Advances in cell phone technology have reached amazing levels in the last decade alone. So amazing in fact, that these mobile devices are now rightfully called 'smartphones.' You can, of course, still use them to call the office as well as friends and family, but smartphones have so much more to offer.
Lost and getting low on fuel? A smartphone can give you turn-by turn directions to the nearest gas station. In doubt as to whether that mushroom you picked is safe to eat? Use your smartphone to go online and find out. Tired of forgetting deadlines, your anniversary, or items on your grocery list? You can program your smartphone to remind (and alert) you of these dates and other important details of your life in less time than it takes for you to write all the information down (on a piece of paper you will probably misplace). Smartphones are, indeed, aptly named.
The Leading Contenders
The two leading smartphones on the market today are Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Apple's iPhone 5. Websites abound comparing the various features of these two phones from their weight, screen size, and body material down to the minutest detail such as the aperture size of their cameras. A quick look shows Galaxy S4 as being 0.64 ounces heavier than the iPhone 5, with a 5-inch screen compared to iPhone's four inches. It is made from polycarbonate material versus iPhone's aluminum unibody construction. No information is given as to the aperture size of the S4's camera, but the iPhone 5 has it listed as being F2.4.
Both phones have back-illuminated sensors, auto-focus, face detection, and digital image stabilization. There is practically no differentiating features between the two phones as far as their multi-media capacity is concerned. Both come in only two colors - black or white.
Making the Smart Choice
There are so many more features that these websites go into in such great detail, that one can literally get lost in the statistics and differing opinions. In the end, only one opinion should matter - yours. After all, it is your phone. You will be the one holding this mobile device in your hands, using it with ease (or difficulty), and learning to use all these features (or, desperately trying to). If the screen's pixel density matters to you (S4 has 441 ppi versus the iPhone 5 which has 326 ppi), lean towards the phone that clearly gives you a better picture. If you want a smartphone that can give you turn-by-turn navigation, choose the one that does (the iPhone 5 does, the S4 does not).
In the final analysis, deciding between the Galaxy S4 and the iPhone 5 is akin to making a fashion choice - it's mostly a matter of preference and taste. They are both great smartphones with remarkable features that just a few short years ago were virtually impossible to squeeze in a laptop, let alone a mobile device that fits in the palm of your hands. Make the choice that's right for you.
In today's society's fast-paced environment, LifeLine understands that mobile devices are essential for a complete life. Matt McGee, Founder of LifeLine Repairs, started his business centered on keeping you connected with your world by offering high-quality cell phone repair in Atlanta, as well as parts and service. Their team acknowledges that your mobile devices are your lifeline.
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