A lot of the iOS users are reporting their devices running less hot, which leads to lagginess and crashing. Also one of the beta testers said the app ran more smoothly on his Android device compared to the current pilot app.
So I would say that definitely adds something of noticeable value.
Really, all that you are stating is that other people posted that apple devices run cooler (what controller version?) and one guy said it ran smoother. That's not your opinion, that is other people's opinion.
My experience is that new firmware isn't as advertised, to be locked into that firmware by android GO app is not something to long for. Probably won't matter, firmware files will always be available for upgrade/downgrade on android platform.