Reviews
Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e: 7 Key Differences to Help You Decide
Published: March 20, 2025
Apple’s most affordable model, the iPhone 16e, launched in February, followed by Google’s Pixel 9a a month later as the cheapest phone in the Pixel 9 series. Both are priced similarly, so your decision will largely come down to whether you prefer iOS or Android. However, if you’re open to either, here’s how the Pixel […]
Best Gaming Phones Based on Your Budget and Use Case (October 2025)
Updated: October 10, 2025
Update: We last updated this article on October 10, 2025, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and iPhone 17 Pro Max Finding the best gaming phone is like trying to explain to your parents why you can’t pause an online game. Jokes apart, navigating through the digital minefield of bizarre options out there as […]
5 Best Phones Under $800 (March 2026)
Updated: March 13, 2026
Update: We last updated this article on March 13, 2026, with the OnePlus 15R and Poco F8 Ultra. Searching for the best phone under $800 is like trying to find a good show on streaming services: endless scrolling and the constant fear of missing out on something amazing, something new. While those $1000 flagships do […]
Best Google Pixel Phone (February 2026)
Updated: February 20, 2026
Update: We last updated this article with the Pixel 10a on February 20th, 2026 The Google Pixel smartphones are known for offering clean software, timely updates, and impressive cameras. With up to seven years of OS updates and deeply integrated AI features, they are easy to recommend unless you are looking for a powerful processor. […]
Best Samsung Phone by Price and Use Case (February 2026)
Updated: February 26, 2026
Update: We last updated this article on February 26, 2026, with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Samsung, the South Korean brand, is known for offering a phone at each price point. Whether you are seeking a budget phone or a flagship phone, there’s something for everyone in this Galaxy. So if you want an Android […]
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Alternatives: For Camera, Gaming, and UI Lovers
Published: March 4, 2025
Has the new Nothing Phone (3a) Pro managed to grab your attention? With its polarizing yet unique design, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a lucrative offering. Despite Nothing claiming that its camera can rival the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro isn’t the best phone out there. Whether you want a […]
Nothing Phone (3a) Series Review: 3rd Time’s the Charm?
Published: March 4, 2025
Smartphone launches are becoming boring as you get the same old slab-style design on most phones. Nothing, with its fancy Glyph LEDs to the clean software, wants to change this notion. Its latest mid-ranger the Nothing Phone (3a) series is a testament to this vision. Nothing made some bold claims during the marketing comparing the […]
Best Phones Under $500-600 (March 2026)
Updated: August 18, 2025
Update: We last checked this article for new phones on March 18, 2026. As phones become increasingly expensive, it’s becoming harder to invest this amount in a flagship phone every year. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend much money to get a good phone. As YouTuber MKBHD once said, “Cheap phones are getting good, and […]
Best Phones Under $300 (March 2026)
Updated: March 9, 2026
Update: We last updated this article on March 9, 2026, with the Moto G Power 2026 and the Samsung A36. Are you in the market for a new smartphone under $300? The $300 segment offers a good price point for essential features in a smartphone, without the bells and whistles of modern iPhones and Samsung […]
Best Power Bank to Charge Your Phone, Laptop, Gadgets (July 2025)
Updated: July 21, 2025
Update: We last updated this article on July 21, 2025 with Shargeek 300 and Baseus EnerGeek MiFi Power Bank. We have also added the pros and cons for all the powerbanks. Whether you are planning a vacation or business trip, seeing your gadgets run out of juice can be your biggest nightmare. Carrying a power […]
Best Phone in the World: Complete List (March 2026)
Updated: March 20, 2026
Update: We last updated this article with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on March 20, 2026. Looking for the best phone in the world isn’t an easy task, given that there are so many options to choose from. Whether you are team Android or iOS, picking a smartphone that can cater to all your needs […]
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: My Take After Using Them All
Published: February 2, 2025
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is the company’s best phone yet, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, new AI capabilities, rounded corners replacing the flat ones from previous models, and a more immersive display. However, as someone who has consistently upgraded from the Galaxy S22 Ultra to the S23 Ultra, then to the S24 Ultra, and […]
OnePlus 13R Review in 10 Points: Great Value, But Lacks Premium Feel
Published: January 10, 2025
OnePlus recently introduced two new flagship phones: the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R. While I’ve already tested the OnePlus 13 and found it to be an excellent flagship phone with very few compromises, the OnePlus 13R is more budget-friendly, offering a great price-to-performance ratio. But is it a good all-rounder? Let’s find out in […]
OnePlus 13 Review: Perfect, But Lags Behind in One Category Compared to Other Flagships
Published: January 9, 2025
The OnePlus 13. On paper, it’s a mouthwatering concoction of top-tier specs, promising more bang for your buck than any other flagship phone. The phone flexes the best-rated display out there, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor that screams speed, and top tier battery life. All this starting at just Rs. 69,999 or $999. But can […]
Snapdragon 8 Elite Tested: Heating, Throttling, Geekbench, and AnTuTu Benchmark
Published: November 5, 2024
Qualcomm recently unveiled its latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, originally rumored to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This new chip replaces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, powering several new flagship smartphones. But can it meet expectations and outperform the A18 Pro? In this review, we’ll dive into Snapdragon 8 Elite’s performance, its […]
A18 Pro Leads Single-Core, Snapdragon 8 Elite Reigns Multi-Core, But Where Does Dimensity 9400 Stand?
