Screen size measurements for smartphones are calculated by measuring diagonally from the upper left-hand corner of the screen to the lower right-hand corner¹. These measurements are expressed in inches. Larger screen phones are typically said to be 6.5-inches or above, such as the innovative Galaxy Z Flip5 with its 6.7-inch main display. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra² boasts an impressive 6.8 inch-display, or go even bigger with the Galaxy Z Fold5 7.6-inch³ Infinity Flex display when unfolded for immersive streaming and gaming. Phone screen sizes that are smaller than 4.5 inches are usually considered small mobile phones. Medium size phones are between 4.5 and 6.5 inches. Perfect for those who want a good balance between portability, quality specs and some innovative features.

Phone memory refers to RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is the part of the phone that is used to store the operating system (OS) and where apps and data currently in use are kept. Whereas, phone storage is used to store data such as apps, photos, videos, and files that are necessary for the phone to run. The more RAM your smartphone has the quicker you can access and switch between apps without experiencing any lag. Without RAM, apps would close when you switch to another app, causing delays and slowing your phone down. Although photo file sizes differ between smartphones depending on their camera specs, on average each photo requires 5MB of storage. For the occasional photographer, 1GB should be enough phone storage for 200 photos. If you’re a selfie addict, 30GB will allow you to store approximately 6,000 photos.

If you’re an avid selfie-taker, and these are the main photos and videos you take, you’ll want to look at a phone with the best selfie, front facing camera has a front-facing camera with around 40 megapixels. If your phone is filled with photos and videos of cities and landscapes, a smartphone with a telephoto and/or wide-angle lens can provide additional versatility. While portrait photography used to be limited to professional cameras, multi-camera setups allow you to achieve the “portrait” effect straight from your smartphone.