A smartphone is an essential device that everybody in this era should at least own. Just like it’s name. A smartphone is very smart and capable of doing a lot smart things within a short period of time. At least 6 billion people globally own smartphones. In Kenya today you can get a smartphone from as little as Kshs. 3000 to Kshs 110k. To get a good smartphone is a choice that may seem too difficult for the smartphones users to make. If you lost your phone or you are planning to buy a new one, I’ll recommend your read this article.
To help in decision making. Here is what to consider when purchasing a smartphone;
Battery life
A battery is a very essential part of the phone. Before purchasing any phone it’s important to check its battery’s half life . Battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use their phones. Heavy streaming of videos or online usage drains batteries faster. Heavy users who runs multiple apps,then a phone with a long lasting battery is what they should invest in.
Memory
The OS and the pre installed apps that comes with the device takes the larger part of the device storage. There are two types of memory . RAM(Random access memory) and ROM(Read only memory). A bigger RAM makes the phone more faster compared to a phone with a lower RAM. A phone with a higher ROM will have more storage. For heavy users, a phone with 3-4 GB RAM and at least 32GB ROM is what they should go for.
Processor
The processing power of a smartphone varies from device to another. The higher the speed the faster the processor. Before purchasing any smartphone always look at the processing speed expressed in terms of Gigahertz (GHz). If you love video/photo editing or a gamer, it’s advisable to opt for a phone with a faster processor.
Camera
A phone with an 8-12 megapixel camera aperture of f/2.2 is a good one. A camera with more megapixel doesn’t result in better images. Quality photos are a function of factors like speed of auto focus and ISO levels. If you are into taking photos and you need good results. A phone with an aperture of f/2.0 or lower is a good one for you.
Display
If you want to enjoy an awesome Media experience, go for a phone with 5.5-6 inch HD display. It’s usually an ideal option and is very easy to carry around in your pocket. Anything larger than 6 inch display will be difficult to carry around.
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Security
Purchasing a phone with extra security features such as finger prints and iris sensor is a bold move. They do not only lock/unlock the phone but also limit access to certain files,documents or apps. Not all smartphones have this features but those with this features are too costly than the one’s without.
Cost shouldn’t lock you outside smartphone world. There are lot’s of online stores that sells quality phones at cheaper and pocket friendly prices. Visit the following online stores for quality phones with great features.
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