Things to consider when buying a smart phone

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A MOBILE PHONE

Various factors come into consideration when buying a mobile phone

BRAND

Some people are obsessed with a particular brand, some just like Apple, Nokia or Samsung that anything apart from their favorite brand is a no-deal. If you are the brand type of person then you have made things easier because there are many brands to choose from nowadays, if you are not particular about brand choosing a phone just might be difficult. Choosing a brand is the first step to take. If you are not concerned about branding, you may want to consider other factors.

LATEST TREND

The mobile phone industry is just not a place for old tech. Year in year out mobile phone companies release the latest versions of their phones competing to lead the market in at least one aspect of interest when it comes to consumer choice, be it camera, screen or display, battery, etc. Significant changes are taking place that you may want to catch up with, hence, going in for an older version of a phone may not help you, you may as well feel left behind.

OPERATING SYSTEM AND OTHER SOFTWARE PREFERENCE

An operating system can also determine the kind of phone you should buy. You will have to choose between android and IOS since other operating systems are not doing well, Windows for example. If you are an IOS lover you are saved from choosing between the myriad of different brands that an android lover will have to choose from, you stack to apple. Even though Android phones have an android kernel or android operating system running on them, some features may vary depending on the brand. Most brands have tweak android using their developed system, an example is the One UI from Samsung, Harmony OS from Huawei, etc.

DESIGN

The design and look of a mobile phone is the thing now. Screen designs, for example, have gone through significant changes to get to what we have now. Current screens are thinner and more styled than the previous ones. You may be forced to choose a water-drop display, a camera cut-out or in-camera display or even a full-screen bezel-less display or a notch maybe. OLED and LCD, 4k, 1080p, etc.are also screen technology that may influence your choice of phone. If you are concerned about screen size and screen resolution may want to consider buying any of the latest foldable smartphones.

PERFORMANCE

Of course, performance is necessary, especially if you are a heavy user. You would like to have a phone that will perform the task seamlessly, be it gaming, streaming, etc., your phone should not slow down or freeze after opening some few apps. That’s why there is a need for good CPU and RAM capacity. At least 3GB of RAM would do for regular use but heavy users should consider buying 6GB.

CAMERA

One aspect of mobile phones that seems to be at the heart of every smartphone user is the camera. Mobile cameras have and are still undergoing mind-blowing improvements both in software and hardware. Cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated to enable the user to capture beautiful pictures like a pro photographer. The trend now is at least three different cameras at the back, two in front, each performing a different function. One for wide-angle shots, one for depth and detailed picture, and a normal camera, etc. depending on the smartphone you want. The software is developed to perform the various functions on your behalf, like instant editing, portrait, panorama, AI emoji, VR, etc. The camera is just a big deal when choosing a smartphone.

PRICE

Last but not least, yet one of the most important factors to consider is the price. Smartphones are getting expensive ranging from hundreds of dollars to even thousands. You have to make sure your choice is not out of budget. You should not buy a phone that would cost you that much just because it is the trend or that you want to prove that you are rich. There are flagship killers that can perform just fine, otherwise, you should not buy a phone that is so cheap with lots of compromises that would shortly after give you problems. Be mindful of fake Chinese duplicates.

Choosing a smartphone is relative to what one is looking for. Many other things are there to consider battery life. Battery technology is getting better, batteries can now stay for long after charging. It is such a bad feeling when you need your phone and you are notified of a low battery.

This and many more factors should be considered when buying a smartphone.