Both have their advantages.
Android has unparalleled flexibility from both a hardware and software perspective, with dozens of brands producing hundreds of models at every price point, size, and prioritising different features each year, so there's always something to suit each buyer. This level of competition within the ecosystem also drives innovation and pushes prices down a lot quicker than iPhones, whether that's premium features bleeding into lower end phones, or faster depreciation. On the software side you have almost infinite scope for customisation, the ability to set default apps, control system behaviour, and download/install apps from numerous sources including just straight-up acquiring and installing files off the internet.
On the Apple side of things, you're getting seamless integration to an unparalleled ecosystem, guaranteed consistency between generations, the assurance of high caliber hardware, unrivalled longevity and software support, top tier camera systems with the absolute best combination of photo and video of any manufacturer right now, and a high-street presence for tech support that inspires confidence among regular consumers.