Best mobile devices for business

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Mobile forms and data collection apps have become essential tools for businesses large and small because they are great instruments to collect and deliver data and to enable automation of business processes and workflows.
Once your organization decides to start working with mobile form solutions, the first step is to begin searching for the best devices in the market. Bear in mind that mobile devices used in business should be reliable and powerful enough to handle your organization’s demands. It’s important to see this selection and buying process as an investment. While some devices may be more expensive, they can save you money in the long run.
A good mobile device for business must guarantee:

  • Enough storage capacity.
  • Higher functioning systems and apps.
  • Less bugs and crashing incidents.

Here we have a list of the best tablets and smartphones for business that could help you to choose the ideal mobile device option for your company.

Samsung Mobile Devices

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9

When you opt for the 512GB model with the 512GB microSD card, you get the largest storage amount (1TB) in any mobile phone on the market. It’s also got some great business-specific features, such as an improved Bluetooth stylus (known as the S Pen), and if you plug it into a USB-C dock or USB-C to HDMI, it can be used in DeX mode that allow you to get a PC-like experience on your mobile device. It is great for heavy usage with its improved battery life for all-day performance.
Price: Starting at $ 999
Size: 6.4-inch Infinity display
Features: 4,000mAh battery, S Pen, all-new Bixby, Samsung’s intelligent assistant.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 gained a slight upgrade in 2018 from its predecessor, the S8. Including an all-new processor, speakers and camera, this phone compares well to iPhone XS, only with a smaller price tag. The Galaxy S9 Plus also comes with Samsung’s Knox security, a defense-grade enterprise mobile security platform that’s built from the chip up to enable easier management and control.
Price: Starting at $ 620
Size: 5.8-inch Quad HD curved screen
Features: 3,000mAh battery, curved display, IP68 water resistance.

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is the only Android tablet 2-in-1, as it equally serves as a tablet and offers proper laptop-like mobility. It includes built-in Dex software, which mimics a desktop interface and has second-screen capabilities. Its battery is very powerful. Samsung rates the Galaxy Tab S4 for a full 16 hours of video playback, up from the Tab S3’s 12 hours.
Price: Starting at $650
Size: 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED
Features: 7,300mAh battery, S Pen, 64GB

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

The Galaxy Tab S3 looks good, its high-res screen supports HDR video and the S-Pen and it is very flexible. This mobile device is great for Android users that are on the go and don’t require fancy features in a tablet.
Price: Starting at $ 550
Size: 9.7-inch display
Features: 6,000mAh, S Pen, 32GB.

Apple mobile devices

  • iPhone XR

This latest iPhone comes with the longest battery life known to the iPhone family. This model is Apple’s “affordable” X model and adopts many features from the iPhone XS and XS Max.
Price: Starting at $749
Size: 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display
Features: A12 Bionic chip, 12MP wide-angle camera, splash, water and dust resistant.

  • iPhone XS

The iPhone XS has a markedly improved dual camera. It also has a faster processor and faster face ID.
Price: Starting at $999
Size: 5.8-inch Super Retina display
Features: A12 Bionic chip, 12MP wide-angle camera, splash, water and dust resistant.

  • iPhone XS Max

If you’re looking for the largest screen ever on an iPhone, the iPhone XS Max is the right choice. This latest iPhone comes with its best camera yet thanks to Apple’s new Smart HDR.
Price: Starting at $1099
Size: 6.5-inch Super Retina display
Features: A12 Bionic chip, 12MP wide-anglecamera, splash, water and dust resistant.

  • iPad Pro

With the newly added Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Pencil, this device has become the ultimate, computer like mobile device. It works with the Apple Pencil 2 and revamped Smart Keyboards.
Price: Starting at $ 799
Size: 11-inch Liquid Retina display
Features: Magnetic Apple Pencil, Face ID, A12X, Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture.

  • iPad

Each new generation of iPad will bring a faster processor and faster graphics processing. The last version weights just over a pound which makes a great choice for workers on the go.
Price: Starting at $ 329
Size: 9.7-inch Retina display
Features: 32GB, A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture, compatible with Apple Pencil.

Huawei mobile devices

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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The best Huawei phone to date and it’s one of our picks for the best business smartphone you can buy in 2019.
Price: Starting at $818
Size: 6.39 -inch QHD+ display with Gorilla Glass protection.
Features: 8GB RAM and up to 512GB Porsche Edition, 4.200mAh, CPU 7nm Kirin 980 SoC.
 

 
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