The video discusses the evolution of smartphone prices and how they have increased over the years. The host, MKBHD, notes that flagship phones have become more expensive, but this has also led to the creation of a mid-range price tier with great phones that offer a balance of features and affordability.
MKBHD reviews the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, a phone that offers high-end features at a lower price point of $699. The phone has a 6.5-inch 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 865 chip, a triple camera system, and a 4500mAh battery.
The host notes that the phone's plastic back is a cost-cutting measure, but it doesn't feel cheap and is actually a good decision to keep the price down. The phone also comes with three years of promised software updates.
MKBHD also discusses how the smartphone market has changed, with more focus on mid-range phones that offer great value for money. He notes that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is a good competitor to the iPhone 11 and the upcoming Pixel 5, which is also rumored to be priced at $699.
The video ends with a sponsor segment from Honey, a browser extension that helps users save money by automatically applying promo codes at checkout.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The prices of flagship phones have increased over time, with some models now costing over $1,000.
2. The Google Play Edition M7 was launched in 2013 for $599.
3. The Galaxy S5 was launched in 2014 for $649.
4. The iPhone 6 Plus was launched in 2014 for $749.
5. The iPhone 10 was launched in 2017 for $1,000.
6. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition was announced in 2020 with a price tag of $699.
7. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has a Snapdragon 865 chip, a 6.5-inch 120Hz display, and a 4500mAh battery.
8. The phone also features triple cameras, a 32MP selfie camera, and IP68 water resistance.
9. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has a plastic back and metal side rails.
10. Samsung offers a wide range of phones at different price points, from budget to high-end.
11. The company's strategy is to offer many options to customers and see what works.
12. The Galaxy S20 Ultra was the most popular phone in the S20 lineup for the first month of sales, but its popularity decreased over time.
13. The cheaper S20 and S20 Plus models are now more popular than the Ultra.
14. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is a surprisingly good phone, with a great screen, good battery life, and fine cameras.
15. The phone is a good buy for many people, especially at its price point.
16. Samsung promises three years of software updates for the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition.
17. The phone's launch price is the same as the iPhone 11's launch price, and it is also rumored to be the same as the Pixel 5's launch price.
18. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is a good competitor to the iPhone 11, but it is also worth comparing to the new iPhones when they are released.
19. Honey is a free browser extension that helps users find and apply promo codes at checkout.
20. Honey has saved users over $66,000 so far.