If the “budget” phone is just as good now, why buy a flagship phone?

The concept of budget-friendly phones lost its meaning when Samsung announced a new announcement Galaxy Z Flip 7 Fe It costs an eye-catching $900. It also looks similar to a premium model sister mobile phone, and has the same camera.

Earlier this year, Apple released something more budget-friendly iPhone 16eHe also won the jeers for $600 for a higher price than expected. It has the same processor as the main iPhone 16, but does not have one rear camera.

Phone costs are expected to continue to rise, and more affordable models are stuck filling the troublesome gap for those looking to buy a new phone. These budget models cost more than before, but they can do more than ever.

So, in another episode of this week, you can see the Embedded above, but we’re talking about how budgeting technology is becoming a new normal and why it’s time to take this category seriously as the only technology worthy of your money for an upgrade.

Phone costs continue to rise and that may not be related to Latest tariff threats. Apple reportedly plans to raise the price of its iPhone regardless of tariffs. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal. CNET research shows that technology tariffs are still high, 64% of consumers rush to buy high-tech To avoid price surges and shortages.

This means that high-tech companies are more incentivized to lower product entry prices. This means reducing some features to reduce costs. And this trend goes beyond phone calls. Apple is rumoured to be making cheaper MacBooks By giving an iPhone chip.

And why? You may not even notice how good these processors are, or the differences in basic tasks.

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