Someone voiced my opinion, so I’m copying it as it is:
When a phone costs north of 1000USD something is terribly wrong. 99% of “modern” phone use is basically (doom) scrolling, browsing the web, using core apps (like maps) for directions, taking pictures and finally communicating with whatsapp and making the odd/rare old school phone call. This should not require spending 1000-1500USD on a phone.
Im doing all of the above with a iPhone SE for what i paid like 300-350USD for.
Second hand phones are even cheaper, just change the battery and you are good to go.
I’m rocking 12 mini, and I’m happy with it.
And also, as a bonus:
It’s wild to see the HN crowd, bleeding-edge technologists, regularly bring up “lying flat on a table” as a critical feature for a supercomputer inside a camera that fits in your pocket. Somebody (many somebodies?) is rolling over in his grave.
That’s HN, my man. Don’t expect them to be any smart, huh.
It’s just ridiculous. I use smartphones for like my entire life, literally. And never ever I needed to use them when they lie flat on a table. What is wrong with these people? I have my phone in my hands, always. Otherwise it’s in my pocket. Or bag. That’s it.
I like new iPhones. I won’t buy them, they’re too expensive for me. Not only because of their price, I have no real use for them. That’s it. I’ll continue being second-hand guy when it comes to iPhones. I bought few new ones, and I just regret it. Money being wasted. They better be put into any work, money.