In March 2023, the 10 most worthwhile 16+512 GB phones to buy

Recently, due to the decline in memory costs, models with 16G large storage + 512G large storage space on the market have sprung up, and it is foreseeable that there will be more and more models equipped with 16+512G combinations in 2023 and beyond.

Is it necessary to have a 16+512G mobile phone?

First of all, the conclusion: for frequent multi-application heavy use of mobile phones, and hope that mobile phones can be used for 3-4 years or more, 16+512G is necessary; But for daily light and moderate use of mobile phones, or to replace mobile phones in a year or two, 12+256G or 12+512G is already a high configuration!

Previously, I did a killing background test, using 4 mobile phones with different memory sizes (including 3 Androids, equipped with 8G, 12G, 16G storage, and an iPhone 14 Pro with 6G memory), respectively, tested and opened 20 APP applications (including 17 regular applications and 3 game APP) at the same time, after the application was opened, switch back to the desktop, and then open the previous APP applications one by one to see how many of them still reside in the background and can be used without reloading.

PS: In order to test fairness, all three Android models turn off the "Memory Expansion" function.

The test results are as follows:

From the test results, although the iPhone 14 Pro has the smallest memory capacity, the background test performance is much better than the 8G Android model and the 12G Android model, almost the same as the 16G Android model... I have to sigh that the iOS system is indeed very dominant in keeping the application background.

For Android mobile phones, the gap between 8G storage and 12G storage is extremely obvious, and the background performance of 16G large storage is even stronger than that of iOS system... Therefore, the larger the Android phone storage, the better the kill background performance.

Then let's talk about storage space.

This depends on each person's situation, for example, I am currently using two mobile phones, a 256G storage version, a 512G storage version, two total used storage close to 300G, for me personally, if you use a single mobile phone, 256G is completely insufficient...

If there are only a few apps on the mobile phone, and there are not many games and cached videos, 128G is actually enough to use, and 256G can meet the needs of the vast majority of people.

If WeChat chat graphics, videos and documents have a lot of information, install multiple games, and often buffer videos, I personally recommend that 256G storage start, and 512G has a better experience.

In summary, for Android phones, the larger the memory and storage space, the better, not only can daily use be smoother, but also have more advantages in service life... 12+256G with a good SoC chip can ensure 3 years without lag, while 16+512G can theoretically be at least 4 years without stuttering.

What models are currently equipped with 16+512G storage combination?

1. Summarized according to the brand as follows

Through the above table, it can be seen that the current models equipped with the 16+512G combination, except for OPPO and various folding screen models, the rest are mainly sub-brand models of various brands.

However, at present, the cost of mobile phone memory has been reduced, and we will see more and more models equipped with 16+512G combinations from 2023... Super large storage + super large storage space will gradually become popular.

2. Summarized as follows according to different price segments

At present, the 16+512G combination models are basically distributed above 3,000 yuan, and there are no optional models within 3,000 yuan... But it is no surprise that the 16+512G combination will gradually sink from 2023, and it is only a matter of time before it is popularized within 3,000 yuan.

Let's focus on the 10 16+512G/1TB models that are worth buying as of March 2023, which may be referenced.

Redmi K60

Current price: 16+512G, 3299 yuan (current price is the lowest price in history)

Redmi K60 is currently one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 models, and it is very capable of playing in terms of screen, battery life, cost performance, etc., and the cost performance is quite high (especially after the price of the 512G version is reduced by 300 yuan).

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, the performance is good, and the heat dissipation stacks are quite strong, and the game performance is very strong;
2. Equipped with 5500mAh large battery + 67W wired fast charging + 30W wireless charging, the battery life performance and charging experience are good;
3. Equipped with 2K+ resolution screen, good screen quality, support 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming effect is excellent;
4. Equipped with dual speakers, X-axis linear motor, NFC, infrared remote control, the details are well done;
5. Excellent value for money.

Insufficient:

1. The photo is slightly average, and the telephoto lens is missing.

Realme GT Neo 5 240W

Current price: 16G+1TB, 3499 yuan

Realme GT Neo5 is currently equipped with 1TB storage capacity model with the cheapest price, and 240W second charge is also the highest charging power, in addition to performance, screen, photography and other aspects.

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with the combination of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip + LPDDR5X memory + UFS3.1 flash charging, strong performance;
2. With 4500mm² 3D tempered VC liquid cooling heat dissipation, 144Hz high brush screen, 1500Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, X-axis motor, dual speakers, superframe independent graphics chip Plus, etc., the game performance is excellent;
3. Equipped with 240W wired fast charging, 100% full charge within 10 minutes of measurement, is the fastest charging speed at present (in addition, there is a standard version equipped with 5000mAh battery + 150W wired fast charging, the battery is larger, taking into account the dual experience of battery life and charging, and the price is cheaper);
4. Rear IMX890 main camera + OIS optical image stabilization, the photo experience is not bad in the same price segment, and there are quite a lot of 200W microscope lens gameplay;
5. The screen quality is good, taking into account the display clarity, brightness, and eye protection performance;
6. Excellent value for money.

