The Best Smartphones Buying Guide in Singapore
In today’s digitally connected world, smartphones are practically essential, be that for work, socialising, scanning QR codes, downloading apps or paying bills. As a result, the smartphone that you decide to buy will be with you for almost every moment of the day. So it’s important to put some time and energy into making the right choice.
In this buying guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to make that choice, with a focus on the market in Singapore. We’ll cover the development of the smartphone from early telecommunications to the smartphone boom of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, including just what goes into a smartphone to make it work. Next, we’ll take you through all the essential features of smartphones to look out for today, including camera quality, battery life, build, storage, security and display. Finally, we’ll explore the variety of brands on offer in our online collection of duty-free electronics in Singapore, so you can make the best choice of smartphone!
What Should I Look For In Smartphones Today?
The biggest differentiators for smartphones today include camera quality, battery life, build, storage, security and display.
How do I know which smartphone has the best camera quality?
Some of the best smartphone cameras on the market today are being made by Apple. One only needs to look at the iPhone 13 Pro Max to see that. The Pro’s Ultra Wide camera lens features not one, but three cameras: one with a 77mm focal length, one with a 13mm focal length, and one with a 26mm focal length. Coupled with other whizzbang technical abilities, like Super Retina XDR Display and 3x optical zoom, this smartphone’s camera is second-to-none. Not to mention, the new iPhone makes the most of machine learning technologies such as Neural Engine and Smart HDR 4, meaning it intuitively adjusts its focus, lighting and display depending on your environment.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE also features a remarkably good camera. Its 6.5” full HD+ Infinity-O display is an industry-leader in cameras which fit in seamlessly with the surface of the phone, meaning you’ll hardly notice it is there when taking photos. Alongside an extra-large, immersive screen, your images will look great when you take them and when you look back at them, too.
What is 5G?
5G is the fifth generation of cellular communication technology, making it the most effective at data transmission you can find. 5G sets itself apart from 4G with faster speeds, higher bandwidth and lower latency, meaning you’ll experience far less lag when downloading webpages, images or video content from the internet. Most of the new smartphones you buy in Singapore from iShopChangi today will support 5G, that too at attractive prices. They include the Vivo 21 5G, Apple iPhone 13, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Build, processor and display
With the fastest processor on the market – the A15 Bionic – the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, as well as the rest of the devices in this series, is hard to beat when it comes to smartphone build and processing. The A15 Bionic is the fastest computer chip you’ll find in a smartphone. It features a 64-bit six-core CPU, which implements the ARMv8 computer processor with two high-performance cores and four-energy efficient cores. Basically, this translates to an extremely fast user experience, meaning you’ll hardly be able to blink before your iPhone executes your commands.
When it comes to display, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G offers a unique design well-suited to note-taking, work and gaming. You can buy either the 6.7” or the 6.9” model, each of which are large-display game-changers in the gaming and video-streaming world. The Samsung Galaxy is known for its exceptional ability to convert notes into text and text into Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, which, coupled with a large display, makes it a fantastic tool for corporate workplaces. You won’t need to carry a Samsung tablet when you have the Note! The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is also a great option for display, differing from the Note in its smaller battery, lesser RAM capacity and lower-resolution display. However, what you might lose on functionality is made up for in price.
Smartphones like the Vivo X60 Pro are also great alternatives when it comes to display. It contains an AMOLED 6.56” Full HD display, meaning its organic light emitted diodes (OLEDs) are integrated into the matrix display of the phone. This lends itself to a smooth, touch-sensitive display ideal for gaming. The X60 Pro also features a dual sim capacity, meaning you can switch between two different phone numbers or mobile networks at your convenience.
Which smartphone has the best battery life?
Battery life is determined by a smartphone’s refresh rate, or the number of times it can draw a new image each second. This rate is measured in hertz (Hz). In plain English, higher refresh rates equate to lower battery life, because the phone is processing more data each second, thus using more energy. When it comes to battery life, it’s hard to beat the Asus ROG Phone 5. In its 60Hz mode, this smartphone lasts for over 12 hours, and in 144Hz mode, for over 10 hours. In practical usage, this makes it one of the best smartphones you can use for gaming, video streaming and video calling, as it will plough on for hours without failing on you.
Security in smartphones
Security in smartphones is measured by disk encryption, “locker” apps, and biometric phone locking capabilities. The industry-leaders in this field today are both Samsung and Apple. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G features Samsung’s famous Knox security system, which allows you to protect your data and identity without the need for third-party IT protection. This makes it a great option in workplaces storing corporate data and apps. Apple, meanwhile, uses two-factor authentication via Apple ID to help secure its products from malicious intent. Apple’s operating system, iOS, frequently updates to help provide security for its users, too, meaning that you can trust in older generations such as the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 being secure as ever.
Shop For The Best Smartphones In Singapore, Here On iShopChangi
You can shop for all of your favourite smartphones online at iShopChangi. Make the most of duty-free prices in Singapore, and enjoy offerings from brands including Apple, Vivo, Huawei, Asus and Samsung. Whether you’re looking for outstanding camera quality, 5G speeds, interface, battery life or storage, there is bound to be something for you in our online catalogue of mobile phones. All purchases at a price of $59 or more are entitled to free delivery to Singaporean addresses, so you can wait with excitement while a courier brings you your new device! Before you check out, why not explore more smart devices and make the most of your free delivery?
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