I've Stopped Obsessing Over Smartphone Specs: This Is What I Look for Now
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Summary
Most consumers are obsessed with smartphone specs that are just unnecessary as they merely look good on paper and don’t actually improve usability or the consumer experience.
Smartphone features that are more important than flashy specs include longer software support and timely updates, availability of authorized repair shops, and decent resale and trade-in value, among others.
Longer support extends a phone’s lifespan and allows a buyer to access the latest software even with a used phone.
Authorized repair shops provide more assured solutions to issues with a phone.
Resale value is important as it helps to defray the initial cost of the smartphone and flagships retain their value better than other phones.
The ergonomics of the handset, such as its weight, thickness, feel, and one-handed use, as well as its dimensions, also matter more than specs.
Third-party accessories such as mounts, MagSafe wallets, power banks, and video rigs, as well as cases with built-in kickstands, are also important.
Well-optimized software is also crucial, as it influences UI fluidity, leading to smoother animations, faster app launches, fewer bugs and crashes, and faster camera shutter speeds.
