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Samsung’s Galaxy F62 is coming to India with huge 7,000mAh battery

Samsung’s Galaxy F62 is a new affordable handset that’s releasing in India on February 22nd. It features a massive 7,000mAh battery and the same Exynos 9825 processor that powered the Galaxy Note 10 back in 2019. It’s available in two variants: one with 6GB of RAM that costs ₹23,999 (around $330), and a second with 8GB of RAM that costs ₹25,999 (around $358).

Around front you’ll find a 6.7-inch 1080p OLED display with a 32-megapixel selfie camera contained within a hole-punch notch, while on the back there’s a quad camera array. Here there’s a 64-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the phone which is available in green, grey, or blue.

Around back there are four cameras.

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Internally, alongside the Exynos 9825 processor, the Galaxy F62 has 128GB of storage, which is expandable by up to 1TB. There’s space for two SIM cards, and the battery can be fast-charged at 25W using the charger that comes in the box. The phone is running Samsung’s OneUI 3.1 software out of the box, and there’s support for the NFC Samsung Pay service, as well as “Single Take,” Samsung’s camera software that automatically assembles a series of photos and videos simultaneously for you to select from after the fact.

From its specs, the Galaxy F62 sees Samsung’s past flagship features trickle down to an affordable handset, accompanied by a huge battery. Samsung says it’ll be available from a variety of retailers including its own online store, Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and My Jio.

Oppo Watch review: More than just an Apple Watch clone?

(Pocket-lint) – For years Google Wear OS watches have been round in shape. That traditional watch look has been a big draw for smartwatch buyers, particularly with fashion watch brands (mostly from Fossil Group) building watches that look and feel just like watches should.

Despite that, round screens don’t necessarily make the best platform for apps and text fields that appear on screen. After all, it’s harder to get a lot of information on a display that gets narrower at the top and bottom, and so a square screen actually makes a lot more sense from that point of view.

The Oppo Watch is one such square-screened device. The question, then, is whether being this different shape acts as enough of a draw?

Familiar looks

Dimensions (46mm model): 46 x 39 x 11.35mm
Weighs 40g minus the strap
Ceramic & plastic underside
Aluminium alloy case
Fluororubber strap

Getting the elephant out of the room as quickly as possible: yes, the Oppo Watch looks a lot like a certain Apple-branded series of smart wrist wear. Of course, it’s not exactly the same, but if you glance at the Oppo from a distance then you’d likely assume it was an Apple Watch. Even some of the watchfaces are strikingly similar.

There are of course differences to point out. For instance, the glass on the front of the Oppo slopes down towards the left and right edges more noticeably – so it doesn’t have the completely even rounding around all four sides. It’s quite a long/tall display too, which means this 46mm model is going to be too big for smaller wrists.

Just like an Oppo phone the Watch also has very slim and long buttons on the side – with one of these featuring the company’s trademark green accent. These buttons are housed in the side of a very glossy metal case, which in this instance is a midnight blue colour, complimenting the black glass on the front and the matte black silicone strap.

The top button launches your apps screen when on the watch face – press it anywhere else in navigation and it’s a ‘back to watch face’ button. Or press-and-hold it to launch Google Assistant. The bottom button launches an activity by default – or, rather, launches the screen that lets you choose to start a workout. Press-and-hold it and you’ll launch the power/shutdown menu.

The watch itself is comfortable to wear for long periods, thanks to being quite lightweight, and the silicone band has just the right amount of stretch and grip to keep it in place without needing to be over tightened.

On the underside you’ll find Oppo’s take on heart rate monitoring. It’s an attractive setup, with five sensors/LEDs arranged symmetrically inside a glossy dome, with four contact points for the charging base underneath that. You also get a pill-shaped button on the top and bottom sides for releasing the strap.

It’s a little fiddly to get the strap halves removed, but it’s a method that makes a lot of sense from a visual perspective. It gives the strap the look of being a deliberate, seamless part of the watch’s design. With the button pressed in, you simply pull the corresponding strap half off the case to conveniently reveal the two catches that hold it in place.

But it’s also hugely inconvenient, purely because actually getting hold of additional band styles or new straps with this proprietary connection point is not the easiest of tasks. Oppo’s UK store doesn’t even seem to have additional first-party bands to choose from. And looking for third-party options usually leads to inexpensive unofficial ones from stores that we don’t necessarily have huge confidence in.

We think if Oppo is has gone to the trouble of creating this strap removal system, which is quick and easy, then the company also needs to give an appealing reason for customers to want to do that. And the only way to do it is to offer multiple materials and finishes of bands to go with the watch, which in the Western market don’t seem to exist.

