Am I the only one who thinks that 16 gb RAM or more is too much for a phone if it's not for playing or hard tasks in general ? I think it's better for a PC/Laptop though
with how badly programmed some Android applications are it isn't that outrageous, especially if someone wants to watch a movie and run multiple web scrapers in parallel in the background. Not everyone uses their phone the same way, and quite a few basically never use the calling or texting features that make it a phone.
HTC just came out of nowhere and released a phone with headphone Jack, micro SD slot. I think it might be more premium but either way it was a surprise, seeing them release something after all these years.
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chottomatte@lemdro.id · 4 pts · 1y
Am I the only one who thinks that 16 gb RAM or more is too much for a phone if it's not for playing or hard tasks in general ? I think it's better for a PC/Laptop though
limerod@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 1y
In the context of LLM its not. Multitasking and performance would suffer for these use cases.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 1y
Because we all needed LLMs on our phones.
I can't see anyone outside of a extreme power user wanting this. People are unlikely to care.
limerod@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 1y
16GB ram is only available on the top end models of high end smartphones. Regular Instagram, Facebook users are not buying those Smartphones.
silent_robo@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y
People who uses Instagram and Facebook, should buy 16GB RAM model and high-end processor. Those apps are resource hogs.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 1y
Still there isn't much need for that much ram
desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y
with how badly programmed some Android applications are it isn't that outrageous, especially if someone wants to watch a movie and run multiple web scrapers in parallel in the background. Not everyone uses their phone the same way, and quite a few basically never use the calling or texting features that make it a phone.
Blaze@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y
Probably too much indeed, but I stick to very basic tasks on my phone
butter@midwest.social · 3 pts · 1y
Thinking about buying a nexdock, when and if they ever release ChromeOS for Android.
If I bought one now, would my pixel 8p be totally useless
Blaze@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 1y
It's probably going to be an a running rambling thing, but if one day a mid-range phone with a jack would release I would be so happy.
Currently happy with the Motorola G84, but they removed it from the G85, and Sony are way overpriced.
omni@lemdro.id · 4 pts · 1y
HTC just came out of nowhere and released a phone with headphone Jack, micro SD slot. I think it might be more premium but either way it was a surprise, seeing them release something after all these years.
Blaze@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y
Interesting, thanks! https://m.gsmarena.com/htc_u24_pro-13138.php
Just had a look, too big for me (I prefer 160 mm high), but good to see one!
limerod@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 1y
You could get the moondrop if it's available in your region.
Blaze@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y
Interesting, didn't know about this either! https://moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01
Again, a bit too big for me, but goot do know they exist
Xylight@lemdro.id · 1 pts · 1y