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Not so long ago, we put the OnePlus 6 against the recently released Pocophone F1 in a performance showdown, which revealed a rather surprising verdict. In this part, we will discuss the OnePlus 6’s software, battery life, and audio as well as other less noticeable aspects that make for the whole experience.
Continue reading “OnePlus 6 Review Part 3: The small things”
Today, while many Indians were glued to the TV watching the India vs Pakistan cricket match, OnePlus surprised us and aired a OnePlus 6T teaser advertisement. It gave us a slight glimpse of the phone along with some classic OnePlus teasers.
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In a blog post, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, announced that OnePlus is building a new product: the OnePlus TV. This is OnePlus’ first time to move beyond mobile devices and accessories.
Continue reading “[Update: More info] OnePlus is adding ‘OnePlus TV’ to its product lineup”
Normally I would follow the first part of my review of the OnePlus 6 with a detailed breakdown of its performance as well as a software overview. But this year, Xiaomi has raised all of our eyebrows with a late entry, the Pocophone F1, to the market of the so-called flagship killers. This phone has had me very intrigued that I decided to pit it against its main rival, the OnePlus 6, in a separate test. In this article, we will discuss each phone’s merits and drawbacks in one of the most important aspects of a phone’s performance: UI fluidity, aka “smoothness.”
Continue reading “OnePlus 6 Review Part 2: Pocophone F1 Performance Comparison”
Ever since OnePlus first made it to the smartphone business, they have always recognized as a fitting brand for the tech enthusiasts. Flagship specs at cheaper prices with some cut corners was the recipe of their success, along with an incremental bump in the price every iteration. This year, however, might be a little bit different. Introducing the OnePlus 6, the first OnePlus phone your dad might actually want to buy. Let’s get the specs out of the way first.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must have heard of the cheapest phone with a Snapdragon 845, the Poco F1. Launched in India for only ₹21,000 ($300 USD), it’s generated a lot of hype and has been dubbed a “OnePlus killer.” While it is a pretty good phone for the price, I think calling it a “OnePlus killer” is inaccurate.
OnePlus sells all its phones online and unlocked. They’ve started making their way to regular retail by setting up “experience zones” in India and partnering with the carrier O2 in the UK. But according to a report from CNET, OnePlus is going to partner with T-Mobile in the US to sell the OnePlus 6T.
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There’s no denying the fact that standing out from the crowd is getting increasingly difficult for phone manufacturers. With cheap flagships becoming more mainstream and mid-range phones becoming powerful enough for your day-to-day needs, there isn’t much point in shelling out the extra hundred bucks or so of your hard-earned money on premium devices. However, there is one particular group that will simply not settle for cheap: hardcore gamers. Until recently, hardcore gamers were forced to spend 700 bucks on the glorious Razer Phone to fulfill their insatiable desire of endless gaming. But the Razer monopoly on “gaming” phones might end soon. There’s a new kid on the block to watch out for…
Continue reading “Nubia Red Magic Review Part 1: Gaming phone for those on a budget”
When the Note 9 was announced, Samsung said that it was a ‘Signature Device.’ Now, what exactly is this new buzzword? It simply refers to smartphones that deliver the best-in-class YouTube experience. Continue reading “YouTube starts certifying devices that have an optimal viewing experience”
The battle-royale game, Fortnite by Epic Games has been a hit with gamers. It made its way to iOS, even passing 100 million downloads. However, Android users were left out, but now, the Android beta is out and here’s everything you need to know.
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