It is the 618 season, many friends take advantage of the price reduction to start choosing their favorite mobile phone, but the mobile phone configuration must be understood, after all, the processor, camera, storage, flash memory and other configuration information Many friends do not understand very well, this article is based on the mainstream configuration in recent years to explain it in detail, so that you can directly become an expert from a small white.
First, mobile phone chip system
Mobile phone processors are like human brains and are responsible for processing almost all of the data on a phone. It undertakes the data processing tasks of running applications (mainly responsible for the CPU), processing graphics data (GPU) in games, processing image signals during shooting (ISP, DSP), and providing Internet experience (baseband, many processors currently integrate baseband-SoC) and so on. A good processor can make the phone run more smoothly, the game picture more realistic, the network faster and more stable, and at the same time have a great impact on the quality of photography and video shooting.
A mobile phone with excellent comprehensive performance must be supported by a powerful system chip. At present, in the Android camp, mobile phone processors are almost monopolized by Qualcomm and MediaTek. Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin chips have almost lost market share for some well-known reasons, while Samsung is currently mainly turning to Qualcomm Snapdragon in addition to using its own processor.
The current mainstream processors on the market can be summarized as follows:
1. High-end processor:
Qualcomm: Snapdragon 8Gen2, Snapdragon 8+Gen1, Snapdragon 8Gen1, Snapdragon 888 series (888+, 888), etc.;
MediaTek: Dimensity 9200, Dimensity 9000+, Dimensity 9000, and the newly released Dimensity 9200+, which is said to be no less powerful than the Snapdragon 8Gen2.
Apple: A16, A15, A14, etc
2. Mid-to-high-end processor:
Qualcomm: Snapdragon 7Gen2, Snapdragon 870, Snapdragon 780G Plus, Snapdragon 780G, Snapdragon 778G Plus, Snapdragon 778G, etc.;
MediaTek: Dimensity 8100max, Dimensity 8100, Dimensity 8000max, Dimensity 1200, Dimensity 1100, etc.;
3. Low-end processor:
Qualcomm: Snapdragon 768G, Snapdragon 765G, Snapdragon 750G, Snapdragon 730, and Snapdragon 6 series, 4 series;
MediaTek: Dimensity 1000L, Dimensity 820, Dimensity 1080, Dimensity 800U, etc.
However, the processor does not determine the whole story's performance. Optimization and performance tuning by mobile phone manufacturers also play an important role. How to give full play to the performance of the processor and strike a good balance with the heat dissipation and power consumption of the fuselage is crucial to achieving the ultimate mobile phone performance. Flagship phones that have done better in these areas are the OnePlus 11 and OPPO Find X6 series, which have long occupied a leading position in the AnTuTu performance list.
Second, mobile phone screen knowledge
When using the mobile we can evaluate the quality of the screen from several indicators, whether it is performance, appearance or smoothness, the experience in these aspects is almost reflected on the screen. Therefore, the quality of the screen is self-evident for mobile phones. Let's see which metrics you should focus on.
1. Screen type:
At present, mobile phone screens are mainly divided into two types: LCD and OLED.
- LCD screen: Relatively thick, cannot be bent, requires a backlight layer to provide a light source. Its brightness and color saturation are relatively low, but the display effect is natural, not easy to appear strobe and burn-in phenomenon, and is more friendly to the eyes. Usually used in low-end and mid-range mobile phones.
- OLED screen: self-illuminating, able to achieve high brightness and good color performance. It is thinner and can be bent, suitable for manufacturing curved screen and folding screen mobile phones. However, compared with LCD screens, OLED screens have a shorter service life and are prone to strobe and burn-in phenomenon.
Although OLED screens have some disadvantages, their advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, almost all mid-to-high-end mobile phones now use OLED screens. Popular OLED screen suppliers include Samsung's E series, Huaxing Optoelectronics' C series, and BOE's Q series. These domestic screens are also excellent in terms of display effects.
2. Resolution:
The resolution of the phone screen can be 1080P, 1.5K, 2K, etc. The higher the resolution, combined with the higher the pixel density (PPI), the clearer the display. However, higher resolution also means higher energy consumption. Therefore, the more popular at the moment is the 1.5K screen, which strikes a better balance in terms of clarity and power consumption.
