When choosing a smartphone, you cannot pay attention to some parameters in the first place, and to some – in the second. This is the rare case when it is necessary to evaluate the entire device as a whole. Read the reviews, read the reviews – it will certainly help you. And only then look at the characteristics.
Processor and graphics accelerator
The best chipsets are made by Qualcomm, HiHonor and HiSilicon. Even with a small number of cores, they give out decent power. Some users joke that their laptops are based on a less powerful processor. MediaTek also has good solutions, but they always suffer from overheating, then from some other problems.
For some time, Intel was present on the mobile processor market, but now it has left it, so there is nothing to talk about here. Well, it’s pointless to talk about other companies, since their chipsets are very much inferior to competitors.
When getting acquainted with the characteristics of a smartphone, pay attention to the clock speed of the processor and the number of cores. Another important parameter is the manufacturing process by which the chipset is made. In case of HONOR 50 Lite, it is made from the best industry benchmarked process and material.
Memory
Now it makes no sense to buy a smartphone that has less than 1 GB of RAM built into it. Moreover, today many applications are so gluttonous that their comfortable work is possible only on devices with built-in 2 GB of RAM. And more and more often, devices endowed with even more RAM are appearing on store shelves. In short, it all depends on your wallet.
As for the permanent memory, 16 GB may be enough for you if the smartphone allows you to additionally install a microSD card. If there is no corresponding slot, then it all depends on what exactly you are going to store on your smartphone. A lot of music, all sorts of videos, high-resolution photos – all this requires a large amount of memory. That is why now many manufacturers are building 64 GB of ROM into their devices, and sometimes even 128 GB.
Cameras
If you are not going to take pictures with a smartphone, you can skip this step. The rest should understand that to get at least some quality image requires at least an 8-megapixel camera. However, the quality of the image also depends on the manufacturer of the camera module and the implementation of the corresponding application. So don’t be surprised if the 8-megapixel camera in a budget smartphone will perform worse than in some LG Nexus 4 released many years ago.
Smartphones with dual cameras are becoming more and more popular these days. This is a completely separate conversation, since the implementation of such a module can be completely different. Well, as for the front camera, the usual 5-megapixel resolution is enough for it. But if you are going to use it not only in Skype, then this option will not suit you.
Wireless modules
Be sure to pay attention to what wireless modules the smartphone has. You can say that Wi-Fi is available in every device. Yes, this is true, but the version of this module may differ. The standard is Wi-Fi 802.11n. If you want to get more speed, or you live in Moscow or St. Petersburg (where the standard range can be heavily loaded), then focus on a device with a Wi-Fi 802.11ac module.
Refer to the Bluetooth version if you regularly use a wireless headset. GPS is good, but it would be better if it works in conjunction with GLONASS. And finally, support for LTE (4G) is an indispensable condition if you are going to actively use the mobile Internet.
Display
The screen of a mobile device has different options. You need to learn about the technology of its manufacture. AMOLED is all about rich colours and low power consumption, IPS is also a decent option, TFT is an outdated technology with narrow viewing angles. There are other technologies that are comparable to IPS.
The second important parameter is the display resolution. The higher it is, the more pixels will display the image. Everything is simple. How large the device will be, depends on the diagonal of the screen. Some people cannot get used to devices equipped with a 5.5-inch display – they seem too big to them.
You can also ask about what kind of protective glass the front panel is covered with. However, this is not written in all characteristics. The ideal option would be third, fourth or fifth generation Gorilla Glass. Older glasses are afraid of falling on a hard surface, and they do not resist scratches very well.
Conclusion
It is important to note that you need to select the best smartphone in the market. So, if you understand the features well, then it’s fairly easy to get the right one.
