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Poll: do you care about stereo speakers on a smartphone?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Nov 02, 2016, 10:15 AM

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Up until this year, stereo speakers on a smartphone were kind of a niche feature. HTC used to offer it on the One series, but ditched it for the BoomSound Hi-Fi speaker setup on the HTC 10. Sony still has it on the Xperias, but it's not universally loved as the speakers continue to sound flat and tinny. Google used to have stereo speakers on the Nexus 6P, but phased them out with the Pixel and even Pixel XL. And, surprisingly, while others are abandoning the feature, Apple actually added stereo speakers on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

So, seeing how manufacturers seem to add and remove this feature at a whim, it's probably not deemed a must-have on a smartphone. But still, we thought we'd ask — what do you think about stereo speakers? Are they a main feature you look for, a nice bonus to have, or something you don't care for at all?

Do you care about stereo speakers on a smartphone?

Yes, I would pick a phone with stereo speakers over a regular one any day

48.68%

It's a nice plus, but not a feature that can sway my buying decision

42.6%

I don't really care for the speaker setup

8.72%

1284 Votes

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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