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The school season is coming soon, and mobile phone manufacturers have launched their own summer promotion activities to grab more users. In fact, whether you are a student or not, it is a good time to buy a mobile phone recently. After all, young people have similar purchasing needs, and they can take advantage of this wave of promotions to find their favorite products.

Young people still attach great importance to the experience of mobile phones, so the models we selected will meet the needs of most users and ensure that they are "not compromised" in daily use. The selected models must have a high cost performance and a life cycle of about 4 years. After careful comparison, we selected the following ten models, among which there will definitely be a model that meets your needs.

The following quotes are from third-party platforms, please refer to the actual price when purchasing

01

iQOO Z9 Turbo

Memory version: 12GB+512GB

Reference price: 1841 yuan

Among the models priced around 2,000 yuan, the more recommended ones are those equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 8s and Snapdragon 7+, which can ensure the smoothness of use to the greatest extent. Among them, the iQOO Z9 Turbo is worth considering.

In addition to being able to run at full frame rates in large games such as "Genshin Impact", another important reason for choosing it is that it has a large 6000mAh battery and 80W fast charging, while also ensuring a light and thin body as much as possible. In addition, it also has anti-blue light and anti-strobe configurations, making it more competitive in the same price range.

Its initial price was 1,999 yuan, but it has now dropped a lot. The 512GB version can be purchased on a third-party platform for only 1,841 yuan. If you choose the 256GB version, you can save another 200 yuan. It is a very cost-effective model.

02

OPPO Reno12

Memory version: 16GB+256GB

Reference price: 2264 yuan

There are many models available in the 2,000 yuan range, so why do we recommend the OPPO Reno12 equipped with the Dimensity 8250? In fact, many women are not interested in any processor at all. As long as it looks good and can be used smoothly, it is a good phone - the Reno12, which has won multiple sales championships and is very popular in the offline market, is such a product.

Its "quad-curved soft-edge straight screen" has the experience of a straight screen, and the grip of a curved screen that fits the palm of your hand. In addition, it has a variety of Y2K-style color schemes, which adds a lot of points to its appearance. Another reason for recommending this phone is that it is one of the few models in the Android camp that supports LivePhoto, which not only allows photos to move, but also allows beautification of live photos. At the same time, it is adapted to platforms that female users prefer, such as Xiaohongshu, and it understands the needs of target users very well.

The phone recently launched a new Morning Mist Blue version in collaboration with "Time Agent", which adds a lot of points to its appearance. However, the price is relatively stable for the time being. If you value your budget, you can consider some of the old color schemes, which are also very good.

03

Redmi K70 Extreme Edition

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 2485 yuan

The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition is obviously aimed at being a performance flagship, and it is directly equipped with the Dimensity 9300+. The full-core configuration is the most powerful processor in the current Android camp. "Genshin Impact" can run at a frame rate of 60FPS at 863P resolution. Combined with the Surge D1 independent graphics chip, it also brings 1.5K picture quality + 120 frames of "Genshin Impact", and the gaming experience is almost maximized.

As for other configurations, the combination of 50-megapixel IMX906 + ultra-wide + macro is sufficient for daily use. The 1.5K screen has a good display effect. The display effect is not as good as 2K, but the power consumption is low. Coupled with the peripheral IP68, NFC, and infrared remote control, it is a mid-range bucket machine with a good overall experience, which is very suitable for young users.

04

iQOO Neo9S Pro

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 2490 yuan

This is also a model equipped with Dimensity 9300+. In the Neo9 universe, I personally think it is the most worthwhile model to buy. After all, its processor is almost invincible at this level, so I won’t repeat it here.

Another reason for recommending it is that vivo has added many learning-related functions to it, which are actually large-scale model applications. For example, the help note function of Blue Heart Xiao V can quickly summarize the key points and analyze the content when watching videos or taking classes. Even if you have entered society, you can still use it in meetings, which is very convenient.

In addition, it has functions such as AI screen recognition and image and text extraction, and can analyze and recognize video content. Therefore, iQOO Neo9S Pro is not only a powerful "game console", but also a good helper for study and work.

05

Realme GT6

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 2684 yuan

Realme calls this phone a "performance dream machine". Equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, there is no need to worry too much about its performance. One important reason for recommending it is that the screen parameters of Realme GT6 are excellent, and it has reached a local peak brightness of 6000nits, making it one of the brightest straight-screen mobile phones currently available.

However, compared to the previous generation GT5, the realme GT6 abandoned the 240W fast charging and instead chose a 120W+5800mAh energy-saving battery solution. In my opinion, while ensuring 100W fast charging, increasing the battery capacity is a better choice. Although it lacks some selling points in publicity, it will be more practical in terms of daily experience.

As for the popular AI functions, the real me GT6 also has it. In addition to the common AI elimination and natural language dialogue, it also provides an AI portal function, which can greatly improve the efficiency of multi-application interaction. For example, you can directly drag the link in WeChat to the map APP for quick navigation, which is very convenient to operate.

06

Honor 200 Pro

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 2859 yuan

Users who value appearance can pay attention to the Honor 200 Pro, which is a model with a highly recognizable appearance. The "Art Mirror" lens module is very design-conscious. It is not only beautiful, but also has impressive shooting effects.

It is worth mentioning that this camera solution can not only ensure sufficient clarity when shooting scenery, but also has its own unique tricks for shooting people - it brings the Yagu portrait engine. When shooting people, it can use a unique light and shadow style to highlight the facial features of the characters, achieving a more three-dimensional sense of depth, which is very tasteful.

