Can a phone that deliberately steps out of the spec race still deserve flagship money? That’s the uncomfortable question the Pixel 5 raised when it launched, and it’s still a excellent case study in how far you can push “good enough” before power users start to feel fleeced. Aluminum, Wireless Charging, And Actual Design Courage […]
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Galaxy S20: The Compact Flagship That Aged Differently
The iPhone 11 Pro stole the small-phone spotlight in 2019, but Samsung’s answer wasn’t the Ultra—it was the regular Galaxy S20. For roughly €900, the S20 landed uncomfortably close to the S20+ and miles under the €1,300 S20 Ultra, while sacrificing surprisingly little in real-world use. Years later, it’s also the one that took the […]
Pixel 4 XL: Great Camera, Flawed Flagship, Better at $699
The Pixel 4 XL is one of the best camera phones you probably shouldn’t pay full price for. When it launched at $899, Google’s big Pixel was asking flagship money while quietly cutting corners on battery life, storage, and even some headline features. Drop it to $699, though, and the story shifts from “overpriced science […]
Pixel 4, Old Hardware, New Tricks: Recorder Is the Real Headline
The iPhone 11 and Galaxy S10e fight over cameras and battery life; the Pixel 4 quietly shows up with worse endurance, fewer lenses – and one of the most useful software features we’ve seen in years. The hardware story is familiar and a bit tired. The software story, especially around Google’s Recorder app, is where […]