Many smartphone launches have been mentioned (almost too many to remember) and each time a constant emerges: improved performance, better photo quality, design changes, new features and most recently the integration of artificial intelligence. On the other hand, autonomy is usually limited to a simple proposal, whether it is a larger battery or better energy management to get the most out of an identical size.
But a survey published last month asked: “What do you think is the most important feature of a phone?” Results: With 40% of the vote, battery life is clearly superior to camera performance.
In fact, the Chambers came second with 25% of the vote. This result is surprising, especially in a world where one in three people seem to produce content all day long.
Fun fact: With 12% of the vote, clarity is the third most important attribute. It may seem obvious, but smartphones are much more than just mobile phones: they are now truly versatile pocket computers. But despite the popularity of instant messaging and social media, it’s still important to make calls with good sound quality.
Good design and good performance come in fourth and fifth place with 8% and 7% respectively. This seems to indicate that few people really care about how their phone looks, especially when it’s protected by a case, or that the latest Snapdragon or A-series chip packs 15% more power than the previous generation.
In last place, with 4% of the vote each: a good screen and features related to artificial intelligence. While 120Hz OLED displays are strongly advocated, this is understandably not a priority for everyone. And artificial intelligence seems to be in its infancy on smartphones, although most users are already exposed to it without necessarily using generative elements.
