Actually, the opposite is true.
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, stated the other day that privacy, not data mining, would be Apple's top priority on all of it's devices.
With Google Android, everything is free, but you are the product. Your privacy is not their concern.
Something to think about when you download Android apps, or get that cheap phone from China.
I just bought a genuine Motorola Razr V3 with all of the included accessories (discontinued) and I’m completely satisfied. Paid $70 for it plus $5 shipping (from Maryland). It’s all I’ll ever need for as long as it lasts.