Phone Reviews

Xiaomi 17 Ultra phone review

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is still the best camera phone

Ultra-smartphones from the Chinese company Xiaomi have been delighting fans of high-quality photography for years. The manufacturer somehow manages to keep their flagship smartphones at a reasonable price while equipping them with the most advanced photo modules, refined software, and top-end specifications. While the device we're reviewing today may not be revolutionary, it certainly follows this formula.

Xiaomi POCO M8 5G phone review

Xiaomi POCO M8 5G – prettier, more powerful, more expensive

The Chinese company Poco (a sub-brand of the well-known Xiaomi corporation) decided to close out 2025 with a complete overhaul of its M-series. Even its youngest member has made significant progress in every aspect compared to its predecessor. Unfortunately, these significant changes also led to a higher price tag. Therefore, it's more logical to compare today's review subject with its peers.

Xiaomi POCO M8 Pro 5G phone review

Xiaomi POCO M8 Pro 5G - major changes in the series

The M-series of smartphones from the Chinese company Poco (a sub-brand of Xiaomi) has always strived to combine basic functionality, good battery life, and a relatively modern design at a modest price. For anything more, the X-series was the obvious choice. However, this year, the manufacturer decided to change the focus of its devices and make today's review subject, although more expensive than its predecessor, significantly more technologically advanced.

Huawei Nova 15 phone review

Huawei Nova 15: A Potential Hit with Controversial Designs

The Chinese company Huawei continues to develop new smartphones. While its updated phone lines are not without their typical flaws (such as the lack of Google services), they generally offer noticeable improvements in technical specifications. However, along with a number of positive changes, today's review subject also features some simplifications compared to its competitors.

Ulefone Armor 34+ phone review

Ulefone Armor 34+ - a tiny update

The Chinese company Ulefone sometimes places too much emphasis on expanding its smartphone range. As a result, the manufacturer often produces essentially identical phones with minimal differences. The subject of today's review is a clear example of this ambiguous behavior.

Vivo S50 Pro Mini phone review

Vivo S50 Pro Mini - a compact flagship replacement

The smartphone market is once again swept by a wave of love for small, ergonomic phones. Chinese company Vivo has taken notice. Having presented its fans with several such models, the developer set about creating a device with technical specifications close to those of its flagship counterparts. And the result of the manufacturer's efforts is beyond praise.

Vivo S50 phone review

Vivo S50 - the most optimal new product

The Chinese company Vivo has gradually begun preparing for shortages not only of RAM but also of chipsets, photo modules, and other components. Thus, in new mid-range smartphones, we can see balanced solutions from two or even three years ago. But this choice by the manufacturer is rather positive.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro phone review

Huawei Mate 80 Pro – more expensive, but less balanced?

Of course, the new Mate line of flagship smartphones from the Chinese company Huawei doesn't just consist of one device. The Pro version is more interesting than the "standard" model in some respects, but the difference isn't as great as one would hope. Let's find out why today's review subject might not be a bestseller compared to its younger sibling.

Huawei Mate 80 phone review

Huawei Mate 80: When Performance Isn't So Important

Chinese smartphone company Huawei is having a tough time in the smartphone market. The company still maintains its position as one of the industry leaders, but ongoing US sanctions and the inability to use the latest Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets, as well as certain advanced photo modules, make this difficult. Fortunately, new products like the one featured in today's review indicate that this world-renowned manufacturer is unlikely to disappear from the spotlight in the coming years.

OnePlus Ace 6T phone review

OnePlus Ace 6T - An Unexpected Sub-Flagship

The Chinese company OnePlus significantly updates the technical specifications of each new generation of its smartphones. Of course, the developer sometimes makes some simplifications to keep costs down, but in the vast majority of cases, we see significant improvements in many parameters. However, a number of parameters in today's review subject have advanced so much that its final, affordable price tag is hard to believe.

Oukitel WP60 phone review

Oukitel WP60 - too much ambition

Chinese company Oukitel's commitment to expanding its smartphone range and addressing not only all price categories but also a wide range of potential customer needs cannot be criticized. However, some of the developer's phones raise numerous questions. For example, it's unclear who the target audience for today's review is, despite possessing both a number of clear advantages and critical flaws.

Xiaomi POCO F8 Ultra phone review

Xiaomi POCO F8 Ultra: How to Save Money Without Compromising

The Chinese company's Ultra-segment smartphones have rapidly gained popularity worldwide. The developer has remarkably successfully achieved the same level of display quality, build materials, and technical specifications as flagship devices, all at a significantly lower price. The subject of today's review adheres to this concept.

Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro phone review

Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro – striking the imagination

The F-series of smartphones from the Chinese company POCO (a sub-brand of Xiaomi) sells millions of units every year, as these devices have virtually no alternatives in their price segment. Yes, to achieve a fantastic combination of price and quality, the manufacturer has to make some compromises, but the end result is worth the effort. And today's review subject will definitely make all its critics nervous.

Realme GT8 phone review

Realme GT8 - not a flagship, but a bestseller?

The Chinese company Realme is doing an excellent job of competing with Xiaomi, the de facto market leader in the low- and mid-range smartphone segments. And it looks like the manufacturer's position will only strengthen with each passing year. After all, it's simply impossible to contain your emotions when you see the design and specs of phones like the one featured in today's review.

OnePlus Ace 6 phone review

OnePlus Ace 6 - a simplified, yet affordable flagship

The Chinese company OnePlus is known for its ability to create compelling smartphones in every respect, spanning the mid- to high-end price segments. These exceptionally well-balanced and technologically advanced gadgets have won the hearts of millions of users. The subject of today's review adheres to this principle, leaving its competitors truly in stitches.

Cubot KingKong Mini 4 phone review

Cubot KingKong Mini 4 - Small, but not mighty

There will always be demand for compact smartphones with improved ergonomics. There's even demand for compact "armored vehicles" with IP68 water resistance. However, the reduction in size in this segment often leads to the loss of the key competitive advantages of such devices. The subject of today's review is no exception.

Oukitel WP62 phone review

Oukitel WP62 - a potentially successful smartphone

The Chinese company Oukitel excels at making well-balanced phones regardless of price, which is why it has earned its audience's love. The subject of today's review strives to combine not only a reasonable price tag but also full IP68 water resistance and excellent functionality. And overall, it succeeds in this task.

OnePlus 15 phone review

OnePlus 15 - More Than Just Improvements

Inflation has accelerated worldwide, making it difficult for even the largest manufacturers to maintain current prices. This is why developers are forced to resort to certain tricks. At first glance, the hero of today's review seems to be an improvement over its predecessor in virtually every aspect. But upon closer inspection, compromises become apparent.

Vivo iQOO 15 phone review

Vivo iQOO 15 - Perfect Balance

The Chinese company Vivo tirelessly delights its fans with dozens of high-end smartphones across all price ranges. Unfortunately, the most interesting devices often remain exclusively available on the Chinese market. The subject of today's review will share this fate, but it has proven so competitive that hundreds of thousands of people in Europe and the CIS will also buy it.

Oppo Find X9 Pro phone review

Oppo Find X9 Pro - the right path to improvement

Of course, the Chinese company Oppo can't end the year without releasing a full-fledged flagship. And it's gratifying to know that the new product not only retains all the competitive advantages of its predecessors, but actually improves on them. Let's find out what makes today's review subject so compelling.

Oppo Find X9 phone review

Oppo Find X9 - flagship without embellishment

Oppo's Find series of smartphones annually evokes exceptionally positive emotions, and not just among its fans. The manufacturer brilliantly combines modern design, cutting-edge technical specifications, excellent cameras, and a reasonable price tag. The subject of today's review also lives up to this description. While we may not see a revolution in the price segment, the device certainly outperforms most of its competitors.

ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ phone review

The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+ is a joy for any gamer

Every year, the Chinese company ZTE delights its fans with flagship gaming smartphones that boast a host of competitive advantages. Today's review subject is no exception, outperforming many of its competitors across a number of parameters. Let's take a closer look at this potential bestseller.

ZTE Red Magic 11 Pro phone review

ZTE Red Magic 11 Pro – the evolution of the gaming segment

Chinese company ZTE is far from a leader in the smartphone market today, but it's hard not to note the corporation's success in certain price categories. For example, the developer's phones aimed at gamers are extremely competitive. The subject of today's review hasn't changed this tradition, surprising us with a number of innovative features.

Doogee Note 56 phone review

Doogee Note 56 – When Old Age Can't Be Disguised

Sometimes, major smartphone manufacturers are unable to use all the purchased components in one or more models. Recycling the leftovers is certainly an option, but far from the most effective. They could easily be used in the release of a new phone. However, if they "donate" too many outdated components to a new model, they'll be unlikely to hide the awl in a sack from the sophisticated and experienced market audience. And it seems likely that the subject of today's review will not be popular.

