We test each phone in real-world settings, focusing on its features, style, functionality, devices, battery life, and total worth. We record our results in an initial evaluation that is regularly updated when there are new technology upgrades or when compared to devices from competitors like Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.
Photography
We take pictures and videos of different themes in a variety of options and lighting conditions because pictures is a key focus for most smartphones these times. We test out any brand-new camera modes, such as the 4K 120fps slower action mode that came with the Google Pixel 9 line or the 4K 120fps slow action mode that came with the iPhone 16 Pro.
Battery living
Battery checking is carried out in a variety of ways. We evaluate how much a phone will last on average during a typical day of use and how well it will perform when it’s used for more targeted video calls, media streaming, and gaming. Additionally, we add a video recording test that isn’t always included in the first review but is added after in an update.
Performance
We use benchmarking apps to evaluate the performance along with our own personal accounts of using the telephone to write our reviews. Particularly noteworthy are how images and graphics appear. Are they even? Or would they mumble or lag? We also examine how rapidly the phone valves between horizontal and vertical directions, and how fast the camera game launches and is ready to get a picture.
We perform processor-intensive things like video editing, exporting, and playing sports. We assess whether a certain phone’s newer model has all the features needed to justify upgrading from its more recent model.
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