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Part2: Selecting a Phone Download Article
The phone's remaining costs will be due upon cancellation of service. You can forego a contract with T-Mobile by paying off the phone as part of your monthly costs.
Buying an unlocked phone is a good idea since they are not tied to a specific carrier, so you would be able to switch carriers much easier if you ever need to. Unlocked phones are generally more expensive, but they allow you much more flexibility.
You can check compatibility with your carrier's network by typing the phone model's ID information into the carrier's website. Most carriers (for example, Verizon, or AT&T) have a website where you can check compatibility.
2. Pick a phone service and data plan that works for you. Over the cellular network, phone service providers usually offer a wide variety of prepaid monthly plans for phone calls, texts, and data.
The only downside to not purchasing a data plan is not being able to access the internet from your phone if not connected to wifi.
3. Pick a screen size. You can measure the screen size from corner to corner diagonally. Ultimately, screen size is a matter of personal preference. Smaller screens may fit better in your pocket and be cheaper. Larger displays may be better if you plan to watch a lot of videos.
A compact iPhone is referred to as an "SE" or a mobile phone with a small screen, while a large screen phone is referred to as an "Plus" handset.
A variety of Android phones are available: there are budget models like Moto G or Galaxy S Mini, higher-end models like Galaxy S or HTC One series, and oversized ones like Galaxy Note and Nexus 6P.
4. Decide how new you want your phone model to be. Most new phones are faster and more powerful than their older counterparts, but they come at a higher cost. Older model phones may have difficulty running modern applications.
Those on a tight budget might find that waiting for a new model of the smartphone they are interested in becomes a good compromise, then taking advantage of a drop in the price of the other models. Older phones will immediately lose interest when a new model is released, and the price will often change as a result.
Regardless of your choice, remember that technology changes very rapidly, and newer phone models will continue to appear. Eventually, every smartphone will seem outdated.
5. Check the storage space. You should also take into account how much storage space you are likely to need before deciding on a smartphone. Storage space (usually given in gigabytes or GB) is a measure of how many files (photos, videos, apps) the smartphone can hold at any given time.
In the case of the iPhone 6, the only difference between the 16GB and 32GB models is their storage capacity
The 16GB capacity of your phone can store about 10,000 pictures or 4000 songs, but your downloaded apps must also fit in this space [2].
The purchase of a microSD card is required for some Android phones (but not all). iPhones don't support storage expansion after purchase.
6. Consider camera quality. In general, smartphones take high-quality pictures, but the quality of the pictures varies quite a bit between brands and models. You can find out the camera quality of a phone by looking at sample pictures taken with it online or by demonstrating it.
The megapixel count of a camera is often advertised, but other features like ISO, low-light performance, brightness, and noise reduction are equally as important.
There are cameras and flashes on the front and rear of most modern smartphones, and they are capable of supporting third-party attachments (such as lenses).
It is well known that iPhones have high quality cameras and software.
7. Consider phone battery life. It is true that battery technology is improving steadily, so newer phones tend to have a longer battery life, but how you use your phone dictates how long it will last. Talking on the phone, playing games, and using the phone outside of wifi range will all quickly drain a battery.
There is a wide range of smartphone battery life, ranging from 8 to 18 hours[3].
There are very few flagship Android models that support replaceable batteries, and iPhones do not support replaceable batteries at all.
The Samsung Galaxy S series and Motorola Droid Turbo series both use quick charge technology to help recharge their larger batteries faster. Manufacturers claim these phones can reach 50% charge in about 30 minutes.