Cell phones aren’t what they used to be. For almost two decades, they have probably been the most rapidly evolving consumer electronics product. Conventional phones have given way to smartphones and have become the axis of our digital life, especially thanks to applications like WhatsApp, which in Europe is the default communication tool.
But in recent years this development has slowed down and we no longer see huge progress in processing, internal memories which are not enough and must be replaced by microSD cards or screens which are not visible in the sun. In 2024, almost all cell phones are a more or less safe purchasebut there are still certain things that must be taken into account and which are often ignored.
Of course, each person has particular interests, places certain things above others, and has priorities. What is certain is that Every buyer must take into account certain precautionsin general, so that the choice of your next mobile phone is the best possible.
Recommended price
Price is one of the most important factors when purchasing a terminal. Everyone has their own budget, which depends on many factors, but in 2024 It is possible to have a more than decent cell phone for less than 400 dollars
This initially excludes many new proposals like the Galaxy A55 or the future Pixel 8a, but the reality is that it is still worth buying the previous generation model, which has a reduced price. This applies to any product range, entry-level, mid-range or high-end.
Pixel 7a and Pixel 6a
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Another problem is that a person wants a specific model for some reason, but it no longer depends on performance or price, but on other aspects. As for price, if you want a competent cell phone that lasts a few years, but doesn’t cost too much, The range which goes from 300 to 400 dollars is generally the most interesting.
The number of cameras does not matter
One of the reasons why companies continue to put multiple cameras on the back of cell phones, it’s because users are asking for them. It has nothing to do with lens type, image quality, or built-in features. It’s a simple matter of numbers: the more, the better.
The realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro+ have the right camera type
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This is a mistake, for obvious reasons. There’s no point having three or four sensors if only one or two are useful. What you should look for is a mobile phone with a good main camera and a good wide angle. And There you go. Then, if the user likes it, an optical telephoto lens is the third sensor to consider. Anything outside of this description is almost always useless. The same thing happens with camera resolution. Just because a sensor has more Mpx does not mean its quality is higher or lower. Other issues need to be considered.
Internal memory
The lack of internal storage, as well as battery degradation, one of the reasons why the majority of Spaniards change their cell phones. Indeed, until not so long ago, 64 GB was the default capacity. Currently, most models are sold with 128 GB of internal memory, which may seem like a lot, but it is not always the case.
As far as possible, We recommend purchasing terminals with 256 GB of storage, unless you pay for cloud storage and you will not have the photos and videos on your mobile, these being the main causes of filling up the memory. Obviously, if a lot of space is needed to install games, these 256 GB of memory are necessary, and even in specific occasions, may be insufficient. But generally speaking, this is the space to consider in 2024.
Fast charging
The main mobile brands seem to have agreed to equip all their mobiles with a battery of approximately 5,000 mAh. Some have a little more, others a little less, but it is rare to see a terminal that has difficulty arriving at the end of the day. The fact that the devices are large contributes to this.
Samsung’s ultra-fast charging 2.0
Where there are differences is in terms of fast charging. Brands like Apple, Samsung or Google have the slowest loading speeds, between 18 and 45 W, and does not include the charger in the box. Others, like OPPO, vivo, realme or Xiaomi, not only provide the charger, but usually integrate much higher charging speeds. The ideal is to have the necessary equipment but only use it at specific times.
Updates
The last aspect to consider is not trivial, and has improved a lot in recent years. We are referring to software updates. This is something that has never mattered much to the average user, but is relevant given the increasing cases of computer attacks on mobile devices.
[Todos los móviles, tablets y relojes de Samsung que tienen 4 años de actualizaciones]
The fact that a company is committing to not one or two, but four or more years of Android and security updates is something that needs to be taken into account. Obviously, the higher the price of the product, the longer the number of years of updating, but even in the models between 300 and 400 dollars, there are brands, such as Samsung, which guarantee that for almost the entire life of the mobile this is kept up to date.
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