Honor Magic4 Pro: I’m SO Happy Honor is Back!

Honor Magic4 Pro review!

I thought this brand might have been lost forever, but they’re back!

Honor phones have always been pretty powerhouse devices. The Magic4 Pro is now a proper premium tier device. While there are still some clumsy bits, are the quirks “charming” or are they deal breakers?

Let’s take look! Continue reading “Honor Magic4 Pro: I’m SO Happy Honor is Back!”

vivo X80 Pro Follow Up: Two Months with A GREAT Phone

vivo X80 Pro two months later!

This is high on the list as one of the best phones of 2022. The X80 Pro is a monster camera performer, has some cutting edge lifestyle features, and is a POWERFUL premium pocket computer.

Sharing some thoughts on using it for a couple months, it’s been A VERY nice experience.

X80 Camera vid 1 (Intro)
X80 Camera vid 2 (Upgrades)
X80 Camera vid 3 (Showdown)

Continue reading “vivo X80 Pro Follow Up: Two Months with A GREAT Phone”

Moto Edge+ 2022 Long Term Review: Now with a Stylus!

Moto Edge+ Review!

Now with the folio case and the stylus, we can finish up our look at the TOTAL PACKAGE version of this phone! What do you get when undercut a Galaxy Note 22 by $300? You get one of the most powerful and most flexible phones of the year!

High performance, great specs, the BEST desktop mode, and fun accessories. This is VERY strong competition from Moto. Continue reading “Moto Edge+ 2022 Long Term Review: Now with a Stylus!”

TCL Stylus 5G: Save Cash, Get Work Done!

TCL Stylus 5G review!

A good productivity phone shouldn’t break the bank! This is a cheap, often found online for free on contract, that punches well above its price tag. Does it have the right compromises for YOUR needs?

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “TCL Stylus 5G: Save Cash, Get Work Done!”

Poco X4 GT First Look: Exciting Performance! Dimensity 8100!

Poco X4 GT First Impressions!

I’m always happy to play with a new Poco, but the X4 GT is REALLY exciting. This is my first phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100! This is an exciting tier of performance for mid-range priced phones!

Let’s take a look!

TK Bay’s look at the Poco F4 is HERE: https://youtu.be/uaIg8AtYy84

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Honor Magic4 Pro Low Light Camera Field Trip!

It’s time for a field trip!

Taking a quick tour around the new Honor, TK and I wanted to test the camera under challenging conditions. We wanted something a little more fun than just night shots around my condo, and what’s more fun than Dinosaurs? Continue reading “Honor Magic4 Pro Low Light Camera Field Trip!”

Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!

WHERE BOTH PHONES ARE WINNERS!

These two are MONSTER performers.

Two of the best camera centric phones of the year, and they couldn’t be more different if they tried. Sony and vivo both deliver excellent results!

Let’s look at the strengths and weaknesses of each phone, and see which might be the right fit for you! Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 1IV vs vivo X80 Pro: Camera Comparison!”

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!”