We talked about software degradation and why your devices slow down over time. You can find out more about that here.
The gist of it is software quality deteriorates over time because of stuff like code complexity. Changes such as new hardware, operating systems, or libraries, can break compatibility and cause problems. Lack of device maintenance also contributing significantly to the problem.
While this is a problem for all devices, the problem is much worse in budget devices, especially Android devices.
When you first unwrap your budget phone, you will be surprised at how well it runs. You’ll scoff at flagship buyers, “Ha, those fools wasted their money.” Then just a few months later you’re asking if those spammy cleaner apps can really speed up a phone (they can’t).
Your S23 Ultra will slow down in a few years or so but your $89 Itel will be noticeably slower within a year.
Let us explore why that’s the case.
There are several key reasons why budget smartphones tend to slow down more than flagships over time:
Hardware Limitations:
Processing Power:
Budget phones typically have less powerful processors and fewer cores compared to flagships. This translates to slower overall performance, especially as software gets more demanding over time.
See, you would think if phones in 2011 could run WhatsApp then even budget phones in 2024 should have no trouble with the app. You’d be wrong.
Here are a few features that were not available in WhatsApp in 2011; voice calls, video calls, voice notes, read receipts (blue ticks), document sharing, reactions, channels and more.
If we zero in on one feature, say voice calls, you will realise it started with calls between two individuals but now group calls are a thing and 256 people can be on the same call.
As you would imagine, the app in 2011 demanded much fewer resources than the current version. In fact, in just the span of a year, some apps can become 20%+ more demanding, which spells trouble for budget phones with weaker processors.
RAM:
Budget phones often have less RAM, which leads to multitasking limitations. When juggling multiple apps or tasks, the phone needs to rely on swapping data to and from slower storage, causing noticeable slowdowns.
Not only do they have less, they usually have slower RAM as well. The DDR5 RAM that flagships offers 3x the clock speeds and 4x the bandwidth of DDR3 in raw speed. In practice, the advantage may be less, depending on the workload but in simple terms, this just means the RAM in budget phones is much slower.
Storage:
Many budget phones use slower eMMC storage compared to the faster UFS storage found in flagships. This can significantly impact app loading times and overall responsiveness.
It’s simple to understand, really. If an app has to access files in storage, the faster it can do that, the faster it will respond. If you’ve tried sending files to a slow storage device, you know how frustrating that can be. That’s what apps go through when dealing with the slower storage in budget phones.
Software Optimization:
Flagships generally receive better software optimization from manufacturers. This includes tweaks and adjustments to make the software run smoothly on the specific hardware. Budget phones often receive less attention in this area, leading to less efficient resource usage and potential slowdowns.
It makes sense, manufacturers make very little from budget phones, especially when compared to what they make per device with the flagships. So, they divert more attention to making sure software is optimised on their flagships. A smaller proportion of engineer hours is dedicated to budget phones.
Software updates: Budget phones might receive software updates less frequently or for a shorter period compared to flagships. This can mean they miss out on performance improvements and bug fixes that could address slowdowns.
You may not know this but most budget phones receive zero software updates their whole lifetime. Not even security patches. So, they are pretty much guaranteed to slow down quickly, unlike flagships which sometimes reverse that trend with nifty updates.
App Compatibility:
Apps are often developed and optimized for flagship-level hardware. On budget phones with weaker specs, these apps might not run as smoothly and can contribute to performance issues.
This is why you often hear that apps run better on iPhone, they do receive special treatment from app developers. It also helps that they only have a few models to work with.
On Android, you do hear of exclusive partnerships between Samsung and Instagram for example. So, apps will run faster and more efficiently on the flagships, leaving the budget phones in the dust.
It really is an advantage that can’t be understated that when app developers use your device as the reference device, you’re pretty much guaranteed the best performance.
Bloatware: Many budget phones come pre-loaded with numerous unnecessary apps (bloatware) that consume resources and can slow down the phone. I’m glad to note that some budget phones now come with Android Go, the lighter version of Android and without bloatware.
User Habits:
Budget phone users tend to have more storage limitations. This can lead to them keeping fewer apps and games installed, which can be an advantage. However, constantly installing and uninstalling apps can fragment storage, further contributing to slowdowns. You can refer back to this article here on what fragmentation is all about.
Flagship users might also be more likely to maintain their devices. When a phone sets you back $1000, you are incentivised to treat it with kid gloves.
