Ingenious screens

The standard today is said capacitive screen, it's Apple that launched this
technology with the iPhone. Touch interfaces have shaken our habits and it is clear
that the screen becomes a key element when buying a phone. There needs seems easy
to use, comfortable (both in terms of size and visually) and responsive. Remember
that everyday, it facilitates handling and access to various features.

Eyeful with Retina display

Used initially on the iPhone 4S, the high-resolution Retina display a pixel density
per inch high. The colors have gained in intensity, the text is particularly
marked, photos and videos are rich with detail. The result is truly impressive.
Power

As on a computer, smart phones are equipped with a processor and it determines the
speed of the device. This is key if you want to play or use your smartphone as a
multimedia platform.

Most smartphones now has a dual processor cores or four cores, which can
effectively handle multitasking.

In the market, you will find ARM Cortex A7 processor with its main advantage is its
very low consumption. Then the ARM Cortex A9, very fast and finally the A15 Cortex
multi-core, the most powerful but more energy. These components, found in most
smartphones are available under different names depending on the manufacturer
(Snapdragon Qualcomm, Tegra at Nvidia, Samsung Exynos, etc.).

Also note that these processors can be combined: the powerful Cortex A15 processor
to handle demanding applications with embedded efficient Cortex A7 for phone calls
such tasks.

On the side of Apple, the iPhone 5S uses a processor manufactured home, the A7, the
first processor to integrate the 64-bit instruction set.
Autonomy

Smartphones serve us for many operations, resulting in faster battery is dead and
nothing is more painful than not being able to call ... You should know that there
are energy-intensive applications such as 3G / 4G, the use of GPS, video, games or
WiFi.

So if you have a nomadic soul, be careful of the battery capacity expressed in

"mAh". Know that over this figure, the higher the performance of the battery is
good.

For less autonomous batteries, it will recharge your battery every day or every
other day.

Bet on batteries of about 2000 mAh for input range and 3000 mAh on high-end
smartphones equipped with 4G.

If you do not want to suffer battery failure, you can also opt for a battery grip
(for those whose Smartphones allow, this is not the case for all), or a solar
charging (compatible with some phones with a USB plug). The latter is a good
solution for the nomads. Count from 49 euros to buy.

There are also wireless charger by induction. The principle ? Recharging batteries
is performed through electromagnetic induction. Several mobile are already
compatible with this technology which Nokia Lumia 920.
In the near future, the phones could also work exclusively with solar energy!

there are also tips to save battery for example

Multimedia

Multimedia is certainly honored with a Smartphone. Photo, video, music, they are
multifunctional! Regarding music, it's been that they are equipped with MP3 player
and they capture radios.
They all incorporate an / or more photos sensors (front for self portraits) but
with a very disparate resolutions and quality.

To make beautiful pictures, other functions are to be considered as autofocus,

image stabilization, burst mode ... The first awards smartphones have about 1.3-
megapixel sensor.
They are also capable of playing HD video players and film in 4K (Acer Liquid S2)!
In all cases, to enjoy your media activities, choose the screen brightness,
processor power and support for major video formats.
For you to see the best configuration based on your favorite activities ... and of
course your budget!
While Choosing the right phone
Smartphones or mobile phones?

Let's be clear, if you are already equipped with such tablet devices, GPS, camera,
etc. or if you do not want a Swiss Army knife but just a telephone, you can find
your happiness on the side of a conventional mobile phone. They are suitable for a
younger audience, more advantageous for the parents wallet and easier to use! There
are also models suitable for seniors with larger characters, compatible with
hearing aids.

For a simple mobile phone, the first prizes start at � 20, these devices generally
have greater autonomy.

�See our selection

If you prefer a rounder and your budget allows, go for a Smartphone. More expensive
to buy, it still provides access to a range of fun features also
qu'indispensables ... to put easily into your pocket!
To lower prices

The Smartphone is democratized. The supply of entry-level devices (about 200 euros)
is expected to increase this year.
The full-featured
Move, simply

The GPS chip is now ubiquitous in smartphones, even on entry-level products. Then
just a GPS navigation software to turn your phone into a true PND (PND). Guidance,
traffic information, speed warning, everything is there.
Phone, two SIM cards

Very convenient, there are phones with a slot for two SIM cards. This is ideal to
manage a business and personal line from a single phone. You will also appreciate
if you go often abroad and want to combine a subscription and a local prepaid card.

�See our dual SIM phones selection

The international fashion

Almost all of the phones is now multistandard. But check the compatibility of your
mobile. In some countries, a mobile tri-band or quad-band is necessary. You must
then check with the operator that the "world" or "international" has been
activated. Do not forget also to get the code that will allow you to view your
mailbox abroad. Finally, upon landing, go into your phone settings to stop
receiving "datas" (Internet data) abroad, additional cost source. Remember to stay
connected via Wi-Fi, it will help you receive your data free of charge.
Resistants

Like the so-called Tropic cameras, there are waterproof phones, shockproof and
scratch-resistant. These all-terrain Smartphones are perfect for Ironbreaker or
adventurers.
Select the operating system (OS) for you

As for computers or tablets, smartphones operate with an OS (Operating System) of

their own and have a specific interface. This operating system is involved in the
management of various connections, the operation of the interface, applications ...
You will find on the market the following systems: iOS, Android, Symbian,
BlackBerry, Bada or the new Windows Phone 8 ...

If you do not know which one to choose, you can arbitrate according to two
criteria:
1- Keep the same ecosystem.

Already equipped with a PC or Mac computer? Staying in the same universe will
simplify your life to synchronize your device, your content, and update the system,
etc.
2- Choose depending on the library.

This choice is important because it is what will allow you to live and evolve your
Smarphone. Apple Store offers an interesting application offers both quality and
quantity. The Play Store for Android is the most supplied, - more than one million
applications - many of which are free but not without advertising. The latest
Windows 8 store is less abundant but continues to grow. BlackBerry side, the
library should improve shortly with a possible compatibility of Android apps ...
Jeter also monitor supply books, music, movies and games!

To each his version

You certainly hear talk about software overlays. These are in fact the
specifications established in each device. Android is free, manufacturers (Samsung,
HTC, Acer, etc.) generally bring their personal touch. Sometimes it's the home
screen or some menus that have a different ergonomics ...
Price question

If you have a large budget, you can crack on Smartphones stars of the moment like
the Samsung Galaxy S4, iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S or the Nokia Lumia 1020, Sony
Xperia Z. These are high Smartphones range with the best technologies currently
available ... Otherwise, there Smartphones slightly less recent but equally
effective. Just consider the older versions like the iPhone 4 and 4S, the Galaxy S3
or on devices mid / entry that offer functionality and performance close to their
peers but at more attractive prices. The screen will inevitably be smaller but
often gaining autonomy as is the case for the Sony Xperia M (about 200 euros). Want
to 4G? The Nokia Lumia 625 has a beautiful 4.7-inch screen and 4G LTE compatible
(allow about 200 �).