Welcome to the Mobile Phones and Accessories category on our blog, your go-to resource for staying current with the ever-evolving landscape of mobile tech. From top-of-the-range smartphones to essential accessories that elevate your mobile experience, this category serves as a comprehensive guide to help you make the best choices.
Relevant Brands: Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo
Explore the versatility and openness of Android smartphones, featuring flagship models, mid-rangers, and budget-friendly options. Whether you’re into Samsung’s Galaxy S series for its high-end specs or a purist who loves Google Pixel’s software-centric approach, the Android ecosystem offers something for everyone.
If a seamless user experience and premium design are your priorities, iPhones stand out as the go-to option. Dive deep into the latest models and understand what sets Apple apart in both hardware and software integration.
Relevant Brands: OtterBox, Spigen, Case-Mate
Phone cases offer both flair and functionality. From the robust protection provided by OtterBox to the sleek designs from Spigen, find out which case fits your lifestyle best.
Relevant Brands: Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple
Understand the engine that powers your smartphone. From Qualcomm’s versatile Snapdragon series to MediaTek’s budget-friendly yet powerful chips, we break down what’s ticking inside your device.
Relevant Brands: Anker, Xiaomi, RAVPower
Discover how to keep your devices juiced up on the go. Whether it’s the high-capacity solutions from Anker or the fast-charging capabilities of Xiaomi’s Mi Power Bank, we’ve got you covered.
Relevant Brands: Anker, Belkin, AUKEY
Charging has never been more versatile. Uncover the different types of USB chargers that offer fast and efficient power delivery, from trusted brands like Anker and Belkin.
Relevant Brands: Belkin, Samsung, Anker
Get rid of the cables and move into the future with wireless charging solutions. Whether it’s a charging pad from Belkin or a multi-device charging dock from Samsung, we guide you through your options.
Relevant Brands: Anker, Satechi, UGREEN
Expand the capabilities of your mobile device with a wide range of USB peripherals. From On-The-Go (OTG) adapters to portable hubs, we detail how these accessories can enhance your mobile experience.
So, whether you’re an Android devotee, an Apple aficionado, or simply seeking the best accessories to complement your device, this category is designed to provide you with the most current, objective, and comprehensive information. Happy exploring!
Realme has not officially launched the GT Neo 5, yet, but they have just confirmed that this phone will have 240W charging. This is the fastest charging speed under the USB Type-C standard. This will also mean that Realme has to use its own special USB cable. The USB cable has four 21AWG wires just…
I am not personally an iPhone user, and I am a little bit jealous of the MagSafe feature that rolled out with the iPhone 12. It is just a sensible addition to wireless charging, allowing you to easily put your phone on charge without thinking about where it is placed or the position it is…
Today, MediaTek announced the new Dimensity 8200. Following the normal trend for these releases, this is an incremental upgrade to the already excellent MediaTek Dimensity 8100. It is basically the same chipset but with the Cortex-A78 running at improved frequencies. In this case, MediaTek has provided the chipset with a moderate bump in performance, they…
While 24-month phone contract deals remain popular, over the years, many people have realised it is more cost-efficient to buy a phone upfront and then get a SIM-only deal. You can normally get the best deals by committing to a 12-month contract. However, in recent years rolling monthly PAYG style contracts have become increasingly popular….
Following on from my previous post about the best phones of the 1990s, this post covers what I think is the most exciting era of mobile phones. Back in these days, companies would regularly launch innovative, cutting-edge technologies, with new phone launches often having a huge leap in technological improvements. It was also an era…
The mobile phone has grown to become one of the most essential items in our life. We take them everywhere; many of us rarely use the phone functions but use them for messages, contactless payments, photography, GPS and online shopping. They are a marvel of modern technology and almost feel like something from a piece…
A few days after MediaTek announced their flagship chipset for 2023, Qualcomm announced their new flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will remain on the 4nm TSMC fabrication process, but it is unclear if this is the 2nd gen 4nm like the MediaTek counterpart. The new Prime core will…
Today, MediaTek announced the new flagship Dimensity 9200. The Dimensity 9200 is the first smartphone chip to integrate an ultra-core Arm Cortex X3 with operating speeds over 3GHz, and the first to feature the Arm Immortalis GPU with a hardware-based ray tracing engine. During my pre-brief, perhaps one of the most important takeaways was that…
I didn’t think the Pixel 7 series was enough of an upgrade for me to justify switching from my Pixel 6, so I have not been able to review any Pixel 7 cases. However, Spigen has kindly sent me some samples of the Pixel 6 cases, all of which are also available for both the…
Amazon is trying to create a new sale event on top of Prime Day and Black Friday. The Prime Early Access Sale is limited to buyers that have an Amazon Prime account, no doubt aiming at increasing subscriber numbers. These events are always the best time to buy Amazon products. All the Amazon Fire TV…
I love that over the past few years, MediaTek has become a viable alternative to Qualcomm for mid-range and flagship chipsets. In my opinion, the Dimensity 8100 is one of the best chipsets this year, providing a good balance of price, performance and efficiency. However, MediaTek loves to churn out new iterations of their chipsets,…
Yesterday, Google announced the new, much-anticipated Pixel 7 series. The launch is a bit underwhelming, especially when you consider the significant upgrades the Pixel 6 series launched with. The Pixel 7 series is almost identical to the previous generation, apart from the new Google Tensor G2. Even the chipset itself hasn’t changed much, and early…