To budget or not to budget?
So yeah, budget phones have it all against them. The combination of weaker hardware, less optimised software, limited resources, and potentially different user habits all contribute to budget smartphones experiencing more and faster slowdowns over time compared to flagships.
This is why the smart play is to go for an older, second hand flagship than for the brand new budget phone. In many cases, a 5 year old flagship will have better internals in some respects over the latest budget phones.
That’s especially the case now that flagships are getting long software support. The latest Pixel will be supported for 7 good years. So five years from now, getting a Pixel 8 would mean getting a phone with 2 years of software support left. Something the future budget phones won’t be able to offer.
Anyway, I hope we now all understand why budget phones seem to slow down much quicker than falgships.
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Where can I get good second hand flagship phones Techzim?
Good question
That’s the question, isn’t it. I frequent sites like ebay because there is some recourse if you get sold a dummy. I’ve also tried FB Marketplace for local listings and have not been burned but you have to be careful with those, you don’t want to end up with a stolen phone. In my day I did buy from guys in the street but that’s the riskiest, cause a lot of those phones are stolen.
I still have my itel P36 bought it in 2020 still running smoothly
That’s great but you might be an outlier here. I have helped some people try to restore their P36’s to performance. But then again, maybe they were the outliers.
Vaitonyepa cause I’m still using p37 from 2021 it’s still running smoothly zvektodaro
Shameless, stop bad mouthing our Itels, yes they are not the fastest , but we knew that already.
Now I provide a counter argument for why you are wrong. Don’t buy flagships. They are a waste of money. Poor price to performance ratio, you are paying a lot of money for performance you don’t need. All that power just to open your WhatsApp, email , telegram, some browsing?
And the worst part is with the device faults. I don’t know why but fancy phones are more prone to faults out of the box, couple that with limited local after sales support, you will cry razor blades.
Our Itels usually contain older proven components less likely to have some unknown bug.
Also I have to say that bit on fragmentation is hogwash , Emmc has more in common with SSD’s than spinning HDD. It’s just considerably slower.
Lastly , budget phones usually run Android Go , which, surprise, is optimized for low end hardware.
And I don’t think it’s worth it to buy an older flagship when you can spend the same amount on a brand new midrange device unless, it’s really cheap. Although that could mean it’s stolen or has something wrong with it.
I have a bottom of the barrel Itel running Android 11 Go edition and I am still getting security and firmware updates. Most recent one was last month, I know they will never deliver an update to the latest Android OS , but the security updates are all i really need.
Yes , I admit , the flaships have better cameras, screens , bells and whistles. But I will argue most don’t need what those phones offer.
Not bad mouthing the Itels. I love them but they objectively slow down faster than flagships.
On the poor price to performance ratio that flagships have, I’m with you. That’s why like cars, getting a second hand flagship, especially a Pixel, that loses value quickly is wise. The Pixel 6a (2020) can be had for $116 (ebay) and still has two major OS updates in the cards. That’s real value there. So, the comparison is not flagship against budget phone, it’s older flagship against new budget. It somes down to preference but I’d argue in favour of the flagship.
I agree that fragmentation on its own is not that big of a deal on eMMC, however, when compounded with the other factors, it adds up. On Android Go, yes, it is lighter but some budget phones have even ‘lighter’ internals. Especially phones saddled with just 8GB ROMs, just a few months’ use and they struggle with Android Go.
I gave the example of the Pixel 6a for $116. Or you can have the Itel S23 for $118. It’s a toss up and I agree, many would be happy with the S23. I would argue the Pixel 6a is a better phone. But I guess, with ZESA doing its thing, the vastly superior battery life on the Itel is a huge plus.
We have been pleasantly surprised by Itel sending security patches (Google is starting to push for those) and they are easier to recommend because of that.
So, yeah. I would still choose the Pixel, and in my opinion, that’s the smart play. However, you know how you use your phones and if the much better camera for example is not something you’ll really appreciate then the budget phone is a good option also, I guess.
