Smartphone Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Smartphone

With hundreds of smartphone brands fighting for your attention, it might be a little challenging to find the perfect phone to suit all your needs. Most of them come with a plethora of features that make them more appealing to others. Even though the majority, if not all, come with basic features such as camera, storage, calendar, internet-enabled, etc., some of them have far more improved features.

For instance, the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max has a better screen resolution, battery capacity, and clearer camera than its predecessors such as the iPhone 6. However, even though the former has way better specs, it doesn’t mean that the phone is for everyone. Some people are very much okay operating the iPhone 6 as it provides to their daily needs. 

So what are some of the things you need to consider when searching for your next smartphone? Here are 3 factors to consider:

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Choice of operating system

The choice for an operating system basically boils down to two – Android and iOS. The choice is pretty simple, but actually more complicated if this would be your first time trying out the two, as they all come with a range of pros and cons. If you enjoy customizing your device to suit your heart’s content, you’re in team Android. If you opt for a simpler yet powerful OS, iOS is for you, with regular software updates.

Just know that iOS is somewhat limiting in some cases. For instance, you can’t sideload apps if they aren’t available on the app store, the split-screen isn’t a thing yet (except for the iPads), it is challenging to customize your home screen, and above all, you cannot use launchers to change the look and feel of your phone. 

However, iOS has many benefits you may want to check on, including regular software updates, minimal bloatware, iMessage, FaceTime, and zero adware.

Display quality

Different phones have different display qualities. However, if you’re searching for a more modern device, go for one that has a panel bright enough to be used even under direct sunlight. How colorful the display is, is vital too. For instance, phones such as the Samsung Galaxy line have AMOLED display, which offers better clarity, wider viewing angles, and deeper black levels than phones with LCD screens.

Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display is the bare minimum we’d recommend. However, some devices have better clarity and offer quad-HD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). Others boast of a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), such as the Xperia XZ Premium, found at trusted stores such as the Syntricate. 

The display quality of the phone you want to have is also dependent on what you want to do with the phone. Is it for gaming? Design work? Watching movies? Or simply for basic communication? If you require heavy graphics, e.g., for gaming, you’d appreciate the higher resolutions more.

RAM and Processor

A good processor ensures that the phone can open and run apps much faster. The same applies to the Random Access Memory (RAM). Try to avoid phones with only 1 GB of RAM as they will slow your operations down. 2 GB might be the bare minimum, but most flagships now come with at least 3 GB of RAM.

Other factors to check out are:

• Battery life
• Internal storage
• Screen size
• Camera
• Advanced features, e.g., wireless charging, fingerprint sensors, etc.

Although finding the right phone might be challenging, getting advice from trusted dealers helps smoothen the entire procedure. Ensure that you only purchase the products from shops such as Syntricate, and you’ll be sure of finding one that suits all your needs and budget.