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Shoot better video!
We can make video “higher quality” in a couple different ways. We can increase resolution or we can increase frame rate. More phones are coming out with ability to shoot 8K, but is that really making our mobile video better?
I think 4k 120 is better as an EXTREME video quality… Continue reading “Don’t shoot 8K on your phone! 4K 120 is WAY better!”
Camera video torture test! Let’s shoot some HEAVY video!
Looking at the concerns from other reviewers, people are wondering if the XPERIAs this year are overheating. Is this a “problem”, or should we be more concerned with video quality? Lining up phones to shoot 4k at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, we can build some data to predict how long a phone SHOULD last out in the field.
XPERIA 5IV, OnePlus 10 Pro, Axon 40 Ultra, Pixel 6A, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra!
If you’re relying on a phone to capture memories or get work done, it’s critical we know how hard we can drive that phone for real work. Let’s see how long we can shoot before these phones tap out!
Continue reading “Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?”
What do manufacturers do when the word “Pro” has lost all meaning in describing phones?
We move to ULTRA!
The Axon 40 Ultra was a happy return for me.
I was a huge fan of ZTE phones during the Axon 7 era. I’ve been really curious what the company has to offer today. Judging whether the Axon 40 earns its “Ultra” badge, we should probably break down the current spectrum of phone pricing. Continue reading “ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?”
Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone!
Valve vs RedMagic! PC vs Android! What REALLY gives you the best mobile gaming experience? Let’s check out two VERY different portable gaming options, and see which is right for YOUR needs and budget! Continue reading “Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?”
Axon 40 Ultra vs Magic4 Pro!
So excited to have both of these brands back in the GadgetLab! Honor vs ZTE has been a classic showdown, with both companies delivering great performance at competitive prices. Which phone takes the win?
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Honor Magic4 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Battle of the Resurrected!”
RedMagic 7 Pro vs Poco F4 GT!
Which gaming phone is the better solution for PLAYING GAMES? Which company makes the better phone? Let’s take a quick tour through specs, hardware, software, and performance!
These two devices are MONSTERS, but one phone has to win! Continue reading “Poco F4 GT vs RedMagic 7 Pro: Gaming Phone Showdown!”
Axon 40 Ultra first impressions!
What should we call this phone? A “budget MONSTER”? It’s a premium tier device, but it’s aiming to compete against phones that carry even HIGHER price tags.
For a first look, it’s impressive to see how well updates have arrived during the embargo.
With incredible hardware on tap, does it win out against bigger brands? Continue reading “Axon 40 Ultra First Look: A Stunning Work In Progress!”
What should we expect from “GAMER” hardware?
In PC Land, we expect laptops and desktops that offer a higher tier of graphics performance, with enhanced cooling hardware for better system stability.
For phones though, we often don’t see significant differences in CPU and GPU performance, as all manufacturers are drawing from the same pool of chips. Mainstream phones now offer high refresh rate displays, and software built to enhance the gaming experience.
Gaming phones differentiate themselves more on design, accent lighting, and battery capacity.
But when a manufacturer adds an internal fan for better active cooling, that’s an interesting bit of hardware to test.
The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 5S has an internal cooling fan, so let’s see if we can drive this phone harder! Continue reading “ZTE Nubia RedMagic 5S By the Benchmarks: Does GAMER Hardware Improve Performance?”