Phone Reviews (page 5)
OnePlus Pad 2024 phone review
OnePlus Pad 2024 - A Great Device, But A Bad Continuer in the Series?
Tablets from the Chinese company OnePlus can hardly be called the most popular in the world, but each of the models released by the manufacturer has found its user. Of course, any fan of the corporation would like to see noticeable improvements in the new generations of devices, but the developer decided to take a different path. And although the hero of today's review beats most opponents in the price segment, it lags behind its predecessor in a number of parameters.
Realme Neo7 SE phone review
Realme Neo7 SE - Crazy Competition
The Chinese company Realme fiercely fights with its main enemy in the person of Xiaomi for the attention of the audience of the smartphone market. So, the announcement of Redmi Turbo 4 forced the corporation to accelerate and release literally on the same day of a full -fledged competitor in the form of a hero of today's review. What is the new product more interesting? Let's figure it out.
OPPO A5 Pro phone review
OPPO A5 Pro - rather a successful experiment
The Chinese company Oppo is looking for new ways to attract buyers in the smartphone market. Thus, the experienced developer decided to give the new mid-price segment a full-fledged water protection according to IP69 standards with stunning ergonomics of the case. And even if the manufacturer had to make some compromises to maintain the cost price, the device will definitely find its fan.
DOOGEE S119 phone review
DOOGEE S119 - Low-Performance Update
The range of smartphones from the Chinese company Doogee does not always succumb to logic. Thus, a continuation of a popular model with a higher numerical value can suddenly lose productivity and some other competitive advantages. This is what happened to the hero of today's review.
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro phone review
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro - Correct changes to the line
The Chinese company OnePlus is striving not only to catch up, but also to overtake the leaders. The Ace line of smartphones plays a significant role in this race for the manufacturer, offering almost flagship functionality for reasonable money. The hero of today's review offers an even higher level of performance and photo capabilities, thanks to which it easily claims the title of bestseller.
OnePlus Ace 5 phone review
OnePlus Ace 5 - new advantages, old disadvantages?
The Ace line of smartphones from the Chinese company OnePlus has always been famous for its excellent technical characteristics and reasonable price. However, over time, the audience has become more and more demanding, so now buyers want good photographic capabilities, impressive battery life, and an abundance of other competitive advantages from mid-price segment phones. The hero of today's review tries to please potential users in every aspect, but the result still cannot be considered perfect.
Doogee S118 Pro phone review
Doogee S118 Pro - bright and durable
Inexpensive smartphones with IP68 water protection are rarely famous for their attractive design. Still, resistance to the elements and additional strength do not correlate well with visual beauty and reasonable cost. But the Chinese company Doogee decided to correct this situation and give the hero of today's review a pleasant and memorable appearance, albeit with some reservations.
HOTWAV Note 13 Max phone review
HOTWAV Note 13 Max - a repeat of not the best decisions
The Chinese company Hotwav does not have a huge budget for the smartphone market, which, unfortunately, often affects its products. Next to interesting and balanced models, it is easy to find either frankly unsuccessful devices or clones of previously successful products that have already lost most of their relevance. The hero of today's review belongs to the second group.
HUAWEI Mate X6 phone review
HUAWEI Mate X6 - a premium flagship not for everyone
The Chinese company Huawei, although still on everyone's lips among electronics enthusiasts, still cannot boast of its former popularity. Still, the lack of Google services, current chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek, as well as its own operating system HarmonyOS impose significant restrictions on the attractiveness of the corporation's products for international users. However, the hero of today's review will still find many fans thanks to a ton of competitive advantages that allow us to at least partially close our eyes to the aforementioned features.
Realme 14X 5G phone review
Realme 14X 5G - Numerous Compromises
The last few years have seen a certain stagnation in the low-mid-price segment of the smartphone market. Performance specifications are stagnating, and new competitive advantages are rarely found in the phones being released. And the Chinese company Realme tried to solve the current situation. However, the final result was quite controversial.
IIIF150 Air3s phone review
IIIF150 Air3s - only the design remains
Releasing a simplified version of a smartphone is a great idea if the original device was competitive and popular enough. Such a sound idea also came to the Chinese sub-brand of the company Oukitel with a peculiar name. However, the developer decided to cut the parameters of the model too much, which is why its relevance fell almost to zero.
Honor GT phone review
Honor GT - an inexpensive miracle for gamers
"Flagship killers" have been delighting smartphone lovers around the world for over a decade. These devices include phones with top or close to such technical characteristics, as well as simplified, but balanced and relevant other parameters. Perhaps the term originated from such bestsellers as Xiaomi POCOPHONE F1 and OnePlus One. But models like the hero of today's review continue the victorious march of "killers" and make them even more interesting for many categories of buyers.
