SMS and MMS are both ways to send messages on your phone, but they have key differences:
SMS (Short Message Service)
- Text-only: SMS messages can only send plain text, like letters, numbers, and punctuation.
- Limited characters: You're restricted to 160 characters per message.
- Widely supported: Nearly every mobile phone supports SMS.
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
- Multimedia: MMS messages can include text, images, videos, audio files, and even small documents.
- Larger file size: MMS messages allow for much larger files than SMS.
- Not universally supported: Some older phones may not support MMS.
Here's a simple analogy:
- SMS is like sending a postcard: It's basic and only allows for a small amount of text.
- MMS is like sending a package: You can include more content, like photos, videos, and even small gifts.
In summary, SMS is for short text messages, while MMS is for more multimedia-rich messages.