I agree that flagships are great,I mean they have better hardware& software,but for most of us,WE CAN DO WELL WITH AN ITEL,That itels degrade quickly than flagships,I think you exaggerated it,I have an itelP37pro back from Feb 2022, It’s still working, recently I bought The itelS23+ for $165 instead of buying a Galaxy S10+. Those old, pre-owned flagships are just NOT WORTH IT,I used to think like you,but realized that you risk buying a stolen phone,with old components, really terrible battery all “KUTI ZVINZI ANE SAMSUNG OR ANE IPHONE”
The other problem is that people judge Itel users thinking they’re dumb just because they use this entry-level device but that’s not the case,Tengai mega maold flagships iwayo,chenjerai police coz some of them are stolen!
I agree, most can do well with an Itel. My argument was not that the Itels are a bad deal. I can’t say I’ve used one but I’ve seen people have wonderful experiences with theirs and the new ones are especially decent.
My opinion was that, when I have to pick between a budget phone and an older flagship, I’d choose the older flagship because I believe it’s better value. Not because the Itel would be terrible value.
For me at least, it’s not about the badge, it’s about the hardware and software support. I’ve used Samsung, LG, Nokia, iPhone, Sony, VIDA (KaiOS) and whatever else I felt was a good deal.
The trickiest bit with older flagships is avoiding buying a malfunctioning or stolen phone. That’s the risk and you have to be willing to take it because it is real. If you do your homework and test it out, you can somewhat reduce the risk and should you succeed you’d be golden.
For the record, I do not think Itel users are dumb. I think they are actually smarter than the big brand snobs that get bad deals just so they can say they use a certain brand. I’m looking at you iPhone 5 users in 2024.
Check this before you buy an old Flagship phone especially Samsung
•Amoled burn in
•Battery Life
•If it’s refurbished make sure all is working well
•Make sure it’s NOT stolen
•Check if all the sensors are working
•For IP68 Certification,you unfortunately can’t count on it on a pre-owned Flagship
•Swith it ON & OFF several times
•Get a receipt 🧾 if you’re buying from a local shop
One thing is for sure, You’re going to notice that Legit pre-owned flagships are actually pricey especially those 3 year old or less.So let everyone make a guided decision.For me I know how to check if I’m getting a legit deal but I’m not willing to spend the time and effort,so Ndakanotenga hangu boxed ItelS23+ yangu,asi pakufamba apa I’m okay than that S9 user
I really enjoy your articles Leonard,I mean they’re great, but this was one of the most misleading statements you’ve ever written
“This is why the smart play is to go for an older, second hand flagship than for the brand new budget phone. In many cases, a 5 year old flagship will have better internals in some respects over the latest budget phones.”
Kkkkk you mean that 5 year old Galaxy S9 Is better than my itelS23+?,no ways,most of those S9 users are struggling with battery issues,as for me,I can run for 2 days with battery juice🧃.On the software end, I’m sure that So dosent have Support for Android 13,the screen is small&the original owner might be 6 feet under,kkkk why should I insist on buying that when I can get the itel which will last for3 years or more?
All that old flagship drama just to open WhatsApp, Instagram,tik tok and a few other Apps?.The point is-most of us can do well with budget phones like itel,Tecno,redmi, Samsung midrangers,but we want the so-called “status” that comes with the old flagships, which isn’t worth it, because of the issues mentioned below which are usually associated with old flagships
Stolen devices(Find my mobile & police will come knocking at your 🚪 kkkkkk)
Battery issues,(most of these oldies batteries are no longer great, coupled with the fact that the devices are power hungry)
Many of them are refurbished
Lack of software support(what software support do you intend to get on a Galaxy S9?)
Worthy point, for sure!! You put Leonard in the dust, as he put it. 🤣🤣🤣😄
I agree with some of what you said. You cherry-picked an example that supports your argument. Let me return the favour but I’ll make it fairer 😉.
You brought up the Itel S23+ which retails for $165-$180 (the 128GB+8GB RAM model) and $180 to $210 for the 256GB model.
Here are some of the old flagships you can get for that kind of money. I’ll stick to ebay and put the seller’s name on it if you want to verify the prices
– Pixel 6 Pro – $199 (mike801010)
– Pixel 7a – $211 (forlessphones)
– Galaxy S21 – $199 (bigmoosewireless)
– iPhone gang can get an iPhone 11 for $200 (innovee.tech) [Personally I wouldn’t take this deal but the 11 is still a good phone. It’s still supported and is running the latest iOS]
All this to say, there actually is a decision to make on old flagship vs new budget phone. You might pick the Itel S23+ over the flagships I listed above but for many, that would not be the play. For me, it definitely would not be the smart play. I just couldn’t pick the Itel S23+ over the Pixel 7a which is only bested on battery life by the Itel.
