In the previous issue, we said that you get what you pay for. Mobile phones with less than 3,000 yuan often have some compromises in some aspects. After reaching the price above 3,000, the stacking of high-end machines of mainstream manufacturers has become increasingly fierce. As the old rules, we will recommend five high-quality flagships for everyone in this issue. Their photography, performance and workmanship are all in line with the mainstream flagship standards. Let’s take a look together!
, Xiaomi 12S
Reference price: 3199-4099 yuan
Xiaomi 12S basically inherits Xiaomi 12 in terms of appearance, but it has undergone a certain upgrade in terms of configuration, and uses a brand new Snapdragon 8 processor, which has greatly improved power consumption. In addition, the main camera of the phone has been replaced by the Sony IMX707 main camera with a larger photosensitive area. With the support of the Leica lens tag, the photography ability has been significantly improved. Another highlight of this phone is that the body is very small, with a 6.28-inch screen combined with a body weight of about 182g, making it very convenient to control it with one hand. Under the premise of the compact body, its hardware is very fierce, with 12bit dark color screen, Harman Katon stereo dual speakers, 67W fast charging, 50W wireless charging and other functions not missing. When the phone was released, the price of the standard version reached 3,999 yuan. During Double Eleven, the price was killed within 3,500 yuan, for users who like small-screen mobile phones.
, vivo X80
Reference price: 3499-4199 yuan
As the first Dimensity 9000 flagship under vivo in 2022, after the release of vivo X80, it has received unanimous praise from the entire network. Because of the birth of this mobile phone, the standard version of vivo X series has a very good cost-effectiveness. Like Xiaomi 12, it adopts a curved screen design, but it has made great efforts in the imaging system. It is equipped with Sony IMX866 main camera, 32 million selfie lens, and self-developed image V1 chip, plus Zeiss verification, and has great photography capabilities.
screen is an E5 material screen provided by Samsung , with delicate display effect. In addition, the 80W fast charging and 4700mAh battery combination provided meets the mainstream standards. The price of this phone is relatively stable. Although the price of the Duoduo platform is loose, the starting price on the Qodong platform is not much different from the release time. It is a product with a high value retention rate.
, Honor Magic 4
Reference price: 3399-4299 yuan
As an iterative product of Honor Magic 3, although the appearance of this machine has not been modified drasticly, it has been significantly upgraded in terms of hardware. Especially the return of the 50x periscope lens has quickly become the focus of pollen attention. Sony IMX766 main camera, with 8 million telephoto lens . It can meet the high-quality photography needs of most users. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 chip, and the smoothness is also very good with the screen that supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.
As a product focusing on the high-end phone market, the Honor Magic 4 has a good battery life configuration. It comes with a large 4800mAh battery standard and supports 66W fast charging. The starting price of the phone in the early stage of its launch is also as high as 3,999 yuan. In order to increase sales on Double Eleven, the standard version has been reduced to less than 3,500 yuan, and the cost-effectiveness has been significantly improved. It is also a blessing for pollen.
, One Plus 10 Pro
Reference price: 2999-3999 yuan
One Plus The slogan of this brand is "never Settle", that is, "not to settle". This is mainly because the products of this brand are careful enough in terms of material accumulation, but after returning to OPPO, the positioning is a bit embarrassing, which makes the product's value retention rate relatively low. OnePlus 10 Pro is a typical example. In the early days of the launch, the standard version price reached 4,699 yuan. Now, it has been lowered to 3,000 yuan, and even the top version does not exceed 4,000 yuan. The cost-effectiveness improvement is very obvious.
Because it focuses on the high-end phone market, the rear provides a 50-megapixel Hasselblad 2.0 imaging system, providing a high-definition 2K screen supplied by Samsung, and supports 120Hz high-flash and 2K resolution at the same time. It is equipped with a large 5000mAh battery, which is combined with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging, giving people a sense of security. The Snapdragon 8 chip is enough to cope with mainstream large-scale mobile games.
, Nubia Z40S Pro
Reference price: 3399-3999 yuan
Although it is a product of an unpopular brand, Nubia Z40S Pro has reached the mainstream flagship level in terms of materials. In terms of core performance, it also uses the highly praised Snapdragon 8 chip, and provides a flexible straight screen that supports 144Hz high-resolution and extremely narrow frame design, so that its screen-to-body ratio can stand out among many models. In terms of camera, it is equipped with a deeply customized Sony IMX787 main camera, with a large f/1.6 aperture, a pixel reach of 64 million, and a 50 million ultra-wide angle, as well as a periscope zoom lens, and its photography skills are also good.
At present, the phone has also experienced a certain price loosening, with the standard version falling to less than 3,500 yuan, and the 12GB 256GB price is less than 4,000 yuan, and the cost-effectiveness is still excellent.
Author's message:
Overall, the main selling points of mobile phones at 3000-4000 are performance and photography. At the time of Double Eleven, most models have seen price cuts, and products at 4000-5000-1000 in the first half of the year have been lowered. Let their overall quality be improved again. The core experience of the above five mobile phones is good and is recognized as a good reputation. Just buy them on Double Eleven.
Next issue, we will recommend 4000-6000 price models. Friends who want to know the answer in advance are welcome to follow or consult the editor online!