Meizu 22 phone review

Meizu 22 – an ideal that will pass us by

Once upon a time, the Chinese company Meizu was a trendsetter in the smartphone market. Its stunning FlymeOS interface, unique signature design, and constant introduction of innovative competitive advantages (secondary displays, full-fledged headphone amplifiers, and more) set its gadgets apart from its competitors. Unfortunately, the company was hit by a long-term, multifaceted financial crisis. However, it appears the developer is gradually beginning to address these mounting problems. It's a shame that masterpieces like the subject of today's review are only available in China.

IIIF150 Action 15 phone review

The IIIF150 Action 15 is a great idea with mediocre execution.

Every year, smartphone market audiences are becoming increasingly demanding, even of the most affordable smartphones. Today, even affordable phones with IP68 water resistance expect not just standard functionality, but also a pleasing design, good battery life, and unique competitive advantages. Today's review subject strives to meet these standards, but it's not working out.

Cubot X100 phone review

Cubot X100: An unsuccessful attempt to catch up with competitors

The Chinese company Cubot, unfortunately, is falling further and further behind the most successful manufacturers from China. This is noticeable in the technical characteristics of the new products, in their design, and in other indicators. The hero of today's review will not be an exception to the sad rule.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE phone review

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is one step closer to the flagship lineup.

Korean company Samsung is facing a tough time in today's fiercely competitive smartphone market. Its Chinese competitors are releasing dozens of well-balanced models across all price segments, and their product ranges also include many in the mid-to-high price range. This is where the hero of today's review is aimed, but will it be able to compete with the bestsellers already released?

Realme 15T phone review

Realme 15T – durability without compromise

Most fans of affordable smartphones with IP68 water resistance have become accustomed to the typical drawbacks of this class, the main one being the excessive size of these mobile assistants and, consequently, mediocre ergonomics. However, the Chinese company Realme disagrees and has released a convenient, balanced, and functional device at an extremely affordable price.

TECLAST ArtPad Pro tablet review

TECLAST ArtPad Pro - steps in the right direction

Modern mobile electronics have become much more versatile, suitable for almost all categories of users. However, such unification of functionality, and often design, has led to the monotony of devices. But sometimes you really want to get an original assistant, noticeably standing out against the background of similar gadgets. The ArtPad Pro tablet from the Chinese company TECLAST tries to be one. And sometimes the device does it very well.

Doogee S200 Ultra phone review

Doogee S200 Ultra - noticeable but insufficient changes

The speed with which the Chinese company Doogee expands the range of its S-series is impressive. The corporation regularly replenishes the line with smartphones of the middle, and sometimes even close to the highest price category. The hero of today's review belongs to this category, but it rather evokes mixed emotions. Let's figure out what is the reason for its imperfection.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G phone review

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G - Find the differences with a magnifying glass

The Korean company Samsung is known all over the world, including thanks to its high-end smartphones. However, if this year the manufacturer did not disappoint with its phones of the middle and high price segments, then there are many questions about the representatives of the lower price category. For example, the hero of today's review will definitely be criticized.

Xiaomi POCO C85 phone review

Xiaomi POCO C85 - not perfect, but optimal?

The Chinese company Poco, a sub-brand of the Xiaomi corporation, releases more and more smartphones in the middle and high price categories, but still does not forget about its fans who prefer the most inexpensive phones. And the hero of today's review has every chance to win the love of the audience. Yes, it has many shortcomings, but almost all of them are redeemed by an extremely democratic price tag.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G phone review

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G - Search for changes with a magnifying glass

The Korean company Samsung does not forget about the lower price segment of the smartphone market, but the famous manufacturer can only impose full-fledged competition to opponents from China with a stretch. Thus, the hero of today's review is almost no different from its predecessor and loses in functionality and performance to many competitors with a similar price tag.

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro phone review

Ulefone Armor 29 Pro - A Beautiful But So Heavy Case

The Chinese company Ulefone continues to develop a range of brutal smartphones with increased durability and water protection according to IP68 standards. The hero of today's review has, as it seems, a simply huge list of advantages. For its price segment, it is beautiful, productive and autonomous. However, one noticeable minus partially covers all the positive aspects.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold phone review

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold - Expensive, Technological, with Disadvantages

Such a world-famous corporation as Google simply cannot function without full-fledged high-tech flagship smartphones. Of course, the manufacturer's range could not do without innovative folding phones. However, the hero of today's review, although it has advanced in many aspects compared to its predecessor, still lags behind many analogues from opponents.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro phone review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro - Beautiful Repetition

The Chinese company Xiaomi still pleases its fans with almost a dozen bestsellers every year, but there are also quite a few not very interesting smartphones in its range. The hero of today's review is unlikely to become a hit, because in fact it is 90% a repeat of its predecessor and does not bring anything new to the old formula.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 China Version phone review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 China Version - an exemplary inexpensive device

Every year, the Chinese company Xiaomi, if it does not make a small revolution in the smartphone market, then it certainly keeps all its opponents on their toes. So, it is time to release the basic model of the Note line for residents of China. The hero has noticeably advanced in functionality, which cannot but please.

