8 Factors You Should Consider Before Buying A Phone

 

These days, smartphones have permeated every aspect of our life. They are used as a means of communication, for taking images, for cloud storage of data, for accessing the internet, and even as a power bank to recharge other smartphones.

But it is never simple to choose a smartphone because there are so many different models on the market. Choosing the one that might best fit our demands is never easy.

The following is a list of factors you should consider when choosing your new smartphone.

1. Battery

Are you the type of user who is likely to have multiple Apps open simultaneously? Are you an heavy user of smartphones? Do you work heavily on Apps, do you play Games? Or stream Videos? Then go for a smartphone with at least 3,500 mAh battery. 4,000mAh will be as  better as well, but if you are a light user, 3,000mAh will be enough to run a full day.

2. Storage

The operating system and the pre-installed apps on smartphones mostly consume a significant portion of the device's capacity.

A 16GB/32GB/64GB or more don’t really come with exact mentioned space. If you like to keep less number of apps on your devices, you can go for 32GB storage.

Users who like to keep larger number of apps can go for a Phone with at least 64GB or 128GB variants. You can also buy a 16GB model that supports microSD card as well.

3. Camera

The smartphone camera is not necessarily better just because it has more megapixels. Additional requirements include the camera's aperture, ISO settings, pixel size, autofocus, and more. 

There's alot of hype surrounding Cameras on Phones with brands trying to outdo one another by offering more Mega Pixels, don't let this fool you! It doesn't result in better images.

 There is no guarantee that a 16MP camera is superior to a 12MP one. camera, the same reasoning applies to the front Camera as well.

Higher number of pixels mean that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes more sharper when seen on a small screen. A photographer enthusiast might want a camera with 12 or 16MP sensor under f/2.0 or lower aperture for speedy shots even in low lights. A casual shooter can go by even with an 8MP 0r 12MP camera with f/2.0-f/2.2 aperture.

4. Processor

Much like Smartphones Cameras, there's alot of hype about processors which are actually jargons.

This Article will guide you to making the right choices when selecting a Phone and even enlighten you more about Phones Products and manufacturers.

If you are a heavy user who need to edit images/videos/documents online, play heavy games, stream videos or often use apps in split screen mode, then smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 or Snapdragon 820/821 should make multitasking fluid for you. If perhaps the Phone processor you wanna check is expressed in GigaHertz(GHz). The higher the speed, the faster the processor. Ensure you go for the higher one or even the highest one.

5. Display

Depending on how you use your smartphone, the display's size and resolution may change. A smartphone display between the sizes of 5.5 and 6 inches with full-HD or QHD resolution should be adequate for you if you frequently stream videos, edit images or videos, or download and watch movies.

It's also very easy to carry in your Pocket or Purse.

6. Audio/ Visuals

For individuals who heavily rely on video streaming or video conferencing, the speakers and the audio quality coming from them can be a crucial factor. Purchase a smartphone with front-facing speakers if you enjoy entertainment while on the road. Even while holding the smartphone in landscape mode, clear sound is provided.

A standard phone with bottom-firing speakers should be adequate if you rarely engage in video streaming or video conferencing. Those with rear-facing speakers work quite fine as well.

7. Operating System

There are two types of operating systems (OS) to choose from, which are: Android and iOS. 

If you opt for an iOS, it means your are defaulting opting for an Apple iPhone.

 All other Smartphone makers function under the Android Operating System (OS). 

 The Android OS can also come in different confusing array of names and versions from the manufacturers. 

7. Cost

Smartphones comes at price points that vary greatly. The value of smartphones tends to go higher as you go up in your demand of Value in terms of Processor speeds, Camera, Memory Battery and Display. 

 

8. Build Quality

A smartphone's build determines its durability. Metal and plastic construction make up the majority of the handset market.

Some even have glass-coated panels, but there are relatively few of those. It is advised to choose a metal or plastic-built smartphone if you are one of those people who drops their smartphones frequently.

While glass based phones are guaranteed to break, they can withstand drops of up to three feet.