Apple's main advantage over Android is that one OS can rule them all. After all, it is easy to roll out iOS updates for the smartphones it manufactures. And new statistics show that iOS 14's penetration overwhelms Android 11.

According to a new report from Mixpanel (via AppleInsider), iOS 14 has seen a whopping 90% penetration since its release last September 16. Impressively, it had reached almost 50% just six weeks after its release. On the other hand, since its release on September 8, Android 11 has had a mere 20% penetration rate.

While these are not official Apple figures, they show a stark difference in the ecosystem. Apple's iOS releases are full of improvements and easy to install. There can be a few annoying bugs at the beginning of the release, but they are usually quickly remedied. And while it is quite difficult to roll back an iPhone to a previous version, the same can be said for Android updates.

Google is having a somewhat tougher time due to the diversity of smartphones and manufacturers. This variety of choices is great for those who buy the best Android phones, but it is also a double-edged sword: Android users, unless they own a Google Pixel device, can expect to wait several months for the latest software updates to be available for their smartphones

Google devices like the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are among the best when it comes to Android OS updates, but devices from other manufacturers have to wait years. Apple has the added benefit of supporting older devices for longer, which is a boon considering the rising price of smartphones and the tendency of people these days to keep their devices for longer.

The delayed rollout of operating systems and lack of support after a certain number of years when users are not upgrading their phones as frequently as they used to is definitely causing this to happen. And these iOS 14 vs. Android 11 penetration rates reflect Apple's greatest strength when it comes to the battle between iPhone and Android devices.

As Apple launches iOS 15 and Google works toward the release of its Android 12 software, Apple's dominance is expected to continue.