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How to read a phone spec sheet without getting fooled

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How to read a phone spec sheet without getting fooledPHONES

Phone ads lead with huge numbers. Many of them matter much less than they look.

  • Megapixels: a 200MP camera is not automatically better than a 50MP one. Sensor size and software matter more.
  • Charging watts: very high numbers often apply only to the first few minutes.
  • RAM: beyond 8GB, most people notice little difference.
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz is noticeable, beyond that hardly.
  • Update promise: years of software updates matter more than almost any spec.

Read two or three independent reviews that test the camera and battery in real use before deciding.

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