Smart Phone Deals

iPhone SE 2020

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:58:49 +0000

The Best value - The iPhone SE 2020

Apple has revived the iPhone SE four years after launching the original low-cost, compact iPhone, and it’s kept the low price that will appeal to iPhone fans looking for the best bargain around.

Screen Size:

Processor:

Cameras:

Storage:

4.7-inch Retina HD (1334 x 750)

A13 Bionic

12MP (f/1.8)/12MP front (f/2.2)

64GB, 128GB, 512GB

The iPhone SE 2020 has a 4.7-inch Retina display which is a little larger than the prior SE model and runs on the same A13 processor that’s found on all three iPhone 11 models. Therefore the iPhone SE will remain a top-performing phone for years to come, especially as regular iOS updates add new features.

The latest SE model only has one rear camera, but it does happen to be a good one, and is augmented by the A13’s Neural Engine to enhance your photos with computational photography. But no night mode, ultra-wide or telephoto unfortunately.

So if you want a more basic but premium smartphone that fits comfortably in one hand, the 2nd generation iPhone SE is probably the best choice for you.

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iPhone 11

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:36:02 +0000

iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max

Looking to upgrade to the iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max is it really worth the cost for superior OLED screens and telephoto lenses? Lets Examine The Difference at a quick glance.

Price

Display Size

Storage

Battery Life (Hrs:Mins)

Water Resistance

Front Camera

Rear Camera

iPhone 11

Starting at $699

6.1”

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

11:16

2 meters

12-MP (f/2.2)

12-MP wide (f/1.8), 12-MP ultra wide (f/2.4)

iPhone 11 Pro

Starting at $999

5.8”

64GB, 256GB, 512GB

10.24

4 meters

12-MP (f/2.2)

12-MP wide (f/1.8), 12-MP ultra wide (f/2.4), 12-MP telephoto (f/2.0)

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Starting at $1,099

6.5”

64GB, 256GB, 512GB

11:54

4 meters

12-MP (f/2.2)

12-MP wide (f/1.8), 12-MP ultra wide (f/2.4), 12-MP telephoto (f/2.0)

The Best New iPhone Deal

Released in September 2019 the iPhone 11 series is undoubtedly another step up the ladder to smartphone nirvana. As for the best deal we think the best new iPhone you can buy right now is the iPhone 11, it has great battery life, a super-fast A13 processor and competitive pricing at $632.97

Replacing the iPhone XR as Apple’s most popular smartphone. It’s easy to see why: The iPhone XR debuted at $749 in 2018, the iPhone 11’s starting price has now dropped to $699 which is $300 lower than what Apple’s Pro series iPhones currently cost.

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Galaxy S20 5G

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:45:32 +0000

The New Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

Unveiled at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on 11 February 2020 the Samsung Galaxy S20 was released in the United States on March 6 2020. Offering a new and truly impressive camera system that can output 8K video, with 30x Space Zoom and blazing 5G speeds, the new Samsung Galaxy S20 is the natural evolution in the S model line. The most important upgrades are the Snapdragon 865 processor with 12GB of RAM, a 4,000 MaH battery and an awesome 3200×1440 AMOLED display all resulting in blistering speeds that won’t quit on you even after binge watching your favorite Netflix shows for 5 hours straight. (That’s better than the Google Pixel 4) Speaking of watching TV/Video the 120Hz re-fresh rate of the screen is the new standard because once you get used to it you will not want to go back, ever.

Pricing starts at $999 for the latest Galaxy S20 phone and the S20 Plus will set you back $1,199 with 128GB of storage, though you will be able to upgrade to 512GB for an extra $150.

Samsung says the Galaxy S20 is the start of a whole new generation.

5G is officially rolling out across the nation and promises to deliver mind-boggling speeds and superior connections. But as of the date of this article it’s far from available all over the US, as an example it’s available in New York City but not in San Francisco? So we would not advise buying an S20 or S20 Plus just for 5G because the chances are you might be able to enjoy those blistering speeds just yet.

