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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) Battery test: Solid performance

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Samsung launched the Snapdragon version of its Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G smartphone in January 2021 at a price point that puts it into our Ultra-Premium ($800 and higher) segment. The phone takes a 25W charger ...

Motorola Moto G9 Power Battery test: Autonomy strength

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Motorola announced the Moto G9 Power in November 2020; its launch price of 229€ puts it into our Advanced smartphone segment. Endowed with a large 6.8-inch display, a triple camera setup, and 128 GB of ...

Realme C11 Battery test: Autonomy strength when on the go

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Launched on the market in June 2020 at a price point under $200, the Realme C11 fits in our Essential segment and features a large-capacity 5000 mAh battery. We recently put the Realme C11 through ...

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Battery test: Large capacity

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The budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi 9 made its appearance in June 2020, packing a Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) chipset; a 6.53-inch, 391-ppi IPS LCD screen with 1080 x 2340 resolution and a 60 Hz refresh ...

Google Pixel 5 Battery test: Well-optimized consumption

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Google introduced the Pixel 5 in October 2020 at an initial launch price that puts it into our Premium ($600-$799) segment. It comes with a 4080 mAh battery and an 18W charger. We put the ...

Vivo X51 5G Battery test: Efficiency in gaming

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Vivo introduced its X51 5G model in October 2020 to the European market at a launch price that puts it at the very top end of our Premium ($600-$799) segment. The phone comes with a ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) Battery test: Good charging efficiency

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) first appeared on the market in January 2021 and is included in our Ultra-Premium ($800 and higher) segment. Its 5000 mAh battery uses a 25W charger (not included), ...

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G Camera test: Good images in the right conditions

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Announced in December 2020, the Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G is the top-end device in the Chinese manufacturer’s Reno5 line, offering a slightly bigger display and a more powerful chipset than its Reno5 and Reno5 Pro ...

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G Audio test: Few artifacts

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The Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G is the Chinese brand’s top-flight offering in the recently updated Reno line — the “+” after Pro indicates there’s a bit more under the hood on this reasonably priced (about ...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Selfie test: Good for group selfies

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the slightly less high-end cousin of the Mi 11 Ultra but still comes with proper flagship specs in most areas. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 888 chipset ...

Motorola Razr 5G Audio test: Return of a favorite folder

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Motorola brought back the Razr in 2019 in an effort to reclaim a slice of the foldable pie, and for many nostalgic Motorola users and other flip-phone lovers, the idea has appeal. The flagship device ...

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Camera test: Accurate autofocus and natural bokeh simulation

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Oppo was one of the first out of the starting block in 2021, with their premium mid-range Reno5 Pro 5G available since early January. Upgraded from last year’s Reno4, the Reno5 Pro 5G uses the ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Audio test: Solid sound

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Released in September of last year, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is the update of the first Galaxy Z Fold, which was released in late 2019. The brand made some changes to improve on ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) Audio test

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) is the global version of Samsung’s S-series base model. The device is built around Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2100 chipset instead of the Qualcomm top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 used in devices ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) Audio test

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) is Samsung’s S-series base model for the Chinese and North American markets. The device is built around Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chipset instead of the Exynos variant used in ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) Audio test

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) is Samsung’s S-series flagship for the Chinese and North American markets. The device is built around Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chipset instead of the Exynos variant used in ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) Selfie test: Flagship-caliber photos

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The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s top-of-the-line model, leading the S21 trio of phones. It has a 120 Hz AMOLED 6.8-inch quad-HD+ (3200 x 1440) screen that supports HDR10+ video. Here we’re reviewing the ...

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) Selfie test: Wide dynamic range

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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 5G is the smaller, less expensive option in the company’s high-end S21 line. It has a 120 Hz 6.2-inch AMOLED display, with a lower resolution (2400 x 1080) than the Galaxy S20. ...

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