Did you know: Sony has been claiming we don't need QHD screens on our phones for years, now puts one on the XZ3

Alright, it's a well-known fact by now that smartphone tech has been on a plateau for the past few years. Yeah, sure, there are some advancements in processor tech, some more RAM, some more storage space. But generally, if you spend your money on a flagship — any contemporary flagship — you are guaranteed to have an awesome phone. Nobody is ages ahead of the competition, all the latest tech is super-accessible, and everyone is making pretty stellar phones.

In the race to sell the "best thing out there", manufacturers have often made some "questionable" upgrades or added features with arguable ...