Which Phone are You Using and How Did You Choose It?

In today's digital age, the primary use of mobile phones has shifted for many people. Watching and endlessly scrolling through videos and posts has become one of the major activities. However, this habit comes with numerous side effects, impacting not only our health but also our relationships and other aspects of life.

Top 5 Primary Mobile Phone Uses:

Communication: Calls, texts, emails Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Entertainment: Gaming, music, videos Information/Research: Google searches, news, education Productivity: Notes, calendar, reminders, apps

Other Popular Uses:

Photography/Videography Navigation/Maps Shopping/E-commerce Banking/Finance Health/Fitness tracking

Mobile Phone Usage Statistics:

Average screen time: 3-4 hours/day 75% of adults check their phone within 5 minutes of waking up 60% of mobile users access social media on their device 50% of online shopping happens on mobile devices 40% of mobile users use their phone for navigation

Personal Experience: Pixel 6 from Verizon

I use a Pixel 6 from Verizon, which I got a few years ago when Verizon was offering a sale price and a trade-in on my old phone. It cost me $999 with tax, and that’s why I bought it.

Shift to Xiaomi Mi 13

Now, I am using a Xiaomi Mi 13, which I have been using since 2023. The reason for my choice is that this Mi series is the flagship of the Xiaomi brand. As you can expect from a flagship lineup, it has all the premium specifications. Since it is a Xiaomi, it doesn’t cost a fortune to buy, but you still get a flagship phone with all the bells and whistles. Yes, compared to other major brands, the Mi 13 is slightly below their flagship line-up, but very few people in this world actually use their premium phones to their maximum potential. For normal daily use activities, the Mi 13 can do everything that other phones can.

Smartphones in Daily Life

Smartphones are the most important part of life in the current times. With this in mind, I would like to say that… I try checking some of the most important specifications. So in such a case, everyone has their own preferences and choices. While buying a smartphone, I keep an eye on the smartphone's camera, audio quality, internal storage, and display. The battery backup and chipset of the smartphone, of course, matter the most to understand the reliability of the smartphone. However, everyone has their own needs and requirements. What according to you, are the important specs for your personal requirement?