Sony Xperia 1 V design revealed on billboards

Sony is unveiling the Xperia 1 Mk V in ten days. The device was teased over two months ago with a similar design to its predecessors, but now we have a confirmation of the looks. The new flagship appeared on a billboard in Hong Kong, revealing the three-camera vertical design with a more significant oval island and more prominent lenses. A photo of the billboard appeared on Reddit, revealing the new Xperia 1 will be advertised to be “one for all lights” and will have “the next-gen double low-noise camera sensor”. Previous reports were Sony is implementing an IMX 989 sensor for the...

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra broke Samsung Galaxy A54's streak on top last week, but the Korean mid-ranger was again the most popular phone in our database in week 17. The monster cameraphone only lasted a week in the lead before stepping down to second position, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra completes the podium positions. Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 come in fourth and fifth positions, while Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max retains sixth place. The Tecno Spark 10 Pro is back in the top 10, now ranking seventh, the Galaxy A34 stays in the eight spot. The Realme 11 Pro+'s teaser campaign is...

Sony WH-CH720N wireless headphones review

The WH-CH720N are Sony's latest alphabet soup wireless noise-canceling headphones. The CH-series is Sony's mid-range offering with a balanced feature set that sits under the more premium 1000X series and alongside more specialized models like the XB extra bass series. The CH720N sits at the top of that range with a fairly broad feature set that makes it essentially a lite version of the 1000XM5. You get Sony's active noise-cancellation along with a claimed 'balanced' tuning for the sound, all powered by the dedicated Sony V1 processor, also found on the 1000XM5. Let's see how they...

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the UK, the US, Germany and India

This week brings discounts for Samsung and Apple flagships and there are many interesting offerings in the mid-range too. You can use the links below to jump to the region that’s relevant to you: The UK USA Germany India UK The Samsung Galaxy A34 is barely a month old, but its price is falling significantly – the 8/256GB model is down to £300. For comparison, the 6/128GB model launched at £350. The phone is a solid mid-ranger with a 6.6” 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, IP67 rating, a Dimensity 1080 chipset, a 48+8+5MP camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W...

Flashback: the phones that weren’t, part 1 – is 18,000mAh big enough?

Unlimited power! For a brief moment in 2019 there was a smartphone with a massive 18,000mAh battery – yes, that’s 3-4 times bigger than a typical phone battery today. However, it failed to find an audience and it launch was canceled. We’re talking about the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, a highly descriptive name for a unique phone. The P18K should be self explanatory. “Pop” refers to the dual popup camera (it housed a 16MP module plus a 2MP depth sensor for face scanning). The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop was a beast of a phone with an 18,000mAh battery This phone was...

Week 17 in review: GTA 6, Xperia 1 V, Poco F5 and F5 Pro unveil dates set

As week 17 draws to a close lets recap it. Shockingly enough our most-read story was GTA 6's reported announcement date of May 17. If the reports pan out we should get some teasers soon. The Poco F5 and F5 Pro are officially coming on May 9. The F5 will have a Snapdrapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 6.67-inch display, while the F5 Pro will have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Sony set the Xperia 1 V announcement for May 11. Based on rumors, the phone will launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and it could be the thinnest phone to boast this SoC. We’re also expecting...

Nothing Phone (1) soon to receive Android 14 Beta 1

Google I/O is scheduled for May 10 and the tech giant is expected to talk more about the upcoming Android 14 OS and also launch the beta program. Ahead of the launch, Google seems to be sending out early access invites to smartphone makers to speed up the adoption process and seamlessly integrate the new features. And in a press release, Nothing announced that its Nothing Phone (1) will soon receive an Android 14 Beta 1 update and kickstart the process. This is a big moment for the new company as it tries to make a name for itself. Despite being a mid-range smartphone with Snapdragon...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's design revealed in leaked renders

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is said to arrive earlier than expected, and while we are yet to hear anything about it from the Korean conglomerate, we just got our first look at the Galaxy Z Fold5, courtesy of OnLeaks, who shared a 360° video and 5K renders of the foldable smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 looks almost identical to its predecessor Fold4, and at first glance, you might not be able to tell the two phones apart. However, upon closer inspection, you can notice that the LED flash placed inside the camera island on the Galaxy Z Fold4 is now located on the right side of the top...

