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| 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by liljboy(m): 6:17pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
. These days, the power and functionality in a palm-sized smartphone would have taken up an entire storage room in the 1960's. Today, your cell phone is a constant companion, a pocket- sized link to the news, entertainment and social circles that color your world. It's your office assistant, your bank, your game, your book, your radio, your music player, your source of entertainment, your bible, your qu'ran, your weight loss monitor and so much more. That's why it's so important to find the right mobile phone that best fits your needs. At BambooNaija, we focus on making sure you take informed decisions and as such have created a buying guide to advice you on the things to consider before buying a mobile phone. THINGS TO CONSIDER: 1. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO USE IT FOR? Do you want to use your phone just to make calls and receive calls? Or do you need your phone to send text messages only? Alternatively, do you want to use your cellphone to take pictures? Browse the internet? The thing with smartphone technology these days is that there are so many phones in the market and they are all the 'best' at one thing or the other. Some phones have the best cameras, the best internet browsers etc. In choosing your mobile phone, focus on what you want to use it for. If you understand exactly what skills and capabilities you'd like to see in your new phone, it'll help you avoid paying too much for features you don't want or need. For a good balance, we like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, Huawei Ascend Mate 2, Nokia Lumia 1520. For iPhone loyalists, consider the iPhone 6 Plus. For monetary considerations try the Tecno Phantom Z and the Blackberry Z3. 2. WHAT'S THE BATTERY LIFE? With many smartphones having dual-core, quad- core (hardcore any time soon?) processors and big screens, smartphones have never been more powerful–or more power hungry. Yes, specs and apps matter, but what good are they if you’re looking for a charger by midday? One way to tell how much battery life your smartphone will provide on a charge is to take a look at the battery capacity. Typical phone batteries start in the neighborhood of 1,700mAh and go all the way up to 3,500mAh. Generally, the closer you get to 3,000 mAh (milliamp hours) — or above the better. In The Laptop Mag battery test, the Huawei Ascend Mate 2 topped the list and lasted for 14 hours and 43 minutes. Other phones that put up a good showing in the test include the Sony Xperia Z3 (12 hours , 9 minutes), Nokia Lumia 1520 (11hours, 28 minutes), Samsung Galaxy S5 (10 hours, 50 minutes), HTC One M8 (10 hours, 50 minutes), and Apple iPhone 6 Plus (10 hours). 3. DOES SIZE MATTER? All pun intended. Big-screen phones are growing on shoppers. In fact, phablets (phones with displays 5 inches or larger) now account for about 20% of all smartphones sold in the Nigerian market. Bigger phone screens give you a lot more real estate for watching movies, playing games and enjoying photos. The trade-off is that the phone isn’t easy to operate with one hand, tends to be heavier and can be a tight fit for front pockets. Large (Over 5.1-inches): So-called "phablets" (phone + tablets) have bigger screens, which provide a generous viewing area and easier on-screen typing. But they can be bulky. Standard Size (4.5 to 5.1 inches): The mainstream size for flagship phones like the Galaxy S5, Nokia Lumia and HTC One. Compact Size (Below 4.5 inches): Many phones, including the 4-inch iPhone and the 4.3-inch HTC One Mini provide smaller, more pocket-friendly form factors. 4.WHAT OPERATING SYSTEM SHOULD YOU USE? If you're buying a smartphone, the operating system can make a big difference in how you use your device. At the moment there are four major operating systems vying for your attention. Here's a brief overview of what each one has to offer. Android Open source platform that allows third-party developers to create apps and tools Designed as a consumer- and social network-centric platform Easy to customize to match your needs and tastes Over a million apps available via the Google Play store Apple iOS Integrates iTunes app and Safari mobile Web browser The same technology powers all Apple devices for seamless communication between Apple devices Thousands of officially approved apps available via the App Store. BlackBerry Created for business users for easy access to e-mail and text messaging Updated BlackBerry 10 operating system creates a more interactive, user-friendly experience Ideal for international use Windows Phone Personalized, user-friendly experience that communicates seamlessly with Microsoft computers and other devices Easily customizable touch-screen interface SkyDrive app allows easy management of documents, photos and videos CAMERA A phone's camera depends on a whole host of variables. Though you might think that more megapixels is better, that's not always the case. You can get sharper images from a 5-megapixel camera than from an 8-megapixel shooter, so it's better to concentrate on other specs such as the quality of the lens as well as the camera sensor. STORAGE & EXPANSION Given that you’ll store everything from photos and music to videos and apps on your smartphone, opt for as much internal memory and upgradable memory as you can. We recommend you choose a device that has a microSD card slot. http://bamboonaija.com/blogs/buying-guides/18269799-buying-guide-mobile-phones-smart-phones 25 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Whizpeter(m): 7:38pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Well said.. *Modified* People tend to buy a smartphone not because they need it, but because they see everybody using the phone... Most people don't use their phones to its full capability... Funny enough, some Android users don't even know the meaning of rooting!!! Okay M FTC.. What's so special in it? 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Nobody: 8:34pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
