Telegram
Telegram is a cloud-based desktop and mobile messaging app developed by Telegram Messenger LLP. The app was originally released in August 2013.
One of the main features of the Telegram app is cloud-based messaging. This feature allows users to access their account from multiple devices. Users can share photos, videos, audios, and other files individually or with a group of up to 100,000 members. The app also allows the users to delete or edit the messages from either side.
Another important feature of the Telegram app is secret texting, the messages are sent encrypted from client to client in so-called secret chats.
The main flaw of this app was custom encryption protocol instead of end-to-end encryption which is more reliable and secure
Telegram X
In 2017, Telegram Messenger LLP launched another app called Telegram X with faster speed, sticker animations, themes and more efficient battery usage. Apparently they bought an alternative client called “Chellegram” which they acquired and turned into Telegram X. Although the app works the same as the previous one, it has some different features and changes.
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Telegram VS Telegram X
Telegram X has a slightly different home UI compared to the regular Telegram app. Telegram X has a call option in the menu, while Telegram has chats and calls separated by tabs, like Whatsapp. Telegram X also feels faster than the regular Telegram app due to its smooth animations.
Unlike Telegram, Telegram X has a night mode that can be activated from the menu and works very well with the OLED screen, but you can change the theme to dark for a similar effect on the regular app
Night mode in Telegram X
Another feature of Telegraph X is the saved messages tab, which makes it easy to find your saved files. In the regular app, you have to tap the Saved Messages icon and then tap the dropdown menu to access the tabs, which is a bit tricky.
Telegram X also has an advanced mode that includes many new features.
The advanced mode in Telegram X
Regular Telegram app used much more data than Telegram X. Telegram X added Data Saver feature. It saves data when you switch to mobile data and roaming.
Another key difference between both apps are gestures. Telegram X has gestures while the regular Telegram app didn’t have them. For example, the ability to forward messages by sliding the message to the right. With this feature, you can send the message to others by holding your finger on it and sliding the message to the right. In this version, you can also swipe right or left on the home screen to enter the chat or call page.
If we compare the features of both messengers, Telegram X is much better than Telegram. Different people have different needs, so they judge something based on their needs. Just because Telegram has more users probably doesn’t mean it’s any better.