Honor's CEO says it will build a better system than Apple's iOS

During an Honor event at its R&D center in Shenzhen, the company's CEO said it has ambitious plans to take on Apple's iOS. He also said that Honor's R&D expenses in 2022 account for 10% of the company's total revenue, which is the main reason for being so optimistic about the future of MagicOS. Zhao Ming, Honor's CEO, pointed out that Apple's smartphones have inferior hardware, outdated design, bad reception and poor battery life compared to many Android smartphones, including the Magci5 series. But people flock to Apple mostly because of iOS and the ecosystem that it provides. And...

Dimensity 9200+ posts higher Geekbench score than the SD8 Gen 2

MediaTek's next top-end chipset, the Dimensity 9200+, is scheduled to be released on May 10 but a Geekbench 6 score sheet appeared online showing impressive multi-core and single-core performance. In fact, it outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The alleged Geekbench 6 listing shows 5,655 points in the multi-core test and 2,121 points in the single-core scenario. That's considerably more than most Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones we've tested. The chipset seems to be powering up a vivo smartphone, likely the rumored X90S flagship. The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate with the...

Our Tecno Spark 10 Pro video review is out

In March, Tecno launched the Spark 10 Pro budget smartphone with the Helio G88 SoC and Android 13-based HiOS 12.6. It has 8GB RAM onboard, up to 256GB storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone packs a 6.8" 90Hz FullHD+ LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. It also features three cameras - a 50MP primary camera, a depth unit, and a 32MP selfie shooter. We have already reviewed the Tecno Spark 10 Pro and found it to be a nice affordable smartphone with an excellent design, good screen, adequate performance, and long-lasting battery...

Honor Pad V8 unveiled with 11" 120Hz display, the first Dimensity 8020 chip

Honor unveiled its flagship tablet, the Honor Pad V8 Pro, at the end of last year. The slate boasts a 12.1” 144Hz IMAX enhanced display and came with a base price of CNY 2,600 for an 8/128GB unit. Now the company has unveiled a non-Pro tablet that’s cheaper – CNY 1,900 for an 8/128GB tablet CNY 2,000 for an 8/256GB one. The vegan leather back of the new Honor Pad V8 is available in two colors The new Honor Pad V8 is on pre-order in China right now and buyers can reserve a place in line with a CNY 100 deposit, those who pre-order will score a small discount of CNY 100....

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Samsung is working on more skin temperature based features for the Galaxy Watch5 series

It took Samsung several months, but the skin temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro was finally enabled last week. However, these sensors are currently used for just one feature – skin temperature based cycle tracking. That’s just the start, though. A Samsung official posted on the company’s Korean forum to reveal that more temperature-based features are being developed and that they will be delivered with future software updates. However, the timing of the release is uncertain – such health-tracking features may require certification by local authorities in each region,...

Sony posts record operating profit on great PS5 sales

Sony ended its fiscal year with the quarter closing this March on a high. It posted a record operating profit of 1.21 trillion JPY (€8.1 billion, converted), beating its own forecast. Sony forecasts sales for its next fiscal year, ending March 2024, to be around 11.5 trillion JPY - about the same as this year. A large part of that success is thanks to outstanding PlayStation 5 sales. Sony sold record 19.1 million consoles in the fiscal year - compared to the 11.5 million sold in the previous fiscal year, which was marred by supply chain issues. Sony hopes to sell 25 million in this fiscal...

Nokia XR21 is the maker’s upcoming rugged phone, specs revealed

Yesterday we reported about the upcoming Nokia rugged phone which will serve as a successor to the Nokia XR20. The device was allegedly called Nokia XR30, but WinFuture now shared a new report where it clarifies the device will launch as the Nokia XR21. We also get more specs details on the upcoming rugged phone which will feature a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 4,800mAh battery. Nokia XR21 in green XR21 is said to bring a 6.49-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The panel will be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and will bring a 16MP...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 coming with 3.7GHz prime core, new CPU clusters