Insufficient:

1. absence of telephoto lenses;
2. Realme brand has fewer offline after-sales outlets.

OnePlus Ace 2

Current price: 16+512G, 3499 yuan

OnePlus Ace 2 is currently the cheapest model equipped with Snapdragon 8+ chip and 1.5K curved screen, which is extremely cost-effective and balanced in all aspects.

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with the combination of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip + LPDDR5X memory + UFS3.1 flash charging, strong performance;
2. With eight-channel full-run VC heat dissipation, dual speakers, X-axis motor, 720Hz touch sampling rate screen, and superframe super-picture engine, the game performs well;
3. Equipped with 5000mAh battery + longevity version 100W wired fast charging, taking into account the dual experience of battery life and charging;
4. Rear IMX890 main camera + OIS optical image stabilization, the photo experience is not bad in the same price segment;
5. The screen quality is good, taking into account the display clarity, brightness, and eye protection performance is equal to one.
6. Excellent value for money.

Insufficient:

1. Absence of telephoto lenses.

iQOO Neo7 Racing Edition

Current price: 16+512G, 3299 yuan

iQOO Neo7 racing version is equipped with the dual-core combination of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 and exclusive graphics chip Pro+, taking into account performance, gaming and other experiences, and the screen, photography, battery life, and fast charging are also good.

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with the combination of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip, enhanced LPDDR5 memory, and overclocked UFS3.1 flash memory, powerful performance;
2. With the independent graphics chip Pro+, ultra-large area VC heat dissipation, dual X-axis linear motor, stereo dual speakers, 2000Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, screen double pressure touch, etc., the game experience is good;
3. Equipped with E5 material AMOLED screen (should be the cheapest E5 screen model), the screen quality is quite high, and the eye protection effect is good.
4. Equipped with 5000mAh battery + 120W wired fast charging, taking into account battery life and charging experience;
5. Rear IMX766 main camera + OIS optical image stabilization, the photo experience can be beaten in the same price segment;
6. Excellent value for money.

Insufficient:

1. Absence of telephoto lenses.

OPPO Reno9 Pro+

Current price: 16+512G, 4349 yuan

OPPO Reno9 Pro+ takes into account performance, screen, front and rear photography, and thin and light body.

Bright spot:

1. The fuselage is light and thin, the appearance value is good, and the front screen-to-body ratio is extremely high, taking into account the dual experience of appearance and feel.
2. Equipped with the combination of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip (downclocking version) + LPDDR5 memory + UFS3.1 flash charging, the performance is powerful and the energy efficiency performance is also very advantageous;
3. With 3165mm² VC heat dissipation area of space-grade diamond heat dissipation, dual speakers, etc., the game experience is quite strong;
4. Front IMX709 main camera + rear IMX890 main camera, with Mariana X image chip, the front and rear photo experience is good;
5. Equipped with 4700mAh battery + 80W wired fast charging, taking into account the dual experience of battery life and charging;
6. Support up to 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, low brightness eye protection experience is good.

Insufficient:

1. In the absence of the telephoto lens, the ultra-wide-angle lens makes up the numbers.

iQOO 11

Current price: 16+512G, 4899 yuan (historical low price 4799 yuan)

Thanks to the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen2 and self-developed chip V2, plus the integrated VC vapor chamber, iQOO 11 performs quite well in terms of performance, energy efficiency, battery life, photography, etc., and the screen quality is extremely high.

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip, with UFS4.0 flash memory + LPDDR5X 8533Mbps memory, the performance is very powerful;
2. Powerful performance combination, with integrated VC vapor chamber, closed stereo dual speakers, symmetrical dual X-axis motor, dual-zone screen pressure sensitivity, etc., the game experience is very good;
3. Equipped with self-developed chip V2, it has bonuses in dark light shooting, video recording, display effects, game experience, etc., and can achieve a long-term 144FPS ultra-high frame rate of Genshin games through 3x frame insertion;
4. Equipped with Samsung E6 material AMOLED screen, 2K+ resolution, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, taking into account the display effect and eye protection experience;
5. Equipped with 5000mAh battery + 120W fast charging, taking into account the dual experience of battery life and charging;
6. The rear main Samsung GN5 + 800W ultra-wide angle + 1300W portrait lens can still play in the same price segment.

