Even in the middle of such a large number of options available, buying a new mobile phone can be tricky at times. With new and new models entering the market every day, claiming to offer better in terms of battery, camera and performance, things can get confusing.
However, the tough competition among brands in India ensures that it is difficult to make a bad choice when buying a new smartphone in budget.
Set a budget and stick to it
You can find a new model with better specifications at a gap of Rs. 2000. So, if you are looking for a smartphone under 15000, stick to the budget strictly. Avoid falling into the marketing campaign that leads to spending a little more for a slightly better features that you may not find useful. You might end up spending 25000 even when your budget was 15000.
List the things you don’t require
There is no point buying a mobile with wireless charging if you are not going to buy a wireless charger. If you are not planning to buy wireless earbuds, go for a phone with headphone jack.
If the phone’s charging time doesn’t matter to you, forget the idea of selecting a model with fast charging. The ultimate idea is to save costs by identifying the features you are not going to use.
Set realistic expectations and understand what exactly you want
You should understand that a phone costing Rs. 15000 cannot be better than a flagship model from the biggest brands. While some brands go to any extent to force you to believe unreal things, it is important to clear the mind and focus on what you are looking for and what you are willing to pay.
All mid-range processors have similar performance
It is difficult to find any difference between smartphones with different versions of the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Most brands advertise better performance but the reality is different. There are five main categories of processors for mobile phones – Series 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
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All the processors from series 6 deliver similar performance. But when you compare series 7 with series 6 processors, phones that run series 7 processors open applications faster. Snapdragon series 2 and 4 are low-end aimed at basic smartphones.
You should remember that processors are meant to run applications. App developers keep in mind all the mobile phones to get the most downloads. They generally don’t want to make their apps run faster on the latest processors. The performance depends much on the internet speed and software.
The number of cameras don’t make a difference
Most high-end smartphones come with up to five cameras at the back. However, you are likely to use one or maximum two sensors to capture bokeh shots. You should understand that your phone will use all the cameras at a time to click a picture.
Most phones use the primary sensor for most jobs. Moreover, secondary sensors of budget smartphones are not so good. And the difference between the performance of 48MP and 64MP is negligible in real life.
Battery life of your phone decreases over time
Despite all the impressive advertisements about battery life, it always decreases over time. You may not get the same battery backup after one year of buying a new smartphone. You end up charging your phone every day. This means a few additional mAh actually doesn’t matter much when it comes to comparing smartphones.
You may not like your phone after 15 months
Whether it is from boredom, reduced performance or interest in newer models, you are likely to change your smartphone after 15 months. It is important to remember this while buying a new phone, particularly if you are opting for EMIs.
Conclusion
These are some of the things you should take into consideration when looking for a new phone in budget. Consider using the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card that gives you a pre-approved loan of up to Rs. 4 lakh to purchase a smartphone of your choice.
