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Take a look at the sample photos we've been capturing with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra while we've been putting it through a full test to find out if it could be the next camera phone for you.

I liked the phone, especially the camera. I changed to this model for its sake. The size is large, but not too big. I chose the always relevant black colour. Stylish look, good mobilespecs. net wi-fi connects well, easy to use, especially for those who mainly use Samsung. Everything was reinstalled from the old phone. It works quickly. So far, I am completely satisfied

Made by Efaster on 18 Mar 2023 11:14AM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Sony Xperia 1 III Smartphone Review

The Sony Xperia 1 III updates the Sony Xperia 1 II in quite a few ways, including the camera, so we're putting it to the test to find out if it can impress us more than the previous flagship device.

I would point out something that almost everyone in the field of photography has known for over 30+ years. The Zeiss and Leica optics on the Sony cameras and smartphones as well as the Leica lenses on the Panasonic cameras are NOT made by Zeiss and Leica. They are made by Sony and Panasonic to Zeiss and Leica specifications. It was much more important back in the "Darkroom Ages" when the name meant German lens technology which had a superior reputation over Japanese lens technology. As a matter of fact the new "L"
lenses made by Sigma for Leica and Panasonic cameras are the next step in that arrangement while Sony´s is to obviate the Zeiss name by producing their G and G Master lenses. One or both of them may still produce the same models with the Zeiss and Leica names, but they may fade into history in a decade or so.

Made by GEONYC on 21 May 2022 11:05AM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a more wallet-friendly smartphone option that still offers premium technology. It also has similar specs to the more expensive Pixel 5 so can it stand should-to-shoulder with its more expensive relative? Let's find out.

As an addition to my previous comment after having a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for several years I used to charge it wirelessly with a base charger. Both my wife and I have previously had trouble with the charging port on Samsung's and believe that this is or has been a weakness on this particular brand.

Now the Google Pixel 4a 5g does not support base charging and requires that the cable be plugged into the charging port. Now rather than wasting my base chargers I found on Amazon a wireless charging receiver now I can use my base chargers again.

The receiver plus into the charging port and if I wanted to connect to a computer then I would have to remove this but I can transfer files by cloud if necessary.

Made by EddieAC on 13 Dec 2021 8:36PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a more wallet-friendly smartphone option that still offers premium technology. It also has similar specs to the more expensive Pixel 5 so can it stand should-to-shoulder with its more expensive relative? Let's find out.

I've just acquired a Pixel 4a 5g from a technology benefit scheme through my workplace.

I'm quite happy with it. After having a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge the Pixel handles quite well in comparison.

The Google Pixel 4a 5g does not have a memory expansion slot for a Micro SD card but it does have 128GB of memory so this should be sufficient for most users.

Made by EddieAC on 8 Aug 2021 11:56PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Smartphone Review

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Note 10 smartphone series and we're putting the king of the series, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, to the test to find out just how much Xiaomi has upped the ante in terms of camera quality on a mid-range smartphone.

If it hasn't got a stylus it's not a Note, just trading on the real thing's name.

Made by nclark on 17 Mar 2021 4:34PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T Smartphone Review

We put the budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T to the test with its 48MP quad rear camera, 13MP AI selfie camera and tools such as aperture adjustment, portrait filters and HDR.

Very interesting !
Now it would be quite instructive to review the OPPO A9 2020 as it seems to be pretty close to this XIAOMI
Many thanks in advance !!!
Sincerely

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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact User Review

We put the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact smartphone through its photographic paces.

Great!
Let's put it through its paces now.

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Google Pixel 4XL Smartphone Review

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL impressed us with its clever technology and excellent photo-taking capabilities so we're expecting big things from the Google Pixel 4XL. Come with us as we put the latest Android smartphone to the test.

Hi Paul,

We're not the only site finding the battery life of the 4 XL lacklustre:

https://www.zdnet.com/product/google-pixel-4-xl/

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/google-pixel-4xl-great-camera-bad-battery-life-1.4065991

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/google-pixel-4-xl

https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/google/149771-google-pixel-4xl-review

Yes, the 4XL has more mAh than the 3XL, but that does not mean that battery life is going to be better, particularly if the screen (or other components) use more power. (The Pixel 4 has less mAh than the 3).

Made by joshwa on 31 Oct 2019 8:40AM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Google Pixel 4XL Smartphone Review

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL impressed us with its clever technology and excellent photo-taking capabilities so we're expecting big things from the Google Pixel 4XL. Come with us as we put the latest Android smartphone to the test.

Not sure you are actually really reviewing with a phone as this has a bigger battery than my 3XL and the battery on that lasts all day easily, and I use mine. You say "it drains quickly; you only have to glance at the battery icon to see the gauge emptying" has to be absolute rubbish. Google with Android have done a great deal to make the battery power last longer they would not compromise their flagship phone in this way. Lets see some proper data rather than an opinion based on the specs. Then I look at your iPhone reviews and I can clearly see what's going on here....if Apple say it's okay it must be so. Not impressed.

Made by Paul E on 30 Oct 2019 3:36PM, join in and reply to this comment! Reply

Huawei P30 Pro Smartphone Full Review

The Huawei P30 Pro has a line-up of impressive specs and promises big things for photographers but does it deliver? Let's find out as we put the new flagship Huawei smartphone to the test.

Just a pity about the over-processed look, when one opens the 40mp shot of the trees, the branches and foliage look quite unnatural due to heavy processing, was really hoping Huawei would start dialling back the processing for a more natural look like the age old Nokia 808 which had very natural looking details...

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