Wear OS, but with Oppo flavour

Wear OS platform
Additional Oppo layers

With its own take on Google’s Wear OS platform, Oppo has full taken advantage of the additional screen space offered by its square panel. For instance, launching the apps screen reveals a 3×3 grid of small round icons, which you can scroll up and down through. That means nine app icons fit in one screen at a time without the awkward, curved list of maybe three or four that you get on round screens.

Similarly, dropping down the settings tiles from the top of the screen gives you nine easy icons with tap-to-activate features such as torch, do not disturb mode, Google Pay, find my phone, or access to other everyday settings.

Of course, it’s still very much Wear OS platform, so swiping left on the home watch face goes to your full screen widgets for tracking things like your heart rate, daily activity, or sleep. Swiping right goes to your Google Home Screen with useful shortcuts and updates. Swiping up goes to your notification – and, again, because it’s a square screen, you can see more text and more notifications clearly.

Want to install wearable apps? Easy. Just tap the Google Play Store icon in the apps list and you can find anything in there. Which – when it comes to fitness and health (which we’ll get to it in a bit) – is kind of necessary. There’s even NFC and support for Google Pay, which is accepted in a lot of retail locations and supported by a good number of banks these days.

All of this is displayed on a 1.9-inch curved AMOLED panel which is bright and vivid. It’s worth noting that the smaller 41mm model has a flat 1.6-inch display. Either choice is easy to see outdoors in daylight, while the always-on feature means you can glance and see the time whenever you like. The always-on display option does drain more battery, and switches off your tilt-to-wake functionality, but it gives a more natural watch-like experience.

Fitness and health

Oppo HeyTap Health + Google Fit installed
All day heart rate and sleep tracking
Step counter + GPS

Modern smartwatches are essentially fitness trackers with fancy screens, in the form of a watch. It’s the fitness and daily activity tracking element that makes one a worthwhile investment. It’s where a number of Wear OS manufacturers fall down, though, and why having an ecosystem of third-party apps is needed.

Oppo has built its own fitness tracking platform, however, which does offer all the essentials. It’s called HeyTap Health and it collects information from you including daily steps, estimated calories burned, your daily heart rate averages, and can show you how you slept the night before (providing you wore the watch to bed).

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It’s quite basic in terms of how it displays the data though. There’s not a lot you can dive into, although if you’re tracking a run with it, you do get to see useful metrics like distance, pace, heart rate, elevation and cadence. And it does seem pretty much on par with our other trackers in terms of location and data consistency.

If you’re into anything other than running, walking, cycling or swimming, you’ll not be served at all by Oppo’s fitness tracking options. Those are the only four workouts you can utilise, and so you’ll need to look at a different watch if that’s what you need.

There’s also Google’s own fitness tracking, Google Fit, which can also track the basics throughout the day. It’s neatly organised to show you how you’re doing versus your heart points and steps goals, while also showing easy-to-understand graphics for any workouts you’ve done. Run sessions, as an example, show up in the smartphone companion app as a neat map graphic with the route lined in blue. You also get to see your heart rate, weight and sleep duration in compact cards.

Performance and battery

430mAh battery – up to 30 hours smartwatch mode
Snapdragon Wear 3100 + 4G LTE
Ambiq Apollo3 Wireless SoC
Magnetic charging

On the whole, the Oppo Watch is a strong performer. We weren’t left waiting for ages for apps to download from the Play Store. Animations are relatively smooth and fluid, and apps load quickly enough.

The one area where improvements are needed – as with many smartwatches – is battery life. In our testing, with the always-on display switched on (showing a low power black and white watch face), and with the ’tilt-to-wake’ feature enabled (so we didn’t have to keep tapping the screen to wake it up properly), the watch gets through a full charge in less than two days. Realistically, then, that means charging it every night, which isn’t great – but then the Apple Watch is much the same.

It’s worth noting, this is without the 4G/LTE connection enabled, just using it as a regular smartwatch connected to our phone for notifications. Even on days where we didn’t do any workout tracking, it didn’t have enough juice left to make it through a full second day, which means sleep tracking being a feature is approaching pointless.

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To charge it Oppo has designed a magnetic snap-on cradle which uses those four contact points for charging and not a wireless charging method. That’s both good and bad, like a few of Oppo’s choices on this watch. It’s good, because it’s quicker than typical wireless standards. It’s bad because the charging cradly is quite clunky and can be a inconvenient, if only because the plastic build is quite light and the magnets aren’t especially strong.

Practically speaking that sometimes means it’s tricky to get the watch lying on the cradle completely flat, but also that if it gets knocked it can detach quite easily. On the plus side, it does have some quite grippy silicon padding around the hole in the centre to help it not slip quite as easily once you do get it resting completely flat on a surface. But we often found ourselves double and triple checking it was stable and in position before leaving it to charge.

