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> Why on earth are we leasing phones now??? Same reason some people lease cars: * want the New Thing regularly * are happier with OpEx than CapEx (can be han
by throw0101a 2mo ago
> Why on earth are we leasing phones now???
Same reason some people lease cars:
* want the New Thing regularly
* are happier with OpEx than CapEx (can be handy for business/accounting reasons)
- wolvoleo 2mo agoI think people don't really buy phones every year anymore because they can't afford it. But because they're kinda meh year on year. I don't buy apple anymore but my Samsung S23 from 3 years ago has the exact same cameras as the current S26. Same screen, same form factor. Only thing that's new is a slightly faster SoC and a bit more memory for AI features I dont really use anyway. I just don't see the point in upgrading anymore.
- SV_BubbleTime 2mo agoSome upgrades are meh, occasionally I want one thing. Like next upgrade I really want a higher optical zoom than 3x. But I think unlike leasing vehicles, where the vehicle has the same power (approximately and within usable limits) the new phones bring a new battery. If swappable battery was a thing everywhere; that would further depress the sale of new phones.
- wolvoleo 2mo agoIs Apple going higher with optical then? Samsung has been going back with their optical zoom, from 10x to 5x and I heard they might even go back to 3x :'(
- SV_BubbleTime 2mo agoApple latest is 8x I think
- wolvoleo 2mo agoOh ok that is impressive, true. The 10x lens from Samsung was also nice, I don't understand why they went back on that. I never got it though because it was only available on the ultra and I hate huge phones.