Insufficient:

1. Absence of a telephoto lens (not the flagship of the main image, after all).

One plus 11

Current price: 16+512G, 4899 yuan

OnePlus 11 is extremely cost-effective, and it is also very strong in terms of performance, screen quality, imaging, fast charging, etc.

Bright spot:

1. Equipped with the combination of Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip + LPDDR5X memory + UFS4.0 flash memory, strong performance;
2. With 3165mm² VC heat dissipation, imitation vibration motor, dual-ring magnetic speaker, HyperBoost 2.0 game frame stabilization engine, the game experience is good;
3. Equipped with Samsung 2K+ resolution screen, support LTPO 3.0 adaptive refresh rate, screen quality is quite high;
4. Rear IMX890 main camera + 4800W ultra-wide angle + IMX709 3200W telephoto, good photo experience;
5. Equipped with 5000mAh battery + 100W wired fast charging, taking into account the dual experience of battery life and charging;
6. Equipped with up to 16+512G storage combination, with Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chip and longevity version 100W fast charging, it has great advantages in terms of service life.

Insufficient:

1. Does not support low-brightness anti-strobe function;
2. The rear telephoto lens only supports 2x optical zoom (although the 2X zoom experience is strong).

The above 7 models are conventional straight plate models, and the last 3 are folding screen models.

OPPO Find N2 Flip

Current price: 16+512G, 6999 yuan

This is currently one of the cheapest vertical folding screen models, extremely cost-effective, small and lightweight, and the screen of the outer screen is very large (the advantages are obvious in similar products).

Bright spot:

1. The body is small, especially the size of the palm of the hand after folding, which is more portable;
2. Equipped with Dimensity 9000+ chip, the performance is quite strong;
3. The inner screen is a 6.8-inch Samsung E6 material AMOLED screen, which supports LTPO 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and has extremely high screen quality;
4. The outer screen is a 3.26-inch flexible OLED screen, which is very convenient for selfies, information browsing, making calls, etc.;
5. Support multi-angle free hover praise;
6. Front IMX709 selfie lens, rear IMX890 main camera + 800W ultra-wide angle, good photo experience.

Insufficient:

1. The 4300mAh battery is slightly smaller, and the 44W charging power is slightly average;
2. Low-brightness anti-strobe is not supported.

OPPO Find N2

Current price: 12+256G, 7999 yuan/16+512G, 8999 yuan

Among the currently released horizontal folding screen mobile phones, OPPO Find N2 is currently the smallest and lightest one, and the performance, screen, image and other aspects are also quite good.

Bright spot:

1. The fuselage is small and lightweight, weighing only 233g, and only 132.2*72.6mm length and width after folding, which is very light and portable;
2. Equipped with ultra-light and solid Seiko quasi-vertebral hinge, it has the advantages of long life, shallow crease, and supports multi-angle free hovering;
3. Equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip, excellent performance, can meet daily use, gaming and other needs;
4. The inner and outer screens are equipped with Samsung E6 material AMOLED flexible screen, which supports a maximum 120Hz refresh rate (of which the inner screen supports LTPO adaptive refresh rate), and the screen quality is excellent;
5. There is a 3200W selfie lens on the inner and outer screens, and the rear IMX890 main camera + 4800W ultra-wide angle + IMX709 3200W telephoto makes for a good photo experience;
6. Excellent value for money.

Insufficient:

1. Both the inner and outer screens do not support low-brightness anti-strobe;
2. The rear telephoto lens only supports 2x optical zoom (although the 2X zoom experience is strong).

Honor Magic Vs Ultimate Edition

Current price: 16+512G, 10888 yuan (including stylus)

Honor Magic Vs is currently one of the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ horizontal folding screens, and it is also one of the lightest horizontal folding screen models, with a starting price of 7499 yuan and a very cost-effective price.

Bright spot:

1. The body is light (261g for the plain version, 265g for the glass version, and the body is as thin as 6.1mm), and it feels excellent to hold;
2. 8+256G/7499 yuan starting price, extremely cost-effective (currently the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ horizontal folding screen);
3. Equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip, the performance is strong enough;
4. When unfolded, it is a flat plate state close to a square, and the display area is large enough;
5. Both internal and external screens support 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, excellent eye protection effect, and the quality of both screens is extremely good;
6. Equipped with 5000mAh battery + 66W wired fast charging, taking into account battery life and charging;
7. Equipped with Luban zero-gear hinge, taking into account the advantages of lightness, smoothness and durability;
8. Rear IMX800 5400W main camera + 5000W ultra-wide angle + 800W telephoto lens, the photo is not bad;
9. The Ultimate Edition supports stylus and is very friendly to business people.

Insufficient:

1. Multi-angle free hover is not supported.