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Those who use flagship phones, do you actually utilize its full processing power? If not, what was the reason you spent that instead of a mid range phone (or even a budget phone)? (piefed.ca)
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so yeah... idk why most people buy flagships phones only to open tiktok, facebook, etc.

I mean does anyone actually game on their phone regularly? Like an entire pubg mobile gaming session on it?

Or is it primarily a camera thing.

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[–] 8 points 1 day ago (6 children)

I’m a firm believer you shouldn’t buy anything but a flagship phone. Even a decade old flagship is better than a brand new budget phone

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  • [–] 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    I have basic mid-range Samsung that's 5 years old and not showing any signs of giving up. Back when there was still a benefit in choosing a flagship model I still was getting the same 6 to 7 years of use from one.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago

    Whats a midrange? Is it one of the a series?.. if its an S# i consider that flagship. Size of screen and battery dont make it not one.

    I personally just get last years phone on sale every 3 or so years for $3-400 and its been great for me.

    The real dumb move is paying monthy, and getting a locked phone.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    Same. People argue that you can buy a $200 phone that lasts a couple years but I'm about to hit 6 years with this flagship (with no end in sight) so I'll spend about the same amount of money over the life of the phone but have the better specs the whole time.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago

    Hmm. My last budget phone had excellent battery life, lasted 6 years and it was fast enough for my use case. OS updates (or lack thereof) were a thing, so my current phone is a Fairphone with OS updates for years to come. Other than that, I have never felt the need for anything more expensive than budget specs.

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