Verdict

With a few refinements and additional features the Oppo Watch could be a genuinely great smartwatch. It’s just a few tweaks short of getting it absolutely right. The lack of customisation choices from Oppo and the fitness features being a little light on data depth and quantity of workout types are the main downsides.

But it’s a good first go with a lot to like. Despite it’s Apple-a-like looks, there aren’t many other square Wear OS watches out there, and this does get all the basics right in terms of smartphone notifications and replying to messates on the fly. It also has Google Pay support and that display is bright and colourful. All for a fair price point indeed.

Also consider

Fossil Gen 5 Garrett

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For a classic watch look, full Wear OS feature list, and easy-swappable bands, there are few watches like the Gen 5 Garret. It looks like a watch should and offers pretty much anything you could need from a Wear OS smartwatch.

Read our review

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

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Samsung went all-out on fitness with the Watch 3 and now offers some pretty impressive running data and a bunch of other fitness-focused features without losing any of the smartwatch features we’ve come to expect in this day and age.

Read our review

Writing by Cam Bunton.

Fossil’s first LTE smartwatch is now available from Verizon

Fossil’s LTE-enabled smartwatch is now available exclusively from Verizon. The company has previously seen much success making stylish Wear OS-powered smartwatches across its family of Fossil watch brands.

The smartwatch packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and comes with 8GB of storage. There’s a 1.3-inch screen in the 44mm body and the watch comes in either black or pink color schemes. There’s a 400 mAh battery that promises 20 hours of use or up to 3 days of standby time when connected to Verizon’s LTE network. The Gen 5 LTE can make or receive calls without a tethered smartphone.

Fossil’s Gen 5 also has a rotating center button for scrolling through menus. It also features heart rate monitoring for fitness tracking, sleep tracking, and a fully customizable battery saving mode. NFC enables Google Pay and Google Assistant is built into Wear OS.

The Fossil Gen 5 LTE replaced the Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro LTE as the only LTE-connected smartwatch that’s offered by the carrier on the Wear OS platform. Sadly, the Fossil Gen 5 doesn’t pack the newer wearable chipset from Qualcomm. The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 is the only Wear OS watch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 and the LTE variant hasn’t been announced for the US just yet.

The cellular enabled smartwatch is available from Verizon for $349 or $14.54/month for 24 months.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G review

Introduction

Unpacking 2021 with a bang, we have the Samsung Galaxy S21 for you today. Samsung has rearranged its yearly release schedule to pull its high-end S-series reveal for January, and could there be a better way to kick off the year?

We did say ‘bang’, but it’s hardly the most thunderous of those – out of the trio of Galaxy S21 phones announced, we’ll now be presenting you the smallest, vanilla one. We also have the Ultra at the office, but you’ll need to wait a bit more for that – no event starts off with the headliner anyway.

For the second year in a row, Samsung unveils three phones as part of the spring flagship roster (even though it’s very much winter this time around, at least where we are). And, much like last time, there’s a very clear divide between the ultimate uncompromising Ultra and the two more restrained and down-to-earth ‘regular’ S phones. If anything, the gap has even widened.

The examples are plenty, some of them more significant than others. Take the displays for example. Unlike last year when all three phones had 1440p resolution panels, now only the Ultra gets the higher resolution, the ‘mainstream’ S21s stand at 1080p. All three screens were curved in 2020, now it’s just the Ultra. All three S20s had the same high-refresh rate implementation, now the Ultra gets a more advanced Adaptive mode than the other two.

How about the cameras? The S20 Ultra had a vastly superior setup than the other two, regardless of issues it might have had with realizing the full potential of all of its impressive hardware. Well, the S21 Ultra builds on top of that and comes with further improved internals in the imaging department. The S21 and S21+, meanwhile, reuse last year’s bits. Hmm.

But there’s more. In the case of the small Galaxy S21 we have here, a final blow hurts the most – it’s got a plastic back. It’s hardly the end of the world, and we’ll go on to rationalize how that’s actually a good thing on the next page. But it goes to emphasize the further differentiation between the one true flagship and the others that stand below it. And then further down below it.

Some genes are shared among all in the family, after all. The chipset is the same on all three (still different from region to region, but that’s a whole other topic), all have the second-gen ultrasonic fingerprint reader from Qualcomm, as well as stereo speakers and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. And no, none of them has a microSD slot, that one was most surprising.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 151.7×71.2×7.9mm, 169g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
Display: 6.20″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 421ppi; Always-on display.
Chipset: International – Exynos 2100 (5 nm): Octa-core CPU (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55), Mali-G78 MP14 GPU. USA/China – Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm): Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680; Adreno 660 GPU.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
OS/Software: Android 11, One UI 3.1.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video; Telephoto: 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom.
Front camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF.
Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); NFC; FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent); Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified), ANT+, Bixby natural language commands and dictation.Samsung Galaxy S21 unboxing

Here it is, the high-end Galaxies’ new and improved (read ‘smaller’) retail box. Following in the footsteps of Apple, Samsung has chosen to remove the charger and headphones from the retail bundle, resulting in a more compact box.

