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Clearly they need more time to creatively adjust the books. Olympus at least has a proud history in that kind of shenanigans.

Yes they do. Design and manufacturing, both.

Ref1: https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2016/02/04/sony-raises-the-bar-we-talk-with-sonys-top-lens-designer-about-what-makes-t
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The 6GB/256GB version of Redmi Note 8 Pro sells currently for 275€ + your local customs + VAT at Aliexpress.com.

Yes, more expensive than the Chinese 195USD 64GB version, but still cheaper than...

Redmi 8 Note Pro has a microsd slot (uses the 2nd SIM card slot):
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8_pro-9812.php

Try to download the Insta360 stitcher and you get:

"Only Pro users can download,
please enter the Insta360 Pro serial number to verify :"

So much for that.

And HD/SDD makers would love to build that 20-30TB drive for you.

Unfortunately, for the prices you or other normal people are willing to pay, it is not here for quite some time.

+ 120 Hz screen
+ 3.5mm headphone jack
+ 240Hz touch input sampling
+ 6000mAh battery
+ 2 x USB-C ports
+ cooling that makes the phone NOT throttle under heavy use
+ stereo actual speakers (front...

Well that's not the whole story.

Sony XZ Premium had a 120Hz capability, but it was never officially turned on. Also, when turning it on, it would downgrade the display resolution from 4K to 1080p.

Way too expensive, way too small battery, horrible video stabilization and low memory storage options.

Sony is in the smartphone market, because it feels it has to, not because it wants to make...