Have you ever actually used a stock Android device? The experience is much much cleaner than iOS. I use an Android phone and an iPad Pro every day, and I am honestly put off browsing the web in the iPad because the experience is just feels 'off'.
Disclaimer is that I live in Europe and nobody here uses iMessage. Its mostly FB Messenger or WhatsApp.
Here are a few IMO:
- Less or no unremovable apps introduced by carrier/phone manufacturer
- UI parallel to current Android stock trend rather than manufacturer's vision
- Updates easier to attain since the manufacturer hurdle is less or non-existent
Disclaimer is that I live in Europe and nobody here uses iMessage. Its mostly FB Messenger or WhatsApp.