Yes, yes, you’re supposed to already have chargers at home, so not including one with every phone should help reduce waste, plus the decreased shipping volume will lower the carbon footprint along the logistics chain. It’s a noble concept though somehow saving the environment still doesn’t feel like the key driving factor.

Having said that, at the S21 keynote, Samsung mentioned that adapters will now be sold at a reduced price, and this seems like a step in the right direction.

Anyway, what you are getting in the box is the phone itself and a USB-C-to-C cable. That sort of means you need to have a moderately contemporary USB PowerDelivery charger lying around, or a USB-A-to-C cable if you intend to use an adapter that doesn’t have a Type C out.

As it came to light around the iPhone 12 launch days, local regulations in France specifically mandate that all phones sold in the country come with a headset. So S21s in France will indeed ship with the usual set of AKG-branded earbuds we’ve gotten used to from Galaxies in recent years. Still no charger, though.

TechStage | Guide: tablets for homeschooling and learning portals

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Regardless of whether it is a sofa tutor, the Studienkreis Online-Lernbibliotek or the school minator – learning portals can be a useful alternative to traditional tutoring for school children of all ages. We show the best tablets for it.

If the child is weak at school, there are several alternatives. In addition to personal initiative, this primarily includes follow-up sessions in learning groups such as the study group or individual tutoring, as offered by many older pupils or students. However, especially in times of epidemics, contacts with strangers must be restricted as far as possible, so traditional tutoring is usually ruled out.

What are learning portals? In addition to homeschooling (guide: PCs for homeschooling from 150 Euro) there are also digital solutions for tutoring in the form of learning portals. Depending on the provider, they usually offer help for grades 5 to 10, which is usually available in text and video form for several subjects. Some companies go far beyond this and have offers for all classes and types of school as well as most of the subjects offered at the various types of school.

Sometimes there are also educational games and, in most cases, exercises to check and consolidate what has been learned. In addition, some portals also offer personal support via chat, help with homework or complete individual lessons via video chat.

Providers such as Lernwerk, Schulinator or Studyhelp even offer their services free of charge, most others charge between 5 and 25 Euro. Free test phases or even some videos published on Youtube offer first insights into the type and quality of the offer. Payment is usually made for several months in advance or in an annual subscription, some providers even give a money-back guarantee in the event of a lack of learning success.

PC or tablet? A PC is not always necessary, a much cheaper Android tablet is easily sufficient for learning videos. However, some criteria should be met so that the tutoring is fun on the technical side. This is how we see tablets with a display size below 10 inch (approx. 25 cm) critical and also a display resolution of 1920 × 1080 Pixel should not be undershot for sufficiently sharp display. The devices should have at least a quad-core processor and 2, better 3 GB of RAM so that inputs can be implemented without waiting time and videos can be played smoothly. Internally is a memory size of 25 GByte or Larger is optimal, so that apps and videos can also find space in the memory and can be used without direct Internet access.

WLAN as Internet access should be sufficient in most cases, so parents can safely ignore expensive LTE modules. For young students, it may be worthwhile to use particularly robust, but hardly available, children’s or outdoor variants. Alternatively, there are protective covers or tablets for children. Amazon offers the kids edition of its Fire HD tablets for this purpose. Not only do they last longer, they also allow parents to access and block certain distracting factors such as the app store and in-app purchases. For certain subjects or advanced students, purchasing a tablet with pen control can also be helpful. This enables sketches or handwritten notes to be digitized quickly. The requirements of the individual providers or the school are usually revealed on their homepages.

Tablets for children The kids editions of Samsung and Amazon offer, as mentioned, special protective covers that are supposed to protect the tablet even when used in rough conditions and also offer various parenting functions such as restricting the available apps. Unfortunately, the RAM is a bit tight at 2 GB. They are more aimed at children who are not yet in secondary schools. However, they are sufficient for the use of normal learning portals. The Fire HD 10 in the Kids Edition (test report) we have already tested it.

Tablets For round 150 to 200 Euro get those interested with the current models Odys Space One 10 LTE , Lenovo Tab M 10 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 three 10 – Customs tablets that are up-to-date and meet the minimum requirements required by us. The Odys model not only offers a lot of memory (4 / 49 GByte), but also an LTE module. This allows learning sessions – a corresponding LTE contract (Article: Unlimited data volume from 20 Euro) provided – in good weather also in the park or at least in the garden. Android 10 is already available from the factory – this is far from normal with tablets.

