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

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Nov 04, 2016, 2:29 AM

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

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, the feature comes and goes at a whim, apparently not perceived as being too important to the user, at least not at this stage. But we thought we'd ask you — how do you feel about stereo speakers on smartphones? Love 'em, don't care about 'em? Here's how the votes tallied up!

Do you care about stereo speakers on a smartphone?

1284 Votes

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%

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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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