Smartphones: which one should I buy?

Smartphones are beautiful, so beautiful in fact that many manufacturers are starting to put female voices inside their phone to make them appear more lively and vibrant, too bad they’re not a substitute for a girlfriend. However, as beautiful and elegant as a smartphone, you may find it difficult to choose the right one for you. With so many different options on the market, how do you decide which one is best for you? Here, I am going to share with you my five tips for choosing the right smartphone.

Rank your priorities: I do not mean to carry a written note of what you are looking for on a phone, it is better to carry a mental note or an idea. When I say priorities, I mean what aspects of a smartphone do you consider important. Maybe you need a phone that costs less than $400 or with a really good camera. A bright and beautiful screen, even a stylus or maybe you need a phone just to watch funny videos. As long as you know your top two or three priorities for your smartphone, you should be able to narrow down certain phones and then make a decision from there.

Don’t be afraid to buy old phones: Many people will tell you that they need those new smartphones with the best new specs. That doesn’t mean you need that phone too! In a few months, the iPhone 7 will be a year old, but the previous release, that is, the iPhone 6, is still considered a very good smartphone. So when you’re looking for the right smartphone, also look at older generations of smartphones, because you’ll often find phones that are still very good and cheaper too.

Don’t feel the need to buy high-priced smartphones: Many smartphone manufacturers are moving towards this trend. You can still find some great features and durable smartphones at a price lower than most high-end smartphones. Ever since I bought the OnePlus 1 for less than $350, I’ve been very impressed with what companies can offer for such a low price. On the other hand, I find that the Galaxy Note 5, which costs more than $800, is too expensive and the price of the iPhone 6 is reasonable. The point is that your smartphone doesn’t need to be expensive to be of great quality.

Think about your smartphone accessories: These accessories include chargers, battery packs, cases, and just about anything else you can attach or connect to your smartphone. We rely on many of these accessories, so you should look for a well-established phone like the iPhone or the popular Android phones made by companies like Samsung, LG, Motorola. You probably won’t find many accessories with smaller names or newer brands, just think about whether you need them or not.

iPhones are very basic: I’m not saying that people who use iPhones are basic, don’t get me wrong! What I am saying, though, is that it would be easier for me to learn to use an iPhone than if I were learning to use any other smartphone. It’s a fantastic phone and very convenient because most of the accessories work with iPhones. They always have great cameras and Apple services, while considered overpriced, are great in terms of keeping everything you own in one place. I’m not saying putting the iPhone down is your number one choice, but I’m saying if you’re looking for a high-quality device that’s simple and easy to use, go for the iPhone. As I mentioned earlier, look for older smartphone models because many of them are still brilliant smartphones.