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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OnePlus 13 and 13R: Specs Look Strong, But Are They Enough?
If you’re eyeing a new Android in 2025, OnePlus just gave you a lot to think about. The OnePlus 13 is finally bringing IP68 and IP69 water resistance, a 6,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite performance. The compact OnePlus 13s shrinks the form factor without completely nuking the spec sheet. And the cheaper OnePlus 13R […]
Galaxy S25 Ultra & S25+: Premium Hardware, Familiar Flaws
If you’re looking at the Galaxy S25 Ultra or S25+ and assuming Samsung finally fixed everything, you might want to slow down. On paper, this is Samsung in peak flagship mode: titanium frame, Gorilla Armor 2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, and “strong” sales bragging in the earnings call. In practice, the design upgrade is legit, […]
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 […]