The difference between Facebook Lite and Facebook

BY 17 May,2021

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The difference between Facebook Lite and Facebook


    Facebook is a social networking service and social media site that originated in the United States. Users must register to use Facebook, which allows them to create personal files, add other users as friends, send messages and get automatic notifications when other users update their personal files. Facebook Lite, on the other hand, is a lite version of Facebook, an Android app designed for low-speed connections and low-spec phones. We can see the difference between the two apps from their names.

    Facebook Lite has been available outside the US for a few years and it is now available in the US. This is a clear difference between it and the original Facebook app. Meanwhile the main Facebook app on the same device weighs 57 MB; Facebook Lite is only 1.59 MB, i.e. it takes up 96.5% less space. Facebook Lite is designed to use less memory and CPU power, allowing users to get a smoother experience on cheaper, less powerful phones. Facebook Lite can even be used on older phones that are no longer supported by the regular app.

    As well as using fewer system resources, Facebook Lite is really designed for slow or unstable internet connections, such as 2G networks or rural areas with poor signal. To do this, it uses less data by not downloading high resolution images or autoplaying videos. This can save users money if they use a metering plan.

    Although Facebook Lite is a lite version of Facebook, what is surprising is that the same things users can do on Facebook can also be done on Facebook Lite, meaning that Facebook Lite is almost identical to the regular Facebook application. Users can like and comment on other people's posts, access their profiles, and do everything they normally do. We can also find in Facebook Lite that it has larger buttons and other elements than Facebook. Some may feel that it is a bit outdated, but it is functional. The larger user interface elements are definitely a plus on a phone with a smaller screen.

    So how do we choose to use Facebook Lite or Facebook?

    In summary, we will find that Facebook Lite has many advantages, such as it has all the banner features of Facebook, uses fewer system resources and less data, and is suitable for slower connections. And the only downside is the streamlined interface, with large square buttons and loading bars that make it look a bit basic. If you have a high-end Android phone and a good mobile data plan, then you can opt to use the regular Facebook app, which will make your experience feel better. However, if you are using an older phone or if you want to save on mobile data, then you might want to consider it. As it's only 2MB, Facebook Lite is the perfect choice if you want to use the full functionality of Facebook and consume a small amount of mobile data.

    Neither Facebook Lite nor Facebook can be generalised, as they both have their own advantages and disadvantages. To satisfy the advantages of using one feature, there is bound to be a disadvantage in the other. As the saying goes, you can't have both, so when it comes to choosing between them, just consider your own situation.


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