Xiaomi Redmi 8 announced with Snapdragon 439, 5000 mAh battery, & dual-camera
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Xiaomi Redmi 8 announced with Snapdragon 439, 5000 mAh battery, & dual-camera

Following on from the Redmi 8A launch, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 tweaks the spec a little including an additional camera, more RAM and new storage options. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 439 chipset just like the Redmi 8A but the RAM options have been upgraded to 4GB RAM and up to 64GB storage….

Realme X2 vs Realme 5 Pro – Initial impressions of which is best. Including Antutu & Geekbench benchmarks
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Realme X2 vs Realme 5 Pro – Initial impressions of which is best. Including Antutu & Geekbench benchmarks

Next week Realme will launch in Europe officially at an event in Madrid where they will launch the Realme 5 Pro, X2 and the X2 Pro. With the Realme 5 Pro and X2, they have already launched in India so we know everything there is to know about them, and Realme has been kind enough…

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 could have one killer feature vs the Honor Band 5 misses – NFC
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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 could have one killer feature vs the Honor Band 5 misses – NFC

My review of the Honor Band 5 is due to go live on Tuesday, and currently, I think it is the best affordable fitness tracker on the market (with UK availability). It’s one competing product is the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4, and in the UK there is not a great deal of differences between…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus vs 855 vs Snapdragon 730 vs 730G – Antutu, Geekbench & 3Dmark Benchmark Scores
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus vs 855 vs Snapdragon 730 vs 730G – Antutu, Geekbench & 3Dmark Benchmark Scores

With October having so many phone releases, all of which will be using Qualcomm chipsets, I thought it would be a good idea to see how each one compares. Google launched the Pixel 4 on October 15th which will use the Snapdragon 855, on the same day we have Realme X2 Pro which will feature…

Sony Xperia 5 now available in the UK for £699 including WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Sony Xperia 5 now available in the UK for £699 including WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony announced the new Xperia 5 back at IFA this year, while the name convention sounds confusing this is essentially their compact phone of the year offering the same spec as the Xperia 1 but in a more hand-friendly format. While it is technically a 6.1-inch phone, the 21:9 CinemaWide display means it is narrower…

Google Pixel 4 & XL vs Realme X2 Pro  – Two different approaches to flagship phones
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Google Pixel 4 & XL vs Realme X2 Pro – Two different approaches to flagship phones

The Google Pixel 4 is due to be launched on the 15th of October, the following day Realme will launch their first true flagship phone the Realme X2 Pro. Over the years Google and their Pixel phones have bucked the trend of big specs, instead of optimising their software to get the best out of…

Microsoft jumps on the foldable bandwagon with impressive Surface Neo tablet, and Surface Duo phone
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Microsoft jumps on the foldable bandwagon with impressive Surface Neo tablet, and Surface Duo phone

Microsoft’s last foray into the world of smartphones didn’t pan out so well, but yesterday they not only got back into the smartphone game but also jumped on the foldable bandwagon announcing two of the most interesting tech products of the year. Surface Duo Finally embracing Android, Microsoft have announced the Surface Duo, a dual-screened…

Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+, 90Hz display & 64 MP quad-camera launching in Madrid on the 15th of October
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Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+, 90Hz display & 64 MP quad-camera launching in Madrid on the 15th of October

Realme have finally released some official details of the new Realme X2 Pro, rather than the usual controlled leaks you see, Realme have an actual page where they will trickle us information over the next few days. While Realme has not confirmed the phone is launching on the 15th in Madrid, they are holding an…

MediaTek 5G vs Kirin 990 5G vs MediaTek Helio G90 – The new MediaTek 5G shows up on GeekBench how does it compare?
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MediaTek 5G vs Kirin 990 5G vs MediaTek Helio G90 – The new MediaTek 5G shows up on GeekBench how does it compare?

Huawei may be the first company to launch a phone featuring an integrated 5G chipset thanks to the Kirin 99 5G, but it was MediaTek that announced the first 5G chipset all the way back in May. Admittedly, this was likely a marketing tactic, to be classed as the first company to announce such a…

Huawei 5nm Kirin 1000 SoC enters trial production
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Huawei 5nm Kirin 1000 SoC enters trial production

The Huawei Mate 30 series has only just launched featuring the Kirin 990 and Kirin 990 5G, but the nature of technology manufacturing means Huawei is always thinking multiple steps ahead. According to HuaweiCentral, Huawei has started the trial production of Kirin 1000 processor (which we assume is the correct name) using the 5nm technology…

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Geekbench Benchmark shows up, Kirin 990 5G comfortably beats  Snapdragon 855+
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Geekbench Benchmark shows up, Kirin 990 5G comfortably beats Snapdragon 855+

Previously, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro with Kirin 990 showed up on AnTuTu 8 which placed in between the Snapdragon 855 and SD855 Plus in performance. However, the chipset in that device is a little slower than the Kirin 990 5G found in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. As you might expect, following new…

Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 likely to launch in October
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Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 likely to launch in October

Realme are one of the new mobile phone companies originating from China. The brand was established in 2018, but was originally a subbrand of OPPO. Over the years they have done exceptionally well in the Asian markets, in particular, India, and they are now wanting to make their mark in Europe. They already had a…

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