This is great, as more lenses mean more shooting options when you're out and about. But that doesn't mean that any multi-lens camera is as good as another. As with processor performance, the more you spend, the better the results you'll typically get, with the absolute best cameras around usually being found on the most expensive flagships.
Look out for features like optical rather than digital zooms, night mode for better low light images, and optical image stabilisation. Sometimes these features might not be clear and it's not possible to judge a camera's performance just by looking at the specs.
If you really care about your phone's photography skills then take some time to look at the reviews and see how its camera performs before you spend your money. Most phones, from the budget end through to elite flagships, can last most of a day on a single charge.
Bigger phones might have bigger batteries, but they also have bigger screens and often more powerful processors, so they suck that extra juice down quickly. Here are some things to keep in mind:. It's enough to make these phones run any task without breaking a sweat, but you don't need to spend flagship level money to get great performance.
Most decent midrange phones offer enough power to handle all of your everyday needs. You'll still be able to play almost any game from the Google Play store and edit your high-resolution photos in apps such as Snapseed.
There's little you could throw at most midrange phones that they wouldn't be able to handle. As you move into the budget end of the spectrum then you'll start to notice some slowdown with things like gaming. More demanding 3D games might look more stuttery and may even unexpectedly quit. However, basic tasks such as sending emails, listening to Spotify and browsing Instagram shouldn't be a problem.
Most phones, even the budget ones, come with at least 32GB of storage, of which 10 may be taken up by preinstalled apps and the phone's operating system. If you don't ever plan on recording any video and gaming isn't your thing, 32GB might be enough, but otherwise you should consider 64GB to be a minimum. There are three options to choose from:. If you already have, or plan to buy, other devices made by Apple such as an iPad tablet, Macbook laptop or Mac desktop, then an iPhone using iOS would be a good choice.
Google Android is an open platform which means any company can develop apps for smart devices that use the Android operating system. You can find it everywhere, from smartwatches to TVs to fridges to cars. CHOICE can't recommend a Windows Phone as it just isn't getting the support from app developers, even though you may still be able to find a handset.
If you find yourself reaching for the phone instead of your laptop to check the latest CHOICE reviews, then you need a good web browser on your smartphone. If you do a lot of browsing, watch a fair amount of YouTube videos or want to edit your photos before sharing them online, then screen size over 5 inches and resolution at least HD will be important factors for your phone too.
Getting a network signal remains the crucial factor in daily use of a smartphone, although more and more of us are taking advantage of hotspots and Wi-Fi areas to communicate via social networking. In a country like the US which is slowly but surely seeing widespread 5G integration low band or mmWave , sure, go for 5G phones to futureproof.
However, 5G integration in India is still a ways away, and the proper rollout is years away. So, it makes no sense paying more to purchase a 5G phone.
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