That shows something like this Lenovo Tab M 10 Plus , which is currently only Android 9 offers. The remaining specifications are marked with 4 / 64 GByte memory similar, only LTE does not exist. This is also the case with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 so, also the memory is with 3 / 32 GByte slightly smaller. There are advantages for the chipset: The other two tablets also offer 8 cores, but Samsung uses a Snapdragon 662 that does not only delivers decent power, but also favors future updates and is less power hungry. Accordingly, auc h this model already has Android 10. With 10, 4 inches, the screen of the Samsung tablet is also the largest, this also applies to the battery with 7040 mAh.

We have other suitable tablets in our purchase advice: How many tablets do you need? sorted by price. The price scale is largely open at the top. If you don’t like Android, you should look around at iOS models, i.e. iPads. The cheapest current models are iPad Mini (test by Mac & i) and iPad (without name affix), they cost from 379 and 449 Euro. The larger and more modern models iPad Air (test by Max & i) and iPad Pro start at 649 and 879 euros. However, we would exclude the iPad Mini as a tablet for homeschooling because of the display size of only 7.9 inches.

Tablet with pen Tablets with additional pen control are available in a handful, current and Currently, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite . It not only offers advantages in terms of design and installation depth, but also a stylus with suitable software and more memory.

Stylus A stylus can be helpful to make drawings or handwritten notes directly on the tablet. With some models, such digital pens are already included from We rk, while others are prepared for operation, but the pen must be purchased separately. Such models are about d as Apple iPad ( from 6th generation) , iPad Mini (from 5th generation), iPad Air (from 3rd generation) or the iPad Pro , here the pens cost between 90 and 120 Euro.

Simple capacitive pins without egg Genetic power sources are much cheaper, they b e start at a few cents. They work on any device with a capacitive touchscreen and usually have a thick, soft rubber tip . So that become they recognized as finger replacement on current touchscreens . Special pens with rechargeable batteries or batteries, however, have a thin , mostly exchangeable Tip, which also recognize different pressure levels and often buttons for additional options (such as “erase” when Hold down ) bid. With them the handling is much more similar to a normal pen on paper than with the former Pens. Examples of high-quality tablet pens are Samsung’s S-Pen or Apple’s Pencil. In our guide to pens for the iPad we show cheaper alternatives to the Apple Pencil.

Additional accessories As with the PC, there are also peripheral devices for tablets. They are not absolutely necessary, but make everyday life easier.

Headsets If you want to concentrate on your work or if you have to understand everything in the video call despite the poor sound quality of your conversation partner, you should consider purchasing a headset. Many tablets also offer a 3.5 millimeter jack connection so that the cable headset from the smartphone can also be used in an emergency. Wireless headsets that are connected via Bluetooth are more practical and usually also of higher quality. Headphones with active noise suppression in particular (best list ANC headphones) can even promote concentration as they minimize external distraction.

Due to the design, over-ear headsets are best. They cover the whole ear, are usually still comfortable when worn for a long time and already shield something from the environment. They are also available with and without cables and also with ANC. The advantage of wired headsets: You do not have batteries that are always empty exactly when they are needed. But they are less flexible and the mandatory cable always hangs in the way.

Tablet stand and cover One advantage of tablets is their flexibility by comparatively low weight and size. However, if the children are to follow the learning video and complete test tasks, the device must be stable can be found. That works either with separate stands, Book c overn or equal to a keyboard cover. Stands are self-explanatory: They are external rne constructions that only serve the purpose of placing a tablet more or less straight in front of you on the table. A book cover protects the tablet during transport, thanks to the flexible cover usually also the display. In addition, the device can also be set up in front of you on the table, often there are even different adjustable angles.

Keyboards Thanks to Bluetooth, a keyboard can be wirelessly connected to any tablet, regardless of whether it is Android, iOS or Windows. You have a wide choice. This ranges from simple, classic keyboards to those that are extremely flat to ultra-compact TKL keyboards with mechanical switches. More on this in our keyboards guide: Mechanical, rubber dome or TKL? or multimedia keyboards for Smart TVs and Media PCs.

The keyboard or keyboard c over added to Bookcover another mechanical full keyboard, which connects to the tablet via Bluetooth. Especially when longer texts are to be written on the device s , is a mechanical keyboard significantly better than the onscreen cords of the T ablets. For home Bluetooth keyboards without a protective function are usually sufficient.

Mice What applies to a laptop is no different for a tablet: touchscreen and / or touchpad Operation is okay, mouse control is often more ergonomic in the long run. Since most tablets lack the large USB-A ports, mice with USB C (or adapter) or Bluetooth mice are required. With a keyboard and mouse, a cheap tablet almost becomes a real office PC, but for the sake of simplicity, users can simply leave the accessories at home for on the go. So you always have the best of both worlds at hand.

