What should you pay attention to if you want to buy a "sufficient" mobile phone in 2017?
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A new top-level flagship smartphone naturally represents the best mobile phone at the moment. Almost everything is top-notch, including performance, camera, screen, workmanship quality and cutting-edge features. However, not all flagships are the same. There will always be many subtle differences, and even the software features will remain unique. However, not everyone can afford a flagship. Many people always choose mid-range models within their budget. But be aware that cheap products are not good. This is an almost unchanging truth. Many Chinese people are easily trapped in this minefield. Even if it is a domestically produced phone that is said to be cheap and high-end, some defects may directly ruin your daily experience. For example, your phone is only about 1,000 yuan, the processor performance is good, but the system optimization is scum, the camera is also scum, and you can't experience the pleasure of using the phone at all. Some even break the screen glass with a slight collision. Let's talk about what factors to consider when buying a "good enough" mobile phone this year. The processor must not be too scumbag This is a key component of the mobile phone, responsible for almost all the experience. Currently, the internal chips of cheaper machines are mostly based on ARM Cortex-A53, which is actually a core designed for low-power tasks. The performance will not be outstanding, especially the quad-core configuration. Multitasking or applications that require a little performance will slow down the experience. You can even feel a two-second pause when switching applications. The eight-core configuration is slightly better, but it is still not very sufficient performance. Even if the budget is really limited, at least you have to buy an eight-core A53 machine. However, if you really want performance guarantee, play games or multitask, you still have to look at mobile phones based on Cortex-A72, A73 or Qualcomm KRYO core chips. In addition, the GPU graphics processor unit of the mobile phone also needs to be paid attention to. According to the current mobile phones on the market, to ensure the basic daily experience, the first choice is definitely a machine with Snapdragon 6xx or stronger chips. The alternatives can be Samsung Exynos 7 eight-core, Huawei Kirin 935 and MediaTek P20 or X20. Try to avoid machines released in the past three years, even if they are flagships. Sufficient RAM and storage space After looking at the processor, the next step is to look at the size of the RAM, which is the other half of the performance guarantee. The cost of mobile phone RAM is not as high as it used to be. Many machines start from 3GB, and there are even 6GB models. We recommend starting with 3G, which can at least ensure basic smooth multitasking. For storage space, first of all, if you have a need for multimedia files such as pictures, music, and videos, you should choose a machine with at least 64GB of storage space. It would be better if it has a microSD card slot for expansion. Now a lot of facts have proved that 16GB is no longer enough to meet the space needs. Even for moderate applications, music, photos, and videos, you still need to clear space frequently. Here it is recommended to start with 32GB, so that chat application data or video cache will not quickly fill up the space. More expensive mobile phones generally have 64GB and 128GB options, but you still have to choose according to your needs. The higher the better, unless you really have a lot of photos and media files to store, otherwise it can only be considered as spending too much money. Cameras are often used as actual references The performance of a processor can be easily judged on paper, but it is difficult to know the quality of a mobile phone camera by simply looking at the specifications. The higher the pixel, the higher the image precision. However, pixels do not represent everything and cannot directly measure the image quality. Today, many users have understood this truth. The larger the single pixel size and lens aperture, the better the amount of light entering. This is certain. Similarly, these parameters cannot experience the final image quality because the color and clarity of the image will also be processed by software. If you only look at the hardware and functional parameters, it is recommended to choose a camera with 12 million pixels or higher pixels. First of all, it is guaranteed in terms of precision. Secondly, see whether the single pixel size of the lens aperture is large enough. Also pay attention to whether it provides phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization and other functions, which usually have a direct impact on the image quality. As for dual cameras, you need to understand the specific imaging principle, otherwise it still follows the same principle. If it is Qualcomm's black and white + color principle, even 8 million pixels can provide good quality. After reading the parameters, the most important thing is to look at the actual sample photos of users who have already bought the machine. This is the standard with the highest reference value. The front camera, by today's standards, must be at least 5 megapixels to ensure that the original selfie is not blurry and is more conducive to post-photography. If you really pursue selfies, choose according to the standards of the rear camera. Fast charging, fingerprint recognition, etc. are available . These configurations were previously only available on expensive flagships, but now they are also available on mid- and low-end phones. Even phones in the thousand-yuan level have both fast charging and fingerprints. Within your budget, try to choose a phone with both features, which will definitely add icing on the cake for your daily use experience. Because of the fingerprint recognition function, unlocking is more convenient, which is equivalent to laying the foundation for quick authentication of identity for mobile payments, but this certainly requires NFC to be paired with it. Fast charging is very helpful for friends who often go out, and they can charge quickly when they are in a hurry without delay. Now a large number of models already support 10W fast charging, and 18W fast charging is also becoming popular in more cheap models. Other features, such as USB Type-C port, FM radio, face detection and HiFi DAC decoding chip, are all good, but there is no need to spend more money for one of them. At present, the most practical ones are fingerprint recognition and fast charging. Summary: You get what you pay for. Maybe all the above may not necessarily allow you to choose a "good enough" phone, but the selection ideas will not be too different. Processor and running memory are the basic guarantee of performance, which directly affects the daily experience. The most basic requirement is "octa-core A53 + 3GB memory" configuration. If the storage space can start at 32GB, never consider 16GB models. The camera has a high-pixel sensor, which at least guarantees the fineness, but you have to look at the lens and additional features. If you are really undecided, wait for other buyers' samples. In addition, the software functions of each manufacturer should be considered according to your own needs, but the first choice of mobile phone is preferably a model with the latest system, or a model that can guarantee upgrades. Some other additional mobile phone features, fingerprint recognition, NFC and fast charging, should not be less if they are within the budget. In short, it all comes down to the same old principle: you get what you pay for. As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity. |
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