YouTube channel expert Mrwhosetheboss found out how the 2020 flagships differ from the latest mid-range devices.
Channel host Mrwhosetheboss told howit is better to buy a smartphone in 2022: middle class and 2022 release or top-end and 2020 release. The expert compared such devices as Samsung A53 and S20 Ultra, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro + and Mi 10 Pro, as well as Oppo Find X5 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Pro.
10 parameters were analyzed.The first – equipment. The A53 only comes with the phone itself and a cable, while Oppo Find X5 Lite also offers a case, cable, 65W fast charging, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ – charging at 120 W. If you compare it with the flagship set, it will turn out to be about the same.
Second point – build quality. Here the flagships are noticeably ahead of the middle class models. This is noticeable even in the quality of materials.
Next – about device features.Almost every flagship has some distinctive feature. For example, the S20 Ultra has a camera with 100x zoom, while the Mi 10 Pro has a 108 MP camera that can shoot video in 8K. This is not the case with mid-priced models.
Headphone jack – one more parameterplaying an important role. Flagship smartphones do not have it, since you are expected to use wireless headphones; mid-range models have it. At the same time, top-end devices support wireless charging and are protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard. At this point, smartphones – draw.
Another factor – it's productivity.Newer models have more modern processors, but they have some limitations compared to flagship chips. The main difference between mid-range and top-end smartphones – in gaming performance. This is also noticeable from the results in Antutu: middle-class devices receive 400 thousand points each, and flagships – more than 650 thousand points.
Also, expensive models have RAM from 8 to 12 GB, while mid-range smartphones – from 4 to 8 GB.
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Next – about the display. Flagship smartphones will also have a better screen. For example, their brightness will be higher, the display diagonal – more.
Already leaders in software and update supportmiddle class devices. Although expensive smartphones usually get more updates and these updates are better, if you buy a 2022 model, it will be updated until 2024-2025, but a 2020 device – until 2023.
Another advantage of mid-class smartphones – battery. When you buy an older device, you get a battery that is not as high-quality as a device produced in 2022.
Another important factor – guarantee. In this regard, a more modern device in the mid-price category also benefits.
Finally, cameras. Top-end devices will take better photos and videos than mid-range models. Sample pictures can be seen below.
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Conclusion
In general, the winners were premium smartphones. Despite a two-year gap, they still outperform new mid-range devices in many ways.