INTRODUCTION It’s been a hot minute since we saw an HTC phone at the GSMArena office. Chances are that most of you haven’t really been seeing many HTC handsets in the wild, either. It is hard to accurately pinpoint the current state of the former Taiwanese giant’s smartphone research, production and manufacturing. You might remember that after collaborating heavily with Google on the Pixel line, HTC sold roughly half of its design and research talent and non-exclusive rights to smartphone-related intellectual property to Google in 2017 for $1.1 billion. Since then, HTC-branded phones have been few and far between and…
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INTRODUCTION Compact. Creative. Powerful. That is how Sony advertises the Xperia 5 V. And it most definitely looks like it will live up to those expectations. The new Xperia 5 V is more compact than the Xperia 1 V but borrows almost everything from that flagship except for the 4K display resolution and the zoom camera. Indeed, the Xperia 5 usually represents a toned-down version of the Xperia 1 with a more mainstream display and cameras, and this year it’s no different. The one thing that distinguishes the Xperia 5 from other Xperia and non-Sony phones is the more compact…
INTRODUCTION It’s awkward to be a middle child, they say. You aren’t the first born, you aren’t the youngest, you’re just there, in the middle, constantly forgotten – the firstborn is the oldest and gets all the accolades, while the youngest is the smallest, requiring a lot of attention. You, on the other hand, are neither. This is the position the Xiaomi 13 Pro finds itself in. The 13 Ultra is the accolade-collecting overachiever, the vanilla 13 is the only one of the series that’s going to work well with small hands (or people who simply prefer smaller – if…
Introduction The Reno 10 series was launched in China back in May, and now Oppo is taking the family on an international tour. There are a total of three Reno 10 models – the vanilla, the Pro and the Pro+. However, the international vanilla and Pro models are different from the Chinese counterparts with the Pro+ the only one to stay the same. Today, we have the Reno10 international version in for review. The changes here go beyond the internals and even the design is different from the Chinese namesake. The international Reno10 is in its essence a midrange device…
INTRODUCTION Infinix’s GT 10 Pro launched not long ago as the affordable brand’s first serious gaming-targeted smartphone, but there’s more to come apparently. According to our anonymous source, Infinix is currently gearing up to launch the Zero 30 5G. This will be the latest member in the ever-expanding Zero family, and you can see it in the exclusive images below. The Infinix Zero 30 5G will apparently have a big focus on bringing a premium camera experience to an affordable price point, and the 50 MP front-facing camera will be (excuse the easy pun) front and center in making that…
INTRODUCTION The Chinese foldable market is booming with competition which in turn offers users a wider array of choice and the latest folding phone to launch is Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3. We received a review unit and it’s time to take a quick look at the latest addition to the Mix Fold lineup before we bring you our detailed review. Mix Fold 3 is a premium device through and through with a solid aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover screen, quad cameras with Leica optics and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Mix Fold 3 is still one of…
INTRODUCTION The Xiaomi Pad 6 was announced in April and launched immediately in China, but it’s only recently that it has started trickling down international markets. We have been keeping a close eye on this one as it offers a nicely rounded experience and a few must-have accessories that won’t break the bank. The Pad 6 grabs your attention right out of the bat with its no-nonsense unibody design and moderately large 11-inch display, which has a high resolution, 10-bit color depth, 144Hz refresh, and Dolby Vision certification. There are four Doby Atmos speakers to complement that impressive display, too.…
INTRODUCTION With Qualcomm making its overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC available, OEMs are updating their top-tier smartphone lineups with the latest and greatest. Nubia is also sticking to its usual schedule and has recently introduced the Red Magic 8S Pro lineup – successors to the Red Magic 8 Pro series from earlier this year. As one would expect, the most notable upgrade is the SoC itself. Now, the Red Magic 8S Pro and 8S Pro+ run on the SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, which in turn is an overclocked version of the original SM8550-AB Snapdragon…
INTRODUCTION The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the first foldables to be assembled in India.The earlier Samsung Galaxy Z series phones sold in India were assembled in South Korea and Vietnam.Despite being made locally, the prices of the foldables are not reduced compared to their predecessors. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 prices in India were announced after debuting in South Korea on July 26th. The new foldables come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, which should offer premium performance. While announcing the prices in India, the company confirmed…
INTRODUCTION Xiaomi unveiled the Pad 5 in August 2021 and finally introduced its successor Pad 6 a few months ago. The tablet is offered in blue, black, and gold colors, and it’s the blue model that we’ve received at the office for review. The Xiaomi Pad 6 comes in a white-colored retail box with a USB-C cable, a 33W adapter, and some paperwork. Supporting accessories such as the Smart Pen (2nd Generation), Bluetooth Keyboard, and Smart Cover are sold separately. The Xiaomi Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB…