Everybody would love to have a good phone. Initially, people would just buy phones for the sake of using them for making calls. Not anymore.
For the current generation, a phone has everything to do with life itself.
It is challenging to get a good phone nowadays. There are so many counterfeits that make it almost impossible to get a genuine gadget from a genuine manufacturer.
To buy a good and original phone requires more than just having two eyes.
Buying a good phone requires special skill and planning. You don’t just wake up and go into a shop and buy a phone. You will be disappointed.
This piece breaks down some of the 5 major things you should consider before buying a phone.
The Brand
How many phone brands do you know? Before buying a phone, have a specific brand in mind. Do not just fall for anything. It is advisable that you go for popular brands such as Nokia.
The good thing about going for popular brands is because the majority of them have designated shops for their phones and other electronics and there is no chance of them selling you a phone that is fake.
The Color
This sounds like something easy but it is not. You should consider the type of color for your phone. What is your favorite color? Go for that. Many people prefer going for black because black can rhyme with any outfit. Choose a color that you like, one that stands out but not outside your status.
The Space
A good phone has enough space. Enough space ensures that the phone does not easily hang or become slow in functioning immediately you start installing apps.
A phone with enough storage space will enable you to save files such as pictures, music, videos among others. You also need to find out whether the phone you intend to buy supports micro-SD cards.
Camera
Currently, having a phone that takes clear photos with a wide range of zooming is everything. While shopping for a phone, shop for its camera too. You do not want to disturb your friends to take pictures of you using their “powerful” phones.
Latest arrival
When going for a phone from a brand you know, go for the latest arrival. This ensures that you get to sample the top layer of a product with no counterfeits of the same.
A good phone should have at least some of these features:
Size: 154.8 x 75.59 x 8.85 mm
Weight: 161g
OS: Android 9 Pie (Go Edition)
RAM: 1 GB
Memory: 16GB + up to 64GB MicroSD
Processor: Quad Core 1.4 GHz processor (Unisoc)
Display: 5.7 HD+, IPS
Rear flash: LED
Battery: 2800 mAh, Removable
Connectivity: Micro USB, 3.5 mm jack, GSM/4G, WiFi b/g/n, BT 4.2, GPS
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor)
Extra: Google Assistant Key; Nano SIM (Single, Dual), 5V/1A charger, FM Radio, 1 microphone