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12 Min.
The Xperia Z5 Premium is, according to Sony, the first smartphone with a 4K screen. This means it has an insane pixel density of 807 ppi. Its other remarkable feature is its high price. Is it justified by 4K resolution and the Z5 Premium’s other features? Find out in our Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review.
Sony Xperia Z5 review
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review
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9 Min.
Huawei introduced the new Huawei GX8 during the fall of 2015. This 5.5-inch smartphone belongs to the new range that could be considered ‘high-midrange’, as we consider the Moto X Play to be. Have these smartphones chiseled out a new class, or are they midrangers disguised as something else? Let’s look at how it stacks up in this Huawei GX8 review.
Huawei P8 review
Huawei Mate S review
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18 Min.
The LG G4 is the company’s contender for 2015’s finest smartphone. With an ever-so-slightly curved screen, QHD resolution, and seductive leather back, the G4 certainly has chart-topping potential. But does it improve on its predecessor enough to have that ‘wow’ factor or is LG settled on ‘more of the same’? Read our LG G4 review to find out.
Galaxy S6 Edge vs LG G4 comparison
Best Android phones of 2015
If your LG G4 is stuck in an infinite bootloop, LG has finally owned up to the problem and promises to fix your device. Skip to the Software section for more details.
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8 Min.
Samsung has removed the Mini variant from its S-class lineup. There will be no S6 Mini, instead, Samsung has offered up the A3 (2016) and A5 (2016). Both devices bear the familiar S6 design principles, but is the Galaxy A3 (2016) as convincing in practice as its spiritual predecessor, the Galaxy S5 Mini? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) review
Samsung Galaxy S6 review
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7 Min.
Samsung has confirmed it won’t be releasing a Galaxy S6 Mini. Instead, the gap will be filled with an overhauled Galaxy A series. Samsung has released the smaller Galaxy A3, plus a larger model, the A5. In this review, I’ll be investigating the qualities that might make it your next smartphone purchase. Read on for our full Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) review.
Samsung Galaxy S6 review
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14 Min.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the latest in a series known for wrapping high-quality hardware inside a small package. But when it was unveiled last September, the reaction was lukewarm. Now that Sony has announced the Z5 Compact’s official US release date (see the Release date and price section below) is it time to consider buying one? Find out in our Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review.
Sony Xperia Z5 review
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review [hands on]
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17 Min.
The Xperia Z3+ (Xperia Z4v in the US) was meant to be its answer to Samsung’s Galaxy S6, but serious overheating issues made it a debacle. The Xperia Z5 corrects the Z3+’s wrongs and is the nicest-looking and fastest Xperia to date. Now that the US release has been confirmed (see the Release date and price section below) should you pick up the Xperia Z5? Find out in our full Xperia Z5 review.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review [hands on]
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5 Min.
The Nexus 6P is Google’s latest Android flagship and it’s a great device – but of course, like any other smartphone or phablet, it can start to misbehave. If you’re having to put up with unusual crashes, unwanted shutdowns or general misbehavior, a factory reset may be the cure. Here’s how to factory reset the Nexus 6P.
Common Nexus 6P problems and how to fix them
10 Nexus 6P tips for all-day battery life
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The Huawei Mate 8 is finally here. The successor to the Ascend Mate 7, the battery miracle of 2014, has joined the race. But has Huawei once again delivered a long-distance runner with solid performance? In this Huawei Mate 8 review, we’ll investigate where this phablet outpaces the competition – and whether it really is a compelling purchase.
Huawei Mate S review
Fastest Android phone in the world
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7 Min.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a significant evolution for one of Xiaomi’s most important devices. It’s much more elegant than previous generations of the phone, with a smooth aluminum finish, and a design philosophy that’s sure to appeal to customers who want an attractive smartphone. Under the hood, however, it’s more similar to its predecessor than appearances suggest.