How to buy the right cell phone with AI

Figure out your needs

From social media and virtual wallets to two-factor authentication, having a smartphone can feel essential in a world where so much of our lives is managed digitally. But with all the available options, how do you choose the right one? Guide your decisions by identifying your needs through your AI conversations. Communicate your lifestyle and usage habits, and AI tools can cite the best models that suit your preferences, whether it’s a superior camera, excellent audio, or ample storage. Refer to these prompt examples during your hunt:

• I am an avid photographer. Which cell phone models have the best camera?
• I work while traveling a lot, and I must take a lot of conference calls on the road. What should I look for in a smartphone?

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Stick to a budget

With any financial decision, knowing your monthly budget is always sound advice. Consider how much you take home monthly and expenses, like rent or mortgage, car payments, groceries, subscriptions, and credit card payments. Feed this information to generative AI for recommendations on your cell phone budget. Try a prompt like this:

• Help me calculate the limit I should pay in my budget for a cell phone each month. My monthly take-home is [take home amount], with expenses on rent/mortgage at [amount], groceries at [amount], car payments at [amount], subscriptions totaling [amount], and credit card payments of [amount]. Make sure there’s money left over for leisure and going out.

Feel free to tweak the above prompt as you see fit.

Compare phone specs

Stuck between two models or several? Share your requirements, wants, and budget with AI to help you choose the best one:

• My monthly budget for a new cell phone is [budget], and I am interested in [phone model 1] and [phone model 2]. I also want the cell phone with the best battery life. What do you recommend?

You can even ask AI to create a table comparing the specs of two models (or multiple):

• I want to compare [phone model 1] to [phone model 2]. Make a table with columns for battery life, time to charge, weight, camera, and cost.

Find deals

Once you’ve decided on a model, snag a great deal by asking AI to scour the internet to find the best prices within your budget. It’ll list and summarize current promotions and link out to them. Provide the model, make, year, and storage size for the most accurate results. Try this prompt as a starting point:

• I want to purchase [phone model, make, year, and storage size] and stay within [budget]. Can you show me the best prices on the internet?

From finding the best smartphone deals to the perfect match, AI is here to amplify your shopping experience. Get more AI tips and tricks and see how it can optimize your everyday life.