Shoppers are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking out the best smartphone that would suit their needs. Though there are so many choices in the market, shoppers often find themselves getting a smartphone that is not entirely suitable for their needs. The main reason for that is because users do not necessarily do any prior research before purchasing any smartphone.

There are many factors which affects the decision on what kind of smartphone to choose. Some people choose based on design like which smartphone has an attractive design or which smartphone weighs the lightest. Other shoppers are more interested about the components and specifications of the smartphone so they tend to pick the smartphone that works the fastest and stores a lot more. Budget-conscious people are more inclined to choose a smartphone based on their set price. There is a wide variety of choices from these categories alone and shoppers should have a set category in order to narrow down the choices. Apple, Android, and Windows Phone are the usual choices for people because it more or less delivers the user's needs.

In order to give you an idea of which smartphone to pick, here is a brief summary of these top three smartphones:

iPhone 4S

Apple just recently introduced iPhone 4S in the market and it runs on Apple's iOS 5. One of its famous features is Siri which is a virtual personal assistant and information source for users. Siri follows the user's commands and answers the questions asked. It is also available in three storage capacities (16GB, 32GB, and 64GB) and is compatible with other Apple products like iTunes and Apple ecosystems. There are also rumors of iPhone 5 which could be released by next year.

Android

Android is Google's own operating system and is available in a wide selection of smartphones like Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc. It has an "open standard" for apps which resulted to having a wide selection of apps that could be accessed in Android Market. Though Android is available in a wide selection of smartphones, not all features function as the same because it is dependent on the Android version and the smartphone manufacturer. Android is also compatible with other Google services like Google Music, Google search, etc. Users can also customize through Android even if learning how to operate this is a little challenging. Android 4.0 or Android ICS is the latest version of Android and its performance is considered as the "best" one to date.

Windows Phone

This is Microsoft's mobile operating system which is also available in different types of smartphones. It is relatively new in the market but is making progress in terms of apps and services offered to users. It is also very easy to navigate though there are certain hidden capabilities that users can access. Windows Phone is also compatible with other Microsoft services like MS Office, Xbox Live, etc. The latest version in the market is Windows Phone 7.5 Mango.