Although it is pretty difficult in choosing the style of your phone, it is more difficult to decide what features you want your phone to have. The list of possible mobile phone features is extensive, so carefully consider each one. It is also important to remember to pick only those features that you plan on using. If you plan on just making phone calls from your phone, stick with a simple phone with very few features. But if you are the type of person that needs to check your email often, go with a feature packed phone.
10 Key Features
External Screen/Caller ID
Phone Book and Voice Dialing
Microbrowser
Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, and E-mail
Camera, Video Recorder and Picture Messaging
Speakerphone and Conference Calling
Push to Talk (a walkie-talkie device)
Multimedia options such as MP3 support
Accessories and Add-Ons
Performance
If you are planning on using your cell phone as your primary phone, you will want to make sure the phone has a strong battery life. This is usually more than three hours of continuous talk time and five days of stand-by time. You will also need to find out what the call quality is like. If you know someone who has the type of phone that you plan on purchasing, you may want to ask him/her how the sound quality is. Sound quality is highly subjective, though.
In Closing
In closing, remember that you will be under a contract for at least a year so it is very important that you pick out the right service and phone for your needs. If you don’t you may end up paying more than what you bargained for.