Top 8 things to consider before buying a Smartphone

In today’s world, smart phones have become technologically well advanced. Every phone has got a specific feature and you have a phone for every need. There are phones with excellent battery life, amazing camera, good gaming performance, crisp display, etc. But, getting everything in one phone is impossible! You need to make certain adjustments to get what you want. Sometimes you would want all these features in a phone and while selecting, things can get messy. Well, don’t worry. Here are a few tips you can consider while buying a Smartphone: Budget: This is the first and most important thing to consider. Check what kind of budget you have. Are you willing to increase it by a few more bucks, in case you find the perfect phone for yourself? Deciding and sticking to the budget is very important. Usage: For what purpose do you want to use the phone? If you are clear with the purpose of buying, it is easier for you to buy a phone. To decide the purpose, you need to check what you do with a phone the most. For example, if you stream videos online the most, you can search for a phone with bigger screen size and better pixel density. Screen size: Decide what screen size you need. While holding the phone you should feel comfortable and be able to do tasks easily. If you are the person who likes to use the phone with one hand, go for a phone with screen size of 5 inches or less. It all depends on your level of comfort of operating the phone. If you are not comfortable using the phone, it’s a waste of money no matter how good the phone is. Battery life: This is one important thing which you need to check in a phone. A good battery life is an essential for you. You don’t want to keep it on charging after every few hours. A bigger battery life is always an advantage for you. In case you are travelling, a bigger battery would be of help as you can’t charge your phone the whole time. But, travelling will eat up the battery. Also, while using the net, a bigger battery will give you a longer time to surf. Check for phones with 2400 mAh batteries and more (ideal would be 3000 mAh or more). Operating System: Which operating system do you want to use? Android, Windows or iOS. Deciding on this aspect will filter your selection to a great extent. There are advantages and disadvantages with all the operating systems. You need to decide which one you will like. For example, there are limited apps for iOS and Windows operating system. But, you don’t need much RAM for operating these systems. So, check for the pros and cons and decide which OS suits you better. Tech Specs: RAM, number of processors, clock speed, storage capacity, screen type, screen protection, battery type, etc. are a few things you need to consider while you buy a phone. A phone with more RAM will help you do multi-task with ease. More number of processors means that you can parallel run a lot of tasks. Greater clock speed ensures that the operation is smooth. If storage capacity is more, then you can store more videos, pictures and can download more apps. A removable battery can be helpful in case your phone hangs. An AMOLED screen consumes lesser battery. More PPI means better clarity. This gives a better viewing experience. Camera: One of the most important aspect nowadays is the camera. A phone with a good camera is always a desirable buy. There are many phones coming with a better front camera. Now you also have a flash in the front for better selfies. So, if you want to buy a phone, you may consider a phone with better camera in it. There are a lot of new camera technologies which gives you excellent quality images and videos. Technology: Now phones have the latest technologies inscribed in them. So, if you are buying a phone, you can check if these technologies exist in your budget. NFC, fast charging, fingerprint scanner, 4G enabled, spill proof, etc. are some of them. So, in case you want to experience some of these technologies, and if they are in your budget, you can go for them! Buying is phone can be confusing and difficult at times. But, the most important thing is to stick to the budget (and follow the above). This will make your decision of buying a phone easier. Happy Buying!

Jiddu Aditya

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