
Research suggests that the majority of phone sales happen at either end of a model family. Either, users opt for the entry-level model, or for the most premium variant available.
That doesn't mean there's nothing to be found in-between though. Popular range families – like the iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 – have middle models which offer a great hybrid. In those cases, the iPhone 14 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus offer base model spec sheets, with bigger displays.