Conclusion It doesn’t always have to be a full-fledged PC, even comparatively cheap tablets can help improve school success. In addition to the appropriate learning portal, parents should also keep an eye on the right hardware – if you set too low, you may buy a new one after a short time.

Should it be a new PC for homeschooling? Then we have the right tips and recommendations in this article.

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Presentation – Samsung Smart Monitor M5

Samsung Smart Monitor M5

About two months ago, Samsung announced a new line of monitors, called Samsung Smart Monitor. It consists of the M5 model, with Full HD resolution, available in two variants – 27 and 32 ″, respectively M7, available in a single variant – 365 ″ / 4K. Of course, being one of the largest manufacturers of monitors and televisions in the world, this announcement was not a surprise or a news of proportions. After all, Samsung is constantly launching new TVs or monitors.

This time, however, the Smart Monitor series really caught my attention, because it is an interesting concept that fits perfectly with consumer habits from the moment face. Why do I say that? Because the Samsung Smart Monitor M5 is, as the name suggests, a monitor. That is, we can connect it to the PC and get to work.

But, at the same time, it is, as its name suggests, a smart monitor. What does a smart monitor mean? Well, almost a Smart TV, without the possibility of connecting to the cable of television operators. In Romanian, the Samsung Smart Monitor M5 can connect to our wireless network and we can use it to access streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Disney +, Prime Video, YouTube or Apple TV, for example.

It’s just that… is a little more than a Smart TV. Because we can connect a mouse and a keyboard to it and we can work in Microsoft Office 365 without needing a PC. Or we can remotely connect to the desktop PC and work on it. Or… we can use the Samsung smartphone as a PC, with the help of the Dex / Tap View / mirroring triplet. Yes, Samsung Smart Monitor M5 has an NFC sensor integrated in the frame, which means that we can connect to it with the phone through a single tap (Tap View).

And in case I haven’t mentioned this so far, the monitor is equipped with two 5W speakers and comes with a remote control, which supports voice commands via Alexa, Google Assistant, respectively Bixby 2.0. We can even share content from Apple devices, quickly and easily, with the help of AirPlay 2.

In other words, a good display at all, which can keep no problem instead of a second TV (basically, most users use at least one streaming platform) or PC for work. All this for… 999 RON.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra teardown reveals hard to swap screen and battery

After the Galaxy S21 got disassembled on video earlier this week, PBKreviews has switched their focus to the flagship of this year’s S-lineup – the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Taking the glass back off reveals the camera lens cover is made from metal just like the frame of the device. It’s held by adhesive to the glass panel and should be substantially more durable compared to the glass camera covers of the previous S-series models. Since this is the international version of the S21 Ultra, the phone is missing the mmWave antennas which would be located on the left and right sides. The actual slots for the antennas are still in place though.

Going deeper into the phone we can see Samsung used plenty of graphite film on the NFC antennas and motherboard. We then get confirmation that all three cameras on the S21 Ultra come with optical image stabilization.

Interestingly enough the top speaker does not come with foam ball insulation which was present on the smaller and cheaper Galaxy S21. Unlike the standard S21, the S21 Ultra’s screen connector cable is not detachable and is fixed to the screen which makes the process of replacing the screen more difficult.

Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21 Ultra hands-on review

Introduction

Samsung S lineup has evolved quite a bit for the last couple of years, moving from two flagship models to three, but arguably the most significant change is the ultimate Galaxy S flagship – the Ultra. And we can say that this year’s Ultra makes no compromises, unlike its predecessor, which, although a great phone, was missing some key features and was playing catch-up with the competition. The Galaxy Ultra S21 5G, however, doesn’t have that issue. It checks absolutely all the boxes and has a couple of unique features that may persuade you to buy one despite the relatively high price. Which, by the way, is €100 lower than last year so there goes your first reason.

A quick look at the specs sheet suggest a significant upgrade in the camera department as the device features not one but two telephoto lenses. One offers a game-changing 10x optical zoom, while the other delivers a more flexible 3x optical zoom.