Where I agree with you is on choosing a phone based on your usage. If you know that you don’t stray beyond social media apps, then you would be okay with an Itel. If you’re not too fussy about having the best cameras then by all means, save money and get a cheaper phone with weaker cameras. If you don’t mind occassional lag and hangups, you don’t need to pay the big bucks for beefier phones.
On your argument again, you were cheating a little bit by comparing old flagships to new midrangers. I was talking about budget vs old flagship. You talked about Tecnos and Samsung midrangers and on those, for the most part, they are a better deal than old flagships.
I’m with you on shunning brand snobs that overpay for phones they don’t really take full advantage of.
On issues like stolen devices, battery problems. I agree, that’s the risk you have to put up with to potentially get the better phone. If done right, you can mitigate the problem.
On software support, the flagships I listed are still being supported, the s21 will get Android 17, whilst Pixel 7a will be supported until 2028.
So, you created a strawman. The actual older flagships at the price point of the Itel S23+ still have years of Android OS updates and their batteries are still decent.
What you’re now saying Makes a lot if sense to me now after some clarifications you’ve made.But I personally,like others out there are not willing to do all the necessary checks to ensure I’m getting a good deal on an older Flagship say Samsung S10+.I’d rather just pop into a trusty shop in town,pay my $165,get my brand new itel S23+,walk out& do the unboxing in the comfort of my home,(not the case with buying the S10+ or pixels you mentioned be it from ebay,or some shops I saw selling them in town),I mean Leonard, you will save a lot of time and frustration.Im 100% with you in saying that there’s still value in those Older Flagships,I mean Galaxy S10 & above is still usable,even the Pixels you mentioned,but my main point is for most people it’s not worth it because some people who buy those refurbished & pre-owned flagships are not tech savvy like me & you,some of them don’t even know how to check If the top of the range sensors on those phones work,so they’re better off buying entry level&mid range devices from Transsion brands, Samsung, or Redmi.I have a friend of mine,a tech enthusiast who swore on iphone (he had iphone 8 in 2023. Kkkkkk) but right now he’s sporting a pre-owned Nokia midranger after I convinced him of getting real value for his money.
By the way this article is great, I’m really enjoying it,and I’d like to help some of my friends to look objectively when making a purchasing decision, rather than be brand snobs,I recently told my amaiguru to buy a trusty itel S23+ since her Snapdragon Version of S10 has battery issues, after all she doesn’t even appreciate that the S10 can can capture 4K,I mean let’s educate people all she ever uses is social media Apps,calls,SMS,& occasionally taking pictures,but vanofamba necharger kkkkkk, I’m seeing myself getting the phone after she buys the itel then enjoying the beefy sensors &4K video recording on that smartphone,but my daily driver remains Itel S23+,man I’m enjoying the AMOLED curved,
I under your point on top range Vs budget but these days the midrange really offers the best of both worlds. on top of that they have good batteries and software support. I’ve been using mi and Poco phones for a while now 10yrs.initially I did notice the slowdown but these midrange had really caught the upmarket… there not real need to down the extra. the Poco X3 I had is 3yrs old no slight lag battery still holds up.i upgraded to Poco f5.i couldn’t be happier
The first Poco had me ready to sell a little toe at one point 😂 They probably barely broke even with how much they charged for it back then, but it made one heck of a statement! I never got one in the end (it was too hard) but they still make great devices for the price, at least from what I can tell on paper.
This is my very honest opinion. I have a recently acquired, high spec device from Apple, which was flagship some years ago. I got the device from the store as brand new as they come. My only issue is I wish the battery were better than it is. It’s 3:02 pm as I am typing this, & I have 48% battery left. The device was unplugged at 100% battery, at about 6:00 am today. By the way I’ve had very light use of the device throughout the day.
It would be nice if the battery were at 90% at this time of day.
The device is perfect on everything else. Simply perfect. If only the battery were better on these old flagships.
Did I get you? You wish your phone would be on 90% around 3pm after unplugging it from the charger at 6am. Yoooh!
You understood very well.
In my opinion there needs to be a lot of improvement in battery technology in the industry. It may be a dream/fantasy for now, but it would be nice if a discovery is made for battery cells that hold so much power.
