What to consider when buying an Android phone
Other discount providers charge even less. Virgin Mobile, for example, starts at just $30 per month for unlimited data, though just 500MB of that is high speed. The carrier rides on Sprint's nationwide network, as does Boost Mobile.
As far as camera features, look for optical image stabilization to reduce blur and improve low-light performance. The iPhone 6s Plus has it, but not the regular iPhone 6s. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge both have it. The HTC 10 is the first smartphone to offer optical image stabilization on the front camera, which results in better-looking selfies.
If all looks good up to this point, remove the back if it has a removable back. Check the battery and other components. Also make note of whether or not the battery is original or a 3rd party battery. This can make a very real difference on the negotiation price. Be sure to open all slots for microSD and SIM, check for visible damage signs. Speaking of checking for damage, don’t forget about water damage!
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Since it's hard to judge the build quality from a bunch of specs on a web site, this will probably be one of the last things you've looked at, after you've narrowed everything else down. Before you head to the store to check it out, look up some reviews online. You'll probably hear pretty quickly about device quirks—like battery covers that fall right off—and you'll want to stray away from them (or at least factor them into your decisions).
Start by deciding the minimum specs you are looking for, the minimum Android OS you’re willing to live with, what sizes you are looking for, and the maximum budget you have to spend. This should give you an idea of what to look for and should help you narrow it down to just a small handful of handsets. You may find that your specs goals are too lofty considering your budget, and so adjust if necessary.
Battery LifeMany factors — including the screen size, processor and operating system — determine how long a smartphone lasts on a charge. However, shoppers looking for the longest endurance possible should check out our list of battery life champs. We consider any phone that lasts longer than 8 hours of straight 4G LTE surfing to be acceptable, but greater than 9 hours is better.
For those of us that are bargain shopping for our next Android purchase, some of the usual routes include buying mid-range devices that still offer a fair punch, keeping an eye out for sales, finding a deal on manufacturer refurbished device, or buying “new in box” versions of last-gen flagship devices. One other way to score a good deal is to consider going the “used” route.
More and more phones are offering super-sized screens -- 4-inches to 4.3-inches diagonally, or even bigger -- which are certainly easy on the eyes. But a bigger screen may mean a bigger phone, and a bigger phone may be hard to slip into a pocket. A bigger phone also can be uncomfortable to hold next to your ear during lengthy phone calls.
The latest version is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which is making its way onto existing smartphones. However, many current handsets still run Android 5.1 Lollipop or even 4.4 KitKat. Google has also just announced Android N, but that won't be coming until later on in the year.
For example, using *#*#4636#*#* on my Nexus 5 brings up a menu that lets me look at detailed Phone Info, Battery Info and more. There’s also tests for checking sensors and more.
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If you insist on a phone with a small screen (under 4.5 inches), look at the iPhone SE or Sony Xperia X Compact. Otherwise, get used to anything from 4.7 to 6 inches (or even larger).
Apple may have made tablets mainstream again, but the iPad has little variety to speak of. Either you get the 10-inch iPad Air or the 8-inch iPad Mini, and the only difference between the two is size. There are a lot more options if you’re buying an Android tablet, so let’s make it easier to choose.
The answer “What is the biggest reason to buy a tablet?” is what dictates the hardware and software you need to go for. For example, if your primary reason is to play games on a bigger screen, then you need a tablet with a good GPU. If you are an Android fanboy, then you need a popular device with an unlocked bootloader and plenty of community support — not to mention a guarantee of getting the latest Android updates.
The above tips should help you through the buying experience, and while written primarily with phones in mind, most steps should also apply to tablets. Without further ado, let’s jump right in.
Defining a good or bad smartphone design is highly subjective, but if you care about build quality and aesthetics, look for a unibody design, which you'll find on the iPhone 6s and the HTC 10. The Galaxy S7's glass-and-metal design is particularly attractive, especially the S7 Edge with its dual curved display.
Kind of a biggie that's really missing from this list: non-replaceable, used battery life. Too many charge cycles or just poor charging habits are going to leave any smartphone a wreck with a battery that won't even go half a day. On most Android phones, that just means a visit to Amazon.com to buy a new one, but for some phones (including all the iFruits), this means getting someone with confidence and skills to do a little surgery, or living with a phone that can't even make it through a work day without having a USB love connection. All used phones need to have their power connections examined prior to purchase, and you should also verify that the headphone jack functions normally and is capable of providing stereo audio. In either case, the cables should fit snugly and not wiggle. You may also want to take a few test pictures that you can export and examine on a larger screen if you're remotely concerned about the condition of the camera lens. In the world of Android, not all devices are created equal. If you're going to buy a used Android handset, you're almost certainly better off buying an older flagship phone (Samsung S3 or S2, HTC One X) rather than a much newer low or mid-spec device. You'll probably get a better screen and have a much easier time getting accessories (and parts, if necessary), though perhaps at the cost of being able to update to a newer Android version. Finally, no one should ever buy an iOS device ever under any circumstances.
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