The smartphone landscape moves at a rapid pace, but how much has the day-to-day user experience truly shifted over more than half a decade? A new video analysis takes a deep look at the tangible differences between modern devices and handsets released six years ago.

Over the past six years, mobile technology has progressed across several key areas. Modern smartphones showcase notable improvements in display technology, camera processing capabilities, battery optimization, and sustained software support compared to their older counterparts.

While older hardware can often still manage essential daily tasks, the comparison illustrates where aging components and legacy software begin to struggle against modern operating systems and increasingly demanding applications.

To see the complete side-by-side breakdown and video demonstration, be sure to check out the full coverage on Android Police.