Low-key "implicit castration", the mid-range machine won the battle but still did not get the war
With the continuous progress of science and technology, mobile phone manufacturers often carry out some "implicit castration" in the process of pursuing cost performance. On the surface, the performance of mid-range phones has become closer and closer to flagship phones, but manufacturers tend to make trade-offs and compromises on some key features. As consumers, we should not only pay attention to the promotional selling points of mobile phones, but also pay attention to the features and details that are not mentioned.
First of all, we need to pay attention to the "implicit castration" of mid-range machines in terms of positioning and navigation. At present, most mid-range machines have basic functions such as NFC and infrared remote control, but they are often missing in dual-band GPS and tri-band Beidou satellite positioning. This may seem like a small difference, but it directly affects the accuracy of navigation, especially in some complex road conditions, which will bring trouble to users. Take a taxi as an example, if the driver's mobile phone only has a single-frequency GPS, it is easy to be unable to distinguish between up and down the road under the overpass, resulting in navigation errors. For many groups that need to use navigation frequently, such as food delivery riders and ride-hailing drivers, this "hidden castration" will undoubtedly affect their work efficiency and income.
Secondly, there is also "implicit castration" in the support of network frequency bands for mid-range machines. Typically, the flagship phones of major mobile phone brands support as many 4G and 5G frequency bands as possible to ensure that users can stay unimpeded in a variety of complex network environments. However, on mid-range machines, manufacturers often adopt a "just enough" strategy, and only support some basic frequency bands. This may not be a problem in daily use, but once you encounter an area with a poor network, the mid-range will seem to be overwhelmed or even difficult to move an inch. For users who like to "walk around", this "hidden castration" is undoubtedly a big pity.
Again, there are also some gaps in the mid-range when it comes to screen display technology. Although many mid-range machines are now equipped with 1.5K or 2K resolution HD screens, there is still a significant gap with flagship phones in terms of color depth, color gamut, color accuracy, and screen brightness. This difference is especially noticeable outdoors or when watching movies. Even if some mid-range devices support high refresh rates, without the latest LTPO technology, they can't be truly silky smooth, which may increase power consumption. For users who like to play mobile games or watch movies, this "hidden castration" is also a big pity.
What's more, the performance of some mid-range machines in terms of touch sampling rate and rain touch is far inferior to that of flagship phones. These seemingly small details have a direct impact on the smoothness and convenience of daily operations. For example, when you are scrolling through Weibo, you can't keep up with the screen, or you can't operate the touch screen normally on a rainy day, these problems make people feel extremely uncomfortable. For users who value the experience of using mobile phones, this "implicit castration" is undoubtedly a major pain point.
Of course, in addition to some of the "hardcore" functions mentioned above, manufacturers often have intentional "implicit castration" in some "soft power" of mid-range machines, such as image algorithms, system animation, and special functions. Although these features do not bring additional costs, manufacturers still choose to abandon them in the mid-range machine, obviously intentionally creating differentiation and making consumers want to upgrade and replace their phones.
In the process of pursuing cost performance, mobile phone manufacturers often reduce costs through some "implicit castration" methods, so as to obtain higher profits. On the surface, the performance of mid-range machines has become closer and closer to the flagship, but in some key functions, manufacturers often have trade-offs and compromises. As consumers, we should not only focus on the promotional selling points of mobile phones, but also pay attention to the details that are not mentioned. Only by fully understanding and weighing these "implicit castrations" can we make informed purchasing decisions and avoid being controlled by others at critical moments.
Mobile phone manufacturers may have "plundered" the interests of mid-range users in some aspects, but this also forces us to be more vigilant and become more rational and savvy consumers. Only when we know enough about the true face of mobile phones can we better protect our rights and interests and promote the development of the mobile phone industry in a more fair and reasonable direction. This seemingly "unfair" battle may eventually lead us to a more lasting and profound victory.
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But you're right, the "hidden castration" of mobile phone manufacturers is not all about squeezing profits, and there are some reasonable considerations behind it. For example, the use of higher-cost components and technologies will greatly increase the price of mobile phones, which is not conducive to the sales of mid-range phones. At the same time, even if there is a slight compromise in some details, the overall cost performance of the mid-range machine still has a clear advantage.
In fact, many consumers buy mid-range phones with the intention of getting the best price, rather than benchmarking the all-round performance of flagship phones. For them, even if there is some "implicit castration", as long as the overall performance and experience are up to their needs, they usually don't care too much.
What's more, the performance and functionality of mid-range machines are constantly improving, and the fields covered are becoming more and more extensive. Even if there is still a gap in some details, on the whole, the "universal flagship experience" of mid-range machines is already an indisputable fact. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous reduction of costs, this gap may be further narrowed in the future.
Therefore, we should not pursue "perfection" too much, but rationally weigh our actual needs. For those who occasionally need to navigate or use it outdoors, dual-band GPS and tri-band Beidou may be important; But for people who mainly use it on a daily basis, the positioning performance of a mid-range machine may be sufficient. In the same way, users who like to play games and watch movies will naturally prioritize screen quality; For the average user, the screen of the current mid-range computer is enough to meet the daily needs.
In short, the "hidden castration" of mobile phone manufacturers is not entirely a bad thing, it meets the needs of different consumer groups to a certain extent. We need to learn to make reasonable trade-offs and choose the most suitable products for ourselves, rather than blindly pursuing the so-called "perfection". Only in this way can we really give full play to the advantages of mid-range machines and get the maximum cost performance.