Smartphone Product Reviews And News
Smartphones are like miniature super computers in your pocket these days, with the ability to get serious productivity work done or kick back with some media consumption and gaming on the go. Smartphones are also more and more serving as life moment-capturing devices with fantastic digital still image shooting and video recording capabilities. Want to know what's the best hardware or latest news for Android or iOS? Tune in here...
It's that time of year again—the leaves and temperatures are falling, and Qualcomm is announcing a new flagship mobile processor platform at its Snapdragon Summit event in Maui today. As expected, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is now official, packing a faster CPU core configuration, an updated Adreno GPU, and...
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OnePlus Open - Starting at $1699 The OnePlus Open is the most affordable book-style folding phone available in the US today. It delivers superb hardware, excellent cameras, and great software, with few compromises. Unrivaled value Superb design and build Beautiful displays Excellent cameras Blazing performance 67W...
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Just a few years ago, Huawei was ascendant. The Chinese megafirm was on-track to become the world's largest smartphone maker, and then it was slapped with trade restrictions by the US government. This cut it off from some of vital technology needed to produce today's most advanced mobile chipsets. With its new Mate 60...
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Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Starting at $699.99 and $999.99 Google's latest Pixel phones are the smartest smartphones in town, and there's better battery life, brighter displays, new cameras, sleeker designs, new AI features, and more on tap here. Brighter, flatter screens Seven years of OS updates Useful AI...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 - Starting at $999 Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip5 is an excellent foldable handset that improves over its predecessor with larger 3.4-inch cover screen and a more powerful chipset. Large 3.4-inch cover screen Fold-flat hinge, no gap Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 256GB base storage Polished cover screen...
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Google Pixel Fold: Starting at $1799.99 Google's first foldable is slim and pocket-friendly, but its unfolded form factor could use some work. Attractive, slim foldable design The best cameras on a foldable Foldable screen is great for video and multitasking Comfortable folded form factor Battery might not last all...
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It’s summer time, which means it’s time for new folding phones from Samsung. Today at its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul (South Korea), the company unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 ($999) and Galaxy Z Fold5 ($1799). But as you’ll soon discover, “new” is a bit of a stretch here. These two...
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Nothing Phone (2) - Starting at $599 Nothing’s Phone (2) is an affordable flagship that ticks all the right boxes and brings a ton of fun and personality to the traditional smartphone form factor. Unique design Gorgeous display Lovely cameras Solid performance Wireless charging Clean and responsive software Sharp, bright display with...
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Google Pixel 7a - Starting at $499 The Google Pixel 7a gives you almost all the goodies from more expensive Pixels at a lower price. Class-leading cameras Sharp, bright OLED screen with 90Hz refresh Streamlined software with great features Wireless charging on board Good build quality with IP67 certification Sharp, bright display with 120Hz...
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Moto Razr+ (2023) - Starting at $999 The Razr+ (2023) isn’t just Moto’s best smartphone to date, it’s the best folding flip phone you can buy right now. Competitive price Stylish and premium design Big, 3.6-inch cover display Fantastic speakers Solid performance Android apps on the cover screen...
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OnePlus Nord N30 5G - Starting at $299 The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is a decent 5G budget phone that boasts a 108MP camera with lossless 3x zoom. Affordable 5G Capable 108MP shooter Excellent speakers and headphone jack microSD expansion Impressive battery life and fast 50W charging Clean and refined software Sharp, bright...
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Today in New York City, Motorola unveiled a pair of exciting new folding flip phones – the Moto Razr+ (2023) and Moto Razr (2023). Both share the same overall design, have similar tech specs, and aim to one-up Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 on features and value, respectively. The Razr+ cost $999.99, and will be...
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Moto Edge+ (2023) - Starting at $799 The Moto Edge+ (2023) is an excellent flagship Android phone that delivers fantastic value and few compromises. Fantastic value Gorgeous display Excellent speakers Blazing performance Solid battery life Wireless charging Delightful user experience Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W...
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ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate - $2,499 MSRP ($999 for non-Ultimate) The latest ASUS ROG Phone offers unparalleled, consistent mobile gaming performance and speed, but the flagship design will come at a premium price. Sharp, bright display with 165Hz refresh Fast 65W charging and included plug Excellent performance...
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RedMagic 8 Pro - Starting at $649 The RedMagic 8 Pro is a powerful, stylish, and affordable Android gaming phone that packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a healthy 6,000mAh battery. Solid value Cool design Beautiful 120Hz display US 5G support Blazing performance Outstanding battery life Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7-series mobile platforms have traditionally offered solid performance and premium features at more mainstream price points than the company's flagship 8-series platforms. With its latest Snapdragon 7-series release, however, Qualcomm is cranking things up a notch. The new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Starting at $1199 The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra refines an already impressive flagship Android phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a 200MP camera. S-Pen versatility Stunning display Top-notch cameras Superb performance Exceptional battery life Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging...
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OnePlus 11 5G - Starting at $699 The OnePlus 11 5G offers Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance for a reasonable price. Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh Fast 80W charging and included plug Excellent performance with SD 8 Gen 2 Alert slider is back Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging and included plug ×Excellent...
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Yes, it’s that time of year again. Today at its Galaxy Unveiled event in San Francisco, Samsung launched its newest flagships – the Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, and S23 – and I was able to briefly spend time with each phone. Here’s the TL;DR: the S23 series is an evolution of the S22 series, packing...
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We're all awaiting the Galaxy S23 reveal at Unpacked in a few weeks, but the S23 won't be Samsung's first phone release of 2023. That honor belongs to the budget-oriented Galaxy A14 5G, which goes on sale today for a mere $200. It offers a few meaningful upgrades over last year's A13, and it gets a whopping four years...
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If you’ve ever used one of Lenovo’s ThinkPads, you’re familiar with the solid build, high-quality materials, superior ergonomics, and high–end specs these laptops offer. Now, the company is hoping to replicate this experience with the ThinkPhone by Motorola, a flagship smartphone that aims to...
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At Qualcomm’s annual tech summit in Maui which took place recently, the company introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a chip that will soon power the mightiest of Android smartphones. Obviously, this flagship mobile platform delivers a wide array of performance and efficiency improvements, plus cool new features...
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