Ever wondered why phones are getting expensive? Because they are not just phones anymore. Mobile phones are one of the most powerful tools to use in business. Premium phones use the best technology to give you the ultimate phone. Even though they come with a cute little price tag you may not like, getting the best phone for business is one step toward growth.
So whenever you’re hunting for a phone for work or business, don’t forget the five factors to look for: Reliability, integration, support, security and network coverage.
Reliability
Because we have long-term goals and a lot of clients to make happy, we need a phone that goes a long way.
We use mobile phones for numerous tasks, such as making calls, sending emails, accessing the Internet, and using many business apps simultaneously.
What makes a phone reliable?
A Powerful Processor.
A processor is the brain of a phone. The more powerful it is, the more intelligent. And have enough power to handle all the tasks without lagging or heating up. It will smartly manage your battery life, storage, and file management. The responses will be instant, and multitasking will be top-notch. All factors add up to reliability.
If you’re looking for powerful processing chips, here are the most powerful processors to look for in a phone.
| Company | Chip name (to look for in phone features) | Phones that have this chip |
| Apple | A16 Bionic | iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max |
| Android | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series, One Plus 11, Oppo Find X6 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z fold 4 and flip 4, Samsung S22 Series |
| Tensor G2 | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
An Excellent Build.
Go for a phone that has stainless steel and corning-made glass. For water resistance, you’ll look for an IP68 water-resistant screen. Another great material is Gorilla Glass for the screen and Armor Aluminum for the back. If you are looking for a lighter-weight phone, go for plastic frames.
A battery that almost never ends.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the best battery for a mobile phone, such as capacity, charging speed, and longevity. Here are a few of the best batteries ever made for mobile phones up till now:
- Samsung 5,000mAh battery in the Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Apple 3,095mAh battery in the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Google 5,000mAh battery in the Pixel 6 Pro
- OnePlus 4,500mAh battery in the OnePlus 10 Pro
- Sony 5,000mAh battery in the Xperia 1 IV
Integration
Business customers need a phone that can easily collaborate with all other systems in business. Your phone has to integrate with all CRM apps, accounting apps, and productivity tools. It must seamlessly collaborate with IoT.
How to know what phone is best to integrate into business?
Ecosystem
If you’re using Macbooks and PCs, going for an iPhone will make integrating with your system easier. Similarly, if most of your tech products are by Google, get a Google phone to integrate well. Android is known for its flexibility so that it can go well with any ecosystem. However, you will have to compromise a bit on security.
Support
A business phone should have a good support system in case of any problems. This includes 24/7 support, online resources, and a knowledge base.
Customer service should be known for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. For instance, Apple is known for being fair and transparent in customer dealings. It is always willing to go the extra mile to help customers resolve their issues.
Security
Look for strong security and privacy features to protect sensitive data. This includes features like encryption, password protection, and remote wipe.
Closed ecosystem: Apple has a closed ecosystem, which controls its devices’ hardware and software. This gives Apple more control over the security of its devices, as it can vet all of the software available in the App Store. Similarly, Samsung’s enterprise edition offers some amazing security features that are hard to miss.
Regular updates: Releases regular security updates for its devices. These updates often include patches for known vulnerabilities, which can help to protect devices from attacks.
Strong encryption: Encrypts all of the data on its devices by default. This makes it more difficult for attackers to access data on your device, even if they can gain physical access.
User education: Provides users with education on security best practices. This helps users to understand how to protect their devices from attack.
Biometric authentication: Has reliable, fast, and highly calibrated authentication methods.
Network Coverage
Last but certainly not least. Your ultimate business phone needs a great network to work with.
What makes coverage the best?
- Good value for money, great plans and benefits.
- Excellent coverage with full signal strength.
- Excellent customer support
What are the best networks to go for?
In Somerset, the four big networks: Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2, will be great to go for. But when it comes to business, we have a clear winner: Vodafone.
Give Your Business an Edge.
We’re tech enthusiasts, and we’ll love to give you more insight into what phones are best for your business according to your budget. We will also analyse more areas in your business that can be streamlined using mobile apps and software integration. Learn more about us, and contact us at info@initiis.co.uk