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 brought a huge performance leap and better efficiency, but we now hear its successor has even higher ambitions. A noted tipster reveals the next generation of the flagship platform by Qualcomm will pack new CPU architecture, while pushing clock speeds significantly. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is said to have one prime Cortex-X4 CPU core at unprecedented 3.7 GHz, five powerful cores for performance and two small cores for efficiency. According to Digital Chat Station the model number is SM8650, and the GPU will be called Adreno 750. Expectations are for TSMC to...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 production to double that of the Z Flip4

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next generation of foldables in late July which leaves us with a full two months of rumors and speculations to go ahead. The latest prediction comes from Ross Young who shared some early estimations on the Z Flip5’s production numbers – claiming they will be double that of the Z Flip4 from last year. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 render Last year’s Galaxy Z Flip4 was more sought after than its predecessor but we’ll have to wait and see if the momentum holds up for the Z Flip5. The upcoming clamshell foldable from Samsung is expected to offer a larger...

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Mediatek will unveil Dimensity 9200+ on May 10

Mediatek will introduce its new flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9200+ on May 10, the company revealed today. The new platform is likely a small upgrade over the regular 9200. Mediatek already did something similar with the Dimensity 9000 and 9000+ - the mightiest CPU core and the GPU got a minor increase in frequency while architecture, memory, and process technology all remained the same. If that is indeed the case, the Dimensity 9200+ will be built on the 4nm FinFET process and the CPU will one Cortex-X3 unit, three Cortex-A715 cores and and four Cortex-A510 cores. The GPU should...

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra images reveal its giant cover screen, EU pricing leaks

We’ve seen plenty of rumors on Motorola’s upcoming Razr foldable phone with some calling it the Razr 2023 while other refered to it as the Razr+ and we now have another name to throw in – Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. The new info comes from Evan Blass who shared a bunch of new images on the device alongside its alleged retail naming. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra The images show out the alleged 3.5-inch cover screen with a bunch of different styles. We also get a sneak peek at some of the personalization menus which include options to tweak the fonts, color, sounds and...

Nokia XR30 rugged Android phone detailed press images leak

Nearly two years after Nokia announced its XR20 rugged smartphone, we get details of its successor – the Nokia XR30 aka Nokia Sentry 5G. WinFuture shared a multitude of official-looking images for the phone in its black and green color options. The XR30’s design appears to be slightly modified from its predecessor with a similar-looking punch-hole display and what appears to be a hard plastic shell. We can only assume the phone will retain the IP68 water and dust protection alongside MIL-STD-810H certification from its predecessor. Nokia XR30 in black The power...

Nokia XR30 rugged Android phone appears in detailed press images

Nearly two years after Nokia announced its XR20 rugged smartphone, we get details of its successor – the Nokia XR30 aka Nokia Sentry 5G. WinFuture shared a multitude of official-looking images for the phone in its black and green color options. The XR30’s design appears to be slightly modified from its predecessor with a similar-looking punch-hole display and what appears to be a hard plastic shell. We can only assume the phone will retain the IP68 water and dust protection alongside MIL-STD-810H certification from its predecessor. Nokia XR30 in black The power...

Realme 11 Pro+ official image confirms design

The Realme 11 series is arriving on May 10, and we already knew at least one phone will have a circular camera island and stylish leather-like design on the back. Today, the company treated us to a full view of the phone, confirming the Realme 11 Pro+ indeed features leather and fabric on the back, with the color bearing the official name Sunrise Beige. According to a Realme VP, the design was developed jointly with Matteo Menotto, currently Head of Design for Textile at Bvlgari, formerly Senior Designer at Gucci. The design is said to be inspired by the sunrise in a romantic city...

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Apple to sign in Samsung and LG in move to swap OLED for microLED

Apple will start using microLED panels as early as 2024, reveals The Korea Herald. This is the third time we hear such a move is on the way from a third different outlet, suggesting the switch is innevitable. According to a report by the Institute for Information & Communications Technology Promotion (IITP), Apple is looking to eventually manufacture the panels itself, but it won't be ready to do so at the start of the transition. That's why it will keep sourcing panels from South Korea, with at least 60% of the orders going to Samsung Display and LG Display. The transition from...

