Qualcomm this morning is taking the wraps off a pair of new SoCs for the mid-range and entry-level smartphone markets. Refreshing the company’s longstanding 600 and 400 series of chips, Qualcomm is announcing the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. Both SoCs are receiving similar spec bumps, incorporating newer and faster IP blocks from Qualcomm – such as Arm Cortex-A78 … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 4 Gen 1 SoCs: Updating Mid-Range and Entry-Level Phones
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Google Pixel 6a review: Mid-range magic
The Pixel 6a is Google's latest affordable phone, picking up on the design of the Pixel 6, keeping many of the same hardware points and landing with a price that's a lot more accessible. Google has seen success in these devices, with the Pixel 4a being well received, success it is looking to emulate here. The Pixel 5a fell into an odd position with a limited global release, … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a review: Mid-range magic
Google Pixel 6a review: Mid-range magic
The Pixel 6a is Google's latest affordable phone, picking up on the design of the Pixel 6, keeping many of the same hardware points and landing with a price that's a lot more accessible. Google has seen success in these devices, with the Pixel 4a being well received, success it is looking to emulate here. The Pixel 5a fell into an odd position with a limited global release, … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a review: Mid-range magic
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A dramatic return to the mid-range
Can’t afford the S22? The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the next best thing Pros Great priceAstonishing battery lifeTop-notch cameras, for lessCons Realme 9 Pro Plus is (slightly) better valueDisplay isn’t HDR compliant The Galaxy S22, as impressive as it may be, is still a handset reserved for the plumpest of wallets. If you can’t stomach the price but don’t … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A dramatic return to the mid-range
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G initial review: A mid-range winner?
The Galaxy A series sees the most voluminous sales for Samsung, with this model, the Galaxy A53 5G, likely to be one of the most important handsets that Samsung will offer in 2022. That's not because it's the best - that's saved for the Galaxy S22 Ultra - or because it's the most groundbreaking - that's the Galaxy Z Fold 3 - but because it will define the Samsung mobile … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy A53 5G initial review: A mid-range winner?
Razer Barracuda X review: A really impressive mid-range headset
The gaming headset market has heated up to a crazy degree in the last couple of years, with a major driving force in that growth being the amount of time many of us have spent indoors with party chats a main form of social contact. Getting a good headset that doesn't break the bank, then, has become easier than ever - and now Razer is adding another option to a crowded field … [Read more...] about Razer Barracuda X review: A really impressive mid-range headset
Panasonic HX800 4K HDR TV: 2020’s mid-range TV king?
The HX800 is the follow-up to the best mid-range 4K TV of 2019, the Panasonic GX800. Is it everything we hoped? Pros AffordableDolby AtmosUniversal HDR supportCons Edge-lit panelOnly three HDMI inputs UPDATE: The JX800 has replaced the HX800 as Panasonic's mid-range contender Sadly, the Panasonic HX800 range has reached the end of its lifespan. You'll struggle to find it … [Read more...] about Panasonic HX800 4K HDR TV: 2020’s mid-range TV king?
LG C1 OLED 4K TV review: A masterful mid-range model
LG's C Series of mid-range 4K OLED TVs has proved so popular that the Korean giant added the new brighter 'Evo' panel to the higher-end G1 in an attempt to differentiate the two ranges. The success of this tactic remains to be seen but, based on the new C1, LG could still find the majority of consumers going for this cheaper option. The LG C1 is not only competitively … [Read more...] about LG C1 OLED 4K TV review: A masterful mid-range model
Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite will be the odd name of a mid-range tablet
Samsung is one of the few device makers still manufacturing and selling tablets, at least under its own name. In fact, it litters the market with tablets that all start to sound and look the same, especially if you don’t note what year they were made. It seems that Samsung will be taking a very short hiatus from that and will be giving its next tablet a name that you … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite will be the odd name of a mid-range tablet
Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 are Motorola’s best bet in mid-range segment in a long time
Motorola has launched two new Moto G-series devices. The Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 bring some flagship features to the mid-range segment. For instance, the Moto G60 packs a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 108MP camera alongside a big battery. It goes up against the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max with similar specifications in India. The duo is quite similar in terms of … [Read more...] about Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 are Motorola’s best bet in mid-range segment in a long time