When it comes to buying mobile phones, netizens have been shouting the slogan of "buy new, not buy old". However, compared with a number of mobile phones, it was unexpectedly found that many old models are more cost-effective, and the Hardware Configuration of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 mobile phone released this year has castration. Specifically, screens and imaging systems have different degrees of castration.
For example, the Xiaomi Mi 12 screen no longer supports 2K resolution; The Nubia Z40 Pro only supports 30X zoom, the previous generation supports 50X zoom. In addition to the stronger performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip, many new phones are not more equipped than the old ones. Here, three older phones worth buying are recommended.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro: Telephoto camera to power the screen is also good
As an old flagship phone last year, Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro in addition to the Snapdragon 888 chip performance is a bit behind, other configurations are full. Specifically, the 2K quad curved screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, but it does not support LTPO technology, and the actual display effect is also good.
In actual use, whether LTPO is more power-efficient is unknown. In terms of photography, Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro rear triple camera, the main camera is a 50 million pixel outsole sensor, with a 1/1.12-inch outsole, a larger amount of light intake, support optical image stabilization, and better imaging quality in low light.
In addition to the main camera, there is also a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 50X zoom capability. In contrast, the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro released this year cut the telephoto lens. It is not difficult to see that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is stronger in terms of taking photos.
In terms of battery life, the built-in 5000mAh large battery supports 67W wired fast charging and wireless fast charging. Although the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro supports 120W wired fast charging, the wireless fast charging power is lower. More importantly, after the price reduction, the high-end version of Xiaomi 11 Pro has fallen below 4,000 yuan, and it is now very cost-effective to sell.
Nubia Z30 Pro: Fast charging and taking photos better than the new model
As we all know, Nubia's new mobile phone, the Z40 Pro, introduces a 35mm custom lens. However, the fast charging and camera configuration of the previous generation of mobile phones seems to be stronger, and the fast charging is more advanced. Of course, the old model is the Snapdragon 888 chip, which is slightly worse in performance.
Specifically, although the Nubia Z30 Pro is an old model, the screen specifications are basically the same, 6.67-inch curved screen, support 144Hz refresh rate and 1 billion color display, equipped with fingerprint recognition under the screen, the maximum resolution is 1080P. In terms of photography, the rear quad camera system consists of three 64MP main cameras and 1 8MP telephoto lens, supporting 50X zoom.
Look at the Nubia Z40 Pro, which uses a rear triple camera system, a 64-megapixel main camera, and is also equipped with a telephoto lens, which only supports 30X zoom. Admittedly, the 35mm custom lens is better at taking photos, but the 3 64 million main shots are clearer. It is not difficult to see that the image configuration of the old model is stronger.
In terms of battery life, the Nubia Z30 Pro has a built-in 4200mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging. In comparison, the new mobile phone battery is 5000mAh, but the fast charge is only 80W. It is not difficult to see that the old model is stronger in charging and taking pictures, and the price is more affordable.
iQOO 8 Pro: Very small differences from the new configuration
Compared with the other two products, the difference in configuration between the iQOO 8 Pro and the new mobile phone can be said to be the smallest, only a small gap in the imaging system. In terms of price, the gap between the two mobile phones in the 12G version is 800 yuan. There is no doubt that older phones are more cost-effective.
Of course, the iQOO 8 Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip, which has a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 material flexible screen, supports 2K resolution, and also supports LTPO technology. Moreover, it is equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint recognition system under the screen, which supports wet hand unlocking, and can also be unlocked in water. In actual use, a key can enter a fingerprint.
In terms of imaging, the gap between the two generations of mobile phones is very small, and the new mobile phone iQOO 9 Pro debuts Samsung GN5 sensor. However, for most consumers, the old iQOO 8 Pro is completely enough to take pictures, after all, it is a micro-gimbal blessing. In terms of battery life, the built-in 4500mAh battery supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
In contrast, the new iQOO 9 Pro has a built-in 4700mAh battery, and the fast charging specifications are exactly the same. As for the details, stereo dual speakers and other configurations are standard, but the iQOO 8 Pro does not have an infrared remote control combination. The configuration gap is relatively small and the price difference is thousands of yuan, and it is more appropriate to choose the old model.
Purchase recommendation: In addition to the difference in chips, many old mobile phones have almost the same hardware configuration as the new ones, and they are stronger than the new mobile phones in terms of taking pictures. Therefore, in the case of a price difference of several hundred yuan or even thousands of yuan, the choice of old mobile phones is more cost-effective, especially iQOO 8 Pro, which is more cost-effective.