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Which smartphone is right for you?

The choices seem virtually endless—from the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy to smartphones by Cyrus, HP or Lenovo. And each one is different. The industry giants are expected to release new and better technology each year, and they’ve proven they’re up to the challenge. Smartphones are considered a prestigious flagship product and manufacturers spare no expenses when developing them. This means that once you’ve selected a brand and operating system, you’re faced with a plethora of additional decisions: Which model? What colour? How much memory? You’ll be sure to find the perfect phone for your business needs in our Bechtle online shop. Our experts are happy to assist you.

Key features at a glance

To determine which smartphone is right for you, you’ll first need to analyse how you plan to use it. If you spend more time on calls than surfing the web, you won’t need to invest in a large display. What's important to you may be a nice surface feel and good protection against dust and moisture. Business users in general appreciate a durable finish as their phones are in constant use. Other important considerations include sufficient memory, long battery life and common wireless features such as LTE, UMTS, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Users are also increasingly requesting dual-SIM smartphones and mobiles, allowing them to separate their personal and professional lives.

Smartphones and corporate security

Security is a core priority no matter your sphere of activity. Smartphone and mobile usage in particular should uphold certain standards covering access to sensitive data, encrypted data transmission and the installation of apps and updates. Standards should also address what must be done if a device is lost or disposed of. When making your selection, keep in mind that the more device types your company uses, the more complex it will be manage them. It’s also important to weigh your choice of operating system, as Apple iOS supports many business features.