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Google Pixel Deals

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:41:07 +0000

Google Pixel Smartphone Deals

Google Pixel smartphones are developed by Google and were first introduced to the market in October 2016 during the #MadeByGoogle event. Google emphasized the camera, which was ranked as one of the best of any smartphone camera at the time. The Pixel phones also include unlimited cloud storage for pictures on Google Photos too. The AMOLED display was also highly ranked as was the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Android operating system making it fast and reliable.

Google Pixel 2

Google brought out the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL in October 2017. This new model was an update in the software but no so much in the hardware and consequently was not viewed as a big enough change to really warrant an immediate trade in from most original Pixel owners and didn’t woo the Samsung or Apple loyalists away as the original Pixel did to some extent. The XL model along with the updated Operating System did however move up from a 5.5″ AMOLED display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution to 6″ P-OLED display with 1440×2880 pixel resolution. The XL model also went from a 3,450 mAh battery to a 3,520 mAh battery and the regular Pixel 2 did not. Therefore the XL model represents the better deal for the second generation Pixel.

Pixel 3

Google introduced the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in October 2018. Now this represents a big jump in not just software (Operating system: Android 9 Pie; upgradable to Android 10) but also hardware and for both models this time. The Pixel 3 goes from the original (first generation) 5.0″ AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixel resolution to a 5.5″ OLED, 2160×1080 {18:9} pixel resolution. The Pixel 3 XL goes from the 6″ P-OLED display with 1440×2880 pixel resolution to a 6.3″ OLED, 2960×1440 {18.5:9} pixel resolution. Both models also received a second front camera with 8 MP, f/2.2, fixed focus and 97° lens. Battery life also went up from the original 2,700 mAh to 2915 mAh, but actually lost a little with the XL model. Both models also have fast charging and now have wireless charging too. So for the Pixel 3 model we believe the regular Pixel 3 represents the better deal over the XL version.

Pixel 3a

In May of 2019 Google announced the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL as a budget alternative to the original two Pixel 3 devices listed above. Both Pixel 3a models have the same Android 9 Pie operating system, upgradable to Android 10 just as the regular versions do. The Pixel 3a has a slightly larger screen than the original Pixel 3 at 5.6″ OLED, 2220×1080 {18.5:9} pixel resolution, and the Pixel 3a XL is slightly smaller 6″ OLED, 2160×1080 {18:9} pixel resolution. Both 3a models have better batteries 3000 mAh for the Pixel 3a and 3700 mAh for the Pixel 3a XL. Now this is where the cost cutting occurred both 3a’s have fast charging, but no wireless charging, and max storage of 64 GB, whereas the regular Pixel 3 starts at 64 GB and goes up to 128 GB. And the biggest savings are with the displays which are Asahi Dragontrail Glass instead of Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and a complete polycarbonate body instead of the usual aluminum frame with matte glass back.

Pixel 4

Google announced the introduction of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at an event in October 2019. The biggest takeaways from this recent model is that the displays have improved with the Pixel 4 now at 5.7″ OLED, 2280×1080 display and the Pixel 4 XL with the same size of 6.3″ OLED, but with a higher pixel resolution of 3040×1440 {19:9}. But by far the biggest changes are in the arena of speed and seamless speed between apps thanks to the new processor from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855, and now with 6 GB RAM instead of the prior 4 GB.

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Wireless Charging & Wireless Chargers

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:00:45 +0000

Wireless Phone Chargers

The Best Wireless Phone Chargers For Your iPhone or Android Device.

Wireless phone chargers are here to stay and for most the benefits are obvious after all why fiddle around with trying to plug a small cable into the end of your mobile device, which seems infinitely more difficult just before you go to sleep because you are normally tired and looking to relax, and not concentrate on putting the end of a small cable plug into another small hole in your device. And if you have a case on your smartphone, well that’s not making it any easier either; it’s definitely making it even worse.