Xiaomi POCO C75 5G phone review
Xiaomi POCO C75 5G - Striving for the Best
Smartphones at the boundary of low and medium price segments are experiencing some stagnation. It is easy to find dozens of similar models that are not much different from their predecessors released a year or two earlier. However, the Chinese company Poco (a sub-brand of the Xiaomi corporation) is not satisfied with this state of affairs. And the hero of today's review is obliged to correct the current situation in the cost category.
Xiaomi POCO M7 Pro 5G phone review
Xiaomi POCO M7 Pro 5G - where are the disadvantages?
The ability of the Chinese company Poco (a sub-brand of Xiaomi Corporation) to create successful smartphones in the lower and middle price segments can only be envied by competitors. The M-line of phones is probably the most popular. The combination of stylish design, decent technical characteristics and even, since recently, good photo capabilities could not fail to find a response among millions of buyers. And the hero of today's review only continues to improve the strengths of the series.
Doogee Blade 10 Power phone review
Doogee Blade 10 Power - Durable, Stylish and Humanely Priced
The Chinese company Doogee is becoming more and more experienced every year in creating inexpensive smartphones with IP68 water protection. The design of new products is improving, their ergonomics are expanding, and the functionality is expanding. And the hero of today's review is a clear example of such positive changes.
DOOGEE Blade GT phone review
DOOGEE Blade GT - Neat Borrowings
The Chinese company Doogee closely monitors the activities of its opponents, trying to adopt the most interesting solutions in their smartphones. Thus, the gaze of the corporation's employees fell on the products of the Nothing company, which is distinguished by an original, innovative design. Well, now we can see a similar exterior in the hero of today's review.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G phone review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G - Successful Marking Time
Marketers of the Chinese company Xiaomi know their business. Their research allows the developer to make serious changes in smartphones in certain price categories to achieve success, in others - essentially completely repeat last year's models with minor improvements in parameters. The second situation is true for the hero of today's review. However, why reinvent the wheel when the new product will be more than competitive even without significant improvements?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G phone review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G - Fixing Flaws
The basic model of the thirteenth generation of inexpensive phablets from the Chinese company Xiaomi was a real bestseller. For its small price, the phone offered not only an attractive design, but also good functionality, good battery life, and not the worst photo capabilities. However, the device's performance was not so smooth. And it was this drawback that the developer was able to eliminate in the hero of today's review.
Blackview BV8200 phone review
Blackview BV8200 - for those who need durability and photo capabilities
Smartphones protected from dust and moisture according to IP68 standards greatly please their owners with remarkable cameras. This fact is especially relevant for representatives of low and medium price categories. But the hero of today's review destroys the established paradigm, thanks to which it will definitely find its audience.
Xiaomi POCO F7 phone review
Xiaomi POCO F7 - visible progress
The F-series of smartphones from the Chinese company Poco (a sub-brand of the Xiaomi corporation) has included exclusively "flagship killers" since its inception. In common parlance, this category of phones includes smartphones with top or close-to-top performance and relatively balanced other parameters. However, with each generation, the line became closer to expensive analogues. The hero of today's review was no exception to the rule, but its price tag has also increased somewhat compared to its predecessors.
UMIDIGI G100A phone review
UMIDIGI G100A - Big and Clumsy
Phablets are becoming increasingly popular among fans of mobile electronics. A phone with a huge display offers greater comfort in web surfing, using messengers, watching videos and other operations. Of course, there is considerable demand for inexpensive smartphones of this type. The Chinese company Umidigi tried to satisfy it with the hero of today's review, but the attempt cannot be considered successful.
OUKITEL P1 phone review
OUKITEL P1 - a good idea, but not fully realized
The Chinese company Oukitel is gradually improving the price-quality ratio of its products, although it is not able to fully catch up with the market leaders. Thus, the hero of today's review opens a new line of smartphones from the manufacturer and significantly surpasses its previous mid-price segment solutions in functionality, but a number of minor shortcomings will still not make the model a hit.
Realme Neo7 phone review
Realme Neo7 - the right way to save money
Modern flagships are becoming more and more expensive due to the rising cost of components. The use of the latest chipsets has a particularly strong impact on the cost. The Chinese company Realme decided to save money and release a beautiful and functional device at the turn of the middle and high price segments with last year's top processor. The corporation's actions can only be assessed from the positive side.
Cubot TAB KingKong 2 phone review
Cubot TAB KingKong 2 - Durable, Long-lasting, Inconvenient
Tablets with full water protection according to IP68 standards are still a rare phenomenon today. However, the demand for such devices from fans of an active lifestyle is only growing. The hero of today's review was created for such people. But in pursuit of some competitive advantages, the developer forgot about ergonomics. Will the demanding audience forgive such a shortcoming? Let's figure it out.
