Buy your smartphone the right way

Smartphones have taken the world by storm. With the entire world being engulfed in Corona, smartphones are now an integral part of our lives.  They are indispensable. From education to telemedicine, from online purchases to booking train and flight tickets, it is almost difficult to survive without a smartphone these days. But how to choose the best smartphone and which is the best one in the market? Consumer VOICE is sharing what all you have to know before buying a smartphone, the right way.

Consumer VOICE, Delhi: If someone boasts about its superior camera quality, some other brand talks about its fast processor. Choosing the right smartphone has never been more challenging. But Consumer VOICE has conducted a product survey of the top 15 smartphone brands and their models and help you to choose the best.

What to consider before buying a smartphone?

What to consider before buying a smartphone?

Processor: A capable processor not only allows your device to function seamlessly but is also capable of enhancing other factors. The processing power of a smartphone varies from one device to another depending on several factors such as OS version, UI, bloatware, and more. So, while choosing your phone, it is integral to know the processor of your phone.

Battery: While a powerful battery is a must, yet it also depends upon your usage. If you are a heavy user and work on the internet/apps, play games, stream videos, and more, then go for a smartphone with at least a 3,500 mAh battery or above.

If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3,000 mAh battery would be good enough to run for a full day. Flagship phones, as well as some mid-range phones, can also reach 8-10 hours of screen on time, which is brilliant. The goal is to get a phone that can at least pull through one whole day of intensive usage.

Operating system: There are 2 main choices – Android or iOS. iOS phones (iPhones) are typically more expensive than their Android counterparts. The interface is that part of the phone that you interact with each time you access any function, so it should be easy and simple. It is also important to understand the difference between Apple iPhone OS (iOS) and Google Android

Google Android: It’s generally easy to use, extremely customizable, and provides access to the wide variety of apps, games, and entertainment available from the Google Play store. Depending upon your budget, you can choose from loads of Android phones.

However, as we know, Android has been slightly more vulnerable to attack than Apple handsets. That’s beginning to change now, though – Google is putting more emphasis on vetting apps in the app store and patching security holes before they’re released on the Google Play store. Sometimes the manufacturer and network provider can be slow to release Android updates to users.

Apple iPhone OS (iOS): It’s easy to use and quick to learn, even if you haven’t used a smartphone before. It provides access to the well-stocked Apple app store; where apps are vetted before being released, so you can rest assured they’re safe to use.

However, Apple iPhones are expensive. If you’re not obsessed with having the latest tech, you can find cheaper deals on older handsets.

Storage: These days most of the work is done on smartphones. Downloading and uploading documents and files, photos, apps, etc take up a lot of space. Higher storage volumes are mainly required by users who store movies or play heavy games. It is advisable to go for a minimum of 32 GB storage, else you will have to deal with the problem of hanging/functions slowing down when closer to reaching full storage.

The build: The build is directly linked with the durability of a smartphone. The entire handset market is broadly divided into two types of builds; metal and plastic. Which option you select should be based on how you evaluate your own usage pattern.

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About Consumer VOICE

Consumer VOICE, an NGO based out of Delhi, has been working relentlessly to raise awareness amongst Indian consumers about their own Consumer Rights and the governing Consumer Laws. It also provides independent and unbiased reviews of food items, consumer durables, and financial services, and much more.