Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Pixel 8 Pro

This year Google added a new model to its flagship lineup - Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, dethroning last year's Google Pixel 8 Pro as a top-tier Pixel in the family. Despite what the name suggests, the 9 Pro XL is more of an iterative update than a revolutionary reboot.

Furthermore, the Pixel 9 Pro XL's launch price is considerably higher than the going price for the 8 Pro. So, on paper, the 8 Pro seems like the more sensible choice. The devil is often in the details, though, so let's see if the 9 Pro XL deserves its price premium.

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Honor MagicBook Art 14 review

Back in July, Honor unveiled the MagicBook Art 14 for the Chinese market and it looked truly impressive on paper.

It has a nearly 15-inch screen (14.6-inch) with the very convenient 3:2 aspect ratio, and it's a 120 Hz touchscreen OLED panel to boot. The laptop has a 60Wh battery, a full set of ports, Intel's Core 7 Ultra 155H processor with up to 32 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage.

All that fits in a 1.03kg package - you read that correctly - a feather above 1kg. To put that into perspective, the 15.3-inch MacBook Air has only around 7% more display area (677cm2 vs 634cm2) but...


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Android 15 out to devs, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is here, Week 36 in review

Another week down, so let's recap. Google released Android 15 to developers and Pixels are expected to get the update within "weeks". Other makers should announce their update roadmaps shortly.

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The new mid-range platform comes to take over from the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 as the company seemingly forgot there's no second-gen version of the 4nm chip. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 brings improved AI performance for tasks like activity tracking and noise cancellation during calls. The chip is really similar to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with some downgrades in the...


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Deals: the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here, the small Pixel 9 Pro is a week out

We welcomed the vanilla Google Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL flagship at the end of August, now attention shifts towards the small Pro and Google’s next-generation foldable.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shifts to a more traditional 20:9 aspect ratio for the cover display, compared to 17.4:9 for the original Pixel Fold. Also, the inner display grows significantly with the new 8” diagonal. There’s also the more efficient Tensor G4 chipset, but that pretty much covers the major upgrades this year.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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Weekly poll: is the Honor Magic V3 the right foldable for you?

The Honor Magic V3 is impressively tough – did you watch us freeze it into a block of ice and smash it on the ground? We’re not the only ones to try – and fail – to break the V3 either. Honor has put a lot of work into designing the hardware and durability may not even be the best thing about this phone.

When folded, the Magic V3 measures 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2mm and weighs 226g. For comparison, a Galaxy S24 Ultra is 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6mm and 232g, while an iPhone 15 Pro Max is 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3mm and 221g. If durability concerns are why you won’t get a foldable, there’s not much to worry...


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Blackview BL9000 Pro with FLIR camera hands-on review

Blackview, a Hong Kong-based company known for its rugged smartphones, but recently also expanded its lineup with the Hero 10 flip foldable. Now, we got to try its Blackview BL9000 Pro - a more traditional for the company rugged smartphone that stands out for its FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) camera, providing thermal imaging capabilities.

Blackview BL9000 Pro

What's impressive, particularly when you consider the prices of FLIR cameras, is that this phone is priced at just $430 and that's for an very generous 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage version.

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Huawei Mate XT listed on company's online store, tri-folding design and storage options revealed

Huawei will introduce its first tri-folding smartphone called Mate XT on September 10. The company recently dropped a video teaser showing us the rear side of the Mate XT. Now, we are looking at the Huawei Mate XT's official image, which shows us the smartphone's tri-folding, dual-hinge design. You can check it below.

This image was shared on Huawei's online store, which revealed the Mate XT will have 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB memory configurations. Huawei is also taking pre-orders for the Mate XT until September 19, with sales beginning the next day.

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Oppo extends partnership with UEFA for three more seasons

Oppo partnered with UEFA in 2022 to advertise its products in multiple tournaments. Building on its collaboration in the previous seasons, Oppo has announced the renewal of its partnership with UEFA as the Official Smartphone Product Partner for the next three seasons, providing more fans with opportunities to experience Oppo's technology and enjoy football matches.

