Yes, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a good smartphone buy, particularly if you want long battery life. The camera is ideal for social media, there’s plenty of performance for gaming, and it’s good to see wireless charging join fast wired charging. Xiaomi’s software can frustrate, the screen glass lets the display performance down, and there’s no denying this is a big, bulky phone. Does this all add up to a phone that was worth launching just eight months after the last one? It’s questionable. Xiaomi said it launched earlier than expected to show off Leica’s camera experience to more people, something t
I reviewed the Xiaomi 17T Pro, and a Pixel-beating feature won me overI don’t love the idea of someone paying $900 for a Galaxy S26. It’s a lot of money for a compact flagship, even with the improvements Samsung has made this year. Still, it’s important to recognize that few people will be paying full price. Trade-in discounts and carrier finance deals will make the Galaxy S26 an attractive option. All told, you’ll be pleased with the Galaxy S26 experience, especially if you’re a Samsung fan. If you’re looking for a compact flagship that gives you excellent raw performance and a gorgeous display, the S26 should make its way into your pocket. Samsung Galaxy S26
I reviewed the Galaxy S26, but it’s not for everyone anymore… This turned out to be inaccurate; it is actually an 8-bit display with some special technology that emulates 10-bit color performance. I used an online tool to see if I could spot banding in a color gradient, and couldn’t see any issues. …
… Related After 5 minutes with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, its best new feature is something I didn't expect The real Galaxy upgrade to me isn't in the camera, Bixby, or performance The Privacy Display isn't a gimmick There are legitimate uses I'm not saying the Privacy Display shouldn't exist. …
… Pros & Cons Long battery life Versatile camera Wired and wireless charging Strong performance Software can frustrate Bulky hardware Gorilla Glass 7i diminishes display performance Specs, price, and availability Xiaomi does not officially sell its smartphones in the US. …
… Sure, that’s not the QHD+ you get on Samsung’s larger flagships, but I don't mind as much on a smaller display. Without the Privacy Display of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the standard S26 has better viewing angles. The display is bright and vibrant, and I had no issues viewing it outdoors. …
… Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 9 /10 SoC Google Tensor G5 Display type Super Actua Display dimensions 6.8-inches Display resolution 2992 x 1344 RAM 16GB Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1TB with Zoned UFS / 1 TB with Zoned UFS $1199 at Amazon $1199 at Google Store $1199 at Best Buy
… Oppo Find X9 Ultra software and performance Great performance, software issues The Find X9 Ultra has the Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 processor, a vapor chamber for cooling, and Android 16 with Color OS 16 installed. …
… Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 RAM 12GB / 16GB Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Battery 5,000mAh Operating System Android 16 / OneUI 8.5 Front camera 12MP Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra brings top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and the industry-f… …
… Specifications SoC Exynos 1580 Display type Super AMOLED+ Display dimensions 6.7-inches Display resolution 2340 x 1080 RAM 8GB / 12GB Storage 128GB / 256GB Battery 5,000mAh Charge speed 45W Charge options Wired Operating System Android 16 / One UI 8.5 Front camera 12MP Rear camera 50MP main / 12MP … …
… However, the trade-off in display quality is too much for me to care about the Privacy Display. …
… Best budget Motorola Motorola Moto G Play 2026 Practical and stylish SoC MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Display type LCD Display dimensions 6.7" Display resolution HD+ RAM 4GB The Moto G Play 2026 is an excellent, stylish lower-tier midrange phone that delivers on battery life and light everyday performan… …