The mid-range Android market is already drowning in options, and two more are about to be thrown into the pile: Samsung’s Galaxy A27 and Xiaomi’s Redmi 17 4G. Both have just cleared IMDA certification in Singapore, which usually means, “launch is imminent” in regulatory-speak. On paper, this should be exciting for budget-conscious buyers. Instead, it […]
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Samsung Galaxy A21s Review: Battery Champ, Performance Slouch
Can a budget Samsung with a huge battery and quad camera still compete when the processor is this weak? Design, Display, and Hardware Basics The Galaxy A21s is Samsung’s budget A-series workhorse, built around a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1600 x 720 resolution (about 270ppi). It uses a punch-hole […]
Pixel 3a and 3a XL: Google’s Mid-Range Pixels Are Finally Real
If you’ve been holding off on the Pixel 3 because of the price, this might finally be your moment. Google’s long-rumored “budget” Pixels are no longer just forum wishlists and sketchy benchmarks. Android Q’s first beta and a fresh Google Store teaser have basically drawn the outline: Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are coming, […]