5 things to consider when buying a Samsung Galaxy phone, from cameras to battery life
Consider these five factors to find your Galaxy fit
· TechRadarFeatures By James Rogerson published 26 May 2024
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Samsung sells an enormous variety of phones, from its affordable Galaxy A series handsets to its premium Galaxy S flagships and foldable Galaxy Z models.
So, whether you're choosing between the best Samsung phones or the company's best cheap phones, there are plenty of factors to consider, from their cameras, power and battery life to their price and longevity.
Everyone’s needs are different, but to help you narrow down the vast selection of Samsung phones available right now, we've detailed the five things you should consider when buying a Samsung phone.
1. Cameras
Cameras are a key feature of smartphones for some people, but not everyone. So, it’s worth considering how much you care about smartphone photography before settling on a photography-focused Samsung model.
If you’re a bona fide photog, then one of the best camera phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be a worthy investment, but if not, then you could easily get away with something that doesn’t prioritize photography quite so much, like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, or a cheaper model such as the Samsung Galaxy A54.
If you do take a lot of photos on your phone, then it’s also worth thinking about what kind of photos you take. If you’re not taking photos of distant subjects, then you probably don’t need a long-distance telephoto lens, so could skip the Ultra models and choose something like the standard Samsung Galaxy S24 (which still has a shorter 3x optical zoom), or even skip the zoom camera altogether and get something like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
2. Screen size
Another big consideration when buying a Samsung phone is how large you want your device to be. There are upsides and downsides to a big screen – pick a large handset like the 6.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and you’ll have a lot more app real estate to play with than you would on something like the 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S24.
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