Sony Xperia I II – better cameras, bigger battery and 5G
The new Sony flagship smartphone follows a year behind its predecessor, the Xperia 1 and looks to be an upgrade in all departments. It is certainly a handsome looking handset being tall and slim with very thin side bezels and not-too noticeable top and bottom ones. How have the specifications changed though? Read on to […]
How do the cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S20 range compare?
With the scope for differentiation decreasing in other areas, cameras have become the main battleground for smartphone manufacturers. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in the flagship sector where Apple, Samsung and Huawei are going toe-to-toe to produce the best, biggest and most spectacular lenses as a way to stand out. Samsung’s current flagship range […]
Nokia 1.3 – entry level smartphone for those on a tight budget
The Nokia 1.3 is an entry level smartphone for those on a budget. It sits at the bottom end of Nokia’s smartphone range and was released in April 2020. It comes with a 5.7” LCD screen with a relatively low 77.6% screen to body ratio. This is because of a wider than usual bottom bezel […]
The Data Saver feature on your Samsung smartphone
Data saver helps cut down your data usage by preventing some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. Apps that you’re currently using can use mobile data but may do less frequently. For example, images may not be shown until after you tap them. You can use your device in a normal way […]
Redmi K30 Pro – great 5G phone that is not too expensive
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi recently announced its successor to their 2019 flagship the K20. The unoriginally named K30 Pro follows in its footsteps as a competitively priced premium handset that is well worth considering if you do not want to spend more than £500 for an excellent smartphone. Before we look at the specs it is […]
Sony Xperia 10 II – great specs let down by an old-fashioned looking front
The Sony Xperia 10 II is the successor to last year’s, Xperia 10. It is expected it will be available in the UK in mid-June, so we thought it was worth a look before that date as it now has an improved screen, camera, processor and battery to consider. The screen has been upgraded to […]
OnePlus 8 – worth the upgrade if you have an older OnePlus
The recently announced OnePlus 8 helps to build the increasing brand reputation of OnePlus with another well built, stunning looking and well specified smartphone at a reasonable price. With a premium build of Gorilla Glass front and back, held together by an aluminium frame, it weighs in at 180g and is a slimline 8mm in […]
Samsung Galaxy M30s – great screen, enormous battery & good camera
The Samsung Galaxy M30s follows pretty hot on the heels of the original M30, that was only released in Feb 2019, waiting only 6 months. So, is it worth the upgrade? Before we look at that it is probably worth while explaining where the Galaxy M series fits into the overall range of Galaxy phones. […]
What are the new, powerful Time of Flight (ToF) cameras?
Since the end of 2018, many smartphones have started to introduce Time of Flight (ToF) camera lenses to their rear array. This trend looks likely to accelerate during 2020, with even the successor to the iPhone 11 mooted to have one included. So, what is a ToF sensor and what benefit does it bring to […]
Nokia 5310 – relaunch of the noughties music phone
Originally introduced in 2007, the Nokia 5310 was one of their XpressMusic range that were specifically designed for playing music. Now, in common with other classics from this time like the 8110 and the 3310 it has been relaunched for a new generation of feature phone users. Looking very similar to the original, the new […]
