3 Features the iPhone 13 Didn't Add!
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The video analyzes three distinct hardware features seen in competing smartphones that the iPhone 13 deliberately does not adopt, using the iPhone 13 as a baseline to show what Apple chose to keep conservative. The host introduces the Xiaomi 11T Pro with its 120-watt wired charging capability, detailing how a 5000 mAh battery can reach a full charge in under 20 minutes, and he discusses safety measures like cooling and thermal management designed to protect battery health. He contrasts this with Apple’s 20 watt charging, arguing that long-term battery health and ecosystem decisions drive Apple’s slower charging approach, while acknowledging the allure and convenience of ultra-fast charging for power users. The second device is the ZTE Axon 30, which features a second-generation under-display selfie camera that is notably less visible and more usable than the previous generation, highlighting improvements in pixel count, UI integration, and the tradeoffs in image quality behind the display. Finally, the video covers the Infinix Zero X with a 108 megapixel main camera, noting that higher megapixel counts do not always translate to better real-world photos, thanks to sensor binning and how software processes images at normal resolutions, then circles back to how the iPhone cameras still lead in real-world image quality despite similar sensor counts. The host concludes by reflecting on whether Apple will ever adopt features like higher refresh rates universally, USB-C, or under-display cameras, suggesting that Apple tends to wait until a feature is fully polished before integrating it into a mainstream iPhone release, and invites viewer input on which features they'd like to see in future iPhone generations.
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Questions answered
- What is the main reason the iPhone 13 uses slower charging compared to rival phones like the Xiaomi 11T Pro?
- Apple prioritizes long-term battery health and device reliability, opting for slower charging to minimize heat and degradation over time.
- What improvement does the second-generation under-display selfie camera in the ZTE Axon 30 bring?
- It is significantly less visible and more usable, with higher pixel count and better UI integration, reducing the likelihood that the camera area distracts during regular use.
- Why does higher megapixel count not necessarily mean better photos on these devices?
- Higher megapixels often rely on sensor binning and aggressive processing, which can reduce detail in normal use; practical photo quality depends on sensor size, light capture, and processing, not just resolution.