Things to consider when getting an Android phone

Things To Consider Before Buying An Andriod Phone

You don't just rush into the market and pick up anything without considering some key factors. Here is a list of five important things i think you should consider before purchasing an andriod phone.

• Purpose of purchase
• Durability
• Battery life
• Updaates
• Popularity and cost

Purpose Of Purchase

The reason for buying a phone most of the time dictates the type of phone you end up buying. For example, if you are a picture freak, you have to go for a phone with an insanely good camera. Movie lovers should go for a phone with a wide screen and if you need crazy data speeds and 4G capability, you’ll need to purchase a device that’s LTE capable.

Battery life

If you’re looking for a phone that gets insanely good battery life, keep in mind a few things first: In many cases (not all) the bigger and badder the screen is, the more your battery is going to suffer. It’s not just about how big and badass the screen is though, as what TYPE of screen the phone has can make a huge difference (more on the different types of screens here). If you like having a phone with beefy specs, you can also expect those 4 processors in high end phones to suck your battery life away pretty quick when having your gaming sessions. Have a look at the "size" of the battery too, as not all phones ship with the same size battery. The bigger the "mah" value, the bigger your battery is.

Durability

Samsung phones tend to have more of a plastic feel to them, and aren’t the toughest phones in the world in terms of casing and material. HTC phones have a more sturdy and premium feel in the hands, and I can tell you that my old HTC windows survived more than a few very hard drops. Get a few different phones in your hands to see how they feel before buying them, as there really are big differences in how each Android manufacturer designs their phones. Techno phones also tend to be rugged.

Updates

If you want to purchase a phone that will get the newest and best Android updates quickly, then the obvious choice is a Nexus phone. Regardless of the manufacturer, the Nexus device always gets updates directly from Google first. Nexus devices don’t include any custom apps/skins from manufacturers, and offer a pure Google experience. Because of this, they can receive updates months before other phones do. There is generally one new Nexus device released per year (this year might be different), so keep your eye out for these if updates (and rooting/hacking) are important to you.Remember that the older the phone is, the less likely it is to receive updates. if updates are important for you, don't buy a phone with an older version than Android 4.0

Popularity and cost

Some people (lots of iPhone users) simply want to have the coolest, most popular phone out there. If they see lots of other people with it, nothing else matters (silly, but some consumers are really like that). Techno phones are actually the most popular in the market and if you want a phone on a budget, Techno is still the answer. The suggestions I wrote here are just a few to consider from many, so be sure to find the phone that YOU like the most. I didn’t go into more details on “which phone is best for what” as there are simply too many choices. If you’re looking for a high end device, remember that you will end up spending a lot of money on this phone. So choose wisely, do some research, and spend some time with a few different phones before buying. If you’re looking for a phone for reading or taking pictures, try out the camera and reading documents on it before buying it. If you want to go with a cheaper phone, be sure that you get the most out of your money by trying out the phone for a few minutes to see how well it performs before buying. And ask lots of questions to the salesman before buying. If he can’t answer them, go to another store and buy from someone competent.