On the 'Perfect Smartphone'

The Evolution of Smartphones: A Constant Pursuit of Perfection

In recent years, smartphones have made tremendous progress, boasting cameras that are bordering on replacing point-and-shoot cameras, screens that eclipse the resolution we had on laptops and TVs just a couple of years ago. These parts are incredibly good in an incredibly small package, making them truly remarkable devices. However, despite their impressive capabilities, there's always something holding back buyers from taking the plunge. This phenomenon is particularly evident in tech enthusiast communities, where smartphone videos and YouTube reviews have become a staple.

The critical flaw that can deter someone from buying a smartphone can be a significant obstacle to overcome. These flaws can range from battery life issues to storage limitations, and even display resolution compromises. When trying to recommend a smartphone to friends or family members, these concerns inevitably come up. For instance, if you're someone like me who's constantly asked to suggest a smartphone, your response might go something like this: "Yo, dude, I just broke my phone, and I need to get a new one. What's the best smartphone out there right now?" In such situations, the answer often lies in weighing the pros and cons of each option.

One of the top contenders for a high-end smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy S6. This device boasts an impressive build quality, with a sleek design that exudes premium materials. The camera is also one of the best on any phone, capturing stunning images with ease. However, there are some notable drawbacks to consider. For instance, the battery life can be somewhat lacking, particularly due to the small sealed-in battery, which means it may die before the end of the day. Additionally, the device lacks expandable storage options and is not water-resistant.

Another excellent option for those seeking a high-end smartphone is the LG G4. This phone boasts incredible specs, with a great build quality that's hard to match. The screen is also impressive, with vibrant colors and crisp details. However, one major concern is the software, which can be laggy and far behind on updates. Furthermore, the back of the device is not removable, limiting the user's ability to swap out components or add more storage via a microSD card slot.

In contrast, the Nexus 6 presents an alternative option for those seeking a stock Android experience. This phone always receives the latest software updates first, ensuring users have access to the very latest features and security patches. However, there is one significant drawback: it's just too big for most people's tastes. Its size can make it unwieldy to carry around, particularly in smaller pockets or purses.

For those familiar with the Motorola Droid series, the Moto X Play offers an attractive alternative. This phone boasts a huge battery, impressive new screen, and updated specs that are sure to please enthusiasts. However, there is one critical omission: it won't be available in the United States, limiting its appeal to users outside of this region.

Another option worth considering is the OnePlus Two. Despite not having all the bells and whistles of some other flagships – such as NFC or IR Blaster capabilities – this phone still packs a punch. It features near-stock Android software, ensuring an intuitive user experience that's hard to beat. However, its omission from international markets means it may not be available for those outside of China.

Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 presents a compelling option for those seeking a high-end device with impressive specs. The camera is exceptional, and the screen is one of the best on any phone. However, there's one notable drawback: it lacks an IR Blaster, which can be frustrating for certain users who rely on this feature.

The Pursuit of Perfection

One thing that's clear from these examples is that smartphones are not perfect devices – they have their flaws and shortcomings. While it's impossible to create a "perfect" smartphone, the pursuit of perfection is an ongoing endeavor in the world of tech. Smartphones get so close to being ideal that there's often limited room for debate about what's truly missing.

The rise of comparison videos and review articles has become increasingly popular among tech enthusiasts. These pieces piece together rumors and speculation surrounding new devices, creating a dream smartphone that represents the perfect blend of features and capabilities. However, even with all these resources at our disposal, it's still difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes a smartphone truly "perfect."

For many enthusiasts, the answer lies in weighing the pros and cons of each device, identifying those critical flaws that can impact their daily experience. The hunt for the perfect smartphone will never truly die – it's an ongoing pursuit driven by innovation and competition in the tech industry. Whether we're speculating about upcoming devices or evaluating existing options, our desire for a top-notch smartphone remains unwavering.

