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Asus Zenfone 8 review: Size isn’t everything, and this small phone proves it “The Asus Zenfone 8 is a well-designed, carefully thought-out compact flagship phone, but problems with screen responsiveness and battery life leave it struggling against the competition” Small and lightweight Great, but quite simple, camera Poor battery life Screen responsiveness problems No wireless charging toAsus isn’t looking to take on the Galaxy S21 Ultra or any other massive smartphone with the new Zenfone 8. Instead, it’s targeting phones like the iPhone 12, the Google Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5 by making a high-performance mobile phone that fits neatly in your hand and pocket. The

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Review: The selfie master returns “The Zenfone 8 Flip's unique motorized camera module makes it the best selfie camera you can buy, but the rest of the phone fails to standout due to a hefty body and a recycled design.” Motorized camera means amazing selfies Excellent audio Great for gaming Fast, reliable software No water resistance No wireless charging Big and heavy If you’re expecting the Zenfone 8 Flip to be a radical departure from the Zenfone 7 Pro, then disappointment is headed your way, as the phone is externally almost identical to the 2020 flagship phone. It’s also not really Asus’ big release for

“The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you want from a top-spec smartphone in 2021, but introduces a few things you don't want, and that gives the competition the edge.” 50MP camera takes great photos Beautiful screen Good battery life and fast charging Focusing problems frustrate Rear screen isn't very useful Xiaomi knows it has a fight on its hands when it comes to flagship phones this year. Samsung has so far crushed the competition with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and while the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 don’t quite meet the same standards, they’re still desirable phones. We’ve already taken a look at Xiaomi’s S21

"Das exzellente Samsung Galaxy A52 5G schafft einen cleveren Trick - es sieht großartig aus, macht alles, was Sie brauchen, macht gute Fotos und hat eine Akkulaufzeit von zwei Tagen, behält aber einen angemessenen Preis bei." Bunter 120-Hz-Bildschirm Zwei Tage Akkulaufzeit Die Kamera nimmt gemeinsam nutzbare Fotos auf IP67 Wasserbeständigkeit Nutzloser Fingerabdrucksensor Samsung hat das beste Android-Handy von 2021 gemacht, das Galaxy S21 Ultra, aber bei mehr als 1.000 US-Dollar Es ist eine ernsthafte Investition. Das Galaxy A52 5G kostet weniger als die Hälfte der Menge, die für die Sicherung eines S21 Ultra benötigt wird. Bedeutet das jedoch, dass es sich nicht lohnt, darüber nachzudenken?

“The Nokia 5.4 hasn't improved on its predecessor, but the price has gone up and there have been a few other issues. It's not the phone to buy. " The build quality is excellent Camera is sufficient Poor quality screen Mediocre performance Android 11 not installed The $ 249 price tag associated with the HMD Global Nokia 5.4 makes it jump off flagship smartphones that cost $ 1,000 or more during this time. But take a closer look and it's actually $ 50 more than the Nokia 5.3 it is replacing. Now that it's more expensive, it has to prove it's worth

Practical review of the Vivo X60 Pro Plus: multi-function camera phone Vivo isn't a well-known smartphone brand outside of China, but it's starting to make itself felt with some impressive new releases and crucial software advances culminating in the new X60 series. It's the first Vivo phone to be launched with Zeiss, the optics company that worked with the company on the camera, and it also has a unique gimbal stabilization system. You may not know Vivo that well, but the X60 series is a big deal not only because of Zeiss' commitment, but also because it's part of the brand's

“It's let down by a boring design and a camera that just cannot compete with other devices in the same price range.” Excellent performance Smooth software Stunning display Boring design Camera still needs work Rising prices A lot has changed in the smartphone industry over the past year or so. While OnePlus was once the go-to phone for those who wanted a near-flagship experience at a few hundred bucks less than the competition, others have caught on. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, for example, took the best things about the Galaxy S20, but offered them at only $700. Then came the Samsung Galaxy S21, which starts at

“The OnePlus 9 Pro is business as usual for OnePlus, with huge power, a stunning screen, excellent software, and ultrafast battery charging. Just don't expect the Hasselblad partnership to have transformed the camera yet.” All the power you could want A stunning screen Very fast wired and wireless charging Reliable, smooth, and quick software Hasselblad involvement isn't that noticeable At $969, it faces serious flagship competition The OnePlus 8 Pro launched in April 2020, and is only now being replaced by the OnePlus 9 Pro. A year in OnePlus world is an absolute age, as the company has usually released a refreshed “T” model six months into

Oppo Find X3 Pro hands-on: Finally a consistent camera experience The Oppo Find X2 Pro flew under the radar a little after its release and may suffer from an unfortunate timing when its announcement was made just before the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world in 2020, but also because of its relatively high price and novelty Oppo as a brand outside of China. None of that affected its ability so I embraced its sequel, the Oppo Find X3 Pro, with welcoming arms. I've been testing the Find X3 Pro for a few days but haven't spent enough time to fully

Asus ROG Phone 5 Review: Mighty specs make gaming truly exciting “Playing games on the Asus ROG Phone 5 is more exciting than on other comparable phones due to a combination of excellent visual and audio ability, masses of power, and more.” Stunning screen The best audio on a smartphone today Masses of power and ability Very fast charging Effective, well thought-out gaming features Excellent software package Big and heavy Camera doesn't match the competition No IP68 water resistance We play video games for lots of different reasons, but one of the crucial emotions involved is excitement. Whether it’s the anticipation of finally being able to secure a new Sony PlayStation