Poco F5 and F5 Pro announcement set for May 9, design teased

The Poco F5, which was rumored to launch on April 6, will launch on May 9. This revelation comes from Poco, which also confirmed the Poco F5 Pro will be unveiled on the same date. Poco is yet to detail the F5 and F5 Pro's specs sheets, but Qualcomm's Indian branch confirmed the Poco F5 would be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this chip at the helm. Oncoming 🟡 🚀#IgniteYourHyperpower #POCOF5Pro #POCOF5 pic.twitter.com/jyLVI30QBp— POCO (@POCOGlobal) April 26, 2023 Today, Poco's Indian division gave us a glimpse of the Poco F5's...

Alphabet Q1 report reveals increase in Google Pixel sales

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted its first quarterly report for 2023, revealing a slight increase in total revenue. The “Google other” segment that includes the Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 6A, and Watch sales, saw an 8.8% increase in revenue on a yearly basis. Google CEO said the company is “pleased” with performance in Q1 - Search performed well, while the Cloud business gained momentum, bringing operating profit for the first time since the establishment of the division. YouTube is taking a hit from TikTok, but ad revenue on the video platform reached $6.69 billion, which...

Beats Studio Buds+ listed on Amazon, pricing and launch confirmed

Apple is gearing up to launch a successor to its 2021 Studio Buds wireless earbuds with ANC. The new Beats Studio Buds+ were listed for a brief time on Amazon and we got confirmation they will be launching on May 18 for $169.95 Beats Studio Buds+ listing on Amazon The listing contained a look at the buds in black and white colors as well as an interesting transparent version that gives up Nothing Ear (2) vibes. Beats Studio Buds+ will be offered in a transparent version The Amazon listing also details 36 hours of combined battery life from the buds and their case as well...

vivo X90, X90 Pro launched in India

The vivo X90 and X90 Pro launched in China last November and debuted in India today. The vivo X90 Pro comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in Legendary Black color with a price tag of INR84,999 ($1,035/€942), whereas the vivo X90 is offered in Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR59,999 ($730/€665) and INR63,999 ($780/€710), respectively. Both smartphones will be sold through vivo India's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores in India. Pre-booking is now open, while sales start on May 5. The vivo X90 is...

You can now use the same WhatsApp account on up to five phones simultaneously

Following the introduction of the long-requested ability to use the same account seamlessly across one phone and multiple other devices in 2021, today WhatsApp is back with the logical conclusion of that effort. The service is now offering what has to be the most requested feature ever. You can use the same WhatsApp account on up to five phones. You link every additional phone the same way you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets, and desktops. Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that your messages, media, and calls stay end-to-end...

Opera One announced with new UI and tab management features

Opera today revealed the new Opera One browser, which is set to replace the company's current flagship desktop browser later this year. Opera One brings with it a handful of changes, including an updated UI, integration with AI chatbots, and tab management features. Opera One has an updated design, which features more rounded shapes for UI elements, such as tabs, address bar, and side bar. This isn't, however, a complete redesign, as a lot of the UI and especially the design and layout of menus is identical to the current version of the browser. Opera claims that Opera One is...

DJI's new Mavic 3 Pro has three cameras - 4/3 24mm, 70mm, and 166mm

DJI announced the Mavic 3 Pro today - an evolution of the Mavic 3 with a better telephoto camera and a new midrange zoom camera. It's also the first drone with a triple camera system. The main sensor is the same huge 20MP Four Thirds 24mm Hasselblad camera with a variable f/2.8-11 aperture as the Mavic 3. It's capable of ProRes video 5.1k (5120×2700px) up to 50fps, as well as DCI 4K (4096x2160px) and regular 4K (3840x2160px) up to 120fps in 10-bit D-Log. The primary sensor brings 12.8 stops of dynamic range and Hasselblad's Natural Color Solution (HNCS) color science, which the...

Infinix Note 30 trio listed on Google Play Console

The Infinix Note 30 series is expected to debut soon and we now have more details on three of the models thanks to new listings on the Google Play Console. Infinix Note 30 Pro (X678B) features a 1080x2400px display and a punch hole cutout. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with 8GB RAM and boots Android 13. Infiinx Note 30 Pro listing on GPC Infinix Note 30 VIP (X6710) also brings an FHD+ resolution display with a punch hole cutout but is powered by a Dimesnity 1200 chipset and 12GB RAM. The software side is covered by Android 13. Infiinx Note 30...

