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[–] [email protected] 20 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Is it just me or does it seem a bit out-of-touch to brag that last year's $1100 phone is still usable? You would sure hope it wasn't made obsolete that quickly

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

Article seems to push the point that you can, in fact, buy a "last-gen" phone and it'll be just as effective as the current gen. Which is true, since phone improvements are marginal or just shit that includes image-editing AI in the camera firmware since the diminishing improvements of hardware are really starting to kick the manufacturers' ass.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Right?

I'm still using a 2018 flagship, courtesy of Lineage. It's faster than the phones of anyone I know.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I read it as "this phone does enough stuff right". I didn't take it as talking about obsolescence or a humble brag.

As a Pixel owner, his note about long battery life makes me envious.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Tbf, it's all about usage and charhing habits. My S22 lasts my work day, but at around ~30%, but I also only charge it to 85%.

If I didn't charge it on the drive home, it'd probably die during the day.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I'd imagine this article is more of statement against the S23 Ultra, than a humble brag. At this point, even if you are able to afford it, why upgrade yearly?

Phones aren't getting drastic upgrades with each physical release - most exciting upgrades are typically software based.