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How To Choose the Best Smartphone for You

Are you in the market for a new smartphone? There are many different things you will want to consider before you choose the best smartphone for your needs. Here's our checklist for you to consider.

By Morgan E. WestlingPublished 6 years ago 4 min read
Top Story - September 2018
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If you want to choose the best smartphone for you, you need to consider multiple different factors and what your priorities are. There are many different mobile phones on the market and each one provides a wide variety of options when it comes to the camera, major carriers, data plans, and apps from the app store. Whether you prefer an iPhone or a version of Android, here are some of the things you may want to consider when you decide to make the best choice for your lifestyle.

The first choice you will want to make in mobile phones is deciding between Android and iPhone. Android and iPhone operating systems are very different and will provide you with varying functions that some people prefer over others. While many people love the iPhone, others like the Samsung Galaxy Note and the Samsung Galaxy S8 that you can get with Android phone systems. Windows phones are also an option as they launched a massive comeback recently, but it is all a matter of personal preference.

After deciding which operating system is best for you, you will want to choose your phone service and data plan. Do you prefer Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, or T-Mobile? Do you talk or text more? Do you use your Wi-Fi a lot or need an unlimited data plan? All of these things are worth considering when you shopping for smartphones. There are a wide variety of data plans for every phone carrier available at a low monthly cost that will suit your budget and lifestyle.

Along with a data plan, you will want to consider your storage space when you purchasing a smartphone for yourself. If you take a lot of pictures, you’ll definitely want a cell phone with ample space to store your memories. Mobile phones can fill up quickly when you begin to download a lot of apps from the app store, as well as videos, pictures, and more. Make sure you’re prepared so that you don’t ever have to delete anything.

When you choose the best smartphone for you, you will want to consider screen size. There are many versions of Android and iPhones that have average screen sizes and much larger screen sizes. While a large screen size seems ideal, it is also beneficial to be able to fit your cell phone in your pocket. Depending on your lifestyle, decide which size suits you best.

Camera quality is a really important factor when you choosing a smartphone because we use our smartphone cameras so often. Dual cameras are on almost iPhone and Android phones these days, so you definitely want to make sure you have a front facing camera as well as one on the back. Also, make sure your phone, as well as your cameras, are water resistant, so that you can take pictures at any time and in any place. Make sure you have good pixel quality, high zoom, and portrait mode capability as well.

When you shop for the best smartphone for your needs, you’ll want to find a phone that has a lasting battery life. Most major carriers have a lot of great mobile phones with lasting battery life regardless of what apps you decide to use or games you decide to play. Be sure to research different phones, mobile networks, accessories to extend your battery life (at least for your iPhone) and mobile devices’ battery lives before deciding on your final smartphone purchase.

Monthly cost is very important when you choose the best smartphone for you because the down payment is costly, but the monthly cost will add up as well. Your data plan will be the main factor in how much you will pay monthly. Choose a major carrier that has a strong mobile network in your area, but also compare mobile networks based on price to make sure you get the best price and package deal.

When you're considering the differences between smartphones, make sure you pick a cell phone with excellent security. Whether you choose the iPhone X with a facial recognition lock screen or a phone with a fingerprint sensor for locking your apps, you’ll want to make sure your phone is secure at all times. Also included in security will be the durability of your phone. Get a phone that is water resistant, shatter proof, and can resist the elements as best as possible, so that it will last and be worth the money.

You’ll want the inside of your smartphone to be just as worthwhile as the outside, so when you're shopping for smartphones, consider the app store and what apps are available. You’ll probably want to download Google Maps as well as other necessary utility apps, music apps, a shopping app, and the like. Both Android and iPhone have a wide variety of apps on their app store, so whichever way you choose to go, you should be set.

Other features you may want to consider when you choose the best smartphone for you may include customer service for when you’re in a bind, features to use specifically while driving, and any other features you may desire that are unique for your lifestyle. Android even has some secret things it can do, so be sure to do your research!

When choosing a smartphone, be sure to go into the store and test different devices out. Each one will have a different feel both inside and out, so it’s important to get them into your hands and see how they feel, get a taste of the design and the interface from within. Once you try out a few different devices, you will know which smartphone is best for you. There are so many options out there, you are sure to find the perfect fit, at the perfect cost, and with the perfect network and data plan. Good luck in your search!

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Morgan E. Westling

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