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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!”
Xiaomi 12T first impressions.
Xiaomi is REALLY good at making phones around this price. Refreshing the 12, and focusing on power efficiency, we arrive at a VERY nice daily driver option. It feels premium, and it performs well. It’s far from the only phone in this tier though, and the competition in “THE MIDDLE” is getting tougher and tougher. Continue reading “Xiaomi 12T First Look: A Great Phone in a CROWDED Market!”
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?”
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Comparison!
A new one inch sensor against a crazy co-processor. Triple camera vs quad camera! ZEISS vs LEICA!
This is one of the most brutal comparisons I’ve ever produced. We’ve crossed a new tier in phone camera performance and these two phones are at the BLEEDING EDGE.
Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!”
Poco F4 GT review!
An early look at the MOST powerful phone Poco sells!
Targeting gamers, we get clever bits of hardware, like pop up magnetic  triggers, but should we be concerned about the battery life? Let’s PLAY  SOME GAMES, and nerd out on a speedy phone!
More info on the Poco F4 GT https://www.po.co/global/product/poco-f4-gt/
Poco M4 Pro vs Poco M4 Pro 5G!
It’s time for a budget phone showdown! When we add 5G to a spec sheet, that adds quite a bit to the manufacturing costs. As more areas roll out 5G, we need to keep an eye on what that does to phone prices. Sometimes specs on paper LOOK similar, but they don’t always perform the same… Continue reading “WIll the REAL Poco M4 Pro Please Stand Up? The Cost of 5G…”
Poco X4 Pro 5G review! The Poco brand is famous for streamlining phones, and delivering fantastic flagship killers! The Poco X3 was a performance champ, but the X4 strikes a different balance for 5G. Will Poco fans appreciate those changes?
Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Poco X4 Pro 5G Review: Is 5G worth the Cost?”
Poco F3 Review!
Some long term thoughts on using a banger mid-ranger phone. While it was a beast in 2021, can it still compete a year later?
Let’s take a look at price and performance! Continue reading “Poco F3 in 2022: Still Worth It?”