For creative professionals like graphic designers and digital artists, finding the best phones isn’t just about the best camera or biggest battery. The phone needs a good-sized screen, an amazing colour display, and support from creative apps/tools. The last thing you want to deal with as a creative professional when drawing art or designing is a device with colours looking off or wavy lines.
Smartphones have come a long way in recent years, especially with the inclusion of phone-tablet hybrids and creative stylus pen support for drawing, like Samsung’s S Pen. Apple has also been a popular choice for creative professionals through the years, especially for their seamless integration across their ecosystem with iPad and Mac devices.
We’ll also be exploring the benefits of buying smartphones second-hand for creative professionals. Not only is it a great way to score a good deal and get a tried-and-test product, but it can be better for software support.
Buying devices second-hand is also better for the environment. So, if you’re an eco-conscious shopper, it’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, lower e-waste, and avoid the extraction of new resources to manufacture a new device.
iPhone Features For Creative Professionals
Apple’s iPhones have been one of the go-to devices in the creative space for years now. This is due to a combination of factors, including their user-friendly interface, seamless integration with iPads and Mac devices, amazing customer support, and now, their new Apple Intelligence technology.
User-friendly interface
For decades, iPhones and the iOS operating system have been known for their incredibly user-friendly interface, and this still rings true today. For creative professionals and businesspeople, tools must be easy to learn and quick to master, which is why iPhones are so popular.
iPhones undoubtedly have one of the most accessible user interfaces for smartphone devices. Apple is also leading the way in terms of accessibility for those living with conditions like blindness or hearing impairment, making it possible for everyone to use their devices.
Seamless integration
Apple is renowned for its seamless integration across all of its products. This includes their PCs, laptops, and tablets, making it easy to pick up where you left off, including for creative projects. You can easily start a project on your iPhone and share the files with your Macbook or iPad device. It also allows for easy back-ups of files, photos, and documents through iCloud.
High-resolution screens
High-resolution and colour-accurate screens are critical in the creative industry. The last thing you want is finishing a design and printing it out or going live and all the colours are wrong. Fortunately, every generation of Apple and its iPhone devices has been at the forefront of pushing screen technology.
One of the latest iPhones, the iPhone 15 series, is backed by cutting-edge technology for its screens to produce vibrant and accurate colours with its Super Retina XDR display. The base model allows for 2556-by-1179 pixel resolution at 460 ppi, featuring true tone, wide colour, and HDR support.
Apple Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming the new craze in the creative industry, with artists discussing the potential of the tool, and how it can help their process. Apple’s newest devices, including its iPhones, are launching with ‘Apple Intelligence’ an AI-powered tool.
While Apple Intelligence is still in its earlier stages, it is going to be a powerful asset for any artist. Currently, the main features of Apple Intelligence include writing assistance tools, which can help with creative writing, sending emails, and checking grammar.
Samsung Galaxy Features For Creative Professionals
Samsung’s Galaxy range of devices, particularly the ‘Ultra’ models in, their flagship S line and their Z Fold phones are renowned for their features for creative professionals. These include their S Pen stylus support, gorgeous screens, and strong processors for intensive tasks.
Stylus support
Samsung’s S Ultra models and Z Fold devices support Samsung’s S Pen stylus. This is a must-have for any creative professionals who are into digital art/drawing. I
Screen size
Samsung boasts one of the largest screen sizes in the smartphone industry with their ‘Ultra’ models for their ‘S’ flagship devices and their Z Fold phones. This allows for more workspace, which is especially important for digital artists looking to use their phones as a drawing tool.
Fast processors
One thing Samsung always delivers on in their flagship phones and their Galaxy Z series is a fast chipset. They’re always pushing the boundaries with their processor and graphics processing unit, which is essential for any creative professional.
Samsung DeX
Samsung DeX is a feature unique to Samsung’s phones, which allows the user the experience of working on a desktop by connecting their phone to an external display (like a monitor or TV). This feature is supported on all of Samsung’s flagship S series and Z range of phones.
Samsung DeX is particularly useful for creative professionals because it allows for a more desktop-like workflow. It also makes it easier to use design apps/tools.
Are iPhones or Samsung Phones Better For Creative Professionals?
Samsung’s Galaxy range and Apple’s iPhones are both fantastic choices for creative professionals. Ultimately, what device is better will depend on personal preference, and what ecosystem you already use, or what your business requires.
For instance, if your creative professional business requires the use of iPads and Macbooks, it makes the most sense to stick with the Apple ecosystem. The iPhone can seamlessly connect with those devices, sharing data and files. Apple’s iPhones, while they don’t have screens as large as Samsung phones for drawing/design, are better for photography and film.
If you’re already using or accustomed to Android devices, then Samsung’s range of phones is a great choice. If you also want a device that is better suited for digital drawing and design, it’s hard to beat Samsung’s Z Fold and S Ultra devices with their larger screens and S Pen support.
Buy A Refurbished Phone That Suits You At OzMobiles
For the best deal on phones for creative professionals, buying refurbished is a cost-effective way to save money. When you shop at OzMobiles, if you find a better deal elsewhere, we’ll beat it by $10 (terms and conditions apply).
Here at OzMobiles, we stock a large range of devices, including refurbished iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices. All the phones we stock go through a comprehensive refurbishment process, ensuring that all components, from the hardware level to the software, are fully functional and running optimally.
When you buy a phone from us, you also get a 12-month free warranty and a 30-day risk-free return period. So, if you run into any problems with the device or creative tools, like the S Pen, you can contact us for assistance or a return.
If you have any questions about our refurbished phones or need help finding the right device to meet your requirements—reach out and contact us today. The OzMobiles team would love to help connect you with the perfect phone.
