Business Smartphones & Tablets: Buying for a Mobile Workforce

Equipping a mobile team means balancing performance, manageability and cost per device. Whether you're standardising on Apple Business Manager or Android Enterprise, the right handset makes all the difference to productivity in the field.

Apple vs Android for Business

Both platforms have strong enterprise management stories. Apple Business Manager integrates tightly with Jamf and Mosyle for zero-touch enrolment. Android Enterprise works well with Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE. The choice often comes down to your existing MDM tooling and what your teams are already familiar with.

Tablets for Field and Office

iPads continue to dominate field use cases — point-of-sale, inspections, client presentations — where screen size and app quality matter. Android tablets have closed the gap significantly in the last two years, particularly Samsung's Galaxy Tab S series, which now offers DeX desktop mode for power users.