Why Spend Over $1,000 on a Single Phone?
The main features Im looking for areSamsung DeX,Galaxy AI, and theS Pen.
The S23 Ultra covers all these needs perfectly.
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So, is the S24 Ultra worth the extra money, or should I save $250?
Flat display with lesser reflection.
4 Years of Android Updates (till 2027).
7 Years of Android Updates (till 2031).
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
Great cameras combining 200MP main camera + 10MP 3x Telephoto + 10MP 10x Telephoto + 12 MP Ultrawide lens.
The main difference is theupgraded 50x telephoto lens.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with 8GB RAM is plenty powerful for my day-to-day use.
I dont do video editing or hardcore gaming on my phone and rely on my PC for intensive workloads.
Software-wise, the S23 Ultra offers four years of OS updates (supported until 2027).
I can now pocket this money or consider investing it in accessing theSamsung ecosystem.
Why Not the 2-Year-Old Galaxy S22 Ultra at $500?
At the time of writing, arefurbished S22 Ultra with 512GBstorage costs around $500.
Furthermore, it uses the older UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0, which has 2x the speed.
I am considering getting a brand-new S23 Ultra for $845.
This way, Im saving $254, which I can now invest in a Samsung smartwatch and earbuds.
Both options exceed my budget, so to get a better deal, lets look at the previous generations.
So, how about theGalaxy Watch 4 Classic?
This one costs $145 and is brand new for the 46mm variant.
The budget-friendly Galaxy Watch 4 Classic does all this, and Im happy with the $145 price tag.
Now I’m left with $109.
Out of the bunch, only theBuds 2 Proand Buds FE make sense.
The top-tierBuds 2 Pro costs $108for the 2022 model, and the recentBuds FE costs $55.
Since my budget allows it, Im going to get Buds 2 Pro and have $1 left over.
This should be a testament to how quickly tech prices tend to fall.
So, the next time you think about throwing money at the latest gadget, consider your options carefully.
You might fetch more value with something a year older and get more bang for your buck.
