Features to Look for When Choosing a New Android Phone Updated October 07, 2016 Android phones are becoming more popular every day, and for good reason:Android phones are powerful, attractive, and (sometimes) easy to use. But not all Android phones are the same. The open nature of the Android platform means that a wide variety of manufacturers can offer Android phones, and those phones can offer a variety of features. Here are the key features to consider when you're shopping for a new Android phone. Carrier All of the big nationwide carriers offer Android phones, as do many of the smaller, regional carriers. And, sometimes, selecting a carrier is more important than selecting a phone. After all, the most expensive, best-reviewed Android phone isn't going to do you any good if its carrier's service doesn't work well where you need it most. Even the big nationwide carriers have dead spots in their coverage areas, and if one of those dead spots is where you live, yo...