Smartphone: Upgrading to a premium smartphone; don't ignore better performance, security and camera features..

If you are planning to upgrade from a budget smartphone to a premium smartphone, then you must understand that premium smartphones are not just expensive, but they come with many important features that can completely change the user experience. We know about the features and upgrades that you must look for before buying a premium smartphone.

Display Quality and Technology

AMOLED and LTP OLED Display: Budget phones usually come with LCD, while premium phones get AMOLED or LTP O OLED display, which gives more brightness and better power saving.

High Refresh Rate (120 Hz or 144 Hz): Budget phones usually have a 60 Hz refresh rate, while premium phones have a refresh rate of 120 Hz refresh or up to 144 Hz. This makes scrolling smooth and also gives a great gaming experience.

High brightness and HDR support: Budget phones usually have limited peak brightness, while premium phones have peak brightness ranging from 1500 nits to more than 3000 nits, which makes the screen clear even in sunlight. Apart from this, HDR 10 + and Dalvi Vision support improve the experience of watching video content.

LPTO technology: This technology can adjust the refresh rate of the display as per the need (from 1 Hz to 120 Hz), which saves battery.

Premium build quality and design

Usually, budget phones have a plastic body, while premium phones have a glass or aluminum/titanium body. Talking about IP rating, premium phones have an IP 68/69 rating for dust and water resistance, which prevents the phone from getting damaged even in water. High-end phones have an ergonomic design. If you want a great display, high performance, great camera, long battery life, and the latest AI features, then a premium phone can be a good decision.

Software, Security, and Updates
Premium smartphones offer long-term software support and better security. Samsung and Google's flagship phones get Android updates for 7 years. iPhones get iOS updates for about 5-6 years. At the same time, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other brands have also started giving updates for 3-4 years on premium phones.

Premium phones are now getting AI-powered technology like live translation, voice commands, photo editing, and smart recommendations. Premium phones also have features like an in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, secure encryption, and anti-tracking, which keep the data safe.

Processor and Performance
Flagship processor: Premium smartphones have high-performance hardware. Budget phones have mid-range or low-end chipsets, while premium phones have powerful processors. These include Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Snapdragon 8 Elite, while iPhones have processors like A18 Pro.

Better GPU and Gaming Experience: Premium phones have advanced GPUs, such as Adreno 830 and Apple GPU, which can run high-end games easily.

Battery Life and Charging Technology

Fast Charging: Budget phones have 18 watts or 25 watts charging, while premium phones have fast charging ranging from 65 watts to 150 watts.

Wireless Charging and Reverse Charging: High-end smartphones have wireless charging ranging from 15 watts to 50 watts. Some phones also have reverse wireless charging, so that you can charge other devices as well.

Battery Optimization: Premium phones also have battery-saving features at the software level, which makes the phone last longer.

Camera quality and advanced features
Bigger camera sensor and better aperture: Premium phones have primary camera sensors of 50 MP, 64 MP, 108 MP, or 200 MP, which capture more light and click better photos.

Periscope zoom lens: 5x to 10x optical zoom makes even distant objects clear and detailed.

AI-based camera features: New phones offer features like AI-powered photography, automatic background blur, super night mode, auto enhancement, and real-time editing. (Santosh Anand)

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