Doogee Fire 7 phone review

Doogee Fire 7 - a ruined hit

Unfortunately, the Chinese company Doogee is not stable in releasing commercially successful and competitive smartphones. Sometimes its conveyor belt produces models whose relevance is destroyed by literally a couple of strange decisions of the manufacturer. The hero of today's review belongs to such a group of devices.

Doogee Blade 20 Max phone review

Doogee Blade 20 Max - peculiar priorities

The Chinese company Doogee is trying its best to diversify its line of smartphones with protection against dust and moisture according to IP68 standards. However, sometimes some of the manufacturer's decisions raise questions. The hero of today's review resembles flagship devices in some aspects, but a closer look at its technical characteristics is rather disappointing given the requested price.

HOTWAV Note 18 GT phone review

HOTWAV Note 18 GT - Just a Big Smartphone

It seems that the imagination of the Chinese company Hotwav has no limits. Thus, not the most famous and experienced, but ambitious developer decided to please his fans with an inexpensive device with a really huge display. However, the good idea was still far from ideally implemented.

Realme P4 5G phone review

Realme P4 5G - Consequences of a Limited Budget

Creating a smartphone in the low-mid price segment with a minimum of disadvantages and at the same time clearly expressed competitive advantages is an extremely difficult task. And even experienced and famous brands do not always cope with it. Thus, not everything worked out with the hero of today's review at the Chinese company Realme. However, do not be upset right away, because the new product is still worthy of praise.

Realme P4 Pro 5G phone review

Realme P4 Pro 5G - Mid-Range Price, Great Features

Finally, the time has come when even extremely inexpensive smartphones are able to provide remarkable functionality. So, looking at the hero of today's review, sometimes you start to think about whether it is really necessary to overpay for modern flagships a couple of times.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL phone review

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL - Expensive, but not too rich?

Every self-respecting smartphone manufacturer would like to release an ultimate technological flagship that shows the developer's full potential. The American company Google has such a desire, but the impressions of its newest representative of the highest price category are rather mixed.

Google Pixel 10 Pro phone review

Google Pixel 10 Pro - a flagship without performance

The American company Google does not deviate from the chosen path in the smartphone market, which, on the one hand, causes respect, and on the other - bewilderment. The disadvantages of devices are actually transferred between generations, and sometimes the shortcomings even worsen. And the hero of today's review clearly demonstrates this situation.

Google Pixel 10 phone review

Google Pixel 10 - movement in its own style

The American company Google is known worldwide not only for its operating or search engines, but also for its high-quality smartphones. Initially, the manufacturer positioned its devices as camera phones that have no alternatives in terms of shooting detail. The priority given to photo capabilities is still there, but phones from China and Korea have already managed to catch up, and sometimes even overtake devices from the USA. As a result, the developer decided to focus on design and quality. The hero of today's review does not deviate from these paradigms.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 3 phone review

Xiaomi Mix Flip 3 - the ideal foldable?

The Chinese company Xiaomi has a more than impressive line of flagship smartphones for every taste, color and form factor. Of course, the arsenal is not without clamshells, beloved by millions. The hero of today's review is also free of most of the shortcomings of such devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ phone review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ - improvements that will make you excited?

The Chinese company Xiaomi decided to improve the most expensive representative of the Redmi Note line for the global market this year. If the previous models were among the best in their price category, now there is no doubt about the commercial success of the updated hero of today's review.

Oukitel WP100 phone review

Oukitel WP100 - Another Heavyweight

It seems that the smartphone market has become fashionable for large and incredibly autonomous units with increased strength and moisture protection according to IP68 standards. Several well-known manufacturers have put such new products on public display, and the Chinese company Aukitel has not remained on the sidelines. The hero of today's review can hardly be called the best among devices of a similar class, but it has its competitive advantages.

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo+ phone review

Vivo iQOO Z10 Turbo+ - Not Ideal for Everyone

Releasing a best-selling smartphone is an extremely difficult task even for experienced developers. The manufacturer needs to analyze the needs and desires of users, competitors' products, and achieve the lowest cost price for a particular set of gadget qualities. The Chinese company Vivo copes with the tasks set. Thus, the audience that the hero of today's review is aimed at is visible to the naked eye. And it seems that the new product will be able to win the love of the public.