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Top Tips for Buying a Smartphone

The things you can do on your mobile phone are endless. To name a few, you can watch movies, listen to music, follow a class, read the news or a book, send and reply to emails and texts, record a voice note or footage, take photos, play games, use social media and call someone. These handy pocket devices have become indispensable to many of us, so it makes sense to carefully consider what you need when you’re looking for a new one. Here are some tips to help you on your way to getting the ideal smartphone.

Display Quality

If you’re not planning to take photos or footage, you’re bound to receive them or see them on the internet. There’s nothing more aggravating than pictures being displayed in poor quality. So, if you’re big on pictures, memes, and short clips, you need to consider your phone’s screen size. Now, if you want something you can use with one hand, then you’ll need to avoid phablets. Phablets are phones that are 5.5 inches or bigger, with medium phones, 5.5 inches or smaller, and small screens under 5 inches.

You’ll also need to be aware of other display qualities. For instance, if you’re going to read outside, then a panel would be ideal, as would one with HDR content because you’d get plenty of hues. Adding to this, having a screen resolution of 1080p will also improve viewing quality.

Know Your Other Needs

It’s easy to be swayed by all the things a smartphone can do when it comes to shopping around for one. However, if you’re more of a texter than a tweeter, then you may not want as much internet access as someone that is constantly on social media. Alternatively, if you’re commuting a lot, then a smartphone could be great to keep you occupied. Making a list before you see what’s out there and noting what you’re willing to compromise on will help you with the next part: your budget.

Set Your Budget

If you’ve got your list, then you can see what you can get for your budget. Of course, there may be times when you’ll have to decide whether to compromise on a must-have feature or the price. But do you? 

Well, not anymore, because with the rise of refurbished phones, you’ll get a phone that’s as good as new. Shopping around for a good deal is a must. Perhaps think about what you’d like, such as a year’s warranty and/or a money-back guarantee, as suggested by plug refurbished phones. This is a great way to start the ball rolling. As smartphones are often investments, getting the best deal possible will leave you happy and feeling confident in your latest purchase. 

Have a Go!

The last thing you should do, if you can, is try before you buy. This way, you’ll get a feel for how the phone feels in your hands. It’ll also help you see if the phone is for you. If you intend to buy a phone online, there’s no harm in going to a phone shop and having a go on the model there. Alternatively, look at reviews online and see how other people cope with physically handling it.

Once you’ve gone through these top tips, you’ll be ready to get the right phone for you. 

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