I’ve tested more “compact” Android phones than I can count, and most of them were compact in name only. They shrank the screen a bit, slapped “Mini” on the box, then shipped bloated software and mid-range cameras. So when rumors of the OnePlus 13 Mini started popping up, I didn’t get excited right away. However, […]
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Galaxy S24 FE Review: Flagship DNA, Awkward Pricing
Everyone’s calling the Galaxy S24 FE a “value flagship.” The numbers say it’s a value problem. Design: S24+ Looks, Slightly Heavier Body The Galaxy S24 FE is essentially an S24+ in silhouette. You get Samsung’s now-standard triple individual camera rings, flat metal frame, and two glass slabs. The front is Gorilla Glass Victus+, while the […]
Pixel 9 Pro XL Review: AI Ambition, Hardware Stagnation
Everyone’s hyping the Pixel 9 Pro XL as Google’s big AI flagship. I’m not convinced it’s a $1,200 phone that actually earns that price once you look past the Gemini demos. Design: Premium, Slippery, and Very iPhone-Adjacent Google has finally gone full “big slab” with the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Flat display, flat sides, glossy […]
Galaxy S25 series goes all‑in on AI and pricing wars
I’ve tested more Samsung flagships than I care to admit, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series might be the first one that feels more like an AI software launch than a hardware upgrade. That’s not automatically bad, but it changes what buyers should care about. In previous years, I obsessed over cameras, displays, and battery […]