TOP 5 BEST PHONES FOR ARCHITECT

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1. Samsung Galaxy S8+

You’d be forgiven for being wary of Samsung’s brand-new S8 series, given that the company’s previous offering — the Note 7 — built a reputation for spontaneous combustion. In desperate need of a winning design to regain faith among its consumers, Samsung has pulled out all the stops with its latest model, and it might just be the ideal phone for architects for a one very big reason: the screen.

The display on the S8+ (the S8’s larger sibling) is 6.2 inches in size with a resolution of 2960×1440 pixels. The “infinity display” curves around the edge of the phone much like the S7 Edge, maximizing the surface area for sketching and taking notes. For architects considering the need for a tablet as well as a phone but concerned about spending a lot of money on both, the S8+ could provide the answer in a single device.

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2. Huawei P10 Plus

For architects and designers, the strongest asset of the Huawei is surely its camera — or cameras, to be precise. The dual Leica setup combines two cameras and sensors, one for color shots and one for monochrome images (get ready for some stunningly moody black-and-white pics of Brutalist icons). The regular color sensor is 12 megapixels, while the monochrome one is an impressive 20 megapixels. Furthermore, the phone’s built-in camera app boasts a host of useful tools for taking shots on the construction site, including a wide aperture mode and 4k video capability.

The P10 Plus’ 5.5-inch QHD screen is more than adequate for creative professionals, and for the more aesthetically minded out there, the colored body of this phone is also notable: Huawei partnered with Pantone to produce a version in “Greenery,” Pantone’s color of the year. Of course, if you are a true architect, you’ll most likely reject this summery hue in favor of good, old-fashioned Graphite Black.

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3. Google Pixel XL

The Pixel is Google’s first phone, combining a native version of Android N with Google hardware that should run its OS in the best possible way. This is what makes it perfect for time-strapped architects — this phone works at lightning speed, allowing you to work through your sketches, photo editing, notes and emails with no delays.

The Pixel XL, with its larger-format 5.5-inch display, might be the most useful for architects who need to mark up photos and drawings on the construction site. Another strong feature of Google’s device is the camera, which, while not being a dual setup like the Huawei, is a 12-megapixel of incredible quality.

One unfortunate downside to this phone is its premium price, which is very high when compared with Google’s LG-made predecessor, the amazingly well priced Nexus 5X. That said, the iPhone is still more expensive.

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4. Motorola Moto Z

For architects who like to customize their tools, the Motorola makes for a tempting option. It lacks the polish of the premium phones by Samsung, Google and Apple, but its strength lies in its flexibility. Depending on your needs, you can adapt your phone with ingenious add-ons called “Moto Mods,” modules that clip onto the phone to add extra functionality.

One of the best mods is the Insta-Share Projector, which effectively transforms your phone into a portable projector that allows you to present 70-inch images of your drawings and renderings for clients on any flat surface. For your architectural photography needs, the Hasselblad True Zoom Mod turns your phone into a high-quality camera with 10x zoom.

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5. iPhone 7 Plus

For project photography, the iPhone’s camera is hard to beat. Like the Huawei/Leica offering, it is a dual setup, with one wide-angle lens and one telephoto. The best asset of Apple’s offering, though, is its zoom capabilities — 1x to 2x magnification using pure optical zoom means you can capture details on the construction site and completed projects with incredible clarity.

For young architects and students, though, the price is eye-watering: You can buy an entire laptop for the cost of the top model. With so many great alternatives out there (see above), the iPhone is no longer the go-to smartphone, but it remains a stunning, high-powered device nonetheless.