' but had an Android, does that change his rating?
Although the experiment is random, a 2020 study found that 70 percent of more than 1,500 singles surveyed prefer to date iPhone users.
However, discrimination on smartphones goes both ways: Only about half of Android users have said they would consider pairing with iPhone users.
But now a TikToker called Travjbarnett has put it to the ultimate test and asked women in the real world.
And the video recently resurfaced online.
“He's a 10 but he has an Android phone, what's his new rating,” the TikToker asked.
The first woman quickly responded, “A three.”
“That's terrible,” said another woman.
One woman said photos won't be compatible.
Many of those surveyed by the TikToker said the new rankings would be between a zero and a three
iPhone users have long complained about photos they receive from their Android friends, saying they are blurry.
That's due to the different pixel sizes used by the smartphones: Android's density is around 720p or 480p, while the iPhone's is around 1080p.
While blurry photos may be valid, one woman said that having an Android is a sign that she is poor.
“Are you broke,” she said. “How can you not afford an iPhone?”
Other responses included “he's a nerd” and “I don't use WhatsApp.”
Not all respondents discriminated against Android users
The question reflects the long-standing battle between iPhone and Android users, as the former believes the device is a “status symbol” due to its blue speech bubbles and different camera technology.
The answers are consistent with a 2020 study that found an iPhone, Apple Watch, or even a pair of AirPods on your photos can increase the chances of a match by as much as 76 percent.
Most other brands, including Google, lowered the likelihood of someone swiping right.
However, the study found that BlackBerry is the kiss of death, as the device reduced the chance of a match by 74 percent.
To see what made daters swipe, researchers posted fake profiles on apps in various cities around the world.
The faces and profiles were identical – the only difference was which technology brand was featured in their photos.
Having an iPhone visible in your photos increases the chance of a match by as much as 76 percent, while an Apple Watch on your wrist increases it by as much as 61 percent and AirPods by 41 percent.