5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A SMARTPHONE

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Smartphones generally make our lives easier. They help us make calls, get directions, take photos, share information, listen to music and more. But there is one thing they definitely don’t make easier – choosing the right smartphone. What is the best operating system? What features and specs are important? Is a bigger display better? In this article we try to answer all of these questions, and help you choose the suitable smartphone for you.

#1 – Operating System

In today’s world of smartphones there are really only three options when it comes to the operating system – Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Android is certainly the most popular option. Apple’s iOS, on the other hand, is available only on iPhones. Windows Phone is finally rising up.

#2 – Specs

When you are looking at specs, you need to pay attention to two main things – processor and system memory (RAM).A fast processor will enable you to open apps easily and play games smoothly. More RAM will help you use multiple applications at once, and switch between them faster.

#3 – Storage

Now a days, every smartphone comes with at least a little amount of internal storage. Some phones come with only internal storage (i.e. Apple’s iPhone), while some other smartphones come with the possibility of using SD cards as external storage. However, New versions of Android don't allow apps to be installed on SD cards but Windows Phone does.

#4 – Size

Bigger phones are supposed to be heavier and harder to carry around. In my opinion, the perfect size for a smartphone screen, today, is between 4-5 inches.

#5 – Camera

When choosing a smartphone, make sure that it has a pretty good camera, as it is one of the features you’ll probably use the most. Opting for a higher-megapixel camera is the easiest way to make sure it’s decent. This doesn’t always mean that a camera with less megapixels is always worse. Many users agree that iPhone 5s’s 8 MP camera is better than Samsung Galaxy S4′s 13 MP camera.