Hemenvar

A smartphone is the device you pick up more than any other, so the choice is worth a few minutes. The Hemenvar catalogue lists more than a thousand models — from budget phones for calls and messaging to flagships that replace a camera and a laptop.

Below is a short guide to the specifications that actually change how a phone feels day to day.

Which version to choose

1. Flagship. The largest display, the fastest chip and the best cameras. Worth it if you shoot a lot or keep a phone for four or five years.
2. Pro and Plus. Nearly the same performance in a smaller body, usually with one camera less.
3. Mid-range. The sweet spot for most buyers: a good screen, an all-day battery and a camera that is fine in daylight.
4. Budget. Calls, messengers, maps and social media without overpaying.
5. Refurbished. An officially restored device with a warranty — the cheapest way into a flagship.

Body and display

Flagship bodies are titanium or aluminium with toughened glass; budget models use polycarbonate. An IP68 rating means the phone survives dust and immersion. Screen size ranges from 6.1 inches for one-handed use up to 6.9 inches for reading and video.