Axon 40 Ultra First Look: A Stunning Work In Progress!

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!”

vivo X80 Pro: Phone vs Camera SHOWDOWN! (3 of 3)

vivo X80 Pro Camera SHOWDOWN!

Smartphone vs mirrorless camera!

I’m pitting this vivo against the pro camera I use to get my work done! Let’s REALLY dig into the math and show some samples!

The X80 Pro is one of the most impressive phone camera solutions of the year, but how does it stack up against a Lumix? Part 3 of our series on the vivo camera system!

vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 1 (intro): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/01/vivo-x80-pro-camera-upgrades-and-improvements-2-of-3/
vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 2 (upgrades): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/18/vivo-x80-pro-camera-features-modes-and-settings-1-of-3/ Continue reading “vivo X80 Pro: Phone vs Camera SHOWDOWN! (3 of 3)”

vivo X80 Pro Camera: Upgrades and Improvements! (2 of 3)

vivo X80 Pro Camera UPGRADES!

I’m so excited to be working with vivo to showcase the incredible camera technology on the X80 Pro smartphone! We’re collaborating on a three part series, and this is part two! We’ll take a closer look at some of the upgrades and improvements in this camera package!

Later in part three we’ll compare the X80 Pro against a proper professional camera. There’s a LOT of ground to cover!

This is a fantastic smartphone camera!
vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 1 (intro): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/05/18/vivo-x80-pro-camera-features-modes-and-settings-1-of-3/
vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 3 (showdown): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/08/vivo-x80-pro-phone-vs-camera-showdown-3-of-3/ Continue reading “vivo X80 Pro Camera: Upgrades and Improvements! (2 of 3)”

iQOO Neo6 First Look! Powerful Phone, but is it THE ONE?

iQOO Neo6 first impressions!

This is a gorgeous phone with powerful internals, at a GREAT price! Getting a lower price though, what kind of compromises are there? Let’s take a closer look at the Neo6! Continue reading “iQOO Neo6 First Look! Powerful Phone, but is it THE ONE?”

vivo X80 Pro Camera: Features, Modes, and Settings (1 of 3)

I’m so excited to be working with vivo to showcase the incredible camera technology on the X80 Pro smartphone!

We’re collaborating on a three part series, and this is part one! We’re starting off with a tour around the camera app, and an overview of the different photography and video modes. In part two we’ll look at improvements and upgrades, and in part three we’ll compare the X80 Pro against a proper professional camera.

There’s a LOT of ground to cover! This is a fantastic smartphone camera!

vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 2 (upgrades): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/01/vivo-x80-pro-camera-upgrades-and-improvements-2-of-3/
vivo X80 Pro Camera Part 3 showdown): https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/06/08/vivo-x80-pro-phone-vs-camera-showdown-3-of-3/ Continue reading “vivo X80 Pro Camera: Features, Modes, and Settings (1 of 3)”

Infinix Note 12 VIP: A Very Important Phone at $299!

Infinix Note 12 VIP in the GadgetLab!

This is a pretty phone, with a great screen, FAST charging, and a LOW price. Competition in this space is FIERCE, and Infinix came to play. Here’s my first look at the Note 12 VIP! Continue reading “Infinix Note 12 VIP: A Very Important Phone at $299!”

Sony XPERIA 1IV First Look: Pro Camera, Pro Gaming!

XPERIA 1IV first look!

Sony delivers one of the most feature complete premium phones currently available. For folks that depend on hardware, and love great cameras, Sony is one of the top options.

The 1IV is going to be a pricey phone this year, but it delivers unmatched photo and video capabilities.

Let’s take a first look! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1IV First Look: Pro Camera, Pro Gaming!”

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!

I used to produce a LOT of comparison videos. They were some of my favorite to shoot, and I would often stage them as showdowns.

“FIGHT FOR BLOOD!” [Punching Sound Effects]

I think it’s still helpful to compare different devices, highlight pros and cons, maybe even help guide someone shopping a new phone. We know this is MOSTLY entertainment for techies, but they’re still experiences worth sharing.

Producing comparisons as text pieces, the first battle to tackle is OnePlus! In my recent OnePlus 10 Pro review video, I said the toughest competition for the 10 Pro did NOT come from another manufacturer.

Allow me to explain… Continue reading “OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!”