Why a phone with powerful RAM can still hang, and how to fix it
Phone speed depends on the processor, storage, software and background apps as well as RAM, and a few simple habits can ease the lag.
When buying a new smartphone, most people pay the most attention to three things: the camera, RAM and battery. A phone with 8GB, 12GB or 16GB of RAM is considered better, and many people believe such phones do not hang. But is that really so?
The reality is that even phones with powerful RAM can hang. The phone slows down and its apps do not work properly. Users then wonder why a device hangs and performs poorly despite strong RAM. Here is a closer look.
First, a phone's speed does not depend on RAM alone. The processor, storage speed, software optimisation and apps running in the background together determine its performance. If a phone has fast RAM but an old processor, its performance can suffer.
The second reason can be a storage problem. If the phone's internal storage is full, it can slow down. The system needs storage for temporary files, app data and cache. If storage fills up and very little space is left, apps can take a long time to open, which can slow the phone.
The third reason is background apps. Apps running in the background can also affect performance and slow the phone. Services such as social media, messaging, cloud backup and location use the phone's resources. This can put a greater load on both RAM and the processor.
So how can the problem be solved? Instead of filling the phone's storage completely, keep plenty of space free. Remove apps that are not needed. Close unnecessary apps running in the background. And always keep the system and apps updated.
If the phone still hangs after following these tips, the problem is not with RAM alone. It could also be linked to storage, the processor, software or hardware.
