Are you planning to buy a new smartphone because your old one is broken or outdated? Buying a new smartphone can be a fun experience but also quite confusing because of the many choices offered. Starting from the type of smartphone, model, embedded features, brand to price.
So what should you pay attention to when buying a smartphone? Here's the thing, choosing the right smartphone must of course be adjusted to the needs and budget of each user. Each person can be different because their needs are also different. So that you don't get confused and can choose the right product, here are some tips for buying a new smartphone that you can know.
Adjust to Needs
Before deciding to buy a new smartphone, try asking yourself again what the smartphone is used for? Is it for basic needs (telephone, chatting, browser, playing social media), professional needs (presentations, making schedules), for playing games, high mobility or for photography and vlogging. Each of these needs requires a different smartphone.
It would be a waste to buy a smartphone with high specs, has a cool cooling system and a long-lasting battery that is okay for playing games if it is only used for basic needs. Likewise, if for photography, vlog and content creator needs, you can choose a smartphone that is equipped with a good front and rear camera.
Adjust to Budget
After knowing for sure what the smartphone is needed for, the next thing is to adjust it to the budget. For your information, smartphones on the market are divided into 4 groups. There is a low-end or budget phone class (around 1-2 million), middle-range class (around 2-5 million), middle-range to high class (around 5-8 million) and high-end (around 8 million and above).
After knowing the classes, it can make it easier for you to determine the choice that suits your needs and the funds prepared. For example, if the funds are between 1-2 million and you want a smartphone that can support high mobility, you can look for a device that has a large battery capacity (at least 5,000 mAh) which is equipped with a fast charging feature.
With adequate battery capacity, it won't be a hassle to have to charge it often. It will be suitable for those of you who like to hang out or are online motorcycle taxi drivers.
Smartphone Performance
What are the specifications of a good smartphone? Questions like this are still often asked and indeed the performance of a smartphone should not be ignored, especially for those of you who choose a smartphone based on the specifications offered. You can pay attention to the operating system used, whether it's Android OS or iOS (iPhone).
In addition to the operating system, pay attention to the chipset used. iPhone users only use the Apple A chipset. While Android chipsets can vary (adjusted to the type and price). Also, pay attention to the memory capacity and internal memory, screen type, battery capacity, camera, additional features (GPS, NFC) and network (4G, 5G).
Screen Type and Camera Quality
The type of camera is also no less important to consider, especially if you need to buy a smartphone for photography, vlogging, content creators and playing games. Generally, Android smartphones today are equipped with screens that carry a 20: 9 ratio that can display a wide work area. Also pay attention to the HD, Full HD or Quad HD screen resolution (on the high end).
Make sure the smartphone screen is equipped with a good screen protector so that it is not easily scratched when used daily. Next is the embedded camera. If the device is often used for vlogging or selfies, you can choose one that is equipped with a cool front camera. However, if it is often used to record videos or photos, pay attention to the quality of the rear camera.
If possible, you can choose one with good quality front and rear cameras. Actually, this can be found on high-end smartphones, but not everyone has enough money, right? So if you are tight on funds, you can still choose a mid-range device that has a pretty good camera and can record up to 4K resolution.
Completeness of Features
The question of the completeness of features on cellphones & tablets is actually subjective because the price is different, so the features embedded will also adjust. So it can be said that the completeness of these features can be chosen to suit your needs and each person can have different needs.
For example, the smartphone you have is often used to play games, so as much as possible choose one that is equipped with a good cooling system so that the device does not heat up easily. Meanwhile, if the smartphone is used to support high mobility, you can choose a device that is equipped with a large capacity battery and has a fast charging feature so that you don't have to charge it often.
Warranty Guarantee
Don't forget, when buying a new smartphone to pay attention to the warranty guarantee offered. This is very important so that if there is something unwanted on the device, the warranty can be claimed. Usually, there are two types of warranties, namely factory warranties and store warranties. The warranty period given varies, it can be 1 year or 2 years.
This warranty can also be a form of protection for consumers for the device purchased. In addition, the warranty is also to reduce the risk of loss to the buyer because if there is damage due to the manufacturing process at the factory or an error at the store, you can get compensation or good handling and find a solution.
Choose a Trusted Brand
Actually, this brand is also a matter of taste because each person can be different. There are even some people who are fanatical about a particular brand, you know, so every time they buy a new smartphone, they always choose that brand, aka they can't switch to another.
Although it's a matter of taste, at least to be safer, try to choose a trusted brand and its products have been widely used. If you are offered a smartphone with a certain brand that is still unfamiliar, you can find as much information as possible first to ensure its quality.
Never be easily tempted by the lure of cheap offers or price cuts if the product quality cannot be guaranteed.