Therefore having a charging mat is much more convenient on your nightstand, desk or hallway table, and if you have more than one device for example an iPhone and an Apple watch they can both be charged at the same time just by placing them side by side on the same wireless charging mat. You also only need one wireless charger for multiple devices. There’s no necessity anymore to unplug your iPhone to charge your partner’s iPhone or even an android device.

The only con that I can think of currently is that wireless charging pads are not as efficient as cables depending on the device design, and how accurately you place your device onto the charging mat. As of this date roughly 20% of the power used to charge your device can be wasted by using a charging mat, but having said that energy efficiency is improving all the time, and by this time tomorrow this con may no longer be relevant due to how rapidly this particular sector of the smartphone accessory industry is moving.

Convenience, especially when charging multiple devices and accessories easily trumps any downside of wireless phone chargers.

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Earbuds – Music is Passion

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:52:02 +0000

The Best Earbuds If Music is Passion

When talking about the best earbuds or in-ear headphones we need to decide up front are we referring to the old-school wired earbuds, or wireless earbuds, because yes it matters.

If music is truly your passion then as of the date of this post you may still want to opt for a wired pair of earphones for maximum audio quality and security. Because even though wireless earbuds are getting better every day it would seem they are not quite there yet.

There will be another post for wireless earbuds available soon.

Our #1 choice for Wired Ear Buds is:

1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones

FOUR DRIVERS – Diamond-like carbon dynamic driver (like mini speakers) + 3 balanced armatures (like mini tweeters) deliver unsurpassed dynamic power and definition.
METICULOUS DESIGN – Streamlined aluminum sound chamber with perfected ergonomics ensures exceptional comfort and noise isolation.
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS WITH MICROPHONE – Conveniently located in-line controls allow you to effortlessly change volume, skip songs, and make crystal clear calls.
DELUXE ACCESSORIES – Luxurious Gift Box, Leather Traveling Case, 9 Ear Tip Sizes, ¼” and Airline Adaptors, Matching Shirt Clip.
TUNED TO PERFECTION – Expertly tuned by Grammy winning sound engineer Luca Bignardi for a fully balanced and ultra-realistic soundstage.

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Smarter Time With A Smart Watch

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:53:24 +0000

Smarter Time With A Smart Watch

Smart Watches for Android or Smart Watches for iPhone

Today’s best smartwatches are the ones that feature the best smartphone notifications, a great battery life, and fitness tracking, with solid and secure software in a stylish and durable design. The Apple Watch is no longer your only or maybe even best choice. There are now tons of smart watch options if you have a smart phone including an Apple iPhone from competing brands like Fitbit, Samsung, Fossil, TicWatch and Garmin.

When asked what is the best smartwatch for the money well that depends purely on an individual’s wants and needs, and If you want the all-round seamless functionality of let’s say an Apple Watch but can’t afford the latest version, ALWAYS look at an earlier version or even a refurbished model but ensure it comes with at least a one year warranty.

Apple Watch

If you own an iPhone then it should come as no surprise that the best smart watch for you will be an Apple watch. As with anything Apple the latest device or version will offer the best features, with the longest battery life but it will never be the cheapest option in fact it’s likely the most expensive.

Samsung watch

Just like an Apple watch the latest version Samsung watch is almost always the best Android watch, but unlike Apple watches the Samsung watches can work with an iPhone too, but having said that we have found that the Galaxy Watches do work the best with Samsung phones. The design of the Galaxy Watches are bigger and offer a bigger, bright display with longer battery life.

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Used iPhone Deals

admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:06 +0000

The U.S. smartphone market is no longer dominated quite as thoroughly as it once was by the Apple iPhone, but having said that it is still the most popular and looks to be so for the foreseeable future. With the rising cost of new Apple iPhone’s, the used iPhone market is becoming more and more popular, and this attests well to the overall quality and build of the Apple iPhone and its longevity.

The best used iPhone deals are discussed below and the research that went into this article is current only as of the date when this was first written.

