Which phone suits me?

Which mobile phone suits you depends on what you are going to use your smartphone for. It makes it easier to choose a phone if you know what find important about your new smartphone. Before you ask yourself which phone suits you, consider the following questions:

• What size do you want?
• What do you find important about the camera?
• Which operating system do you want?
• How long should your battery last?
• Do you need a fast and powerful device?
• Do you want to receive regular updates?

The size is very important when choosing a smartphone. A somewhat smaller mobile phone fits in your pocket and is easy to control with 1 hand. These smaller phones are unsuitable for gaming or for comfortably watching movies and series. Smartphones with a somewhat larger screen are a better choice for this. These are harder to control with 1 hand. Nowadays, there aren't many small smartphones because they don't have much space for a good battery.

If you often want to take good videos with your smartphone, there are a lot of complicated specifications to consider. To help you choose a phone, we've assessed all mobile phones based on the aperture's opening, the number of megapixels, and image stabilization. That way, you can see if the camera meets your requirements at a single glance. Also take note of the type of lens in the camera. With a wide-angle lens, you can capture vast landscapes, while a telephoto lens lets you zoom in from afar.

Do you find it important that you can make it to the end of the day without charging your smartphone? It's important your device has a good battery. The battery life of a mobile phone depends strongly on your use and settings. An average user can last the entire day with a 5000mAh battery. Are you about to choose a phone with a smaller battery? Check if it has a fast charge function. This way, you can charge your smartphone very fast.

The most common operating systems are iOS and Android. iOS can be found on Apple's smartphones, and it's known for its security. However, it does have limited options if you want to exchange files with a non-Apple device. Android is the operating system of all the other brands including Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. These brands add their own characterists, like non-removable apps and extra functions for the operating system. Android One is a stripped Android version that comes with monthly security updates.

If you like playing games or using a lot of apps at the same time, the speed of your smartphone is very important. To help you out, we've assessed each smartphone and rated the speed from mediocre to excellent. We mainly check whether the phone contains a powerful processor. The RAM is also important. The more RAM, the more tasks the smartphone can do at the same time. The operating system also affects the speed. The newer the software version, the faster the device.

Software and security updates are important for the lifespan of your smartphone. Google (Android) and Apple (iOS) release a software update every year. These updates provide extra functions and improve the battery life and speed of your device, for example. Security updates are released monthly and close vulnerabilities in the operating system. How fast and how often you get software and security updates varies per device. The longer and more often you receive updates, the better. We have assessed each smartphone on the update policy.

By now, you know what's important to consider when choosing a smartphone. Do you find it hard to choose a phone? We're happy to help you out. For example, can't choose between the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra? Want to know the differences between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro? Read our comparisons. We'll compare the different mobile phones, so you know which smartphone suits you best.