Choosing a mobile phone is currently simple on the one hand, but quite difficult on the other. To choose the right device, you need to know what features the user will need and focus on the cost. The modern market for mobile devices offers too many options for different price categories, which is why many people's eyes widen. Let's figure out how to choose the right phone and give some examples of good devices.
First criterion: price category
The first and, probably, the main characteristic of the device is its cost. Most buyers are guided by this factor. At the moment, the budget segment is the most developed, which is not surprising. And, of course, it is dominated by Chinese manufacturers.
To choose a good mobile phone for little money, you need to decide on the brand. Don't go for the cheap onesoffers from lesser-known companies. Now there is a small number of "Chinese" who have become leaders in terms of price and quality. Of course, we are talking about Xiaomi and Meizu. There are few differences in devices, and they are chosen according to the preference of the "Android" shell.
For example, we can cite the entire Redmi line. In 2018, 4th and 5th generations are relevant. Buying this device for 10-13 thousand rubles, you get a powerful battery that lasts for a couple of days on a single charge, a high-quality screen, a comfortable shell and a camera that is not bad for its price. It’s not worth demanding exorbitant performance from a smartphone for 13 thousand, so Xiaomi and Meizu are too good for a budget device.
In the middle price segment, everything is more complicated and confusing. To understand which inexpensive and high-quality phone to choose, you first need to decide on the operating system. If we are talking about iOS, then the choice stops on the iPhone SE, 6 and 6s models. True, you can get a used 7 Plus, but this is no longer the topic of conversation.
There are many more Android devices. If you take the category from 20 to 30 thousand rubles, then it is difficult to stop at several devices. Here are OnePlus, Xiaomi flagships, Samsung's A-series Galaxy, Huawei Honor and many more. Typically, these devices have similar camera modules and processors installed. This price category does not experience a lack of built-in memory and RAM. Most smartphones are equipped with fancy fingerprint scanners, NFC chips, dual cameras, etc.highlight the OnePlus 5T model, which stands out for its powerful processor and good test results.
Expensive smartphones
Premium category, oddly enough, the most limited in choice. Here you will find new flagship iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 2 and 2-3 other similar devices. With a price tag of 50 thousand, the user gets the best hardware, camera, etc. iPhone lovers stop at the eighth generation if they like the classic design, and iPhone X if they prefer the latest technology.
Google Pixel is the fastest operating system updates, advanced camera, pure Android and unusual design. The Samsung Galaxy has been a good flagship with a curved screen and one of the best cameras on the market for many years.
Second criterion: use
The choice of phone is not limited only by the amount. If you do not need most of the features of the device, then why spend 30-40 or more thousand rubles on it?
If you are an avid gamer and constantly install games, then you need to choose a device according to its technical characteristics. Large display, powerful processor, RAM and optimization. It is also worth paying attention to the heating of the device and autonomy. Here, again, the Chinese come to the rescue with their 4000 mAh. Agree, you can’t play toys on the iPhone without recharging for a long time.
But if you need a good camera, almost all Chinese smartphones disappear. Choosing a phone with a good photo and video camera involves morehigher price tag than a gaming phone. OnePlus 5T can be singled out among inexpensive camera phones. On Xiaomi (even on the flagship ones), it is quite difficult to take high-quality pictures. And if we are talking about night time, then it is almost impossible.
A good mobile phone with high-quality shooting is the iPhone SE and all subsequent models. If photos are important to you and you don't care about the screen size, then choose SE, since newer models will cost you much more. Among the flagships on Android, the Galaxy and Pixel line can be distinguished.
If you need social networks, the Internet, calls and communication, then the choice of phone falls on inexpensive Android devices. The already mentioned Xiaomi, Huawei or Meizu will do just fine.
Choosing a phone for a child
In the case of buying a device for a student, the selection criteria are somewhat different. It makes no sense to buy an expensive flagship for a child. Focus on his needs and build from there.
If the phone is only used to call parents and friends, then take a device with high autonomy. For games, devices from the middle price category are suitable. Remember that a child's mobile phone will most likely need to be replaced after a year or, at best, repaired. Therefore, stop at the budget Redmi lines, which allow you to play games and surf the Internet, and will not be discharged in a few hours.
Results
Summarize what has been said and highlight a fewkey devices. In the budget category, Xiaomi Redmi, Mi and Note series are unconditionally in the lead. Sales of these devices should speak for themselves.
One of the best mid-range Android phones is the OnePlus 5t. For 30 thousand rubles, the user gets a powerful device with a good camera. iPhone SE is a compact alternative.
There are no restrictions in the category of expensive phones. For 50 thousand or more, you can buy a smartphone with the best camera and performance, which will not have to be changed for several years. We are talking about the iPhone X, Pixel 2 and Galaxy S8.