Buying a used iPhone tips:

1. Make sure the phone is not stolen (run the IMEI number)
2. Make sure the phone is not carrier locked (unless you plan on using the same carrier)
3. Check for visual damage (photo or in person)
4. Check the specs are they right for you? (storage capacity & features)
5. Is there a warranty? If so for how long and what does it cover?

Considering buying a used iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, or iPhone 6s Plus.

Okay used iPhone buyers this is from my personal history with the iPhone 6 models.

Because the iPhone 6 was originally launched back in September 2014 it’s the oldest model iPhone I would even consider buying now. This doesn’t mean the iPhone 5 or even iPhone 4 aren’t good they are just no longer on my radar personally because 4 year old smartphone technology is as old as I am willing to go when parting with my hard earned money. Back in September 2014 the iPhone 6 was priced at $649 and the iPhone 6 Plus started at $749, and I wouldn’t buy either one now (shocker). I also would not buy the iPhone 6s Plus either (another shocker) and that is simply because the original design did not take into consideration the strengthening required for a much longer/taller phone than prior models. The number of iPhone 6s Plus’s that were in someone’s back pocket when they sat down is astronomical, don’t believe me? Please feel free to peruse EBay or Craigslist for non-functioning iPhone 6s Plus models where the motherboard has become unseated from other vital internal components, and you may even notice a slight but visible bend in the device when held straight up in front of you. So that just leaves us with one and that is the iPhone 6s originally launched in September of 2015 this phone is a keeper. It came equipped with an A9 dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM (100% increase), a 12 megapixel camera, 5 megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 4K video recording at 30 fps, Second-generation fingerprint sensor built into the Home button and either a 32 GB or 128GB model. Wow that’s a lot of tech for little cost.

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iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone X Whats The Difference?

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:48:42 +0000

iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS Whats The Difference?

The Apple iPhone XS, and iPhone XR are new phones for 2018 and designed and built to improve on the perceived short comings of the iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus, but are they really necessary? And more importantly does this mean that a “smart phone deal” now exists for the iPhone X model? and if so where?

iPhone X

Display Size:

Height:

Width:

Depth:

Weight:

Chip Set:

Talk time:

Internet use:

Video playback:

Audio playback:

Capacity Choices:

5.8″

5.65″

2.79″

0.30″

6.14oz

*A11

21 hours

12 hours

13 hours

60 hours

64GB

256GB

iPhone XS

Display Size:

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Chip Set:

Talk time:

Internet use:

Video playback:

Audio playback:

Capacity Choices:

5.8″

5.65″

2.79″

0.30″

6.14oz

*A12

20 hours

12 hours

14 hours

60 hours

64GB

256GB

512GB

iPhone XR

Display Size:

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Chip Set:

Talk time:

Internet use:

Video playback:

Audio playback:

Capacity Choices:

6.1″

5.65″

2.79″

0.30″

6.14oz

*A12

25 hours

15 hours

16 hours

65 hours

64GB

128GB

256GB

All three models iPhone X, iPhone XR, and the iPhone XS offer charging via USB to a computer system or power adapter, fast-charge capable, wireless charging, face ID, 1080p HD video recording, audio calling, FaceTime, Wi-Fi calling, Siri (of course) and come with earpods with lightning connector. So more in common than we first thought other than the most important differences listed above. We hope this helps you find the right iPhone for you.

And now for the best “smart phone deal” for the iPhone X.

If you would like any other comparisons of iPhones please us know and we will gladly perform that task and post the results on the smart-phone-deals.com website.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 The Flagship of The Fleet

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:31:54 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Is the latest from Samsung the Galaxy Note 9 the most powerful and innovative yet? Well yes it is! But is it better than the Galaxy Note 8? Well of course! And here is why; with 128GB of storage built in and up to 512GB of expandable storage, you’ll have more than enough room for what matters to you. A new and improved 4000 mAh battery that’s long-lasting and 21% larger than the Note 8.

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