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To note, I'd agree. I also don't quite recall why but I do know I have a preference for Qualcomm chips vs Mediatek chip. Maybe it was due to how easier it was to work with Qualcomm chips historically for rooting and flashing and such. I don't quite recall though.
Qualcomm's definitely leading the market in this space and so Mediatek focuses on being more price conscious (aka... cheaper).
Althrough I somewhat agree... They leading because of proprietary stuff (QuickCharge, aptX) and because of multiyear deals cause they were first with 5G modems. Not because of anything with CPU itself.
They source 1:1 same ARM design as Mediatek.
CPU brand has minimal difference nowadays. Even Unisoc is okay, its still same ARM designs.
And its difficult to call Qualcomm leader when they released such garbage flagship SoCs like 888 or 8 Gen 1 recently.
Just bought galaxy tab A9 recently for $150 in Indonesia. Some used devices sold for $110-$120.
I agree with the first half. They have created more moats around them.
I do think their market share is being eaten up since everyone's trying to build their own silicon. However, from what I recall most of these custom designs are based from Qualcomm's.
I can't comment on their latest SoCs to be fair. I haven't really looked at it in a while.
Qualcomm abandoned in-house core design in 2016.
Snapdragon 835 (2017) had 4x ARM Cortex-A73 & 4xARM Cortex-A53.
Newest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that will go into S24 Ultra has 1xARM Cortex-X4, 5x ARM Cortex-A720, 2x ARM Cortex-A520.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Qualcomm_Snapdragon_systems_on_chips#Snapdragon_8_Gen_3_(2024)
Qualcomm is well known for making multi-year deals even outside of Android world
https://www.reuters.com/technology/qualcomm-supply-apple-with-5g-chips-until-2026-under-new-deal-2023-09-11/
I heard that you can't even get their flagship SoC without committing to initial order on next one, but I have no source to back that up.
Google - Pixel 6 Pro 256GB Unlocked - Very Good $229
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255988719866
https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices
A bit far from France, too bad
That you have to blame Samsung
Nokia make some decent models, they also do security updates for a long time.
....what?
You mean Samsung fabs? Why?
You think that Qualcomm sourced making CPU to them and had no idea about performance profile?
Not Qualcomm that tried to make big performance jump once more so their presentations for shareholders with 2 year+ speculations would hold up? And have a increased profit margin cause 5nm TSMC was a lot more expensive?
Samsung is not a fault here, this is not how it works. Qualcomm knows performance profile of CPU before they make first CPU that will come out of fab. Otherwise how they could make FIVR and choose clockspeeds and voltages? "It feels like we should do 3.2GHz because its nice number"? 🤣
Awhile back I could find out quite a bit about phones from the FCC Equipment Authorization Search.
At the moment the database shows me an "Undergoing Maintenance" Notice.
Ideas?
ZTE Blade Vantage could be a good option for your budget. You can find it under $60-$70 and will most likely do the job you need it to do. Has 5.4" screen and Android 9 that will support most apps.
Redmi Note 12 5G
125.46$
Well, Pixel 2 XL is better in that case
screen size 6" and resolution is 1440x2880
Large screen, but still thin and lightweight (175 grams)
about $70-$80
Pure Android OS (no bloatware crap)
Supports version 11
Plus lifetime unlimited "Storage Saver" space to save pictures on Google cloud.
I am using Pixel 2XL