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Xiaomi is known for selling smartphones with top hardware at a bargain price. Although Xiaomi smartphones are not officially available in the US, they can be bought through importers. We have a 5.7-inch Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus and can show you in this first hands-on look at what the Chinese smartphone can offer, and whether it might be an alternative to the Google Pixel XL.
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Every few months, Sony presents a new top smartphone – in autumn 2016, it's the Xperia XZ. In our test, it faces a tough rivalry because Google and Samsung are also offering some strong competition. In our detailed test, we look at whether Sony has not only revived the Z, but also whether it has become a worthy successor to the X Performance.
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It’s been almost 2 months since I used the Honor 8 smartphone, the latest flagship from the Chinese brand. Introduced as one of the best value for money smartphones of this year, I must admit that I was rather satisfied with its general performance even though there were also things that I didn’t like about it. I am finally ready to share my Honor 8 user experience with you.
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The Nexus series is dead, long live the Pixel phones from Google. The search engine giant from Mountain View has integrated brand-new, exclusive features into the Pixel XL, which are currently not available in any other Android smartphone. In my review of the new Pixel XL, one of the two new Google smartphones, you will discover whether these functions are worth digging so deeply into your pockets.
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With the new Lenovo Moto Z – following on the heels of the LG G5 – the second modular smartphone is set to enter into the smartphone market. We tested the Moto Z, along with the modules. Has Lenovo successfully implemented the module idea? And has a good smartphone come out in the process? Find out what we think about the phone in our review.
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This is the best and most disastrous smartphone Samsung has built in 20 years. The chances of you owning this device, the latest of one of the most successful smartphone series on the market, is limited because Samsung recalled it then stopped production of it after there were reports of the battery pack exploding. Nevertheless, I had a chance to test the 5.66-inch phablet and discovered that, critical battery flaw aside, the Note 7 is an incredible handset.
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6 Min.
The Sony Compact series has a good reputation. Fans of high-end smartphones were always driven with desire for compact dimensions. At IFA, Sony has now unveiled the Xperia X Compact. We put it to the test, come find out what we discovered.
Update: Sony confirmed price and availability for the Xperia X Compat for the USA. See below in our price and release date section.
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This past week, Lenovo introduced some of its new smartphones at IFA 2016, the Berlin tech conference. After a positive surprise with the Moto Z Play, this weekend it was the Lenovo P2’s turn to leave a great impression on me. The reason for this is simple: an excellent battery paired with an elegant design.
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IFA last year ended up being a showcase for wearables, especially smartwatches. The conclusion was that many of these devices, although interesting, needed time to mature. A year later, Asus was one of the first to take the stage at IFA 2016 with the ZenWatch 3, the continuation of one of the more affordable Android Wear smartwatches . This new watch is not as cheap as its predecessor, but has more interesting features.
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ZTE has presented the Axon 7 Mini at IFA 2016. This compact version of its latest flagship may not be a revolution, but it has a few tricks up its sleeve. Notably, some impressive audio chops. Find out all our thoughts on this handset in our hands-on Axon 7 Mini review.
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