Q&A: Will the iPhone 16 Pro start at 256GB at an outrageous price?

Mobile China

2024-04-26 16:46Published in Beijing

　　Recently, there was news that the iPhone16 Pro started at 256GB, and many people estimated that the price would be outrageous. After all, consumers are very price-sensitive. The question of whether to grit your teeth and accept the potentially high price in exchange for a one-step storage experience, or to expect a price adjustment from the market response, or to look for more cost-effective alternatives, tuggs at the heartstrings of many potential buyers.

　　For non-gamers, do you still think that the iQOO Z9 Turbo is quite cost-effective for gaming performance? After all, if daily use does not involve large-scale mobile games, those hardware configurations and software features optimized for games may become superfluous elements of "icing on the cake". In this case, is it necessary to pay for these extra features, or are there other models that are more suitable for non-gamer needs and more affordable to consider?

　　On the one hand, mobile phones seem to be able to meet most of their daily needs as they become more powerful, and on the other hand, tablets, with their larger screens and better reading and entertainment experience, do offer value that mobile phones cannot replace. In the pursuit of portable and efficient use of modern life, whether the tablet is a necessary second screen, or only a luxury accessory belonging to a specific user group?

Upcoming issues:

1、iPhone 16 Pro起步256GB,价格会很离谱吗?

2. Want to buy Pura 70, do you have to wait for next month's vivo X100s?

3. If you don't play games, is iQOO Z9 Turbo still cost-effective?

4. Is it necessary to buy a tablet if I have a mobile phone?

　　Since the end of 2018, the Q&A column has planned to break away from the CNMO column matrix and prepare to extend to the direction of interactive products. Relying on the success of CNMO's content+ strategy in 2018, we have greater imagination in terms of content width and interactive form. In order to detonate this imagination, the CNMO Q&A column will be upgraded to become the first exploration test field, allowing users' voices to be imported through mobile China Weibo, WeChat, and mobile China Forum, forming a user-led content + interactive closed loop. The Q&A column group will provide regular feedback to netizens' questions in a more professional and interesting form.

　　Recently, there have been many people who have paid attention to the revelations of the iPhone 16 series, especially the news that its starting storage capacity will be increased from 128GB to 256GB.

　　We need to understand the logic behind Apple's product update strategy. Although Apple usually chooses to release a new iPhone every fall, the development and trial production of new products have been quietly underway for months. This means that Apple has fully considered many factors such as market demand, competitor dynamics, and supply chain costs when deciding to upgrade the storage configuration of the iPhone 16 Pro.

　　As for the iPhone 16 Pro, as a member of Apple's flagship series, it focuses on performance and super graphics. The iPhone 15 Pro series is already equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera, and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be equipped with an advanced periscope telephoto lens. At a time when high-resolution photo and video capture is the norm, more storage is critical to ensuring users can easily store, manage, and share high-quality images. Therefore, increasing the starting storage capacity to 256GB is not only a natural evolution to meet user needs, but also an accurate match for Apple's own product function positioning.

　　It is worth noting that despite the doubling of the storage capacity, according to reliable sources, the price of the iPhone 16 Pro will remain the same as its predecessor, that is, the price of the US market will be $999, and the starting price of the Chinese market will be 7999 yuan. Consumers can enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of double storage space without the additional cost pressure. This pricing strategy is clearly attracting more consumers to choose the iPhone 16 Pro, especially those who have higher storage requirements but are price-sensitive.

　　In short, the iPhone 16 Pro's starting storage capacity has been increased to 256GB, and consumers don't need to worry too much about its price becoming "outrageous". On the contrary, considering Apple's thoughtful product planning and pricing strategy, as well as an accurate grasp of user needs and market environment, the iPhone 16 Pro provides more storage while maintaining the original price level, which is not good for consumers.

　　Recently, users who are interested in buying the Huawei Pura 70 may hear the rumors: the vivo X100s will be released next month. Should you wait for this new device to hit the market before making a decision?

　　The upcoming launch of the vivo X100s series is not groundless. The series of mobile phones with model number V2359A has successfully passed the network access certification of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and obtained radio certification, which means that its release has entered the countdown stage. Judging from the information exposed so far, the vivo X100s series is not a simple hardware upgrade, but has undergone all-round innovation and optimization.

　　In terms of exterior design, the vivo X100s series has changed the curved style of its predecessor X100 and adopted a tougher right-angle bezel design, showing a unique aesthetic concept. The large circular lens module on the rear has four cameras embedded in it, which not only has outstanding visual effects, but also heralds a significant improvement in its imaging system. On the whole, the vivo X100s series has made a breakthrough in appearance and texture.

　　Regarding the version division, although there is no official confirmation yet, it is reported that the vivo X100s series may include three models: the standard version, the Pro version and the top-of-the-line Ultra version, which is expected to be officially released in mid to late May. This diversified version strategy helps to meet the differentiated needs of different consumers in terms of performance, features, and price.

　　In terms of hardware configuration, vivo X100s Pro must have a top-level flagship level. It is likely to be equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED 8T eye protection screen, equipped with short-throw optical fingerprint technology. The core processor is Dimensity 9300+, which is based on TSMC's advanced 4nm process, with strong performance and excellent energy consumption control. The combination of a 32-million-pixel selfie camera on the front and a triple camera on the rear (including a 50-million-pixel IMX989 main camera, a 50-million-pixel Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64-million-pixel OV64B Zeiss APO periscope telephoto) builds an all-round, high-quality imaging system. In addition, the large 5400mAh battery with 100W wired flash charging and 50W wireless flash charging ensures long-lasting battery life and fast energy replenishment.

