Are you thinking of buying a new phone?

Well, it is a fantastic idea and an invaluable investment as phones have become a necessity nowadays, particularly for busy people on the go and can accomplish multiple tasks from accessing your emails, making payments and staying in touch with your colleagues/employees/clients while on the go.

But it is important to get your money’s worth when deciding upon the right Smartphone from the vast variety of phones out there.

So here are 6 factors that you should consider prior to buying your new phone:

1. Operating System

The foremost factor that you should consider when buying a smartphone for business is its operating system which comes before the size of external memory, processing power and screen size. The four main types of Mobile Operating Systems are Google Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Apple iOS.

Google Android

Android has the highest market share of mobile operating systems in the world. You will have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to choosing an android smartphone. An android platform allows there to be more software customization by the user. You also have a vast amount of apps to choose from as the Google Play Store has the second biggest amount of apps on it.

Windows Phone

Windows is the least popular of the four mobile operating systems and is similar to Android in the fact that different hardware vendors tend to manufacture according to the software. Windows phones tend to lag behind Android and iOS in terms of the number of apps available for it.

Blackberry

Blackberry was previously the standard business smartphone due to its outstanding email sending capabilities, texting and physical keyboard. At present, Blackberry is lagging behind Android and iOS in terms of market share.

Apple iOS

The second most popular smartphone OS by market share is Apple’s iOS. iOS is used only by Apple on its devices. Apple has exclusive control over the software and hardware for its iPhone.

iOS is also a bit more restrictive when it comes to user customization. An added advantage is that Apple’s app store has the largest amount of apps which is around 1.2 million.

2. Physical Features

The two features that affect all smartphone models the most are the keyboard input and voice quality.

Keyboard

A physical keyboard may be preferred if you will be typing out long emails, creating or editing documents on your smartphone.

Voice Quality

This is very important for business owners as a bad speakerphone can lead to unclear communication between you, your colleague and clients.

3. Design

Here are some guidelines about smartphone design:

Ports

One of the most controversial design changes that have been made across several high-end smartphone manufacturers is the removal of headphone ports from their devices. This is not an issue if you have wireless headphones but if you prefer regular headphones then you may not like it so much. So make sure that your phone has all the ports you need.

Display

Understanding display specifications can be difficult but luckily you don’t have to know every acronym and specification to select and buy a good smartphone. For standard users, a display screen of 4.7 inches with HD is recommended.

If you struggle with your vision then you can opt for a phone that offers a larger display.

4. Processing Power

Even the low-end and mid-range smartphones are capable of meeting your basic smartphone needs. If you want the best phone services then it is best to purchase the best smartphone with the fastest processor which comes.

5. Battery Life

Battery life determines how long your phone will run for and how frequently it needs to be charged. Fortunately, most smartphone manufacturers provide their users with the option of replacing the batteries which is helpful as heavy usage depletes your batteries quickly. Phones that don’t have replaceable batteries tend to require that you carry alternate charging methods.

6. Security

Security requirements tend to differ from user to user. If you want business-class security features then it is best to go with established and proven phone manufacturers like Samsung and Apple.