…Apps open. OS updates take up to an hour instead of 15-20 minutes. Its performance is like a MediaTek P70 and Qualcomm SD665. Geekbench 5 single core score is 154, but multi-core would not run. OpenCL and Vulcan GPU tests would not run. 2GB of RAM means it runs in…
…important than costing $200 to $3000 every year or two. Main smartphone purchase drivers Ultra-premium: Invariably, these tech-savvy people must have the best, fastest and most fully featured phones. 44% state that the processor brand (Qualcomm) and speed (SD8X) are the most important. Most buyers get a tax deduction for…
…Samsung is banking on its reputation, Android enterprise chops, and non-China manufacture to entice consumers and businesses. There is a lot to like about the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G. 2023 A-series Unlike 2022, there will be no A74 5G which, at $799 with a Qualcomm SD788, made it a very…
…point is that everyone has a preference, be it brand or style. It ticks so many boxes Very good ANC (not too far off Sony/Bose) Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec (Sony does not have this) Neutral sound signature allows the EQ to work best (Sennheiser sounds a little better) Dolby Atmos…
…Dimensity 9000+ had me wondering at first when the others used Qualcomm Snapdragons, but it is an inspired choice for performance, heat management and battery life. The OPPO throttles 20% over 15 minutes at full load versus Samsung/Razr at 40%. 50/8MP rear camera and 32MP selfie versus Samsung’s 12/12MP rear…
…2400 x 1080, 144Hz HDR10 P-OLED. Qualcomm SD8+ Gen 1 flagship processor. 8/256GB. Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.3/NFC/Dual GPS. Excellent 50+13+2 rear camera and 32MP selfie. 5000mAH battery with 68W charger inbox and 15W Qi wireless. Dolby Atmos decode stereo speakers. UBS-C 3.1 Gen 1 with alt DP for ‘Ready For’ and…
…Stage) and in-built EQ and pre-sets. Touch controls Charge case has a DAC and acts as a 3.5mm/USB-C to Bluetooth extender. Qualcomm Snapdragon sound, 24-bit/96kHz, SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive codec. IPX5 water resistant BT 5.3 Multi-point capable with Google Fast Pand Microsoft Swift pair Voice assistant compatible. 1-year warranty…
…MP, f/2.4, (macro) Video 4K@30fps Same 1080p@30fps Same Continued Front 32MP, f/2.2 13 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm Same Same Sound Stereo Same Same Same 3.5mm No No Yes Same Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 AC Same Same Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE No Qualcomm aptX codecs Same 5.2, A2DP, LE Same 5.1, A2DP,…
…yet. Motorola is pushing quality, durability, two years warranty, Android 13, four years of security patches and seamless use with ThinkPad (and we presume other Windows PCs). Specs-wise, it is pretty good Qualcomm SD8+ Gen 1 (the updated version of the 2022 flagship). 8/128GB with 12GB and 256/512GB options. 6.6”,…
…you spend, the longer you need it to last. Its warranty and Android upgrade/patch policy are terrific. The jury is out on Unisoc SoC T606 performance. It is close to Qualcomm SD6655 and above a MediaTek Helio P70. Full performance benchmarks here. Aside from Nokia in its G11/G21, Motorola E13/E20/E32…
…Qualcomm SD8 Gen 2 Pro (Qualcomm SD 8 Gen 1) 200MP wide sensor (108MP) – other sensors the same 12MP Selfie (40MP) 6.8” AMOLED 2X (same) 163 x 78.1 x 8.9mm (163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9) 1TB Option (no) Gorilla Glass Victus 2 screen protection (Gorilla Glass Victus+) IP68 (same)…
…can’t. I keep coming up with solid, average, and outclassed … it is an all-right phone in every way. My greatest apologies to Nokia, as I want it to succeed, if only for ‘old time’s sake’. Let’s explain what you are getting with the Nokia X30 5G Qualcomm SD695 5G…