Group photo of Oppo and UEFA representatives

This partnership will cover multiple UEFA competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League...


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Here's the upcoming Oukitel RT3 Pro rugged tablet with IP69K rating

Oukitel unveiled the RT3 rugged tablet in December 2022, and next month, it will release the Pro model. We've received some exclusive information about the Oukitel RT3 Pro, so let's see what's on offer.

The Oukitel RT3 Pro will be powered by the Helio G81 SoC and run Android 14 out of the box. It will have 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage onboard, expandable by up to 1TB via a microSD card.

The Oukitel RT3 Pro will pack an 8" HD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and fueling the rugged tablet will be a 5,150 mAh battery supporting 18W charging. The tablet will feature three...


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Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: what we know so far

Next week Apple will introduce the iPhone 16 series during an event dubbed “It’s Glowtime”. Here is what we think we know about the new models – here we will focus on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, the two Pros will be covered in a separate article.

The launch

Apple has officially confirmed that the iPhone 16 series will be unveiled on September 9 (Monday). The event will start at 5 PM UTC.

The more important question is when the phones will be available – according to Mark Gurman, all four iPhone 16 models are on track for a speedy pre-order (right after the event) and a...


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Tecno introduces AI Vision - a suite of AI features coming to its smart devices

Tecno has AI now, because of course it does - it's 2024 and if you don't have it, you lose. Or something like that. At IFA in Berlin, Tecno has introduced its "AI Vision", which isn't a pair of glasses or contact lenses, but its very own AI feature suite that will "enhance productivity, provide more practical value, and offer easier creative fun". The features will be rolled out on "Tecno's outstanding smart device ecosystem" soon.

At the core of the brand's AI Vision is the revamped Ella AI Assistant, which is "connected to Gemini", whatever that means. Ella has "smart Q&A conversational...


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Red Magic Nova gaming tablet announced with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC

Red Magic just announced its new gaming tablet, dubbed Nova, which succeeds the Red Magic Tablet from last year. And just like its predecessor, the new device packs the most capable chip currently on the market.

The new Nova tablet runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (the AC version also know as Leading version with the higher-clocked 3.4 GHz main Cortex-X4 core) paired with 12 GB/256 GB, 16 GB/512 GB or 24 GB/1 TB memory configurations.

The LCD measures 10.9" in diagonal, offers 2,880 x 1,800px resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio and support for up to 144 Hz refresh rate. Тhe...


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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus launches in Europe

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus was announced back in July and was released a month later in some markets, but continental Europe wasn't one of them. At this year's IFA in Berlin, Nothing announced that this is changing.

Pre-orders start today, September 6, while actual sales and shipments will begin on September 10. The device will be available in most major retailers across the continent, including Amazon, Saturn and MediaMarkt.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will be available in its two color options Black and Grey, but in only one storage configuration - 12GB/256GB, omitting the...


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vivo T3 Ultra's launch date and design officially revealed

vivo unveiled the vivo T3 Pro last week in India, which will be joined by the vivo T3 Ultra next week on September 12.

The vivo T3 Ultra will come with "advanced performance and imaging capabilities," and it will be sold through vivo's Indian website, Flipkart, and offline retail stores.

The image shared by vivo revealed the T3 Ultra will pack a curved display with a centered punch-hole and three cameras on the back (the third unit could be a flicker sensor). The smartphone is shown in green, but there will likely be more options.


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Honor MagicPad 2 12.3 in for review

This is the Honor MagicPad 2 12.3, just after making its global debut at IFA 2024 mere moments ago. The tablet is €599/£499 and on sale today and for that, you get a svelte machine with excellent multimedia credibility.

The tablet ships with a 66W charger and USB cable, which is already a solid start.

This tablet's predecessor had a slightly bigger 13-inch display, but the MagicPad 2 makes the move to an OLED panel with the same 144 Hz refresh rate. The panel has lovely visuals and is very bright, topping out at 1,600 nits!

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