Xiaomi 9T Pro – excellent value for money
The 9T Pro is another in a long line of Xiaomi smartphones that offer premium specs at mid-range prices. Released in August 2019 it is likely (at the time of writing) to be superseded by an updated model soon. So, the prices are likely to drop further as time goes on, even though the handset […]
Vivo V15 Pro – mid-ranger with premium features
Not as well known in the UK as other Chinese brands, Vivo have sold well in India and it is only a matter of time before we start to seem them appear over here. The Vivo V15 Pro is a pretty good mid-range handset with some premium features worth considering. It also has a few […]
Working from home – what are my options?
Many people are now considering (or are being told to) work from home. There are 2 things to consider here: your mobile phone and connecting with your office phone system. Starting with your mobile, whilst it can greatly help you with being at home, you need to take into account if you have enough call […]
Xiaomi Mi A3 – great specs and price but let down by a low-resolution screen
The Xiaomi Mi A3, released in the middle of 2019, is another great value for money, mid-range handset from the Chinese manufacturer. It pairs great specs and a premium look and feel with a sub £200 price to make it a handset well worth considering for those on a budget. Let’s start with the screen. […]
Smartphones with the most powerful battery
Gone are the days when we have to be at home or in our offices before we can gain access to the internet, the advent of smartphones over the years has made internet accessibility much easier. This development has contributed greatly to the success of businesses, ease of learning and the boom of most countries’ […]
OnePlus 7T – better screen, camera and Android 10
Released towards the end of 2019, the 7T was one of 6 handsets OnePlus released last year – as opposed to the usual 2! As the price is pretty similar, is it worth getting the 7T rather than the 7? Let’s find out! Firstly, the AMOLED screen is a slightly larger version at 6.55” compared […]
Samsung Galaxy A71 – upgraded processor and camera
Only 6 months after the release of the A70 comes the A71. So, is it worth upgrading? Well, let’s start by looking at what hasn’t changed before moving onto the differences. Firstly, the screen is still a 6.7” super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 3 with a plastic back and frame. The only difference is that the […]
Android Go – designed for smartphones with less RAM
Android Go is a cut-down version of Android designed to run on phones with 2GB of RAM or less. The latest version is modelled on Android 10 and optimises the OS, Google apps and the Google Play store to provide a faster experience on handsets with less hardware power. Android Operating System The operating system […]
ZTE nubia Z20 – 2 screens to set it apart
As smartphone designs are all pretty similar these days, manufacturers will occasionally come up with something a little different to stand out from the competition. One such handset is the ZTE nubia Z20. Initial examination appears to show little to make it stand out, but it is when you turn it over and realise there […]
Realme X2 – amazing value for around £200
If you are not a brand junky wedded to just the well-known brands like Samsung and Apple, you can get a lot of smartphone for not much money. We are not talking about cheaply built phones with poor specs either, but premium build and specs high enough to meet the needs of most people and […]