　　On the whole, the vivo X100s series has been significantly upgraded in terms of exterior design, hardware configuration, and imaging system. For those who are considering buying the Pura 70, the vivo X100s series is certainly a new option to look forward to. If the Pura 70 isn't a top priority in your mind, and you're interested in the new design, top-of-the-line performance, and professional imaging capabilities of the vivo X100s series, it might be wiser to wait for next month's launch and learn more about it.

　　Consumers often pay attention to the cost performance of products when choosing a new machine, especially in the face of specific needs, and hope to find an ideal model that fits their own usage habits and balances price and performance. In response to the question "Is iQOO Z9 Turbo cost-effective if you don't play games?", let's analyze the cost-effective performance of iQOO Z9 Turbo in non-gaming scenarios.

　　The starting price of iQOO Z9 Turbo is 1999 yuan, which has a certain cost performance in the same price segment, but the advantages are not obvious.

　　In terms of core hardware, the iQOO Z9 Turbo is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform, which has an octa-core architecture consisting of a 3GHz Cortex-X4 super core, four 2.8GHz Cortex-A720 large cores, and three 2GHz Cortex-A520 energy efficiency cores, ensuring the efficient operation of the phone in daily applications, multitasking, HD video playback, etc. For users who don't play games, such a high-performance processor can not only meet the needs of smooth daily use, but also provide sufficient performance redundancy for future application upgrades and system updates, prolong the service life of the phone, and improve the cost performance in the long run.

　　As an important window for users to interact with their mobile phones, the quality of the screen directly affects the user experience. The iQOO Z9 Turbo is equipped with a high-quality 1.5K high-resolution OLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, ensuring silky smooth visuals for web browsing, video watching, e-book reading, and other application scenarios. At the same time, the screen supports LTPO technology and CSOT C8 light-emitting material, achieving a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits, ensuring that it can be clearly seen in outdoor strong light environments. In addition, the application of 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and DC-like dimming technology effectively reduces the flicker phenomenon at low brightness, protects the user's eyesight, and further improves the comfort of use in non-game scenarios.

　　In terms of storage and battery life, iQOO Z9 Turbo provides up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of body storage, which not only ensures the smoothness of running multiple applications at the same time, but also provides users with ample local data storage space, eliminating the need to frequently clean up caches or rely on cloud services. The built-in 6000mAh ultra-large capacity battery, with 80W fast charging technology, ensures rapid energy replenishment after long-term use and reduces power anxiety.

　　Although the iQOO Z9 Turbo focuses on gaming performance, for users who do not focus on gaming, its excellent performance in terms of price, core hardware, screen quality, storage capacity, and battery life makes it still extremely cost-effective in non-gaming scenarios. Whether it's daily work, social communication, media consumption, online learning, or mobile creation, iQOO Z9 Turbo provides a smooth, comfortable, and long-lasting experience.

　　There doesn't seem to be a big breakthrough in the current tablet, and many functions can actually be solved with a mobile phone, so I have a mobile phone, why spend money to buy a tablet?

　　First of all, we need to understand that the core difference between tablets and smartphones is the screen size and usage form. Tablets are typically equipped with large screens ranging from 7 inches to 13 inches, and their larger display area provides users with a more expansive visual experience than smartphones. In scenarios such as reading e-books, browsing the web, watching videos, editing documents, and drawing designs, the large screen of the tablet can display more information, reduce frequent page turning or zooming operations, and improve the comfort of reading and creation. In addition, the tablet supports functions such as horizontal and vertical screen switching, split-screen multitasking, etc., which is convenient for users to perform multi-window operation and achieve efficient work and learning processes. For users who have been engaged in word processing, image editing, online education, or heavy content consumption for a long time, the advantages of the large screen of the tablet are irreplaceable, bringing significant convenience and efficiency to their life and work.

　　Secondly, there is also a clear difference in the input method between tablets and smartphones. Most tablets support stylus input, such as Apple Pencil and Samsung S Pen, providing a precise and natural way to interact with delicate operations such as drawing, taking notes, and signing signatures. This is an important productivity tool for artists, designers, students, teachers, and professionals who need to keep notes by hand. In addition, some tablets are equipped with physical keyboard accessories, which can be instantly converted into a lightweight notebook form to meet the needs of long-term text typing, programming and development. This flexible and diverse input method makes the productivity and creative freedom of tablets far greater than that of smartphones in specific scenarios.

　　Furthermore, tablets are generally better than smartphones in terms of battery life. Due to their relatively large size, the ability to accommodate larger batteries, and advances in screen power management technology, many tablets are capable of providing up to 10 hours of continuous use or more. For users who need to use offline for long periods of time, travel, work or study outdoors, the long-lasting battery life of the tablet is undoubtedly a major attraction. In addition, some high-end tablets also support fast charging technology, which can quickly restore power in a short time, further enhancing their portability and practicality.

　　Of course, we can't ignore the advantages of mobile phones in terms of portability, communication functions and ecological integration. Smartphones are small and lightweight, easy to hold in one hand, and suitable for use on the go. Its built-in communication module, including calls, SMS, 4G/5G networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other functions, allows users to maintain instant connection to the outside world from anywhere. In addition, the deep integration of smartphones with major operating systems (e.g., iOS and Android) enables users to seamlessly connect various applications, services, and data on the same device, and enjoy a highly integrated digital life experience.

　　Therefore, whether to buy a tablet when you have a smartphone depends on the actual needs and usage scenarios of the individual. If you frequently read on large screens, create content, learn online, work in multiple windows, or value handwriting input and long-term battery life, then tablets can provide you with a more comfortable, efficient, and professional experience, and its purchase value cannot be ignored. Conversely, if you value portability, communication features, and ecosystem integration, and your daily needs are mainly met by smartphones, then it may be more appropriate to continue using your existing devices.

View original image 36K

• 

• 

• 

• 

•