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Google have unveiled new tricks up their sleeve. As happened last year, the American company has presented a new generation of Pixel smartphones ready to wipe out the current competition in terms of photographic performance and to withstand the attacks of all new arrivals expected in 2019. Will the Pixel 3 XL take the place of its predecessor as the best smartphone in the world for photo quality? After our extensive tests we are no longer sure.
48 hours with Pixel 3 (XL): the beginning of a love story
Pixel 3 vs Pixel 3XL: what’s in a notch?
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After the unconvincing ZenFone 4, Asus has changed its gameplan, betting on a premium design within the mid-range with the Zenfone 5. A large screen, dual rear camera, AI… is it enough to stand out against the competition? You can find out below in our full review. And yes, the new Zenfone looks like an iPhone X.
The new ZenFones: A small but delightful niche
5 things you probably don’t know about Asus
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The LG V40 ThinQ is the latest addition to the South Korean brand’s flagship family. Officially launched in early October in New York and available now in the U.S., this device promises to perform well on paper. So how did it fare on all our benchmark tests?
Everything we know about the LG V40 ThinQ
LG G7 review: better ThinQ twice
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For a long time now, Motorola has been relying on Android OS for its smartphones, aside from making a few adjustments. That means there’s little bloatware. But with the Motorola One, they’re going one step further and committing to long-term updates. But has the manufacturer been a bit too stingy when it comes to the hardware? Find out in our full review.
Moto G6 review: The G-Series is back and taking no prisoners
Looking for a cheap smartphone? The best for under $300
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It’s no surprise: OnePlus has announced its new smartphone, and as tradition has it, it’s called the OnePlus 6T. Although the device won’t bring on a revolution, the Chinese manufacturer’s new flagship now features an in-display fingerprint reader, a bigger battery and a more discreet notch. We’ve spent a week with the device, and now it’s time for our complete review!
OnePlus 6 review: first-class smartphone, no surprises
The best Android smartphones of 2018
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The Google Pixel 3 XL features an AMOLED display that has earned the highest score ever from our colleagues at DisplayMate. But the notch has clearly divided users and critics alike. So how does this display fare in our tests? Can it really compete with the displays from top-range devices from Apple and Samsung? Is that conspicuous notch really a problem? Here’s our comprehensive display test!
48 hours with the Pixel 3 (XL): the beginning of a love story
Pixel 3 XL performance: stumbling on the road to perfection
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2018 was the year of the emergence of gamer smartphones. Razer started things off with its smartphone and was then followed by Xiaomi with the Black Shark, Asus with the ROG Phone and the Honor Play. Nubia is now also offering its alternative. Known as Red Magic, the smartphone wants to offer a complete experience for gamers and is finally arriving in Europe and the United States. Will it be a success? Find out in our full review!
Best phones for mobile gaming in 2018
Razer Phone review: by gamers, for gamers
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The new Mate is here and with it, Huawei is taking smartphone development to the next level. The Mate 20 Pro is full of exciting features that come in a stylish package. Yet, after using it for three days there are some small things I had a problem with.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro hands-on: neck and neck with Apple and Samsung
Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s face unlock seems worryingly imprecise
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Gaming phones are increasingly becoming A Thing in the smartphone world, and we largely have Razer to thank for that. Last year’s Razer Phone kicked off a trend and with the sequel, Razer must answer the new competition as well as address criticism of its first gaming smartphone. In this review, we’ll see how successful this has been.
Razer Phone review: by gamers, for gamers
Why gaming phones became the biggest mobile trend of 2018
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Huawei has given the Mate 20 Pro a technically sophisticated face unlock, similar to that of Apple in the new iPhones. But the test shows that it doesn’t work that smoothly yet, because the Mate 20 Pro can’t distinguish between two similar-looking people.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: a breath of fresh air
Why the Huawei Mate 20 will be a real success