phamanhvu01

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[–] phamanhvu01@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Looking back at HMD's models after 2020 I think this is pretty plausible, with how all their smartphones during this period are likely ODM model - you can tell with how they all use the same Unisoc or MediaTek SoCs.

I mean, only smartphones that are outsourced to Chinese ODMs would ever use these chips, you'll see this with other brands too.

Perhaps zombie brand mode would also be a suitable term, if not for the recent Skyline and Fusion which feels like genuine efforts from HMD.

[–] phamanhvu01@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thank you for the comment, some of the better tips I've seen in ages if I have to be honest.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by phamanhvu01@lemmy.world to c/android@lemmy.world
 

Here's to you, AnandTech - thank you for the detailed smartphone reviews all these years.

 

Back when I was a high-school student in this 2017 - 2019 era, HMD released a lot of different devices, including a diverse smartphone portfolio covering every segment imaginable.

What caused them to drop this strategy in such a short time, and went forward with a strategy focusing on affordable smart-and-feature-phones? For example, the 9 PureView was their last flagship released in 2019, and its successor 9.3 PureView never materialized.

I suppose you can blame it on declining sales - from what I could find, HMD's sales indeed took a nosedive in 2020, but a more concrete answer would be much appreciated here.

 

Unpopular opinion but I really like this gen's exterior design, peak Accord even. Thank heavens this isn't Reddit or I would immediately be stoned by the hivemind lol.

[–] phamanhvu01@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

*Why American Teen Hate Android Phones

Also I'm very glad how Lemmy is a lot less US defaultism than Reddit is. It's pretty tiring having to constantly hear about Democrats vs Republicans, or green bubbles, or Nissan cars bad, you get the point.

 

Never before have I been so excited for a beta app. Thank you Ljdawson!