Ultimately, the concept of perfection is elusive, and it may always remain just out of reach for smartphones. However, as technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more impressive features and capabilities in future devices. The search for that "perfect" smartphone will continue – driven by our passion for innovation and the pursuit of excellence in the world of tech.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey what is up guys MKBHD here and I just read a really good Droid article from last week it's really good it's linked below you should check it out and I've done a lot of smartphone videos on this channel especially lately there's a few really big ones coming up soon and for those who have watched those smartphone videos or basically any videos about tech on YouTube you've probably noticed smartphones have gotten really good lately they've gotten cameras so good their borderline replacing point and shoots they've gotten screens so good that they eclipse the resolution we had on laptops and TVs a couple years ago these parts are incredibly good in an incredibly small package but there always seems to be a a butt to deter someone from buying a smartphone there's always one like critical flaw with basically every smartphone out there that can affect a buying decision this is probably something you've run into if you're trying to buy a smartphone if you're smartphone shopping right now or if you're someone like me who's constantly asked to recommend a smartphone to buy Yo Mar guess yo dude I just broke my phone and I need to get a new one what is the best smartphone out there uh best out right now I would say uh Samsung Galaxy S6 right great build awesome camera one of the best screens on any phone uh it's fast great build materials can't really go wrong all right but it does have pretty bad battery life yeah yeah it's one of those small like really small sealed in batteries so it's usually going to die before the end of the day on me but and also no expandable storage it's also not water resistant so all right you know what lg4 great phone high-end specs has a great build has a great screen has a great camera and the back is removable so you get your micro SD card slot but LG software is really not that great like just as warning and they lag so far behind on updates actually you know what here Nexus 6 boom easy stock Android the latest and greatest software always up to date there's your winner it's way too big yeah you're right this phone's way too big for a normal person uh actually you know what what you what are you coming from now Droid Motorola phone yeah droid turbo all right so yeah Moto you'll be okay with the newest Motorola phone the Moto X playay comes out soon should have a huge battery great new screen new camera updated specs near stock Android um oh it doesn't come out in the United States uh or you can drop to the OnePlus Two or that doesn't have NC though uh or you can go just go note Note 5 or no sorry it's still huge also doesn't have an SD card slot and no IR Blaster all right okay what is a solid allaround good phone actually you know what it's okay I'll just get an iPhone so at the end of the day what do we learn obviously there's a critical iCal flaw in pretty much every smartphone out there that can affect a buying decision uh this isn't to say that smartphones aren't good they're really good but they're not perfect and I don't think there will ever be anything that we can actually call in real life the perfect smartphone mostly because the definition of this perfect elusive smartphone is actually changing it evolves what we expect and what we've come to know in a top tier smartphone has evolved and changed every year and even month to month now there is a pretty good Baseline of things that we all agree on I call it the big four good performance good battery life good display and good camera and if you have all these things you're probably a good package and a good buy but then all it takes is one little flaw one little missing piece to make us reconsider if that's really the complete package if we're really getting the whole smartphone that we want basically now we can measure smartphones if you think about it by what's wrong with them instead of what's right with them meaning they get so much right on the top end that there is entire articles about why the Galaxy Note 5 doesn't have an IR blaster or why the OnePlus 2 doesn't have NFC this is no no means defending those decisions that's just saying that if you get enough right on the high end that those are the only things you have left to write about either way the hunt for the perfect smartphone will never die that's why we have hype that's why we have comparison videos that's why we have reviews that's why we have the speculation about the next version of a certain smartphone that's yet to come out that's why we keep seeing these dream smartphone videos where we sort of piece together a Frankenstein phone of all the different parts of phones that we like that's why next time you look at a rumor video or a rumor Roundup of a new device you'll realize it's basically just a speculation about whether or not it will be the perfect smartphone that complete package with everything we want but will we ever see that I personally don't think we're ever going to see the perfect smartphone but what do you think thanks for watching I'll talk to you guys in the next one peacehey what is up guys MKBHD here and I just read a really good Droid article from last week it's really good it's linked below you should check it out and I've done a lot of smartphone videos on this channel especially lately there's a few really big ones coming up soon and for those who have watched those smartphone videos or basically any videos about tech on YouTube you've probably noticed smartphones have gotten really good lately they've gotten cameras so good their borderline replacing point and shoots they've gotten screens so good that they eclipse the resolution we had on laptops and TVs a couple years ago these parts are incredibly good in an incredibly small package but there always seems to be a a butt to deter someone from buying a smartphone there's always one like critical flaw with basically every smartphone out there that can affect a buying decision this is probably something you've run into if you're trying to buy a smartphone if you're smartphone shopping right now or if you're someone like me who's constantly asked to recommend a smartphone to buy Yo Mar guess yo dude I just broke my phone and I need to get a new one what is the best smartphone out there uh best out right now I would say uh Samsung Galaxy S6 right great build awesome camera one of the best screens on any phone uh it's fast great build materials can't really go wrong all right but it does have pretty bad battery life yeah yeah it's one of those small like really small sealed in batteries so it's usually going to die before the end of the day on me but and also no expandable storage it's also not water resistant so all right you know what lg4 great phone high-end specs has a great build has a great screen has a great camera and the back is removable so you get your micro SD card slot but LG software is really not that great like just as warning and they lag so far behind on updates actually you know what here Nexus 6 boom easy stock Android the latest and greatest software always up to date there's your winner it's way too big yeah you're right this phone's way too big for a normal person uh actually you know what what you what are you coming from now Droid Motorola phone yeah droid turbo all right so yeah Moto you'll be okay with the newest Motorola phone the Moto X playay comes out soon should have a huge battery great new screen new camera updated specs near stock Android um oh it doesn't come out in the United States uh or you can drop to the OnePlus Two or that doesn't have NC though uh or you can go just go note Note 5 or no sorry it's still huge also doesn't have an SD card slot and no IR Blaster all right okay what is a solid allaround good phone actually you know what it's okay I'll just get an iPhone so at the end of the day what do we learn obviously there's a critical iCal flaw in pretty much every smartphone out there that can affect a buying decision uh this isn't to say that smartphones aren't good they're really good but they're not perfect and I don't think there will ever be anything that we can actually call in real life the perfect smartphone mostly because the definition of this perfect elusive smartphone is actually changing it evolves what we expect and what we've come to know in a top tier smartphone has evolved and changed every year and even month to month now there is a pretty good Baseline of things that we all agree on I call it the big four good performance good battery life good display and good camera and if you have all these things you're probably a good package and a good buy but then all it takes is one little flaw one little missing piece to make us reconsider if that's really the complete package if we're really getting the whole smartphone that we want basically now we can measure smartphones if you think about it by what's wrong with them instead of what's right with them meaning they get so much right on the top end that there is entire articles about why the Galaxy Note 5 doesn't have an IR blaster or why the OnePlus 2 doesn't have NFC this is no no means defending those decisions that's just saying that if you get enough right on the high end that those are the only things you have left to write about either way the hunt for the perfect smartphone will never die that's why we have hype that's why we have comparison videos that's why we have reviews that's why we have the speculation about the next version of a certain smartphone that's yet to come out that's why we keep seeing these dream smartphone videos where we sort of piece together a Frankenstein phone of all the different parts of phones that we like that's why next time you look at a rumor video or a rumor Roundup of a new device you'll realize it's basically just a speculation about whether or not it will be the perfect smartphone that complete package with everything we want but will we ever see that I personally don't think we're ever going to see the perfect smartphone but what do you think thanks for watching I'll talk to you guys in the next one peace\n"