Mobile Phone

When I used to see phones with capacities like 512GB or 1TB, I always felt it was a bit excessive/wasteful.

The storage capacity here rivals that of a standard laptop. What exactly do phones even store that requires this much space? My previous understanding was very simple: just photos, videos, and WeChat data. You regularly transfer them to your computer, and you’re done cleaning up the phone.

I later realized that this judgment was actually heavily influenced by my own personal biases/habits.

“As I recall, Xiaomi was able to break through initially thanks to its solid product quality and distinctive cost-performance advantage – in those early years, other brands would often price similar models at four or five thousand yuan, while Xiaomi could keep the price under two thousand yuan. Many people were switching phones at that time, and they chose Xiaomi because of the ‘low-cost entry into high configuration.’”

Current Situation

However, in the past two or three generations of flagship phones, the upgrade momentum has noticeably weakened. Every time I look at new product parameters and features, it’s hard to have a “wow” moment – most are minor adjustments: such as camera algorithm optimization, slight battery life improvements, or simply changing the color scheme. There’s a lack of core changes that leave a lasting impression.