& I’m not saying smartphone manufacturers should necessarily take this task, the battery industry as a whole should figure this out. Wherever a rechargeable battery is needed, whether laptop, smartwatch, headphones, torch, or anywhere else where is rechargeable battery is needed.
Now that foldable phones are coming in, with 8 inches of foldable screen that could be carried in the pocket, they should get serious with batteries.
that’s on of the reasons at this moment I standby Poco phones….the Snapdragon 7 gen1 is a superb chip.thay gives similar benchmarks to it’s bigger sd8 cousin but with much better power efficiency.im playing pubg for hours with the phone barely heating and high settings. I’m surprisingly impressed. the phones getting regular updates and it’s fluid after 6months.yhe updates actually improved the benchmarks. the only issue is the camera.very midrange it will do the job but not as good.a shame really as I’ve had to instal gcam and the pictures much better. overall I would 10 out 10 buy this again if I have to.next Poco if the improve the camera it will be the new one plus. for those who are having battery issues.easiet solution just get a battery pack and be done with it.poco comes with fast parching buy the time you brushed your teeth it’s 30% up
Flagships aren’t for everyone. Indeed, most would be more than fine on a higher end itel. By virtue of my job and hobbies, I’m just not one of them, for now. I still need that horsepower 😄
Older flagships aren’t as efficient, they may need a power pack buddy for life support, but by virtue of still superior hardware and higher calibre software support, they have shear muscle power over a lot of what Itel like producers make! Pick the right brand and age of phone (older than 2 years starts to get tricky) and you will also get at least one year OS support and security patches beyond that.
I think the choice for users might how much heavy lifting work the mobile phone will be put through.
For heavy users a cheap phone ca be quite a risk but for very light users the cheap brand new phone will be worth it.
Its dangerous to think you can use a brand new Itel phone through the rough and heavy usage as one ca do to a second hand expensive brand. The expensive brands have to pass more rigorous and demanding tests for them to be released for public use will cheap brands are more about cutting costs and not so much about surviving brutal usage
As scripture says, “A Live Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion.”
Even if these old flagships pack so much power and performance, and are lovely in every way compared to entry level or midrange devices, it doesn’t help if they run out of battery before you could enjoy the awesome power they have.
Without a doubt flagship devices from years back are better performance wise, than some midrange devices of today. But someone on their iTel will not miss a call because of dead battery, while you could miss calls on your flagship, so how does that help.
Conclusion:
A Live Dog Is Better Than A Dead Lion.
Kkkkkk this one is rib cracking for me,but very true Indeed,A live itel is better than a literally battery dead Galaxy S10.
100% true
😂Yah, true but even that live dog will not carelessly run up on that dead lion until it is absolutely 300% sure the lion is down!
Ultimately, if your perspective on this is that you just want to do standard phone things, Itel is not a bad choice. If there is something specific you want that itel doesn’t have (chip architecture/camera/fast memory/particular app compatibility/unique hardware feature/ecosystem compatibility/etc), a REASONABLY old flagship phone might be the ticket. Its about picking what’s fit for purpose, and that choice will look different depending on what you want out of it. You can even throw out that REASONABLY part if you are making an emotional purchase. I know I’d still buy/collect a Lumia 930, a 10 year old phone with zero apps and no support, for purely sentimental reasons.
Please Mr Poster, guide me…
I have been using a Redmi Note 9 since October 2022 and m planning to buy a New device now. Which one among the following would be best for me:
Redmi 10
Redmi Note 10
Redmi Note 12 5G
Redmi 12
Redmi Note 12
Samsung S10
Samsung S10+
Samsung Note 10.
Hey Sir Enocks. Just a random commenter here. As you didn’t state any preferences apart from brand, I compared the two heavy hitters on the list. Had an AI to do the hard work:
– The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a bigger screen size (6.67 inches vs 6.3 inches), a higher resolution (1080 x 2400px vs 1080 x 2280px), and a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz) than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 .
– The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a higher pixel density (498ppi vs 395ppi), wireless charging, stereo speakers, built-in optical image stabilization, and a stylus pen that the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G lacks .
– The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a more powerful processor (Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Snapdragon 855), more RAM memory (12GB vs 8GB), more megapixels in the main camera (200MP vs 12MP) and the front camera (16MP vs 10MP), a bigger battery capacity (5000mAh vs 3500mAh), and a radio that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 does not have .
