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lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Subject : Selecting a Smartphone for you There are dozens of mobile phone companies selling hundreds and thousands of mobile phone models with a variety of features and specifications; from basic features of calling and messaging to many advanced features. People often get confused while shopping and selecting a mobile phone. There might be many reasons for it but one of the main reasons is that customers hang up between different mobiles and their proclaimed features. Here I have summarized all the major features and aspects which should be considered before selecting a mobile phone. With the help of following points, you can make a list of mobiles which are suitable for you. Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 12:40:10 PM

lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Price Price of a mobile is the key factor. You must be within your budget, so all the mobiles which are out of your budget may be delisted in the beginning. Many people buy latest mobile that have features which are either not used by the user or even not supported in the country so the user have paid higher price for some useless features. Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 12:40:32 PM

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Mobile Phone or Smart Phone
I know many people who use their cell phones only for making calls and texting while few of them even don’t use messages but they keep precious smartphones. It doesn’t mean that people should not buy latest models but they should buy, keeping their needs in mind. If a simple mobile or a mobile with some basic features e.g. memory card, audio/ video player, FM radio, camera can fulfill their requirements then what is the reason to buy a phone with bundle of ultra advance features. Prices of mobiles with aforementioned specifications, started from 2500 rupees.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 12:41:33 PM

lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Operating System Operating system is also one of the main factors now a day. Android, Windows, iOS, BlackBerry and Symbian are most popular operating systems these days. So, if you like any specific operating system, go for it. Like no likes.
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lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Display Touch screens are in trends. People often like large size touch screens to enjoy videos and for web surfing. Here also you should consider your requirements about type of screen and its size. Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 12:44:37 PM

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Processor, RAM, Internal Memory etc
Select a mobile which powerful processor and RAM to support your applications. Internal memory should also be sufficient. Check either it support memory card or not but if it has internal memory more than 16GB, then memory card is not a big issue because 16GB to 32GB memory of a mobile phone is enough. A fast processor has a big impact on overall performance, such as how smoothly a smartphone flips through menus and running home screens.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 12:46:03 PM

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Connectivity
Now days almost every mobile is equipped with Bluetooth which is being commonly used in laptops and mobiles for data transfer. WiFi, 3G, PC Connectivity might be ensured before buying a mobile phone. PC connectivity is very useful for easy synchronization and data sharing between mobile and PC. WiFi becomes very common for data connectivity. 3G technology is just to launch in Pakistan.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 12:47:54 PM

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Camera
A good quality camera is also very essential for a smartphone. But good quality doesn’t only means high Mega Pixels; lens quality, flash light, light sensor, auto focus, shutter lag etc are also important for quality images and videos. Sharper photos can be taken from a 5MP camera than from an 8MP camera, so it's better to ponder on other specs too. If you use video calls, then also check secondary camera.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 12:49:21 PM

lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Keyboard You should wisely decide between touch keypad, numeric keypad and full QWERTY keyboard. Like no likes.
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lescol Age: 36 4142 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Battery Battery holds power to run all the functions of a phone so if your phone has too many functions including large screen and flash light then it definitely requires more power. To support all the running features for a sufficient time, battery of a phone must be powerful with high mAh as you would not be happy with a mobile which ask for charging many times a day. Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 12:53:03 PM

FarhanHassan Age: 33 4416 days old here Total Posts: 4685 Points : 3092 Location: jand,Attock, Pakistan Status : Offline	ver nice topic thanks lescol for sharing these important informations about buying mobile samsung is best mobile Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 04:08:10 PM

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Operating System: Android, iOS or
other? Android Android dominates worldwide sales of smartphones, and for good reason.
You'll find many more choices than iOS
or Windows Phone when it comes to
design, display size, specs, capabilities
and price. Plus, Android is an open OS,
which means it's easy to customize with widgets, launchers, your choice
of keyboard and more. Some Android-
phone makers, such as Samsung and
LG, trick out the software with
additional enhancements, such as
more-robust multitasking and easier access to settings.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 04:11:24 PM

FarhanHassan Age: 33 4416 days old here Total Posts: 4685 Points : 3092 Location: jand,Attock, Pakistan Status : Offline	With the latest version of Android, 5.0 Lollipop, the OS offers a slicker and more intuitive design, improved quick settings, and Priority Mode for showing the notifications only from people who matter most. Plus, Android offers a huge number of apps in its Google Play store. However, when a new version of Android arrives, it can take a while for the updated OS to hit your phone. Like no likes.
	Posted on January, 04 2016 04:12:43 PM

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iOS 8

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus run
the latest version of Apple's operating
system, which offers all sorts of
enhancements. You'll find an
improved Photos app, interactive
notifications and (finally) the ability to swap out your keyboard. Plus, Family
Sharing lets up to six people in your
family share iTunes, books and app
purchases.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 04:13:52 PM

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The biggest reason to opt for an iOS
device is its selection of apps. Apple's
App Store tends to get the hottest
apps and games before Android,
partly because developers have an
easier time targeting a smaller set of devices that have similar specs. By the
same token, iPhones enjoy the
broadest array of accessories, because
there's less variation in design from
one model to the next.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 04:58:13 PM

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Windows Phone

Windows Phone has never caught on,
but the upcoming Windows 10 could
change that. Developers should be
able to easily port Android and iOS
apps to the platform. Windows Phone
offers some compelling features on its own, such as a dynamic Start screen
and the Cortana digital assistant, but
they haven't been enough to sway
shoppers.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 04:59:34 PM

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BlackBerry

Unless you're already a fan, don't
touch this. The company formerly
known as RIM has struggled to win
over shoppers with BlackBerry 10. On
the plus side, there's a Hub that
aggregates everything from email to social updates in one place. It's also
fairly easy to multitask on these
phones, and you can get a physical
keyboard from the BlackBerry Classic.
However, the UI is not intuitive, and
the app selection is pretty skimpy.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 05:01:24 PM

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Screen Size

Although bigger screens are en
vogue, you'll still find a wide variety of
display sizes. And size is only part of
the story.

Small Screen (Less Than 4.5 Inches)

The main reason to buy a small-screen s
anything. But this size range is falling o
consumption and gaming.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 05:02:51 PM

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Medium Screen (4.5 to 5.4 Inches)

This has become the smartphone
sweet spot, with such devices as the iPhone 6 (4.7 inches), HTC One M9 (5 inches) and Galaxy S6 (5.1 inches). Most phones are fairly comfortable to
use with one hand in this category,
depending on the button placement.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 05:04:18 PM

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Large Screen/Phablet (5.5 Inches or More)

Smartphones with displays larger than
5.5 inches, such as the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus and LG G4, and the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4, are often called phablets because they are tablet-like
in size. These are more likely to be
used as two-handed devices, but
there are lots of people who prefer
larger displays for watching videos,
reading eBooks and even running two apps side by side, as you can on
the Galaxy line.

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Posted on January, 04 2016 05:10:46 PM

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Size and Weight

The weight of a smartphone is mostly
dictated by its screen size. The 4.6-
ounce iPhone 6, for example, has a
4.7-inch display and is one of the
thinnest and lightest handsets on the
market. At the opposite end of the spectrum
are big-screen phablets such as the Nexus 6, which has a 6-inch display and weighs 6.5 ounces. Once you get
above 6 ounces, you'll really notice the
weight of a phone in your pocket. If
portability is paramount, shoot for a
handset that's less than 5 ounces.

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