7 features to compare when buying a phone
This guide helps you understand which criteria to compare before you buy a product. We do not claim to have tested any product, and the guide contains no price or stock information.
Checklist
- Check how many years of software updates are promised.
- Compare the screen size with how you use your phone.
- Judge battery life by independent usage tests, not just capacity.
- Don't rely on the megapixel count alone when judging the camera.
- Look at the storage capacity and backup options.
- Confirm the warranty and local service terms.
- Add the charger and accessories to the total cost.
Before you head to the store
Confirm the exact model number, whether it can be delivered to your address, the final total price, shipping costs, the return period and the seller's reliability directly with the store. For cross-border purchases, taxes, customs and warranty terms may differ.