Poco F5 is arriving with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 12 GB RAM

We spotted Poco F5 Pro on Geekbench last week. Today, a new Xiaomi-made phone appeared with model number 23049PCD8G that has a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset with 12GB RAM, and we expect it to be the vanilla Poco F5. The Snapdragon India account on Twitter later confirmed this is indeed the Poco F5, which will be the first phone in India with this 7-series chipset. According to the company, this platform will bring 50% higher overall performance, 13% improved power efficiency, and 2x improved AI performance, compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. These Poco F5 specs are suspiciously...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 rumored dimensions emerge

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 event is rumored to take place in late July and we now have a new set of details on the alleged dimensions of the larger folding phone. Noted tipster Ice Universe shared dimensions of the Galaxy Z Fold5, which will have a pretty similar footprint to its predecessor. Z Fold5 will measure 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm in its unfolded state and 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm when folded. The upcoming device is said to weigh 254 grams which is 9 grams less than the Z Fold4. The leakster also confirmed the cover screen on the Z Fold5 will remain at 6.2-inches. The big...

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) renders emerge

Motorola announced its Moto G Power 5G for the US market earlier this month and we now get renders of another upcoming US-exclusive – the Moto G 5G 2023. The device will serve as a successor to last year’s Moto G (2022) and is expected to slot into Motorola’s midrange segment. Moto G 5G (2023) in Silver and Navy The upcoming device features a punch-hole display and dual camera setup on the back. We get confirmation of a 48MP main cam and an unspecified second module alongside the LED flash on the back. The device features a speaker cutout, a USB-C port and a headphone jack on the...

Apple MR headset to feature battery similar to MagSafe Battery Pack

As Apple’s annual WWDC inches closer, we get more details about the company’s mixed reality headset. Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter details the MR headset’s battery pack and charger. The MR headset’s battery pack will reportedly be as big as an iPhone but a bit thicker and will charge via USB-C. It is said to resemble the iPhone MagSafe Battery Pack that debuted back in 2021. iPhone MagSafe Battery Pack Gurman describes the battery pack is linked with a cable that ends in a proprietary round connector and attaches to the headset via magnets. The interesting bit is that the...

Rockstar Games to announce GTA 6 on May 17

According to several claims from the gaming industry, the Grand Theft Auto series might be getting its next installment soon. GTA 6 is under development, and reports are Take Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, will officially announce the new game during its investors call on May 17. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is a remastered version of old GTA games and the latest release by Rockstar Games Hip Hop Gamer recently tweeted an incoherent string of sentences, accompanied by a photo with the Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. He also said, “Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a forever moment...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 to retain 25W charging

It seems Samsung will once again launch its upcoming foldables with 25W charging. Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 appeared in a 3C listing with Samsung’s tried and true EP-TA800 model charger. Galaxy Z Fold5 (SM-F9460) and Z Flip5 (SM-F7310) will both feature the same charging speeds as their predecessors though the retail packages won’t include the charging brick as standard practice in the last few years. Galaxy Z Fold5 (SM-F9460) and Z Flip5 (SM-F7310) on 3C database Samsung’s next generation of foldables are expected to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset....

Realme 11 smartphone appears in spy photos

Realme will introduce the 11 series next month, and multiple teasers revealed a circular camera island at the the back. Now a phone from the lineup was spotted in the wild, revealing a fancy design on the back and confirming the oreo-shaped island. We can also see the ivory part will have some texture, and it is highly possible we’re looking at a vegan leather option, split by a plastic or glass golden stripe. The phone appears to have flat sides and a large screen. A circle is a popular shape for camera islands lately with a bunch of makers keen to offer their takes on it. We do...

Sony's Xperia 5 V shows up on 3C, 33W charging confirmed

Sony may be ready to unveil the Xperia 5 V a full quarter early as evidenced by the recent leaks of the device. This latest one is a 3C certification of the device with the model number XQ-DQ72, revealing its 33W charging capability. That same model number was seen in February on Geekbench, sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB of RAM. Sony usually releases the Xperia 1 earlier in the year - May to August, and then the Xperia 5 follows in September or October. We might be in for a change this year and we are looking forward to it. Via

Samsung's Galaxy Enhance-X AI image editor comes to S23 series

Samsung has finally released the Galaxy Enhance-X photo editing app to the Galaxy S23 series. The app has been up and running on the Galaxy S22 trio since last summer though in an older version - 1.0.35. This new version is 1.0.55 and is still in beta, it leverages the more powerful GPU in the Galaxy S23 series. The app is a "photo upscaled and magic editor" that uses AI to add HDR to images, brighten them, fix blur, sharpen, fix moire, remove reflections or shadows, fix lens distortion, and create a portrait mode shot from a regular one. There are face-retouching features as...