Honor X9c Smart phone review
Honor X9c Smart - inexpensive, but very nice
The Chinese company Honor knows a lot about creating affordable smartphones. Of course, not every representative of the low and medium price categories turns out to be a bestseller for the corporation, but it is not so difficult to find a technological and balanced device in its assortment. Thus, the hero of today's review will not make your wallet much thinner, and at the same time it can become a reliable and functional mobile assistant.
UMIDIGI G100 5G phone review
UMIDIGI G100 5G - A Plenty of Compromises
The Chinese company Umidigi tries to save money correctly, but sometimes the developer's attempts to contain the cost raise questions. Thus, the hero of today's review is not much different from its predecessor without a 5G index, except for performance. But the price tag has grown quite noticeably.
Honor 300 Ultra phone review
Honor 300 Ultra - Not the Most Necessary Extra Payment
At the end of the year, the Chinese company Honor decided to surprise its fans with a sub-flagship smartphone with the Ultra index. However, with a noticeable increase in price compared to the Pro model, the real differences between the phones have to be looked for almost with a magnifying glass. For what new functionality does the manufacturer want extra money?
Honor 300 Pro phone review
Honor 300 Pro - Now Definitely a True Flagship
The Chinese company Honor improves the price-quality ratio in its smartphones of the middle and high price segments every year. The hero of today's review is actually on the border between the price categories, but its performance, functionality and design are so good that it is very difficult to believe in such a price tag.
Honor 300 phone review
Honor 300 - the further, the worse
In 99% of cases, the sequel to a successful smartphone brings a number of significant improvements in order to retain the audience's attention. However, sometimes situations occur when the manufacturer not only does not improve, but also worsens the model to maintain cost. And the hero of today's review became a victim of just such circumstances.
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro phone review
Ulefone Armor X31 Pro - Extraordinary Durability
The Chinese company Ulefone suddenly remembered its line of inexpensive smartphones with protection from dust and moisture according to IP68 standards. The hero of today's review did not become its most affordable representative, but it definitely stands out among the already released phones both in design and functionality.
Vivo S20 phone review
Vivo S20 - The Hidden Leader
How frustrating it is sometimes that due to an unsuccessful advertising campaign or other strange actions of the manufacturer, truly excellent smartphones for their price segment remain in the shadows. For example, the Chinese company Vivo did not spend much on marketing for the hero of today's review, and even released it in a limited number of countries. But the device could have claimed the title of bestseller.
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro phone review
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro - a hit without compromises
Is it possible to create a full-fledged flagship at a price that is approximately one and a half times lower than that of its closest competitors? Yes, if the manufacturer is such an experienced and talented corporation as Xiaomi. The hero of today's review has become clear evidence that miracles sometimes do happen.
Xiaomi Redmi K80 phone review
Xiaomi Redmi K80 - even closer to flagships
The sub-brand of the Chinese company Xiaomi called Redmi improves its K-series of smartphones every year. Despite the fact that the phones of the line are one and a half to two times cheaper than the top solutions of other manufacturers, they are almost as good as them in functionality. And the hero of today's review will not be an exception to the rule, although it is the youngest representative of the updated generation.
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ phone review
Huawei Mate 70 Pro+ - an innovative smartphone with a number of problems
The hero of today's review has become the most expensive representative of the updated line of flagships from the Chinese company Huawei. And the manufacturer, deprived of the opportunity to use Google services, the Android operating system and chipsets from American corporations, did everything possible to make the new product competitive. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned difficulties still affected the attractiveness of the final product for the target audience.
HUAWEI Mate 70 Pro phone review
HUAWEI Mate 70 Pro - A Great Smartphone Doomed to Fail?
The Chinese company Huawei decided to please its fans with an updated line of flagship phones at the end of the year. However, the problems of the company's products only worsen with each generation of the series. And if earlier the lack of Google services and mediocre technical characteristics were offset by a democratic price, excellent photo capabilities and a signature design, now these advantages may not be enough for a demanding audience.
HUAWEI Mate 70 phone review
HUAWEI Mate 70 - younger, but a flagship
The Chinese company Huawei still cannot fully recover from the critical situation it found itself in several years ago due to sanctions. The inability to use Google software, as well as the latest American chipsets, has definitely affected the popularity of the corporation's products. However, time does not stand still, phones like the hero of today's review are now truly competitive in the price category. But it is necessary to understand that when buying them, the user will still have to make small compromises.
Realme C75 phone review
Realme C75 - inexpensive, beautiful and indestructible
The Chinese company Realme loves experiments. Thus, the corporation was one of the first to decide to introduce full-fledged water protection according to IP68 standards to smartphones of a low price category. However, the hero of today's review may appeal to its future buyer not only because of its resistance to the elements.
