Manufacturers are constantly popping out new Android phones, and it can all be a bit overwhelming when it comes time to buy a new phone. Here's how to avoid getting overwhelmed and narrow down your buying decisions. The sheer number of Android phones dropping at any given time is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you have a large number of phones to choose from; on the other, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The hype machine makes it especially difficult, since everyone always seems to be touting one phone as "the best Android on the market". The fact of the matter, however, is that it isn't about getting the newest and best phone. It's about finding the best phone for you. Furthermore, manufacturers try to market long and powerful spec lists as the ideal phone, which isn't true either. Here are the things you actually want to look at when buying a new phone. When Should I Upgrade?
This is a pretty open question, and varies a lot from person to person, but there are a few pieces of advice that we'd give to those thinking about upgrading.Beware of gadget envy: Because Android is spread across multiple carriers and manufacturers, there are new phones coming out all the time. It can be pretty hard to see cool phones being released left and right and not want one, even if they don't necessarily provide a huge upgrade over your current phone. If you're currently rocking a G1 (the first phone to run Android ever), you probably deserve to upgrade to a faster phone, but users of the original Motorola Droid might find themselves a bit more on the fence. Sure, your phone is a bit older and slower than the current Android lineup, but that doesn't mean you need a new phone. You could always speed it up yourself, after all. Know what's coming in the near future: On the other side of the coin, a lot of people are constantly worried about upgrading when a newer, better phone is probably just around the corner. However, it's usually only worth waiting if something really big is coming in the near future—like, say, the new 4G networks that are springing up everywhere. Similarly, if December rolls around and you're thinking about a new phone, maybe wait until January to see if Google announces another Nexus phone. Generally, if a new feature is worth waiting for, you'll know about it ahead of time—so keep those things in mind and don't stress about getting the "newest" phone on the market. There will always be another "newest" phone. Wait until a line of phones come out before considering them: There's only so much you can learn about a phone from spec lists and first-look videos. You can get a pretty good idea of the phones you want to look at, but there's no substitute for actually trying out a phone. Furthermore, you don't want to just buy a phone blindly—if you wait for a few reviews to surface on the net, see if your favorite ROM developers are going to support a phone (if you're the rooting type), and so on, you'll make a much more informed decision. Evaluating Specs Based on What's Most Important to You
The most talked about features aren't always the most important ones when it comes to making a smartphone buying decision. Here are the things you'll definitely want to look at as you narrow down your list of possible phones, as well as a few we'd consider less important. Read more: Lifehacker
This is a pretty open question, and varies a lot from person to person, but there are a few pieces of advice that we'd give to those thinking about upgrading.Beware of gadget envy: Because Android is spread across multiple carriers and manufacturers, there are new phones coming out all the time. It can be pretty hard to see cool phones being released left and right and not want one, even if they don't necessarily provide a huge upgrade over your current phone. If you're currently rocking a G1 (the first phone to run Android ever), you probably deserve to upgrade to a faster phone, but users of the original Motorola Droid might find themselves a bit more on the fence. Sure, your phone is a bit older and slower than the current Android lineup, but that doesn't mean you need a new phone. You could always speed it up yourself, after all. Know what's coming in the near future: On the other side of the coin, a lot of people are constantly worried about upgrading when a newer, better phone is probably just around the corner. However, it's usually only worth waiting if something really big is coming in the near future—like, say, the new 4G networks that are springing up everywhere. Similarly, if December rolls around and you're thinking about a new phone, maybe wait until January to see if Google announces another Nexus phone. Generally, if a new feature is worth waiting for, you'll know about it ahead of time—so keep those things in mind and don't stress about getting the "newest" phone on the market. There will always be another "newest" phone. Wait until a line of phones come out before considering them: There's only so much you can learn about a phone from spec lists and first-look videos. You can get a pretty good idea of the phones you want to look at, but there's no substitute for actually trying out a phone. Furthermore, you don't want to just buy a phone blindly—if you wait for a few reviews to surface on the net, see if your favorite ROM developers are going to support a phone (if you're the rooting type), and so on, you'll make a much more informed decision. Evaluating Specs Based on What's Most Important to You
The most talked about features aren't always the most important ones when it comes to making a smartphone buying decision. Here are the things you'll definitely want to look at as you narrow down your list of possible phones, as well as a few we'd consider less important. Read more: Lifehacker
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