Published: October 16, 2024
The smartphone chip market has been heating up ever since Apple introduced its A18 Pro chip, with reports of the Snapdragon 8 Elite (previously rumored to be called the 8 Gen 4) and Dimensity 9400 surfacing online. Now, Geekbench scores for all three chipsets have emerged, revealing some interesting findings. Apple’s Chip Has the Best […]
Exynos 2400e vs Exynos 2400: AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, and Other Benchmarks
Published: October 8, 2024
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 FE features the Exynos 2400e chipset, a slightly scaled-back version of the Exynos 2400 that powers the flagship Galaxy S24 and S24+. At first glance, the differences between Exynos 2400 and Exynos 2400e seem minor on paper, which naturally leads to the question – just how much of a difference is […]
iCloud+ vs. Google One: Which is Better for iPhone?
Published: September 28, 2024
Cloud storage is essential, especially if you need to protect your data from loss or have limited iPhone storage. We’ve already compared the prospects of buying a larger storage iPhone variant versus cloud storage. However, there are two main options when it comes to cloud storage: Apple’s iCloud+ or Google One. So which one is […]
A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, and Other Benchmarks
Published: September 25, 2024
The A18 Pro chipset on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max competes directly with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor found in Android flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12. It’s newer, built on a 3nm process, and promises a lot of performance and efficiency. But does it […]
A18 Pro vs A17 Pro: AnTuTu, Geekbench, AI and Other Benchmarks
Updated: September 25, 2024
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come equipped with the A18 Pro chip, the most powerful processor ever featured in an iPhone. But how does it stack up against last year’s A17 Pro processor found in the iPhone 15 Pro models? If you’re unsure which iPhone to buy or how significant an […]
A18 Pro vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 vs. Dimensity 9400: The Best Smartphone Chip?
Published: September 13, 2024
The A18 Pro, found in the iPhone 16 Pro models, currently reigns supreme in the smartphone chip market. However, two new challengers are emerging with impressive on-paper specifications – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. So, which of these three chips will ultimately claim the title of the best smartphone chip? Let’s […]
Apple A18 vs A18 Pro: AnTuTu Benchmark, Geekbench, and Other Differences
Updated: September 20, 2024
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup features two new chips: the A18 in the iPhone 16/ 16 Plus, and the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro/ Pro Max. While Apple highlighted their improvements over older models, they remained tight-lipped on the head-to-head comparison between these two new processors. Here, we’ll break down the differences between the […]
AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: Worth Upgrading?
Published: September 10, 2024
At Apple Event, Apple launched two new AirPods: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. If you’re wondering whether to upgrade from your AirPods 3 or which model to buy, this comparison will help you decide. AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: Specifications Here are all the differences between AirPods 4 and AirPods 3. […]
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13: Should You Upgrade After Three Years?
Published: September 10, 2024
The iPhone 16 is here and many iPhone 13 users have been waiting for it mainly for two reasons: the iPhone 14 and 15 didn’t seem like major upgrades, and three years is a good time to switch to a new phone. If you’re one of those people, you’re on the right page. Here’s an […]
MediaTek Processor Naming Scheme Explained: How to Pick the Best Chip?
Published: September 6, 2024
MediaTek first announced its Dimensity series of processors in 2019 and since then has launched several chipsets targeting phones in different price ranges. The problem? The naming scheme of MediaTek processors. It can be overwhelming to judge them based on their model names, especially with the multiple rebrands they go through. For example, the Dimensity […]