What are the essential features of a smartphone?

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If your next device doesn’t have them, it’s a deal breaker

For some, October is the season for candy, costume, pumpkin and apples, but at Android Police we only have one thing in mind: new smartphones. If you’re looking to upgrade this year, you’ve probably got a wishlist of everything you want from your next device. Folding screens, under-screen cameras – maybe even a headphone jack if you’re feeling crazy. Even if the phone of your dreams does not exist, everyone has this feature that absolutely cannot be without.

This fall promises to be a little quieter than usual, especially on the flagship front. With LG completely out of the game and OnePlus skipping its usual mid-cycle upgrade, the choice of smartphones may seem a bit more limited than usual. Still, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are Samsung’s best foldables yet, and Google’s Pixel 6 keeps us awake at night as we daydream about all of its potential power. Maybe you’re even considering upgrading to the iPhone 13 Pro and its fancy camera system, though iOS will likely stop most of us in our tracks. Maybe there’s an unexpected device in the works, a phone so surprisingly we don’t even know it’s in the works.

Whatever you plan to upgrade to the next version, you probably have a feature or two that you’ll need before you can even consider throwing your credit card away. It might be something pretty standard like water resistance or NFC for mobile payments. Maybe it’s something a little harder to find these days,

For this poll, we’ll assume you’re looking at an Android phone – this is an Android site after all, so “running Android” seems a little too obvious. Otherwise, feel free to pick the things you absolutely need in your next device. Try to be a little picky on this one – if you think a choice isn’t essential, don’t select it. And of course, it’s hard to list all of the available options, so leave a comment for anything we missed.

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Will has been an Android enthusiast since getting his first smartphone in 2011. He loves watching movies, has an endless backlog of video games, and produces a comedy podcast in his spare time. He lives in Buffalo, NY and is ready to give you chicken wing recommendations anytime. You just have to ask.

We’re in the middle of smartphone launch season, so we’re asking yourself the question you probably ask yourself every time you upgrade your phone: what are the most important and must-have features to consider when buying? a new phone?