3. Refresh rate:
Mainstream mobile phone screens have refresh rates of 60Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz. The higher the refresh rate, the more visual dynamics of the screen are smoother and clearer. However, a higher refresh rate also means higher energy consumption. Therefore, many high-end mobile phones use LTPO intelligent adaptive refresh rate technology, which can automatically adjust the refresh rate according to the scene, usually in the range of 1-120Hz. This not only guarantees smoothness, but also saves power. Among them, the LTPO 3.0 screen is a typical example.
4. Eye protection dimming:
The healthy range of the human eye for strobe is generally above 1250Hz, while the traditional OLED screen only has a strobe of more than 200Hz. Although most people's eyes do not perceive a strobe above 80Hz, prolonged use may cause discomfort. In contrast, most LCD screens have a strobe of around 1000Hz and incorporate DC dimming technology, which is more eye-friendly. Therefore, the mobile phone industry has been circulating the saying that "LCD is never a slave".
Many LED screens use similar methods to DC dimming and high-frequency PWM dimming, which can also effectively reduce the strobe effect. Especially for night game lovers, screens that support high-frequency PWM dimming can better protect eye health. However, if you really attach great importance to eye protection, the best habit is to stay up less late at night playing with your phone, which is a good way to really protect your eyes.
5. Brightness:
When using mobile phones outdoors, you often face direct sunlight. If the screen is not bright enough, it is difficult to read the content on the screen. Therefore, brightness is also very important for mobile phone screens, especially maximum brightness and peak brightness, which are usually expressed in nit. Higher values mean clearer displays in bright light. If you often use your phone outdoors, this parameter is also worth paying attention to.
6. Other indicators:
- Color gamut: DCI-P3 color gamut is currently one of the best color standards for mobile phone screens.
- Color Accuracy: Measured using JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference), it reflects the degree of color shift. The smaller the number, the better.
- Color depth: 2ⁿbit is used, the higher the number, the richer the color that the screen can render. For example, 10 bits represent about 1.07 billion colors.
- Touch sampling rate: Reflects the touch sensitivity of the screen, the higher the value, the more sensitive the touch response of the screen, lower latency, especially for the gaming experience.
To sum up, the above are the key indicators to pay attention to when evaluating the screen quality of mobile phones. Each metric has an impact on screen performance and user experience, so it's important to choose the right screen for your needs.
Third, mobile phone storage and flash charging
The combination of RAM (running memory) and ROM (flash memory) of the phone is also an important indicator that affects the performance of the phone.
The frequency and bandwidth factors of RAM operation directly affect the fluency of the mobile phone, the efficiency of data reading and writing, the loading speed of applications, and the processing of background applications. At present, most of the RAM specifications used by mainstream mobile phones are UFS series, such as UFS2.1, UFS3.1 and UFS4.0. In general, newer versions of UFS store better performance, UFS 4.0 > UFS 3.1 > UFS 2.1.
Specifically, UFS4.0 has a read speed of 5.8GB/s, more than double that of UFS3.1; a write speed of up to 4.4GB/s, which is also more than double that of UFS3.1. As a result, UFS4.0 can read and write data faster, improving the responsiveness and performance of mobile phones. In addition, UFS4.0 also has a significant reduction in power consumption, is more energy-efficient, and supports a maximum storage capacity of 2TB, allowing the phone to store more content.
ROM flash memory is equivalent to the hard disk of a mobile phone, which directly affects the amount of content that the mobile phone can store. Common ROM memory versions are LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X, the newer the version, the stronger the performance, and the lower the overall power consumption.
This year is the year of the popularization of mobile phone large memory, starting with 128GB, and 256GB, 512GB and even 1TB memory capacity has gradually become standard. Some phones have even launched a large storage + storage combination, such as 16GB + 1TB memory capacity. These large memory combinations make the phone use smoother, allowing users to no longer worry about insufficient memory.
Therefore, choosing the right combination of storage for your needs is important to improve your phone's performance and storage capacity.
4. Take photos with your mobile phone
If you're passionate about photography with your phone and want to choose a phone with great imaging capabilities, here are a few key parameters to focus on:
1. Sensor:
The larger the sensor, the more light it can receive, resulting in better imaging. In addition, the larger sensor provides better color accuracy, low-light performance, and noise control. At present, mainstream imaging flagship mobile phones are equipped with one or more large-size sensors, such as the OPPO Find X6 Pro image flagship, whose three main cameras are equipped with a one-inch bottom IMX989 sensor and two IMX890 flagship sensors, and the comprehensive image capability is very good.