– The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has more internal storage (512GB vs 256GB), a newer Gorilla Glass version (6 vs 5), and a BSI sensor that the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G does not have .
– The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a plastic frame while the Note 10 has an aluminium frame.
– The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has a lower water and dust resistance rating
– The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has an OLED screen
– The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is newer
– The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a built in stylus
If you don’t need 4k video, a stylus or an OLED screen, the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is a good pick. It’s built more cheaply, but its newer (software, processor, support, guarantees), has a competent feature set, a bigger and newer battery and it’s OS is familiar to you.
Hey buddie, thank you so much for the enlightenment, the galaxy Note 10 is an awesome device but it’s likely, a high-end of it’s time but it’s I’m worried Samsung may end it’s support anytime soon unlike 2023 Redmi Note 12 5G which is likely to get software support for a good number of years.
I’m also a little bit above an average user of demanding softwares so I need a device with a better processor and of course, a better RAM.
As of Camera, I understand Samsung S- and Note series always have exceptional cameras but I’m not much given to photographing so I think the one on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is good for me.
Water and dust resistance? I will just be extra careful with my Device hahahaha 😜
Battery capacity? Xiaomi is better…
Above all, what I prioritize the most is software support + processing power… After that I also consider storage and battery capacity..
Thanks so much
I can’t know what would be best for you.
However, what I can say is that I checked how the processor in the RedmiN12 (the best of the Redmis) compares to the GalaxyN10 (the best of the Samsungs) and they are comparable. The Exynos in the Samsung wins more benchmark tests than the Redmi’s Qualcomm wins but the Redmi has some notable advantages. So, I’d disregard the processor battle (I’m trying to ignore my bias against the Exynos).
The Redmi is decent in the camera department but is no match for the Galaxy as even dxomark tests show. The Redmi absolutely torches the Galaxy on battery life though.
All this to say, unless you take lots of pictures and videos where the Redmi struggles with autofocus and in low light, you should seriously consider the Redmi Note 12.
That’s my opinion though but only you would know what would be best for you.
Also carefully examine the comment by Anonymous above that goes into the specs and lays out what your choices are. Decide what’s important to you and pick accordingly.
Thanks so much Leonard,
What’s the update on the Zim electric car company?
We buy phones for different reasons and circumstances. However, there are some things that have stayed very useful in phones that is failing to actually age. These features of course need exposure for you to appreciate them. I like mobile photography myself and I don’t need filters because I want to capture the exact memories for my collection. Of course I would need plenty of memory (both ROM and RAM). Great Battery and screen become imperative as well as quality microphones and speakers. The software needs to be robust. I do online meetings on the good and I hate lag. I don’t play games and my socials are very limited. I travel a lot but charging is not a problem for me. I cast my media to my TV. Occasionally I write articles on my phone.
I can’t afford high end phones or laptops but I need great features. I can afford budgets but they are limited for my use. I go for 3 or 4 year old flagships. Galaxy S20 Ultra/Note is some 300 in town boxed. It ticks all the boxes above and I have not seen a better budget phone than that one.
Samsung A series and M series better than itel batteries
What is the release date for the galaxy S24 lineup? And I hope Leonard Sengere will talk about changes and improvements of those phones once announced. Looking forward to it
Samsung Unpacked is scheduled for January 17, but reservations have been up for a while
Noted. Thanks
This article sounded like an advertisement to say the least
If you had to choose between Samsung Galaxy A31 (128GB/4GB) and Samsung Galaxy F13 (64GB/4GB), which one would you pick. @Anyone
Going off of what’s on paper, I have to go with the F13. Yes, it has half the storage, an LCD, lower res selfie cam, is heavier and is from the lower positioned F series, but it claws back some points by virtue of being 2 years newer. That means a more efficient CPU and an upgrade to android 13, potentially 14.
The A31 is older but seeing as its from the A series, it still has some selling points like the OLED screen, potentially better selfies and better performance in some tasks.
By the way, if you have some diaspora connections coming home relatively soon, the S24, unlocked with 256GB, is going for $250 for a limited time on their website right now.
Forgot to say condition if they are second hand can be a tie breaker
My sister just smacked my head for being stupid. Those prices are for qualifying trade-ins. I’m off to cry in a corner now
Noted.
After I notice the lag I new budget phone…simple
Can u tell me how to unhide apps in budget phone, it hides them without my authority