Top 10 trending phones of week 16

After 5 consecutive weeks on top the Samsung Galaxy A54 was finally dethroned. The new leader in our trending chart is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which just made its official debut and immediately began the most talked-about phone in our database. The Samsung mid-ranger is now sitting in second, but is still comfortably ahead of the third-placed Redmi Note 12 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra slid down to fourth, along, while the Redmi Note 12 is now down to fifth position. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max regained some ground to place sixth this time around, as the Realme C55 is headed in the...

Samsung Galaxy S24 to use stacked battery tech borrowed from EVs

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is about ten months away now, which means the development of the components that will go inside it should be nearing completion to allow enough time for testing and manufacturing. And according to the latest report from South Korea the next bar flagship might bring new battery tech, borrowed from the EV industry. Korean publication The Elec claims Samsung’s SDI division, which is in charge of battery R&D is looking to carry over stacked batteries to the smartphone business. Rather than a change to the chemistry content of the battery this refers to how the...

Sennheiser IE 200 review

The IE 200 are Sennheiser's entry-level in-ear monitors. If you've ever felt envious of the company's more expensive IE 300, IE 600, or the flagship IE 900 models, then at $150, the IE 200 is a much easier pill to swallow, especially since the previous entry point cost twice as much. With the IE 200, Sennheiser has a very clear goal; to offer an exceptionally neutral sound signature at an affordable price. This is a bit of a departure from the other models in the series, which have all come to be known as bass cannons. In that sense, it is a bit of a role reversal. If you want the most...

Week 16 in review: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Pad 6, Pad 6 Pro, Band 8 official

Welcome to your week's recap. Xiaomi held a big event at which it announced two tablets - the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro, the Xiaomi Band 8, a Sound Move speaker, an 86-inch Mini LED smart EV, but above all was the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra brings four 50MP cameras - a primary with a 1-inch sensor and a variable f/1.9-4.0 aperture, a 75mm zoom camera, a 120mm zoom camera, and an ultrawide shooter. The Ultra has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 90W wired, and 50W wireless charging. Xiaomi will release the 13 Ultra to the Chinese market in April, and then to...

Weekly poll: Is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra hot or not?

This week, Xiaomi announced the highly-anticipated Xiaomi 13 Ultra so now that you've had some time to settle your thoughts on it, we want to ask you if it ticks the right boxes. It may be somewhat of a rhetorical question, given the 13 Ultra's currently the most popular phone in our database. You guys obviously can't get enough of it. Like every Ultra before it, the 13 Ultra is a standout smartphone and a camera-centric device. Xiaomi ensured that it would stand above any other phone in the market, and be head and shoulders over its own Xiaomi 13 Pro. Looking at the Xiaomi 13...

Weekly poll results: ROG Phone 7 Ultimate well loved, but gaming phones still not for everyone

Last week’s poll was all about gaming phones following the announcement of the Asus ROG Phone 7 duo and it’s time we look at the results. The majority of voters (over 42%) said they don’t want a gaming phone for now. It seems most of you are still not sold on the idea of a dedicated gaming phone and there were several good reasons in the comments section. High pricing seems to be one of the key pitfalls for devices like the ROG Phone 7 as they are in the same range as the top-tier flagships from established brands. Some suggested gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck are a more...

Samsung Galaxy A54 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

Introduction The ever-competitive midrange segment has a couple of new contenders coming from popular lineages. The Samsung Galaxy A54 puts the A5x series back on the right track after a super-successful A52s was followed by more of a meh A53. The Redmi Note 12 Pro, on the other hand, is well-specced and attractively priced - as is the norm for Xiaomi's mid-tier efforts. Which one is better? You can compare the full specsheets or check our editor's assessment further below. Design & build quality Samsung Galaxy A54 202 g ...