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Samsung Galaxy S25 Review – Compact Flagship Phone with Big AI Performance
Where current smartphone designs are veering towards larger displays and bigger form factors, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is a different beast altogether. Where its siblings the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra pack large screens, the base Galaxy S25 keeps its dimensions compact and svelte, making it one of the few compact flagship smartphones available…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Plus Review – Sleek and Refined Flagship with Galaxy AI and Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy tested
The middle child of the triumvirate of flagship phones in the Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S25 Plus is a blend of features from the smaller Galaxy S25 and the larger Galaxy S25 Ultra infused with their latest Galaxy AI enhancements. We recently shared our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in our…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review – New flagship AI phone sets the bar
As their largest offering in the new Galaxy S25 series, the Galaxy S25 Ultra enjoys the most upgrades with a custom-designed Snapdragon 8 Elite for galaxy processor, a more ergonomic chassis, an improved ultra wide angle camera and a host of other tweaks. We previously shared our first impressions of their titular flagship phone and…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra First Look – What’s new with their most powerful flagship phone for 2025?
Fresh from its debut at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in San Jose, Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy S25 series, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, the latest One UI 7, and an array of AI-driven enhancements. We previously shared our first impressions of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. Now, here’s our…
Read Morerealme 14X 5G review – Tough budget phone with Google Gemini tested
Not everyone needs the Formula 1 equivalent of a smartphone which is why budget Android phones remain a popular category especially for younger buyers or those on a tight budget but they typically cut quite a few corners to keep things affordable. The new realme 14x 5G is a rather unusual budget offering that prioritises…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 Plus First Look: Slimmer, Smarter, and Packed with AI Power
Following our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25, we’ve now had the chance to explore its larger sibling, the Galaxy S25 Plus. Sharing the same flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, camera setup, and One UI 7 software as the Galaxy S25, the Plus model brings to the table a larger display, a…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S25 First Look and Unboxing – First impressions of their latest compact AI companion
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 series is an interesting proposition. Unlike the sea of contenders out in the market that typically opt for aesthetic tweaks or simplistic hardware upgrades, Samsung has placed particular emphasis in offering enhanced capabilities to their Galaxy AI and deeper integration with Google Gemini to make it a bona fide AI…
Read MoreOppo Reno13 5G Review – All-rounder midrange phone with AI and a cool underwater twist
Months after the deployment of the Reno12 series, Oppo has rolled out its successor, the Oppo Reno13 series in Malaysia with a more premium Pro variant, a standard version and a more affordable F-series configuration depending on how deep your pockets go. We managed to get our hands on the standard Reno13 5G model with…
Read Morevivo X200 Pro review – Superb flagship camera phone tested
vivo has been on a roll of late with the launch of an array of phones across all price ranges though their flagship camera phone, the titular vivo X200 Pro, is taking most of the limelight. Lauded by pundits for its tele macro photography capabilities and its ability to capture crisp shots from a distance…
Read MoreHonor Magic7 Pro Review – Tough yet powerful camera flagship with AI Deepfake feature and more tested
Ahead of its early January 2025 launch in Malaysia, we had a first look at the new Honor Magic7 Pro flagship phone, one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite powered devices in the market that is the successor to last year’s Magic6 Pro. On top of the obligatory improvements in performance, the new Honor Magic7…
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