There’s no doubt that cell phones have taken over our lives in such a big way! So much so it’s a stretch to wonder as to whether we buy them solely for the phone. They’re now portable computers, running apps on every conceivable task for us, getting us from point A to point B, providing ever-increasing quality photos and videos, keeping us on track, and oh yeah, allowing us to talk to other people. In the constant, predator-and-prey adaptation race between manufacturers to be first to market with the latest feature, we understand the selection process can be a little daunting. In hopes of making your decision easier, we’ve researched what we feel are the three top cell phone choices.
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Most Functional
iPhone 11
Let’s start with the battery life – an all-day battery, need we say more? This gives you more time to enjoy your phone rather than watching it sit on the charger. The iPhone’s software and hardware work together, maximizing your battery life which gives you more use out of what you pay for.
Now let’s look at the amazing camera. First, it has a dual-camera system. Want to take pictures from an ultra-wide stance? Go for it! With the ultra-wide camera, you can grab as much as four times more scenery in your photos. If you want to take pictures at night, you’ll love Night mode that takes amazing pictures without the flash in low light. An upgrade the iPhone 11’s camera got is the portrait mode capabilities. It’s not just reserved for humans – now your pets can get in on the fun too.
Are you more of a videographer than a photographer? Record in high definition and even get zoom in capabilities on the audio, not just the video. If you zoom in, so does the sound. No more dingy recordings from far away.
Now let’s look at the phone’s toughness. Made of tough glass on the phone’s front and back, it can withstand more. It’s also water-resistant up to 2m for 30 minutes. It also has the fastest chip found in a smartphone today. The A13 Bionic makes all of your tasks on your phone lightning fast.
The iPhone 11 also doesn’t lack in its ease of use. Raise to wake and haptic touch make your phone ready to use in seconds. It’s a beauty to look at too with its Liquid Retina LCD and True Tone colors; you’ll find yourself mesmerized by its beauty. Of course, all of these features come at a price. The iPhone 11 is $699 with no trade-in or $399 with a trade-in.
Most Affordable
Google Pixel 3A
Let’s start with the camera. Do you love taking pictures at night? The Night Sight gives you the most gorgeous pictures even at nighttime. With portrait mode, a depth editor, and color pop, you will love the features you can come up with on this camera. Better yet – you’ll enjoy unlimited storage of your photos with a Google Photo account.
The Pixel 3A battery lasts up to 30 hours and offers adaptive technology which reduces power to the apps you don’t use often, saving you more battery life. In addition, the Pixel 3A charges fast, giving you hours of use even after just 15 minutes of charging.
With a squeeze of the side of the phone, you’ll have the Google Assistant ready to help you. Whether you need directions, want advice, or need a specific task done on your phone, the AI is there for you.
The Pixel 3a measures 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches and is lightweight. It easily fits in your pocket and one hand while in use. The Pixel 3A does come with a headphone jack (hooray), but it’s not waterproof. The Pixel 3A comes with 4 GB of RAM making it suitable for most activities and it has 64 GB of storage.
Just because it’s low cost doesn’t mean it lacks features either. The software is state-of-the-art with your security in mind. It’s also intuitive, offering Call Screen to help you deal with unidentified callers. The Pixel 3A is a great option for those on a budget that don’t want to sacrifice quality or features but don’t want to break the bank.
Most Features
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
If you’re an Android person, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is the best Android phone hands down and our third top cell phone choices. The Galaxy S10 Plus has a completely different look than other phones on the market, and is one of the fastest phones with the most features.
For starters, the S10 Plus is all screen – the front of the phone, which is 6.4 inches, has very little border, giving you more and better visuals. What we love is the ease at which you can start using the phone. The ultrasonic in-display fingerprint ID opens your phone in any light or during any activity.
Next, we love the camera or all five of them. What you see with the naked eye is what the camera sees. It adjusts, focuses, and provides a spectacular view, capturing the most amazing photos. Many of its functions are automated, making it easy for even the novice to get beautiful pictures. It even includes an ultra-wide-angle lens so that you can capture the full image.
The Galaxy S10 Plus is lightning fast with a Snapdragon 855 processor and you can share your power with another Samsung user, just by putting your phones back to back; however, you may not need to with its all-day intelligent battery. Its plethora of features does make it a slightly larger phone, which some people may not be able to manage with one hand. Its beautiful HD AMOLED display makes up for it as no phone can compete.
Many people are relieved to know that the S10 Plus still has a headphone jack and love its speed with 8 GB of RAM. It also has 128 GB of storage and a MicroSD slot should you need more room. You can grab the Samsung Galaxy S10 plus starting at just $799.
We hope you’re able to find some useful tips in this 3 Top Cell Phone Choices blog to make an informed buying decision! As always, if you don’t see something here you want, reach out to Glen directly through our Contact page or leave a comment below, we read each one. If you’re in the market for a new phone please check out our Amazon Affiliate links throughout this page, we appreciate your support! Not wanting to spend that much on a new phone? Check out our blog on Older Cell Phones – A Better Buying Decision!
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