Comparison: 6-year old flagship smartphone Vs latest entry-level smartphone

Joe367 · 26th December 2023, 08:46

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Originally Posted by SmartCat

Although iPhone 8+ pics look nicer, I'd say both iPhone 8+ and M13 do not accurately reproduce the actual environment/lighting in the photos, as seen from our eyes. Modern 20k to 30k midrange smartphones are significantly better in photography.

While image quality has gone up over the years the iPhone 8 plus blows every new entry level phones out of the water when it comes to video quality.. Most entry level to upper midrange chipsets don't support 4k video recording and the stabilization isn't good in most.

SideView · 28th September 2024, 15:06

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Originally Posted by SmartCat

Meanwhile, the iPhone 8+ with its 2700 mAh battery needs to be plugged in everyday. However, since this is an old phone, it might have seen some battery degradation (battery health is 84%)..

84% still on an original battery that’s impressive! Mines 87% already on a 2+ year old replaced battery.
But I am a heavy user of this phone with no other backups.Battery is one area where I find it lacking, was not finding any other reason to upgrade.

When it hits 80% i might try replacing again

if the cost isn’t prohibitive.

SmartCat · 28th September 2024, 15:15

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Originally Posted by SideView

When it hits 80% i might try replacing again

if the cost isn’t prohibitive.

Costs around Rs. 2,000 for battery replacement at home by Cashify
https://www.cashify.in/battery-repai...-iphone-8-plus

However, the replacement battery was an unknown brand, but comes with 6 month warranty.

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