Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?

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!

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!

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.

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Poco F4 GT: Powerful Gaming Goodness!

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/

 

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WIll the REAL Poco M4 Pro Please Stand Up? The Cost of 5G…

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: Is 5G worth the Cost?

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 in 2022: Still Worth It?

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?”

Poco M4 Pro 5G: Everything YOU need?

Poco M4 Pro Review!

Poco proudly flies the “flagship killer” banner, delivering phones that offer an incredible bang for buck. The new M4 Pro is in the GadgetLab, and taking it for a test drive, this is brutal competition. Standing out from the crowd is a challenge though.

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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”