Bishal Mukherjee

Buying a smartphone is a tough decision to take. The choices are many and it is completely human to get confused. However, other than your individual preferences, there are some concrete points that you need to consider before purchasing a smartphone. A few points that everyone should consider before investing in a smartphone: What are you looking for - Android or iOS? If you are already a smartphone user, you might already have your favorite. For the first timers, you should know that Google and Apple software make up around 90% of the smartphone. Both Android and iOS are great in their respective dimensions. Android phones are available in all budgets – from inexpensive models to high-end flagship. On the other hand, Apple developed iOS is the most refined and restricted mobile platform. What price are you willing to shell out for your new device? This is a point that needs serious consideration. Once again, you will need to ask yourself what you are actually going to do with your phone. More the capabilities, higher the price tags. Hardware and Design When it comes to hardware, consider these: Screen – opt for HD or full HD (in any midrange Android phone) Processor – If you are a gamer and perform other intensive tasks on phone, find a phone with greater GPU. These days almost every midrange Android phone comes with a Quad core processor Memory and Storage – Always opt for a phone with 2GB or higher RAM and 16 GB or higher internal memory when buying a smartphone for maximum performance. These are the minimal selections as you can choose from higher RAM and internal memory combination per your usage. Also, try buying phones that allow options to expand its memory through SD cards. Network & Connectivity – see to it that your new smartphone supports 4G+/Wi-Fi/VOLTE and the latest Bluetooth version for uninterrupted services. Battery Life The biggest problem with smartphones is charging. Get a phone with higher battery life (2300 mAh and higher) which support usage time of at least 12 or more hours. Service Center Yes, this is a fundamental too! If something goes wrong, you need at expert at bay. Ensure that the brand you purchase has dedicated customer support and service centers. If you consider the aforementioned options, you can rest assured that you will get value for your money. Let us know how your recent purchase worked out.