smartphones buyers guide

Things to Consider Before Buying a Smartphone or Tablets.

Buying a mobile device is simple once the budget is available but certain things needs to be considered in order to avoid buying the wrong device.

Your choice will depend on what you need to do with the device and where you will be using it. Answering these simple questions can help you decide which kind of device will meet your work needs and what device can run the type of apps you want to use.

1.   Which company device do you admire most, some people will never buy a Samsung device just like some will never buy an apple device but some will not buy if it is not Samsung or apple. You should know the type of device you need that can meet your demands.

2.   Portability.

If you are not the type that is willing to start holding a device bag, briefcase, handbag or purse then go for the small sized device that will comfortably sleep in your pocket.

 Many smartphones, including the iPhone 4S, are 4.5 inches tall or less, and 2.5 inches wide or less. Hold various models in your hand to see which ones feel most comfortable.

3.   Battery life. 

You have to consider the battery lifespan, if you would mostly use your device out of home then you need go for device with long battery life or you get ready to buy a power bank plus. It's common for mobile devices to come with a low-capacity battery. Search online for your smartphone's make and model, plus the word "battery" to find the largest capacity battery your device can take. Sometimes "extended" batteries are larger in size, so you might need to purchase a special back cover to accommodate one in your phone.

4 screen size

This may sound funny but very important, I will like the biggest screen size because I like large objets. It is very important to consider the screen size before buying a device if you are the type that browse, play a lot of games and watch videos you would hate your device before it is one month old. So I strongly insist you consider the screen size and your eye status before you go and buy a device that you will not see anything unless you put it close to your eyes like a lens.

5. audio, video and image quality. 
If you need a mobile device for creating, not just showing or playing multimedia content, then pay much attention to the built-in camera and microphone. Don't just go for the highest-megapixel camera. Look for reviews of camera optics and image processing features of the device.

A device that shoots high-quality photos should also yield high-quality video. But consider whether you need to shoot high definition (HD) video or photos. These files can be large and difficult to share or work with on a smartphone. If you do need to shoot HD, consider getting a small camera in addition to a smartphone.

6 inbuilt memory

Memory is mainly used for storage but the capacity of the inbuilt memory matters a lot most especially to those who would want to have the whole apps, videos, and songs in the world. The inbuilt memory of a device should meet at least 40% of your storage needs before you can complement with an SD card (memory card).

7 processors

The beating heart of any phone is its processor. It provides the computing power to churn through various tasks, like opening and running applications. A fast processor also has a big impact on overall performance of any device, such as how smoothly a phone handles flipping through menus and running home screens.

Traditionally, clock speed, listed in gigahertz, has been the quick way to judge CPU power. These days a chip's architecture, specifically how many computing cores it has, is becoming a more reliable predictor. Another factor is that older processors tend to use less efficient designs, making them worse performers while being harder on batteries than their newer counterparts.