• droans@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    That would be great, but you can buy a $20 burner from a gas station that’s more powerful than those phones.

    The regular version uses the Allwinner A64 chip which retailed for $5 when it was released… Back in 2015.

    The Pro version uses the RK3399S, which is a custom lower binned version of the RK3399. Neither chip was made available retail, but the SK3399 was released in 2016 and only otherwise used in low-end Chromebooks and SBCs.

    • Semperverus@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Sure, but calling them out for not being a $20 burner phone doesnt make sense when you’re comparing that to a developer/development device. This phone specifically isnt meant for everyday consumers. What it is, however, is a signal that there is now a third competitor in the works, and it’s real and tangible.