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However, it’s okay for a mid-range phone to miss out on a couple of key features.
1High Refresh Rate Display
High-end smartphones today should have a 120Hz refresh rate.
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Everything feels choppy when I switch back to a 60Hz display.
2Triple-Lens Camera Setup
We all take a ton of photos and videos with our smartphones today.
Personally, I would want the most versatile lens setup if I’m paying a grand or more.
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You shouldn’t settle for anything less if you’re paying $1000 or more for a smartphone.
These high-end processors will ensure smooth performance no matter what task you throw at it.
They will continue to do so for several years, soyou don’t have to upgrade your smartphone often.
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In 2024, I’d want at least 8GB of RAM, especially if it’s an Android machine.
6GB is fine if it’s an iPhone, as iOS does a much better job at memory management.
Almost all Android flagships in 2024 come with 12GB of RAMthe Galaxy S24 Ultra we reviewedis a good example.
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Nobody wants to carry around power banks or chargers every day they head to work.
As a power user, I want my phone to get me through a whole workday despite heavy use.
From my experience, Android phones with a battery capacity of 5000mAh or higher tend to meet my expectations.
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As for iPhones, the bigger Pro Max and Plus variants last noticeably longer than their smaller siblings.
I highly recommend opting for bigger phones, as they generally have bigger batteries.
The iPhone 15 Pro, for example, takes 24MP photos by default and records at 4K/60FPS.
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And if you shoot in Apple’s ProRes andProRAW formats, even 256GB of storage won’t be sufficient.
Therefore, I highly recommend getting a phone with 256GB of internal storage.
It’s also a nice bonus if the phone has an SD card slot.
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Android phones are a bit behind in this aspect, typically offering OS updates for two to four years.