The primary sensor isn’t overlooked either, which is a second-generation 108MP sensor with 9-in-1 pixel nona-binning. Additionally, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel can now go up to 120Hz with a 1440p+ resolution. It’s also brighter and supports an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz, just like the Note20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 165.1×75.6×8.9mm, 227g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus support.
Display: 6.80″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), 1440x3200px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 515ppi; Always-on display.
Chipset: Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – International, Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) – USA/China: Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) – International, Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680 – USA/China; Mali-G78 MP14 – International, Adreno 660 – USA/China.
Memory: 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM; UFS 3.1, .
OS/Software: Android 11, One UI 3.1.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; Telephoto: 10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm, 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video.
Front camera: 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.7µm, PDAF.
Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 5000mAh; Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); NFC; FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent); Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for the vanilla Galaxy S21 5G. There are a couple of noticeable downgrades in terms of build quality, display and the exclusion of the microSD card. The display is no longer 1440p+ and caps at 1080p while the back of the device is plastic. We saw a similar move from Samsung when it released the vanilla Galaxy Note20. And while those downgrades were introduced, no upgrades were made, too, except for the chipset, of course. We just hope the lower resolution screen would affect the battery life positively as it wasn’t stellar before.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 151.7×71.2×7.9mm, 169g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).
Display: 6.20″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 421ppi; Always-on display.
Chipset: Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – International, Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) – USA/China: Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) – International, Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680 – USA/China; Mali-G78 MP14 – International, Adreno 660 – USA/China.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.X.
OS/Software: Android 11, One UI 3.1.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.76″, 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm, 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video.
Front camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF.
Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, ultrasonic); NFC; FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent); Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified).To make up for those changes, Samsung lowered the Galaxy S21 price. This one goes for €50 less than its predecessor, and after a few months, it could easily fit in the “affordable flagship” category. But until then, let’s take a closer look at what the two Galaxy S21s look and feel like at first glance.

Wiko View 5: only autonomy and price save it. Sin! The review

Wiko continues to make smartphones and having realized he could not fight the high end, he decided to go straight to the medium-low one. Wiko View 5 is a smartphone from 169 ?? and therefore the demands are not many. On autonomy, certainly few people beat it but otherwise it is really difficult to find peculiarities to recommend it. Here because.

by Bruno Mucciarelli published 19 January 2021 , at 12: 41 in the Telephony channel

Wiko

It is always difficult to make a smartphone that can be very successful in the low end of the market . In this case all manufacturers, some more or some less, are able to make more smartphones that can be sold at low prices. Too bad that these must really hit users for some feature or specification that makes them truly unique and attractive.

Wiko in recent years has decided to experiment with this price range and to focus more and more on medium-low range smartphones. Wiko View 5 is just one of these that is characterized first of all by its very low price of only 169 ?? but which tries to aim a little higher for the technical data sheet and for some peculiarities first of all the battery.

Unfortunately, the field test does not fully reward the company’s will to create a smartphone with a low price but also with interesting features that allow at least to use the smartphone every day and for a long time without seeing slowdowns, lag or interface blocks. On autonomy, however, as we will see you can be on the safe side because you can also forget the charger at home since you will not have to recharge your smartphone for days.

UNBOXING

Wiko View 5 is sold with a classic packaging. The endowment we received sees the presence primarily of the smartphone but also of:

a charger from 10 W , a Type-C cable, the tool for ejecting the dual SIM slot and headphones in ear.

The smartphone is positioned in such a way that the user can see it immediately as soon as he removes the lid of the sales package while the usual manuals are placed underneath it and in the recesses of the box the cable and power supply.

DESIGN

Aesthetically we cannot expect who knows what from a smartphone of this price and actually Wiko takes little personality to characterize its View 5. A classic smartphone with slightly curved lines for the back that is clearly in glossy polycarbonate that tends to create a texture of particular color with black in the center and green on the sides, typical of this version.

On the left side there are no buttons while on the right one we find the one for turning on and off, the one for the volume, which is unique, and finally a special button that is slightly knurled and is made to recall the Google assistant. For the rest in the lower part there is a USB Type C 2.0 port, then the system speaker and no 3.5 mm jack which is instead placed in the upper part.

On a constructive level we admit that we are in front of a good terminal for the price at which is sold. We are clearly talking about a low-end device and this means that we cannot expect premium materials but the polycarbonate at the rear is also rigid if perhaps it tends to scratch a little easily. For the rest, the dimensions as well as the weight are balanced and this allows you to hold it well and easily with a grip that is not excellent due to the smooth cover but in any case it will not be easy to drop it from your hands.

DISPLAY

As far as the display is concerned, we are facing a 6-inch LCD panel. 55 inches which allows you to observe the contents in a broad way especially thanks to frames that are not really like that important for size. At the top left there is the hole for the front camera which therefore guarantees the absence of a notch, perhaps more cumbersome, and allows you to have little discomfort during gaming or even entertainment. Moreover, the Wiko UI allows you to view the charge level that is consumed and reduced by changing color based on the percentage of remaining charge right around the hole of the camera.

Qualitatively we are talking about a economic panel with HD + resolution that is 1600 x 720 pixels. One can only reveal the fact that the display is average for this price with a good brightness even outdoors but with a change of color according to the viewing angle. Of course, even at this price, a switch to Full HD + resolution would be necessary because if it is true that from Full HD + to 2K the difference to the human eye is almost imperceptible, from HD + to Full HD + instead the contents and daily usability change and how. This could have been a plus for Wiko View 5.

