Your options are essentially endless. That may sound daunting, but think of it this way: You have the luxury of picking out a phone that meets your exact needs and wants. Smartphones, in particular, are capable of so many things that your choices of features seem limitless.

  • Powerful processors — Important for mobile web-browsing, gaming and streaming video
  • Sharp images — Most smartphones feature high-definition touch screens, some as large as 5-plus inches
  • Quality cameras — Some smartphone cameras now offer resolution and megapixel counts that rival traditional point-and-shoot cameras
  • Video chat — Front-facing cameras on smartphones let you have face-to-face conversations via Skype, FaceTime, Hangouts and other services
  • Size and weight — Thinner bodies and smaller screens take up less space in pockets and purses
  • Battery life — Certain smartphones are built to maximize battery hours, ideal if you frequently find it hard to get to an outlet
  • Voice controls — Virtual assistants like Apple's Siri and Android's Google Now help you access information using just the sound of your voice

 

Compare Popular Mobile Phone Brands:

 

FEATURES

APPLE (iPhone 6)

APPLE (iPhone 6 Plus)

SAMSUNG (Galaxy S6)

SAMSUNG (Galaxy Note 4)

WHY IT MATTERS

App Store Compatibility

Apple Store

Apple Store

Google Play

Google Play

App stores allow access to thousands of applications and games across a broad range of categories.

Operating System

iOS

iOS

Android

Android

Operating systems manage software and hardware resources.

Display Size (Diagonal)

4.7"

5.5"

5.1"

5.7"

Larger displays offer better viewing but tend to make for a larger phone.

Display Resolution

1334 x 750

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

2560 x 1440

Higher screen resolution adds higher definition and clarity to pictures, text and video.

Processor

1.4GHz dual core

1.4GHz dual core

2.1GHz quad core

2.7GHz quad core

Multicore processors offer greater power to run more apps simultaneously with less slowdown.

RAM

1GB

1GB

3GB

3GB

Higher RAM allows for seamless multitasking.

Built-in Memory

Up to 128GB

Up to 128GB

Up to 128GB

32GB

Larger storage provides more room to store pictures, videos, and apps.

Expandable Storage

No

No

No

Up to 128GB

Expandable storage devices like microSD cards add even more storage for pictures, videos, and games.

Front Camera Resolution

1.2MP

1.2MP

5MP

3.7MP

Front cameras are ideal for video chatting and self-portraits.

Rear Camera Resolution

8MP

8MP

16MP

16MP

Higher megapixel rear cameras are great for taking detailed, quality photos and videos.

Mobile Data

4G/LTE

4G/LTE

4G/LTE

4G/LTE

4G LTE offers high-speed performance (service contract required).

Wi-Fi Enabled

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi-enabled phones can connect to the Internet over any Wi-Fi connection or hotspot without using up bandwidth from a cellular data plan.

Battery Life (talk time, 3G)

Up to 14 hours

Up to 24 hours

Up to 21 hours

Up to 20 hours

Certain smartphones are built to maximize battery hours, ideal if you frequently find it hard to get to an outlet.

Keyboard

Touch-screen QWERTY

Touch-screen QWERTY

Touch-screen QWERTY

Touch-screen QWERTY

Intuitive touch-sensitive QWERTY keyboards mimic the familiar layout of a computer keyboard.

Bluetooth

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bluetooth allows easy connection to wireless headsets and other Bluetooth devices.

Carrier Compatibility for Unlocked Phone

1.GSM networks

2.prepaid carriers

1.GSM networks

2.prepaid carriers

1.GSM networks

2.prepaid carriers

1.GSM networks

2.prepaid carriers

Not tied to a specific carrier.

You have a greater selection.

Weight

4.55 ounces

6.07 ounces

4.6 ounces

6.21 ounces

  

SIM Card Type

Available unlocked or with nano SIM

Available unlocked or with nano SIM

Available unlocked or with micro SIM

Available unlocked or with micro SIM

SIM cards can be placed into an unlocked phone to assume the number and info. associated with that SIM card, which is great for travelers and those who like to switch between carriers.

 

by Kenneth Talbott 2

Comments

Oct 14, 2016

Bill Kennedy

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Oct 14, 2016

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