Many new smartphones appear on the gadget market every year. But often a person does not have the money to purchase a new gadget, which is why he has to look for a used analogue. It is worth figuring out how to choose a used smartphone.
Smartphone quality
If the user decides to buy a used smartphone, then first of all it is worth paying attention to the year of manufacture of the device. The older the smartphone, the more chances it will not live long with the end user. You shouldn't take a smartphone older than three or four years. Exceptions may be brands such as HTC, Philips, Sony, Apple and Sony Ericsson. These brands have always been renowned for the durability of their devices.
Externally, a high-quality smartphone can be scratched, with paint scuffs in some places. Pay special attention to the screen. Whatever it is, touch or normal, there should be no smudges or dirt under the screen. Also, it should not have cracks. In addition to this, if the screen is touch-sensitive, it is necessary to inspect it for matrix distortions. If one part of the screen is brighter than the other, or it is noticeable that the screen is closer to the protective glass in one place than in another, such a smartphone should not be taken.
Battery quality
How effectively the device as a whole will work depends on it. First, an external inspection of the battery follows. It should not smell, should not be swollen, copper contacts should be clean and free of corrosion. If the battery looks good, you need to check how well it holds a charge. If the handset is bought "from hand", then it is worth asking the owner to provide it for checking the battery by offering him an advance. If the seller disagrees, chances are there is something wrong with the battery. You will have to abandon the purchase altogether or additionally purchase a new battery.
Operating system stability
All smartphones are based on operating systems. There may be several of them: Android, Windows Phone, iOS, Windows Mobile, etc. It is worth studying reviews on the Internet about specific smartphone models. The Yandex. Market service can be ideal for these purposes. Studying this is necessary in order to be prepared for certain jambs in the work of a particular smartphone. Even if the seller claims that the gadget works stably, this is not always true.
Place of purchase of a used smartphone
Such a smartphone can be purchased either from a private person or from a store. The second option is preferable, since at least a small, but a guarantee (from 3 months to six months) will work on the gadget. But, regardless of where the used smartphone is purchased, the recommendations for choosing the right one remain the same.
