This year's 8 Gen 3 flagship battle is gradually coming to an end with the release of the realme GT5 Pro.
Next, it's time to show the cost-effective models of each company.
Like the iQOO Neo9, OnePlus Ace 3, etc., are already gearing up for release.
However, Brother Ji picked up the configuration of this wave of 8 Gen 2 mid-range flagships at the end of the year.
I found that the direction of the roll-up seems to be different from before......
The cost-effective model also began to roll texture
Last year's Redmi K60 series, everyone still has an impression.
It may be that the K50 series is too popular, but the K60 still continues the idea of the previous generation of "big battery + 2K screen", focusing on the core experience.
It's a pity that because of the design and texture problems, and the early release, the pricing has no competitor reference.
I was caught off guard by the OnePlus Ace 2 that suddenly came from behind.
This wave of losses made Redmi realize that everyone still cares about the texture of the mid-range machine.
So this year, the appearance design of the K70 has been completely changed, and it has been replaced with a "glass back panel + metal middle frame", which is fully on par with the Xiaomi 14.
Even in the design of the Deco part of the camera, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a small victory.
The front also got rid of the plastic bracket and made an ultra-narrow bezel straight screen, which got rid of the inherent impression of being stupid and black.
All of a sudden, the whole machine became a lot more refined.
Other friends are also very curly in appearance.
Like the iQOO Neo9 officially announced this month next door, the appearance has changed quite a lot.
The iQOO family, the iconic cloud scale design that has been carried over.
In this generation, it will be changed.
Replaced with two Xiaomi logos similar to iQOO12 "Wanli Porthole mini".
The back panel is also made in red and white.
The red part is plain leather, and the white part looks like fabric, but I heard that the material is still plain leather.
In any case, the back cover is definitely full of recognition.
The front part, like the Redmi, removes the long-criticized plastic bracket.
Not only does this save costs, but it also allows for further narrowing of the bezel.
Looking at the width of the frame on the line art, it's no problem with the Xiaomi 14.
OnePlus, the latest finale to be released, has nothing to worry about in terms of texture.
The previous generation of the Ace 2 was already pretty good.
At this time, there are no official pictures of the OnePlus Ace 3 yet, but the family-style lens design, glass body, and metal middle frame are definitely complete.
The front is still a single-hole curved screen, which looks like a general appearance, and it should not be much different from the Ace 2.
After talking about the appearance and texture, let's take a look at the screen-
The screen is on par with the flagship
Screen,With the full rise of domestic screens this year,All flagships,Basically, all have switched to the arms of domestic screens。
Mid-range machines are no exception.
Like this year, OnePlus and BOE have cooperated to come up with an oriental screen known as "the best screen in the world".
The 2K version has been installed on the OnePlus 12 released some time ago.
The 1.5K version will also debut on the OnePlus Ace 3.
Parameters such as peak brightness, color accuracy, and eye protection are all directly on par with the flagship.
On Redmi's side, the K70 also continues the fine tradition of the K series, using a 2K Huaxing Optoelectronics C8 material screen.
The peak brightness is 4000nit, and it also supports Xiaomi's Qingshan eye protection solution.
Coupled with the only 2K resolution in the same class, the competitiveness is still quite enough.
iQOO Neo9, this time it will also be upgraded to a 1.5K 144Hz new substrate domestic screen, which may be the same Visionox 8T as the iQOO 12.
From the point of view of parameters, everyone's domestic screens are very top, and they can even touch the porcelain flagship.
As the screen of a mid-range machine, Brother Ji feels that there is nothing wrong with Lao Tie.
Seeing this, maybe a friend is going to ask.
I've upgraded so much, and I don't see what to give up?
Eh, don't worry, isn't this coming-
Image upscaling, but only the main camera
In terms of images, the wind that has popularized telephoto this year does not seem to be blowing here.
All three machines have upgrades, but ...... Only the main camera has been upgraded.
Redmi K70, the main camera has been upgraded from the previous generation OV64B to the Light and Shadow Hunter 800, which is much larger.
But the sub-camera is still a classic combination of 8 million + 2 million.
The iQOO Neo9 has also upgraded the main camera, from the Samsung GN5 to the same IMX920 as the X100.
The secondary camera is also an 8 million ultra-wide angle.
On the OnePlus Ace3 side, the specific model of the main camera is still unclear.
In the original plan, there was an IMX709 as a 2x small telephoto.
However, I don't know whether it was based on cost or stacking considerations, so it was not retained.
In the end, it also comes down to the classic combination of 8 million + 2 million.
Boy.
Except for iQOO, which directly removes the macro, the other two are 8 million ultra-wide angle + 2 million make-up macro.
With three mid-range machines, I can't make up a telephoto lens.
It seems that the standard version of the telephoto popularization plan of each company,It will take a long time before it is the turn of the mid-range machine。
Peripheral specifications, still standing still
The peripheral specifications of the mid-range machine have not been upgraded for a long time.
Take the entry-level 0809 vibration motor, for example.
Compared with the specifications of 1016 and 0916 this year, the vibration is really a bit unsightly.
Unlocking、Typing、Switch and other system feedback,It's a little less soul than the flagship machine。
There is also wireless charging.
Even now, mid-range phones have reached 100W wired fast charging per capita.
But wireless charging, still no choice to follow.
Redmi, which said that it wanted to "popularize in 2023", failed to retain wireless charging.
As well as IP68 dust and water resistance, ultra-thin optical under-display fingerprints, and more...... Basically, it's still exclusive to the flagship.
Even the metal frame has not yet been fully popularized.
But then again, after all, the pricing for mid-range machines is here.
In terms of configuration, there is definitely no way to be as comprehensive as the standard flagship, and it is actually normal to cut a knife in some places.
But if it can be exchanged for a better screen, a larger battery and fast charging, and better appearance workmanship.
Brother Ji is still willing to support with his hands and feet.
Just like this wave of new 8 Gen 2 phones, although they are all short-throw fingerprints, 800w ultra-wide-angle, and entry-level X-axis linear motors.
But while the performance has not fallen, the appearance and texture have been upgraded.
The screen, fast battery charging, and even the flagship can be compared.
Do you think it's OK to make such a trade-off?
Oh yes, our dark horse this year, realme.
Realme GT Neo6, I heard that it is the last one of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to be released.
Is this preparing for another wave of backstabbing friends?