Am I as safe from NSA/hackers on Android as on iPhone?

[AC Question]

I'm considering putting an Android phone on my wish list this year. My biggest concerns are privacy and security. I don't trust the US government not to use my phone against me, nor do I want to be a victim of another hack attack.

 

[ManiacJoe]

That probably depends on how safe you think you are on the iPhone.
Anything in particular you are looking to guard against?