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89% Huawei P10 Smartphone Review

Next please! Ten is more than nine - and Huawei develops its P10 according to this strategy. A faster SoC, more storage, bigger battery, and a better camera. The design is rounder and the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front. Not revolutionary, but the Chinese manufacturer does not show weaknesses with the Huawei P10.
Update: Updates regarding flash storage and WLAN performance.
Update: Firmware B365 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.10" | 144 g

Daniel Schmidt, 10 May 2018 21:29

89% Huawei Mate 9 Phablet Review

Think big! You should have a look at Huawei's latest product if you like big high-end phablets. Besides the new Kirin 960 SoC, you get a dual-camera, modern Android 7.0 with the new EMUI 5.0 as well as a big battery. The highlight is a 5.9-inch IPS display. A good device, no question, but our review shows where it struggles.
Update: Firmware B190 is available. Update: Firmware B366 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.90" | 192 g

Daniel Schmidt, 10 May 2018 21:26

91% OnePlus 5T Smartphone Review

It is back! Only a few months after its predecessor was released, OnePlus has now presented its newest smartphone. The OnePlus 5T comes in the modern 2:1 format and has improved cameras. But are there enough changes for it to be a convincing update?
Update: OxygenOS 5.1 (Android 8.1) released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 6.01" | 162 g

Florian Wimmer, 10 May 2018 21:23

89% OnePlus 5 Smartphone Review

Computation artist. The OnePlus 5 is a fast smartphone that is available for a good price - although it is not as cheap as it used to be and competition has increased. Can the smartphone with dual camera, AMOLED screen and a slim case still hold its ground among the high-end range? Find out in our review.
Update: Android 8.1 Oreo released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 153 g

Florian Wimmer, 10 May 2018 21:21

83% Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Smartphone Review

Another one. Just 6 months of development time separates the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and its predecessor. Still, a lot has changed: Design, display size and Super Slow-Motion, which is still one of the core features. Find out in this review whether the exterior only serves to mask stagnation or if the smartphone really is a successful evolution.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.00" | 168 g

Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2018 13:44