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Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (designed by Asus) Camera test: Showcasing the 888’s imaging capabilities

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Launched in July 2021, the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a flagship-level device that is designed by Asus and available to purchase via the Asus online shop and channel partners. The phone is built around ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Battery test: Holding its own

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Released in March 2021, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro’s price at launch places it in our Advanced ($200-399) segment. It comes with a number of pleasing features, including a multi-camera setup with a main ...

Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) Camera test: Solid Premium option

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The Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) is the global release of this device and differs from the China-only Exynos version not only in the chipset but also in the photography specifications, with only a single ...

Huawei P50 Pro Display test: New score leader

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Brand-new to the market at the end of July 2021, the Huawei P50 Pro comes with rear and selfie cameras whose image quality placed it at the top of our DXOMARK rankings in both categories. ...

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Lens test: Great optical performance

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The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is the first of its type for Nikon’s Z series full-frame mirrorless cameras. As an f/2.8 S-type intended for pros and serious amateurs, it features a better ...

JBL Charge 5 Speaker test: An excellent budget companion outdoors

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With the plethora of products unveiled by JBL at CES this year, it was only fitting that there would be a brand-new iteration of the successful Charge series. Besides slight aesthetic changes, the Charge 5 ...

Sony SRS-XB33 Speaker test: Party sound to go

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Sony added this highly portable wireless speaker to its array of devices in autumn of 2020. Weighing just 1.1 kilos, or about 2.4 pounds, the XB33 has an IP67 rating, meaning it is waterproof, and ...

OnePlus 9 Camera test: Capable stills with good video

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The OnePlus 9 is an affordable flagship with an impressive spec sheet that falls within our Premium category of devices priced between $600 – $799. It features a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.55 inch, ...

Samsung Galaxy A72 Camera test: Enticing option in its segment

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Announced in March 2021, the Snapdragon 720G-powered Samsung Galaxy A72 looks like an enticing option in the High-end ($400-599) segment, offering a comprehensive camera setup with a Quad-Bayer sensor in the primary module as well ...

Asus Zenfone 8 Camera test: Compact flagship

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Launched in May 2021, the Asus Zenfone 8 is one of the currently most compact flagship-level smartphones. But don’t let the small package fool you. The Asus comes with top-end hardware, including a 5.9-inch Super ...

Huawei P50 Pro Camera test: Outstanding in all areas

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The Huawei P50 Pro is the Chinese manufacturer’s latest P-series high-end smartphone. The camera setup combines a large-sensor primary camera with a 13 mm ultra-wide, a 90 mm tele, a monochrome sensor, and a multispectral ...

Huawei P50 Pro Selfie test: Super selfies

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Powered by a Kirin 9000 chipset, the Huawei P50 Pro is the latest flagship device in the Chinese manufacturer’s smartphone lineup. In terms of the front camera, the specifications are very close to the Mate ...

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G Display test: Good color

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Launched the end of September 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G comes with a triple-camera setup, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 process, and other goodies befitting a flagship smartphone. Unlike the Mi 10 Ultra ...

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Sensor test: Enhanced high ISO performance

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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (GH5M2) is the update to the original DC-GH5. It adds a new processor, improves autofocus, and expands on the range of video features its predecessor was known for. It adopts ...

OnePlus 9 Pro Audio test: Well-suited for movies and gaming

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In March 2021, OnePlus unveiled the successor of its popular 8 Pro– the OnePlus 9 Pro. Packed with top-end technology, the latest flagship includes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5G connectivity, and a 4500 mAh battery ...

The best smartphones for audio playback and recording (Summer 2021)

Since the DXOMARK audio quality benchmark was launched in October 2019, we have evaluated the recording and playback abilities of a wide variety of smartphones. Whether aimed at the budget-minded customer or competing in the ...

OnePlus 9 Audio test: Solid on volume

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The OnePlus 9, released in March, is the brand’s attempt to deliver a flagship quality smartphone with a more affordable cost. This one comes with some impressive features at the price point of between $600 ...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Battery test: Fast wireless charging offsets autonomy

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Appearing in December 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 11 belongs to our Premium ($600-799) segment of smartphones, and comes with a QHD+ AMOLED display and a 108 MP main camera, among other features. Our engineers put ...

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