There are smart phones created by a
multitude of manufacturers and geared towards specific markets. Choose the most
appropriate operating system, screen size, and native features while
considering whether you really need the most recent specification phone. In
order to enjoy the best experience you should ensure that you choose a phone
appropriate to you rather than the one that has the best features.
1 – Operating system is more than a choice
between whether you prefer Google or Apple; it will ultimately determine the
level of features, the experience that you enjoy, and even the type and make of
phone you can choose. Android is the most popular platform in the world and is
utilised in many smart phones. iOS is only found on Apple iPhones while
Blackberry 10 and other Blackberry OS versions are only found on the Blackberry
range of smartphones. The Windows Phone operating system is proving extremely
popular now too.
2 – Screen size will also dictate the way
in which you use smart phones. 4 inch screens, like the iPad 5, are among some
of the smaller screens available but these can be used comfortably in one hand
but can still offer decent viewing quality. The HTC One measures 4.7” while the
Samsung Galaxy S4 is 5” and the Samsung Galaxy Note II, one of the so called
range of phablets offers a massive 5.5”. If you’re comfortable with the large
size of the larger phones then these can offer exceptional screen real estate;
viewing anything from photos to films is comfortable and enjoyable.
3 – Consider the storage. Even if smart
phones offer the ability to install a 32GB SD card you need to ensure that
there is a reasonable amount of onboard storage. This is used to store system
files and some other files will be stored on the hard drive too. A restrictive
hard drive size will see your smart phone struggle for speed, freeze, and crash
once you have used it for a few months. With that said, the ability to install
your own SD cards to extend storage should be considered a beneficial feature
too.
4 – Consider the native apps and features
that are already included with the mobile phone when you buy it. Such apps can
range from social media integration to friend feeds or, in the case of the new
Samsung Galaxy S4, it could include health and lifestyle apps. Phones like the
Optimus 3D from LG come with 3D while the HTC One has some of the best photo
editing features built right into the handset itself.
5 – You don’t necessarily need the highest
specification phone. The easiest way to save money on smart phones is to avoid the very latest releases and consider
something other than the models with the highest available specifications.
Determine what you really need and what you want from your phone before you
start shopping around in the hope of avoiding the draw of massive megapixels
and the highest resolution.
