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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Am I the only one who thinks that 16 gb RAM or more is too much for a phone if it's not for playing or hard tasks in general ? I think it's better for a PC/Laptop though

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In the context of LLM its not. Multitasking and performance would suffer for these use cases.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because we all needed LLMs on our phones.

I can't see anyone outside of a extreme power user wanting this. People are unlikely to care.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

16GB ram is only available on the top end models of high end smartphones. Regular Instagram, Facebook users are not buying those Smartphones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

People who uses Instagram and Facebook, should buy 16GB RAM model and high-end processor. Those apps are resource hogs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Still there isn't much need for that much ram

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

with how badly programmed some Android applications are it isn't that outrageous, especially if someone wants to watch a movie and run multiple web scrapers in parallel in the background. Not everyone uses their phone the same way, and quite a few basically never use the calling or texting features that make it a phone.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Probably too much indeed, but I stick to very basic tasks on my phone

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Thinking about buying a nexdock, when and if they ever release ChromeOS for Android.

If I bought one now, would my pixel 8p be totally useless

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

It's probably going to be an a running rambling thing, but if one day a mid-range phone with a jack would release I would be so happy.

Currently happy with the Motorola G84, but they removed it from the G85, and Sony are way overpriced.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

HTC just came out of nowhere and released a phone with headphone Jack, micro SD slot. I think it might be more premium but either way it was a surprise, seeing them release something after all these years.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Interesting, thanks! https://m.gsmarena.com/htc_u24_pro-13138.php

Just had a look, too big for me (I prefer 160 mm high), but good to see one!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You could get the moondrop if it's available in your region.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Interesting, didn't know about this either! https://moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01

Again, a bit too big for me, but goot do know they exist

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Why on earth does the YouTube splash screen on mobile sometimes randomly turn white??? At 2am??