{"id":14851,"date":"2023-11-22T04:34:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T04:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?page_id=14851"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T12:01:38","slug":"cell-phone-review-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/cell-phone-review-policy","title":{"rendered":"Cell Phone Editorial Review Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-vz-jquery&#8221; bg_image_new=&#8221;id^14816|url^https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/legal-background.webp|caption^null|alt^BankMyCell Policy background desk|title^BankMyCell Policy background desk|description^BankMyCell Policy background desk&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700623171819{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700693598132{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cell Phone Editorial Review Policy&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 70%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 4px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Modern Slavery Statement for BankMyCell&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%231d998f&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1700628273006{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><li class=\"current\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Page<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>BankMyCell Editorial Review Policy for Cell Phones<\/h2>\n<p>At BankMyCell, we are committed to providing our readers comprehensive and trustworthy smartphone reviews. Our policy ensures that each review is informative, adhering to the highest standards of quality and credibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #1d998f;\">Our Team <\/span>Are Industry Experts Since 2005<\/h2>\n<p>At BankMyCell, our editorial team comprises industry experts who bring extensive experience and knowledge to our comprehensive cell phone reviews.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Editorial Leadership: Ash Turner<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0An industry expert since 2005, Ash specializes in data analysis and plan selection. He holds a Media University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Technical Leadership: Daniel Farmer<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0With expertise in web development since 2013, Daniel creates quantitative and qualitative tests. He possesses a Data Science and Engineering University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deals Manager: Ayu Mega<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, an advertising and marketing professional since 2015, has been instrumental in finding deals for users. She has a Marketing University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Editor: Kim Juanillo<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Ensuring high-quality editorial content, Kim has a Technology Editorial and Statistical Analysis background and a University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fact Checker: Harriet Fortune<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a Digital Fact Checker and coordinator since 2016, holds an Interactive Production University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Senior Tech Writer: Joey Bobiles<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2013 (Writes Reviews &amp; Tests Products) Technology Editor since 2019 \u2013 Editorial English University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Senior Tech Writer: Marlene Centeno<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2013 (Writes Reviews &amp; Tests Products) Technology Editor since 2020 \u2013 Editorial English University Degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Scope and Purpose of Reviews<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">BankMyCell is committed to providing accurate, original, and up-to-date content that offers fast, clearly labeled answers backed by in-depth research. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our reviews cover a range of cell phones tailored to specific user needs, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flagship Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Budget Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Small Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Foldable Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gaming Phones<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Big Screen Phones<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof Phones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Product Selection and Acquisition<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We select cell phones based on market trends, popular brands, user preferences, and new competitive offers. We also ensure that each phone we review is available for users to purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our acquisition process includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Products provided by manufacturers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Purchases made by us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Access to a wide range of second-hand devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Review Process<\/h2>\n<p>Our comprehensive review process focuses on user-centric evaluation and leveraging our team\u2019s expertise. We conduct evidence-based reviews comparative analyses, and provide balanced viewpoints.<\/p>\n<h5>Discovering the Key Features<\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The key features of each phone vary depending on the category or purpose of consumers&#8217; usage\u2014gaming, big screen, mobile photography, etc. We aim to focus on these features in our real-world tests to provide factual information to users, helping them make informed decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Real-world Testing<\/h5>\n<p>We evaluate each phone, focusing on key specs, including battery life, camera quality, processor, and overall performance. We spent countless hours testing each feature to provide a fair evaluation so consumers can choose the best <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">depending on their preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Updating Regularly<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our reviews are updated regularly to reflect the latest market offerings.<\/p>\n<h2>Testing and Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>We employ real-world tests such as network speed, camera quality, screen durability, and battery life. Our methods are grounded in statistical evidence and original testing, ensuring unbiased and consistent evaluations.<\/p>\n<h5>Battery Life<\/h5>\n<p>We test each phone by playing intensive games such as Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) and Genshin Impact, watching movies and YouTube videos, web browsing, and lurking on social media for the same hours.<\/p>\n<p>How long does it take before it drops to 0%? Can it last a day? What is the average screen time usage before it drops from 100% to 20%?<\/p>\n<h5>Camera Quality<\/h5>\n<p>We went outside to test each phone\u2019s quality in different conditions, such as daylight, nighttime, and low light, to see how they compare against each other.<\/p>\n<p>What is the image quality? Does it take decent photo quality, or is it far from the real world? What about the zoom capabilities?<\/p>\n<h5>Chipset or Processor<\/h5>\n<p>Does it run multiple apps or tasks and most demanding games without lag? Does it overheat after extended usage or running intensive tasks?<\/p>\n<p>We test the chipset or processor of each phone by playing mobile games, streaming movies or videos, and using it the whole day.<\/p>\n<h5>Overall Performance<\/h5>\n<p>This key factor includes the display quality, size form factor, and charging speed. We evaluate the touch response, the screen\u2019s brightness under the sun, color accuracy, how long it takes to charge, and how it feels to hold it and put it inside the pocket.<\/p>\n<h2>Original Research and Unique Insights<\/h2>\n<p>Our unique insights stem from our own real-world tests and industry relationships. We provide comparative tests, like battery life assessments for gaming phones and camera tests for flagship models, ensuring originality in our content.<\/p>\n<h2>Fact-Checking and Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>Harriet Fortune, our Fact Checker, plays a vital role in verifying the technical details and claims against reliable sources. Our reviews detail the parties responsible for fact-checking and provide source URLs, methodology, and editorial policies to support our claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Transparency and Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>We openly disclose the sources of our reviewed products and maintain a clear policy regarding affiliate links and sponsored content. 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