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Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier

OnePlus 9 vs Mi 11i!

I’ve been itching to do a showdown for a while now.

As soon as I got my hands on the Mi 11i, I thought it would make for a fun fight against the OnePlus 9. Premium chipsets, lots of RAM, high end camera features. OnePlus and Xiaomi are keeping competition healthy in a price window near Galaxy S21’s and iPhone 12’s.

An important step above mid-range hardware, but well below the more luxury tier pricing. What should we call these phones? Premium mid-rangers? Budget friendly flagships?

Regardless, the two put up a great fight, and here are m thoughts on which comes out on top! Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier”

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Is the OnePlus 9 Camera “Crippled”? No OIS? Let’s Compare!

Crippled is a STRONG word to use on a modern phone camera, but a handful of techies have declared the OP9 “crippled” for its lack of OIS. The thing about a bold claim like “crippled” we should be able to see some evidence of that pretty easily.

“Crippled” compared to what?

Let’s compare against a similarly priced phone WITH OIS, and see if we can tell the difference! Continue reading “Is the OnePlus 9 Camera “Crippled”? No OIS? Let’s Compare!”

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Samsung vs OnePlus: Who built the better phone this year?

Galaxy S21 vs OnePlus 9? S21+ vs 9 Pro?

It’s time for a showdown! Samsung cut hardware to reduce costs, while OnePlus is moving up to a more premium tier! Which phone is the better bang for buck? Let’s discuss! Continue reading “Samsung vs OnePlus: Who built the better phone this year?”

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Pixel 5 Camera: Has Google FAILED to keep up?

Tech reviewers are breaking in new phones from Samsung and Apple, both companies using larger sensors for their respective cameras. It’s interesting to see a general commentary from large tech outlets, where they assert the Pixel 5’s camera is “too old” to compare against these new phones.

Is that really how phone cameras work? Does a slightly larger camera sensor REALLY make such a significant difference in photo performance? Why aren’t these tech “journalists” showing their work?

I think we need to do a little shooting… Continue reading “Pixel 5 Camera: Has Google FAILED to keep up?”

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LG Wing vs LG V60: Fold or Swivel? Which phone is for you?

It’s fun playing with experiments!

Over the course of a year, LG has blazed a trail for folding dual screen cases, and the Wing is another radical step for expanding on phone features. Which might be the right fit for you?

Let’s twist these phones up for a showdown! Continue reading “LG Wing vs LG V60: Fold or Swivel? Which phone is for you?”

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XPERIA 5 ii vs XPERIA 1 ii: Sony Showdown!

Both are tall skinny phones from Sony. Both phones have excellent cameras. Both phones still have headphone jacks! A few small differences might make one a better fit for you! Let’s break down those differences in a quick showdown! XPERIA 5ii vs XPERIA 1ii! Continue reading “XPERIA 5 ii vs XPERIA 1 ii: Sony Showdown!”

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Pixel 4a vs Pixel 3a: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?

The highest praise I can give a new phone is that it’s so much better than last year’s, it’s worth flipping the old phone to upgrade. That’s an EXCEEDINGLY difficult metric to meet.

When working lower prices on phones like the Pixel 3a, does the new 4a have the goods to warrant a one-year upgrade? Let’s see… Continue reading “Pixel 4a vs Pixel 3a: Worthy of a One-Year Upgrade?”

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TCL 10L vs LG Stylo 6: LOW Budget Battle!

We can’t put EVERYTHING into one phone. We need to choose features, and balance that against a target price. As we near the entry level tier of handsets, there’s also a little less room for price fluctuations. Devices with smaller margins won’t find the same dramatic sales, or the same bargain used prices, as more premium handsets.

Right now, mid-rangers are enjoying some time in the spotlight. Pricing from Nord to Velvet, and several phones in between, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the competition of even less expensive devices. We should expect more compromises, but as long as we keep expectations properly informed, someone shopping a modest budget should still be satisfied.

What should we look for in a phone that costs less than a screen replacement on an iPhone 11? Continue reading “TCL 10L vs LG Stylo 6: LOW Budget Battle!”

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