When the development of smartphone features has reached its peak, you ask yourself which of the many smartphones suits you and meets your needs. To answer the question, we'll show you what you should pay attention to when buying a cell phone by examining the different facets of buying a smartphone. We'll also give you tips to help you find the best smartphone for your needs.
How to make the right choice!
Mobile phones in the price range up to €300 belong to the entry-level class. You can't expect a top smartphone here, but you can adapt the phone to your needs and preferences by specifying the most important criteria. Therefore, you should be clear in advance about what you want to do with your cell phone. Be it beautiful photos, staying in touch with friends or family or using your smartphone for work.
But first, here are the most important components of a smartphone that you should keep in mind to make your decision easier:
- Processor and RAM
- Camera
- compact design
- Battery life
Buying guide: Different needs, different phones
So that you can better decide on a specific smartphone, you will find a small overview of typical groups of people below.
Simple and reliable smartphones for occasional users
For casual users such as parents, seniors and those seeking a hassle-free smartphone experience, basic technical requirements are paramount. A smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy A52 fully meets these requirements. This reliable and easy-to-use phone is also extremely affordable, with a price under €200.
For this diverse target group, the most important thing is the certainty that their smartphone easily enables basic functions such as calls, text messages and the use of apps. A user-friendly operating system ensures easy and quick operation, without any technical bells and whistles.
With the spread of apps like WhatsApp and other messaging services, traditional SMS has long since become obsolete. Therefore, a smartphone is important for people of all ages. Thanks to these devices, you can easily stay in touch with your loved ones without having to make a phone call. Whether you're a parent, senior or someone looking for smooth smartphone usage, a device like the Samsung Galaxy A13 offers you the solution you need.
A second cell phone - the ideal companion, not just for the festival period
The festival season is the perfect opportunity to experience unforgettable moments with your friends. A second smartphone like the iPhone 8 Plus can be extremely practical.
It can easily happen that you become separated from your group at festival sites, as they are often large and confusing. The iPhone 8 Plus allows you to stay in touch at all times and find yourself quickly in an emergency.
Of course you want to capture these special moments with razor-sharp photos and videos. Therefore, a high-quality main camera and selfie camera is of great importance to keep your memories alive.
Festivals are all about music and partying until the early hours of the morning. But there are often limited options for charging your smartphone. A powerful battery is therefore an absolute must. The iPhone 8 Plus is equipped with a reliable 2691 mAh battery, which is guaranteed to give you long nights of music without having to worry about a dead battery. So you can celebrate carefree!
Smartphone for students: price-conscious and powerful
Students are always looking for a smartphone that meets their needs. A reliable mid-range smartphone or even a slightly older top smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy S21 can be the perfect choice.
A strong battery life is essential, especially during long days with lots of lectures. Models like the Galaxy S21, with their powerful batteries, offer sufficient capacity to meet the demands of everyday university life.
With a smartphone like this, you can expect excellent performance for everyday tasks, be it researching the internet, managing notes or using various apps.
Another advantage is the long-term software support offered by most manufacturers. This ensures that your smartphone will be provided with the latest features and security updates for many years, so that you always stay up to date. This means you can fully concentrate on your studies without having to worry about technology.
Business cell phone: An efficient work companion
A work cell phone, like the Redmi Note 11, is also irreplaceable for work. The most important points for a work cell phone are data security and a clear separation between work and private life. This is ensured with a dual SIM slot. This allows you to use both a private and a work SIM card at the same time.
If many tasks have to be completed via the cell phone, powerful hardware in the form of a good processor and sufficient RAM is necessary. This allows demanding business applications and multitasking tasks to be handled.
Battery life is also a crucial factor, as smartphones are often used at work for phone calls, video conferences and emails. With a long-lasting battery, you can complete productive tasks and work efficiently without interruption.
A cell phone for children?
A cell phone for children - especially in secondary schools - can be a sensible investment for parents. One of the most important advantages is accessibility, especially on the way home from school. Parents can rely on their smartphone so that their child can be reached in an emergency.
When choosing a suitable smartphone for children, we recommend a compact design like the iPhone SE with a 4.7 inch display. This allows children to operate it effortlessly. Robust workmanship is also an advantage to protect the smartphone from accidental falls. A shockproof case or protective cover can be helpful.
New or rather used?
Choosing a used smartphone has its own charms and can be a wise choice.
- Cost efficiency: Used smartphones are usually more affordable. At Janado you can save up to 70% compared to new cell phone models, so you can do something nice with the remaining money.
- Sustainability: By buying used smartphones, you are helping to reduce unnecessary electronic waste. In addition, buying used technology is more environmentally friendly because you give a second life to an already used smartphone.
- Proven reliability: Older smartphone models have often proven their reliability and performance. However, the devices still offer more than sufficient performance for occasional use and easily meet most daily requirements.
- Warranty also for used goods: If you buy a used smartphone, you benefit from the twelve-month warranty. If something goes wrong with your cell phone, you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy your cell phone in the long term.
Your perfect smartphone up to €300: The decision
Finally, this buying guide for smartphones up to €300 shows that choosing the right device depends on your individual needs. The various recommendations for occasional users, festival visitors, students, professional users and parents illustrate how diverse the demands on a smartphone can be.
An important insight is that an expensive top smartphone is not always the best choice. There are many models, especially in the price range up to €300, that are impressive in terms of performance and functionality. However, if you are looking for an iPhone or a Samsung cell phone , you should consider purchasing these used to reap the benefits of cost savings, sustainability and proven reliability.
In a world where technology plays an increasingly important role, choosing the right smartphone is an important decision. Not only can it be easy on your wallet, but it can also help reduce electronic waste and protect the environment.
So, before you choose your next smartphone, remember to carefully consider your needs and priorities. Because at the end of the day, the perfect smartphone for you might not be the most expensive one, but the one that best suits your lifestyle. And if you're looking for iPhones or Samsung phones, it's definitely worth considering the option of buying used.
