Telegram vs WhatsApp: Facebook-owned company soundly beaten on these features; check list

Unlike WhatsApp, which has very restrictive limits on how large a file can be when it is sent to other users on the app, Telegram allows users to send very large files to each other. — dpa

Telegram vs WhatsApp: Telegram recently crossed the one billion download mark globally, according to analytics firm Sensor Tower, but the app isn't resting on its laurels.

The app has always been the first to introduce several useful features, that were later added by rivals after they were well received by users. However, even today, Telegram has features that simply aren't available on WhatsApp and Signal. Here are some of the most useful features on Telegram that you won't find on WhatsApp — for now.

True multi-device support