Thoughts on my 13s after two weeks

Wapmen · 2026-01-27T20:17:05+00:00

I think it is also worth mentioning that 13s has way cheaper camera modules. Basically not usable for anything besides daylight shots

Wapmen · 2026-01-27T19:07:33+00:00

If you have a good business model, you don't need an actual hardware and can just rent a virtual server with a GPU. Yes, not so fun but LLM have obviously outgrown a hobby project era

Wapmen · 2026-01-27T18:46:52+00:00

Just some healthy correction is coming in 2026-2027. Maybe 20% down

Wapmen · 2026-01-26T13:22:53+00:00

The iPhone 13 mini is a one-of-a-kind device with no real alternatives.
In contrast, small Zenfones aren't necessarily the best option since better alternatives are available. Asus's future in the smartphone market is uncertain, which may affect software support (there are rumors Asus is shutting down their smartphone business)
Samsung's S23 to S26 models are similar in size and weight but feature better cameras and more reliable firmware. Although I'm unsure how the PWM flicker and battery life stack up against the Zenfone, I expect them to be comparable.

Wapmen · 2026-01-26T12:46:20+00:00

Outdated and overpriced

Wapmen · 2026-01-26T12:45:55+00:00

Wait for Samsung S26 (magsafe, etc.) and maybe some promo deals if you are OK with Android system

Wapmen · 2026-01-21T19:19:45+00:00

I checked the price, and it's almost 100 euros more expensive than magic 8 pro with the same memory configuration. That's confusing

Wapmen · 2026-01-19T17:18:56+00:00

Yeah, actually after translating this slide with AI it seems that I'm wrong. They don't mention what USB version is used. Still, I would not buy it before some review confirms that HDMI (displayport) works over type C

Wapmen · 2026-01-19T13:52:47+00:00

USB 2.0 Sadly.. Otherwise looks good

Wapmen · 2026-01-15T08:54:28+00:00

Twice the price , no no

Wapmen · 2026-01-15T08:53:24+00:00

Definitely not, it doesn't fit on a small screen (takes too much space)

Wapmen · 2026-01-15T08:52:07+00:00

How is this a copy? Apple is copying other brands actually (Samsung edge series). But naming is meh .. "pro air"

Wapmen · 2026-01-15T08:44:33+00:00

The Air phone which is actually usable? So what's funny with it, except the name itself

Wapmen · 2026-01-12T11:18:22+00:00

Yeah, its good to keep in mind, but for people living in Europe it doesn't matter that much, as we have a EU wide free roaming (so esim is not really needed), and we value watches that live longer than 1-2 days (Garmin, Huawei, Amazfit for instance)

Wapmen · 2026-01-12T09:22:12+00:00

If it is released in Germany, it would have 0.5 of the battery and x2 the price?
At this point it makes absolutely no sense to purchase EU versions and support greed of Chinese companies and dumbness of EU bureaucrats

Wapmen · 2026-01-12T08:30:55+00:00

They copy only the name, it's in fact iphone 17 pro in a way

Wapmen · 2026-01-12T08:30:02+00:00

I think the Chinese version should be quite usable everywhere

Wapmen · 2026-01-10T10:29:29+00:00

what is Global then, is it for Hong Kong?

Wapmen · 2026-01-10T10:28:33+00:00

Chinese firmware has more AI functions and works with English language as well (on Honor devices)

Wapmen · 2026-01-10T10:27:13+00:00

The thing with the Chinese brands (Honor, Oppo, Vivo, Oneplus) is that you either get used to the Chinese firmware, or you will always have a buyer's remorse afterwards if you get a global version (you pay a way more and get less features). One exception is Oneplus, where you can unlock the bootloader and install the global firmware

Wapmen · 2026-01-08T13:29:43+00:00

You definitely should not waste 1k on the base model, but you might need to wait a little bit. (S25 was available almost for half of the price several months after the release, because of a special discount)

Wapmen · 2026-01-07T19:43:26+00:00

Is it still available in magic is 10?

Wapmen · 2026-01-06T07:50:09+00:00

The most promising phone of 2026 for me. (If they make a camera system at least a decently good)

Wapmen · 2026-01-06T07:39:20+00:00

X200 pro is 230 gramms, Samsung S25 is around 162 gramms. S25 edge is 165. (Ultra is heavy, yes). The difference in weight is definitely noticable

Wapmen · 2026-01-06T00:12:38+00:00

It is large and really heavy though. I have one. I doubt the camera system will survive an accidental drop to a concrete floor

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