Oppo Reno 13 Pro phone review
Oppo Reno 13 Pro - a full-fledged replacement for the flagship
Sometimes in the Reno line of smartphones from the Chinese company Oppo there are such models that even after a short acquaintance the most sophisticated user will want to buy. And the hero of today's review just happens to be such a gadget, the functionality of which is indecently good for the requested price tag.
Oppo Reno 13 phone review
Oppo Reno 13 - the desired mid-range
The Reno line of smartphones from the Chinese company Oppo has contained extremely competitive smartphones with an excellent balance of price and quality for many years. Of course, not all generations of the series were super popular, but it is impossible not to notice the constant improvements in the functionality and performance of gadgets. The hero of today's review is approaching sub-flagships in its technical characteristics and at the same time maintains a democratic price tag.
Cubot A30 phone review
Cubot A30 - beautiful but outdated?
The Chinese company Cubot's desire to diversify the range of smartphones in the low price segment can only be approved. In addition, the manufacturer tries to please its fans with truly original models even for a small amount of money. Thus, the hero of today's review has a number of extremely interesting competitive advantages, but due to their presence, other functionality suffered.
ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra phone review
ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra - a flagship with a small nuance
The Chinese company ZTE does not forget to update the Z-series of smartphones belonging to the high price segment. They are still noticeably cheaper than flagship gadgets from other brands, but with each generation they are getting closer to their functionality. The hero of today's review will be an excellent inexpensive alternative to expensive devices, but you will have to put up with some compromises.
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G phone review
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G - Not Keeping Up With the Market
The Korean company Samsung is still one of the most commercially successful among smartphone manufacturers, but competitors from China and the USA are gradually taking away audience shares. This fact is connected with the corporation's not very successful products in the low and medium price segments. Thus, the hero of today's review, although it turned out to be quite balanced in technical characteristics, is still much inferior to its opponents from the Celestial Empire in many respects.
Blackview Oscal Pilot 1 phone review
Blackview Oscal Pilot 1 - Will it fly or not?
Dozens of competitors are ready to envy the range of IP68-protected smartphones from the Chinese company Blackview. Even among relatively inexpensive phones, you can find many original options. The hero of today's review focuses on high-quality sound and autonomy, which will definitely please part of the audience. But what about other parameters? Here, everything is not so clear.
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G phone review
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G - A giant step forward
The A-series of smartphones from the Chinese company Xiaomi, although always enjoying a certain popularity, often caused mixed emotions among electronics lovers. It included phones of the lowest price segment with serious compromises in a significant part of their parameters. The hero of today's review, although somewhat more expensive than its predecessors, made a significant leap in terms of functionality and technical characteristics.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro phone review
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro - Good, Not Great
The most expensive phone in the gaming line of smartphones from the Taiwanese company Asus is the hero of today's review. Its starting price tag significantly exceeds a thousand euros, so to satisfy the needs of a demanding audience, the gadget must be flawless in literally every detail. Does the device cope with this task? Let's figure it out.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 phone review
ASUS ROG Phone 9 - Gaming Stagnation
Asus produces some of the most popular smartphones for gamers today. The ROG series with almost every generation has acquired not only additional performance, but also new functionality, improved photo capabilities and other things that the market audience will appreciate. However, the hero of today's review is not as different from its predecessor as we would like. But the price tag of the new product is noticeably higher.
Vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro phone review
Vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro is a great choice for non-photographers
The Chinese company Vivo did not forget to update the line of smartphones with the Neo index at the end of the year. These are phones that retain flagship performance and battery life at a much more attractive price tag. Unfortunately, in other aspects, the devices were noticeably inferior to expensive analogues. The hero of today's review is trying to reduce the gap, which he largely succeeds in doing.
Ulefone Armor Mini 20 phone review
Ulefone Armor Mini 20 - unnoticeably simpler
The Chinese company Ulefone has decided to present several compact smartphones with IP68 water protection and increased durability to the public this year. The hero of today's review is cheaper than its counterparts, but for a significant number of buyers it will be the most optimal in terms of price and quality.
Doogee Fire 6 Power phone review
Doogee Fire 6 Power - A Smart Addition
The Chinese company Doogee never tires of expanding the range of smartphones it offers, which is truly amazing. And although not all of the products it produces deserve close attention, a significant portion of them are still very competitive. The hero of today's review is another inexpensive new product with a thermal imager, but compared to its predecessor, it has acquired a larger battery and another interesting competitive advantage.
DOOGEE FIRE 6 phone review
DOOGEE FIRE 6 - a fiery offer?
The Chinese company Doogee decided not to stop and continues to present new models. Especially many protected smartphones, which are aimed at various price segments, were presented in this half of the year. The hero of today's review is able to repel a large number of representatives of the low cost category due to excellent autonomy and an unexpected competitive advantage.