2. Pixel:
Pixel refers to the resolution of the captured image, the higher the pixel, the clearer and more detailed the photo taken. However, pixels are only one factor in the level of your phone's shooting, and high pixels do not mean better imaging. Single-pixel area and multi-pixel binning are also worth paying attention to, with larger areas absorbing more light, resulting in richer detail and better low-light performance.
3. Anti-shake:
At present, common stabilization methods on mobile phones include OIS optical image stabilization, microgimbal image stabilization, and floating prism image stabilization. These technologies can significantly improve the quality of video recording in low-light, fast capture, and motion scenes.
4. Zoom:
Mobile phones that support optical zoom can shoot sharper vistas, just like using a telescope, greatly increasing the fun of mobile phone photography. The zoom magnification is generally expressed in 2X, 3.3X, 5X and other values, the larger the value, the farther the distance taken. Some devices also add features such as 2X portrait shooting, 0.6x ultra-wide shooting, and macro shooting, which are all part of the zoom method.
5. Independent image chip and image co-branding:
Independent image chips can improve the image processing capabilities and algorithm optimization of mobile phones at the hardware level, thereby significantly improving image quality. Co-branding with well-known camera brands has also become a featured selling point for some imaging flagship mobile phones, such as Xiaomi's cooperation with Lycra Imaging, OPPO's cooperation with Hasselblad Natural Colors, and the cooperation between vivo and Zeiss Optics, all of which have achieved remarkable results in the field of photography.
In addition to the above key parameters, there are other factors that affect the quality of the device, such as the way the device is focused, the size of the aperture, the number of lenses, and the image algorithm. Therefore, when choosing the right imaging flagship phone for you, in addition to focusing on the above parameters, you also need to evaluate its performance through the actual shooting experience. In this way, you can find the best mobile phone for you and enjoy a quality photography experience.
5. Charging and battery life
This is also one of the most important considerations in the use of modern mobile phones. As we use our phones more frequently, our overall power consumption increases, so does battery life as a key factor affecting the user experience. Although the increase in mobile phone battery capacity in recent years is not obvious, basically maintained at the level of 4500mAh to 5500mAh, manufacturers have launched fierce competition on how to improve the durability and charging efficiency of the battery.
In terms of charging efficiency, 50W and 65W charging power has become the basic fast charging standard, while 80W, 100W and 120W super fast charging has become more and more popular. Even some mobile phones have launched 150W or even 200W ultra-fast charging, which can make the mobile phone fully charged in just 20 minutes, providing the fastest solution to solve the battery life problem.
In addition, some mobile phones also support wireless fast charging technology, which can even reach 50W or more, but the industry standard has been set to a maximum limit of 80W. Wireless fast charging is convenient and efficient, so it is loved by many people.
Of course, some mobile phone brands also use professional fast charging chips and battery management chips to improve charging speed and safety, and reduce the loss of battery life. These chips can also distribute power more reasonably, which improves the overall battery life of the mobile phone to a certain extent. For example, OPPO's SuperVOOC S battery management chip and Xiaomi Mi 13's surging battery management system are very typical examples.
The improvement in charging and battery life is essential for the daily use of mobile phones. Through continuous innovation and technological advancement, manufacturers are committed to providing longer battery life and a more efficient charging experience, so that we can enjoy the convenience and fun of mobile phones for longer.
Sixth, the peripheral functions of the mobile phone cannot be ignored
In addition, the mobile phone has also introduced many other functions, which have brought great convenience to our lives and greatly enhanced the experience of using the mobile phone.
Multi-functional NFC technology, which can realize offline payment functions such as access control cards and bus cards, which is extremely convenient and practical.
The infrared remote control function allows us to easily control home appliances with only one mobile phone, truly realizing the concept of smart home.
Stereo dual speakers allow us to enjoy more three-dimensional and powerful sound effects when listening to songs and playing games, which enhances the entertainment experience.
X-axis linear motors, which add realism, dimensionality and immersion to our typing and gaming experience, making us more engaged.
Barometric pressure sensors, magnetic sensors, etc. are also very critical, barometric pressure altitude, compass will be used. Some manufacturers are very chicken thieves, and the flagship machine will be abandoned, for example, the honor flagship model does this.
The addition of these functions makes the mobile phone not only a communication tool, but also a multi-functional intelligent terminal, bringing more convenience and fun to our lives.
In summary, although the parameters of mobile phones have been improving, as long as you understand the working principle of several major components, you are no longer afraid of the foolishness of merchants.