Short answer: Android shows substantially more. It exposes build numbers, kernel version, per-sensor detail, RAM figures, developer options and detailed battery statistics. iOS deliberately hides most hardware detail and does not show RAM anywhere in Settings. This is a platform policy difference, not a difference in hardware quality.
See everything at once, on either platform, with our free device specs tool or the Device Settings Information app. For step-by-step instructions on one platform at a time rather than a side-by-side comparison, see how to check your phone specs & device info.
Why Check Your Device Info?
Whether you're troubleshooting, selling your phone, or just curious, knowing your device specs is useful. Here's how to find everything on both platforms.
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Open Device Specs Checker âFinding Basic Info
iPhone
Settings > General > About
- Model name and number
- iOS version
- Serial number
- IMEI number
- Storage capacity
Android
Settings > About Phone
- Device name and model
- Android version
- Build number
- IMEI number
- Status (SIM, serial number)
Checking Battery Health
iPhone
Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging
- Maximum capacity percentage
- Peak performance status
- Charging optimization setting
Android
Settings > Battery (varies by manufacturer)
- Current level and usage
- Battery health (on some devices)
- Estimated time remaining
For detailed battery info on Android, use Battery Percentage or Device Settings Information.
Checking Storage
iPhone
Settings > General > iPhone Storage
- Total and used storage
- Breakdown by app
- Recommendations to free space
Android
Settings > Storage
- Total and available storage
- Breakdown by category (apps, images, videos)
- SD card info (if available)
Network Information
iPhone
Settings > Wi-Fi > (i) button on connected network
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Router address
Android
Settings > Wi-Fi > Connected network
- IP address
- Link speed
- Frequency band
- Security type
What You Can't Easily See Without an App
Some information isn't readily available in system settings:
| Info | iPhone | Android |
|---|---|---|
| CPU details | Not shown | Partially shown |
| RAM amount | Not shown | Some manufacturers show |
| Sensor list | Not shown | Not shown |
| Screen DPI | Not shown | Not shown |
| Battery voltage | Not shown | Not shown |
| SIM details | Partially | Partially |
This is where a dedicated device info app becomes valuable. Device Settings Information shows all this data in one organized view with 10+ themes and quick settings shortcuts.
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | iPhone | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Basic specs | Settings > About | Settings > About Phone |
| Battery health | Built-in (detailed) | Varies by manufacturer |
| Storage breakdown | Built-in (detailed) | Built-in (basic) |
| CPU info | Not available | Some manufacturers |
| Sensor info | Not available | Not available |
| Export info | Not built-in | Not built-in |
For the most comprehensive view on either platform, download Device Settings Information on Android or iPhone.