In addition, the Honor 200 Pro is also equipped with a 5200mAh Qinghai Lake battery, an oasis eye protection screen and other configurations, and the overall experience is very good. It should be noted that among models of the same price, the third-generation Snapdragon 8s processor it carries is not very cost-effective. After the price reduction, it has entered a more suitable time to start, which is worth considering.

07

vivo S19 Pro

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 2890 yuan

You may ask, why would you choose a model with a Dimensity 9200+ processor when it costs nearly 3,000 yuan? Like the previous OPPO Reno12, users who choose this phone are not so sensitive to the processor model, but frankly speaking, the performance of the Dimensity 9200+ is still among the top in the current Android camp, and there is no problem even if you want to play large games.

As for other experiences, the vivo S19 Pro can be said to be a model designed for female users. It looks good and takes good photos of people, which is my evaluation of it. Not only is the lens configuration excellent, it is also equipped with a studio-level zoom soft light ring, and the focal lengths provided also cover 24mm landscape portraits, 50mm classic portraits, 85mm portraits, etc. The front lens also has anti-distortion and dual soft lights. Coupled with the algorithms accumulated by vivo in the portrait field over the years, it is very suitable for user groups who put portrait shooting first.

08

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 3025 yuan

There is only one reason to buy this phone: if you value performance, especially gaming performance under extreme conditions, choose it!

OnePlus Ace 3 Pro doesn’t have the exaggerated appearance design of an “e-sports phone”, but its performance is not ambiguous at all. The third-generation Snapdragon 8 needs no further introduction. With the support of the second-generation Tiangong cooling chip, it can ensure stable and smooth gaming even when playing games outdoors, not to mention normal indoor environments. Coupled with the e-sports-level independent graphics chip, it provides a native 120FPS experience for mainstream games on the market, which is a trump card that other models do not have.

In addition, its screen and imaging experience are also on par with its own flagship OnePlus 12. Coupled with the 6100mAh glacier battery, it also promises a 4-year durability, which is just enough to cover use during college. Plus, the price has also dropped slightly recently, so it's time to buy it.

09

vivo X100s

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 3334 yuan

As the first model to use the Dimensity 9300+, and with the tuning of the Blue Factory, the performance of the vivo X100s is not to be worried about. The biggest difference between it and those sub-brand models that focus on performance is that it is a true digital flagship model, which is superior in appearance design, craftsmanship, materials, etc.

In terms of imaging, it is also equipped with a 50-megapixel IMX920 main camera + a 64-megapixel OV64B periscope telephoto + a 50-megapixel JN1 ultra-wide-angle camera, plus Zeiss T* coating, which can avoid glare and ghosting as much as possible when shooting directly at night, and can be competent for shooting in a variety of scenes. In addition, it also provides a four-season portrait function, which uses AI to generate more atmospheric photos, which is also one of the tricks of vivo X100s.

10

Xiaomi Mi 14

Memory version: 12GB+256GB

Reference price: 3579 yuan

There are many digital flagships from various manufacturers. Xiaomi 14 is recommended because it is one of the few small-screen flagships in the Android camp. The 6.36-inch screen is considered the "golden size" for one-handed operation. Coupled with Leica optical lens and Xiaomi imaging brain, including speakers, motors and other peripheral configurations, it is a flagship model with no shortcomings.

However, the only thing to note is that the experience of playing games and watching videos on a small screen is still different from that of mainstream models. It is best to experience it in an offline store before buying. Also, due to the size of the body, the battery life and heat dissipation level will also be different, so you need to be mentally prepared. Relatively speaking, it is more suitable for female users, or those who value the small screen party who value the grip experience. Otherwise, choose Xiaomi 14 Pro.

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Other optional models

As you can see, the models we have selected are recommended according to the needs of most young people, and the prices also cover the main range of 2,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan. It should be reminded that most of these models have standard and Pro versions to choose from, and the configurations are also different. You can adjust them according to your actual situation.

Of course, some friends' budget for purchasing mobile phones is not within this range. For users with a budget of less than 2,000 yuan, I suggest that you try not to consider models within 1,000 yuan. After all, mobile phones are not only communication tools, but also used in many daily life. You can consider these products with good cost performance within 2,000 yuan:

There are many third-generation Snapdragon 8s and third-generation Snapdragon 7+ models that offer similar experience to the iQOO Z9 Turbo, such as the Redmi Turbo 3 and OnePlus Ace 3V, which are all performance-focused models within 2,000 yuan. If you want good images, you can take a look at the realme 12 Pro+, which is the first (and only) model to bring the IMX890+OV64B periscope telephoto to this price range, and is fully capable of competing with models in the 3,000 yuan range.

As for higher demands, you can choose from the super cup models of each company. For users who value imaging, they can consider vivo X100 Ultra or Xiaomi 14 Ultra. After the price adjustment, it is not a bad choice to buy them recently. If you have a larger budget, Huawei Pura 70 series is also worth considering. Just choose according to your budget.

As for the iPhone 15 series, it is definitely a model with a very good overall experience. There is no problem in buying it. However, the new model will be released next month, and the price of the old model will definitely change at that time. If you have other mobile phones as backup, now is not the best time to buy it. It will be more cost-effective to wait until September to buy the iPhone 16 series, or to buy an older model with a bigger discount at that time.

Source: Smart Cat