Google Pixel 4XL Benchmarked! The FASTEST phone of 2019!

Pixel 4XL performance!

Benchmarking a phone is tricky. Synthetic scores only tell PART of the story. If you’re shopping a premium phone, we should be looking at MUCH more aggressive use than just “covering the basics”. Let’s run the Pixel 4 through some tests that can make decent laptops struggle!

Also, the Pixel 4XL totally destroys the competition in these tests. It’s not even close… Continue reading “Google Pixel 4XL Benchmarked! The FASTEST phone of 2019!”

Google Pixel 4XL: 4 Hopes and 4 Fears for a Future Review…

Pixel 4XL First Impressions! I’m less than a day into using the Pixel 4, but I’m building a plan for how I’m going to review this phone! What are some of my early hopes for this gadget? What are some concerns worth examining? Sharing some thoughts with a preview of coverage to come! Continue reading “Google Pixel 4XL: 4 Hopes and 4 Fears for a Future Review…”

LG V50 Review: The Monster Sleeper Phone of 2019

One of the most powerful phones of the year. One of the best multi-media experiences available. One of the best options for mobile content creation. All that and a 5G radio, for the same price as an iPhone 11 Pro with half the storage and an Intel LTE radio.

It’s an absolute monster of a phone. At once super underrated, and also ahead of its time.

So why aren’t more people talking about this phone? Continue reading “LG V50 Review: The Monster Sleeper Phone of 2019”

OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro: What do you NEED?

OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7 Pro! FIGHT! The OnePlus 7T is a monster value. A hot rod phone with all the specs you need. Many believe that makes the 7 Pro an obsolete choice, but what happens when we look beyond specs on paper, and really test these phones against each other? How do we compare “value”? It’s time for a showdown! Continue reading “OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro: What do you NEED?”

OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T: A Worthy One-Year Upgrade?

OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T! FIGHT!

The highest compliment I can pay a manufacturer, that a new phone is improved enough to warrant replacing last year’s model. This question is even more difficult to answer when talking about OnePlus. This brand has built a solid reputation for top tier performance. The 6T can still outperform current Exynos Galaxy phones.

Has the 7T evolved enough to replace its predecessor? Let’s take a look… Continue reading “OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 6T: A Worthy One-Year Upgrade?”

Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh

We can’t keep crying about phones getting boring, then only talk about two or three manufacturers on YouTube. Sony moved to a different style of premium phone, and this aspect ratio change feels fresh. It’s a special device, for a certain kind of premium consumer. Let’s take a look at my month with the Sony Xperia 1! Continue reading “Sony Xperia 1 Review: Something Fresh”

T-Mobile Revvlry+ Review: Don’t Make THAT Face! It’s a GOOD Phone!

In-between reviewing premium EXPENSIVE phones, you’d think a $350 STORE brand device would stand out in a bad way. Thankfully T-Mobile’s Revvl refresh stacks up well to the competition. Obviously not a phone for “power users”, but at least you won’t need to make a face if your Mom buys one without asking you first!

Let’s check out the Revvlry+! Continue reading “T-Mobile Revvlry+ Review: Don’t Make THAT Face! It’s a GOOD Phone!”

Sony Xperia 1 Camera Conclusion! 3 Cameras, 2 Apps, and a REAL Pro Mode!

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with past Sony phone cameras, but this year Sony’s marketing tone changed dramatically. This year Sony pulled a significant 180. This year Sony’s doing something just a bit different. It’s not perfect. It’s not seamless.

But it makes me REALLY happy.

Continue reading “Sony Xperia 1 Camera Conclusion! 3 Cameras, 2 Apps, and a REAL Pro Mode!”