Like you, I’m no Apple fan. But the point of the post is the revolution that Apple brought to computing in the palm of your hand while also being able to make a phone call.
This was a true revolution. You can hardly blame the Apple cult for heralding it - even though you and I know our Androids do so much more.
Threw the last part in there so you can have company being flamed. Get out your flame suit.
No flame from me. . . but you haven't used an iPhone, so you really don't know. Specs are really not the end of the story.