I only buy and use Android phones and I always look out for the camera and RAM.... OS version too 3 Likes |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by SirVictory: 11:19pm On Jan 01, 2015 |
Very correct. But to me the most important is the battery life and storage capacity. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by liljboy(m): 6:26am On Jan 02, 2015 |
SirVictory:RAM too..... you may also consider the GOAT. lol 16 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by SirVictory: 6:15pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
liljboy:Lol 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by J0nyb0y(m): 10:47pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
SirVictory:and camera + ram not least than 1gb |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by LMAyedun(m): 10:47pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Noted! Thanks OP |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Maczeelly(m): 10:47pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Ok |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by collinsflex(m): 10:48pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Tnx for the info |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by jingh(f): 10:48pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Knowing fake from original or my boyfriends at Ikeja will teach you a lesson dat ya mama no know. 2 Likes |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by iampartyboy(m): 10:48pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Ok gudnyt  |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by GarnewRed: 10:48pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Make the phone shaa fit keep me updated all about GMB    3 Likes |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Brightology2(m): 10:49pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Buhari is a considered goat,i mean ram. Sai Goodluck.quote me n die 9 Likes |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Nobody: 10:49pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
1. Use am form baddoo! Who cares abt all those size shit on phones? Core i7 32gb Ram Nvidia GeForce 4.0 ghz O boi, I need this system!!!!!!! MTN surprise me ooo |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by hardestyoung(m): 10:50pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Nice one...... But the camera matters to me most 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by uzeba(m): 10:50pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
who said i dont nid enemies,ok lemme ask u.in whose presence would almighty God prepare my table?.. 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Trending(m): 10:50pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Gud1 op |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by datguru: 10:51pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Cool |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by frostland(m): 10:51pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
I consider Hw strong d phone is wen it falls down and size also matters me no fit carry 1 briefcase say Na phone 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by bosun11(m): 10:51pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Nice piece of information |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by jingh(f): 10:51pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
pocket proof. Don't buy phone that will make you hungry for 6 month or begging for sub 2 Likes |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Ezibless: 10:51pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
What i look for are RAM capacity,battery life and camera quality. The point about camera is so true. I was comparing between two phones' picture quality and i found out that the lumia's with 6.2 megapixel was far better than the gionee's 8megapixel. |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by blemon44(m): 10:52pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
ok |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Foxycarol(f): 10:52pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Whenever you re buying a phone alwayz remeber the main purpose of buying a phone is to make contact. Check out for battery life, storage and network capacity |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by lawrenceunaa: 10:53pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Trueand price also |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by soultender(f): 10:53pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
Ok |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by udemejack(m): 10:55pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
On point |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by MrLyzzo(m): 10:55pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
RAM, ROM and Battery... am done 1 Like |
| Re: 6 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Mobile Phone by Jostico: 10:57pm On Jan 02, 2015 |
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