![]() ![]() However what modern smartphones giveth, they must also taketh away as is the case with the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is an endangered beast on modern devices. Many now feature a stereo speaker setup that combines a loudspeaker and earpiece to create an often impressively loud and spacious sound. As smartphone displays are much smaller than TVs and even tablets, they are often very pixel dense, meaning that the highest resolution isn't always paramount so don't be put off if your handset doesn't feature the highest spec screen.Īudio is equally important, and the audio landscape specifically on mobile phones has changed greatly in the last few years. ![]() or in some cases a 4K display on the highest-end models. As standard, many phones come with either a 1080p or 1440p. You'll want an OLED screen for inky blacks and vibrant colours, with a 18:9 or 21:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels, ideal for watching content uninterrupted and as the the filmmaker indented. However, if you're after the highest quality AV performance (as we are), then that's where things become more black and white. Will the phone you choose have a powerful enough processor and enough RAM to last for two years? Which software platform do you want, Apple's iOS that's exclusive to iPhones, or Google's Android platform that's used by the likes of Samsung, Sony and OnePlus? And does the phone have enough features to keep you going for that time, such as a versatile camera or micro SD card support to expand the memory. Many of us also acquire our smartphones through a contract, most commonly these run for 24 months, so you need to plan ahead. This is where the essentials come into play: a good battery life, a design that's comfortable to hold, and a screen that's not too big and not too small. You use your smartphone every day, and for many of us it houses all the integral things we need to keep our day running smoothly. ![]() Picking the right smartphone that suits your needs best is harder than it sounds, and may in fact be a trickier task than picking the best TV or headphones. Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. ![]()
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