HARDWARE

At the hardware level unfortunately comes the real sore point of the smartphone. Wiko View in this case has a processor MediaTek MTK 6762 D Helio A 25 which is basically a 1.8GHz Octa-Core which unfortunately does not stand out at all on performance. In this case we used Wiko View 5 in everyday life between calls, web browsing, social media, photos and videos but unfortunately the processor if stressed can not keep up.

There are lags and slowdowns and it is not just having to wait a few seconds for the loading of the applications more than legitimate in smartphones of this price. Here it seems that there is really a lack of RAM that allows the device to have a minimum of fluidity in scrolling applications or even simply surfing the web. It is difficult and this unfortunately, in our opinion, is certainly due to a not too advanced processor and perhaps also to a really too basic amount of RAM. Specifically we have 3GB of RAM while for the internal storage we speak of 64 GB which can still be expanded with microSD giving up the dual SIM.

Connectivity side we have Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio but the absence of NFC chip for digital payments. The only interesting upgrade, fortunately, compared to the old View 4 is instead the Wi-Fi which now supports 5 GHz networks. Unlocking with the fingerprint reader is placed at the back of the smartphone, in the old way, and is not too fast but still good from a point of view of safety and recognition at the first touch. Mono audio even if quite high.

GRAPHIC INTERFACE

Regarding the interface, Wiko as always installs on its smartphones practically stock versions of Android. And here it does the same thing by deciding to insert a software with very few customizations from the graphic point of view. We have Android 10 which manages to impact very little on the battery side even if, as we have seen, it cannot keep up with the rhythm when opening applications or continuously using the smartphone.

What do we find customization from Wiko? First of all there are the navigation gestures customized by the brand, but also the battery indicator around the front camera: a nice and nice way to view the remaining charge . Then the one-handed mode and then other features like the screenshot editor. In the smartphone we also find some applications already pre-installed but which can still be deleted immediately.

Overall the software is that of Google but it is inevitable not to reiterate the disappointment on performance. The smartphone has never locked up in such a way as to have to restart it completely but in fact the overall experience is a bit penalizing due to slow navigation, as well as animations and screen transitions that too often leave the time they find. Sin.

CAMERA

Camera side , Wiko View 5, undoubtedly sees an important update compared to the previous version. Here we are faced with a photographic sector consisting of 4 photographic sensors which as always only two are really important then for the final purpose of the shot. In fact on a technical level we have a main sensor wide angle 30 MP which is accompanied by an 8MP sensor for ultra shots wide-angle with widened vision. And finally two sensors both from 2MP for macros that is close-up views and bokeh mode with blur effect.

How to take this Wiko View 5? In short. First of all, the price range at which the smartphone is sold must be considered and therefore we cannot clearly expect prestigious results. However, I admit that given the number of sensors and also given the technological development of the moment I would have expected a little more quality. Probably there is something to fix in terms of optimizations by Wiko.

In general during the day the shots if seen on the smartphone are good. This means that even on social media, always from mobile, we will be able to use the shots taken without having to resort too much to the fear of noise or little colors realistic. The shots are seen well, the colors are quite real and in short we can use them. What I like to underline from this point of view is the qualitative leap compared to the View 4 version : actually photos with good light are now less noisy and above all have fewer errors and more natural colors. There is perhaps so much contrast in some situations with the ultra wide angle that it struggles a bit in ‘straightening’ the enlarged shots.

In the dark, View 5, fatigue to eliminate the clicking noise. It also struggles to illuminate the scene with its night mode. They are in fact photos that are not very convincing in the dark and that certainly deserve a better optimization on the software side. Good selfies with the front 8MP camp.

On videos, Wiko View 5, can record at most up to Full HD. This serious flaw is because it remains a bit in step compared to other competitors in this price range that instead allow 4K. In fact, the videos are good overall with an electronic stabilization which unfortunately acts badly and often fails to eliminate the shaking of the footage.

AUTONOMY

As already mentioned by the title it is clear that the winning feature of Wiko View 5 is undoubtedly the battery or more precisely its autonomy. In fact, the device offers a battery of well 5. 00 0 mAh which, thanks to the technical characteristics not exaggerated but probably thanks also to the optimization of Android 000, allows those who use it to go even beyond two days.

Clearly the three days of autonomy are a goal for those who do not use the smartphone too much but which, however, always keeps notifications active with all messages, web browsing features and even on social networks. If you use the camera more, especially in videos, and if you are out and about using the 4G mobile network, it is clear that it will take a few hours of life from the smartphone which will almost always allow you to reach two days of autonomy. Too bad for the recharge that remains slow and therefore takes quite a while to complete a complete cycle from 0 to 55%.

CONCLUSIONS

Wiko therefore it updates its version of View and in this fifth generation it undoubtedly affects the price and autonomy . Yes, they are the things that struck us in everyday use and that reward the 169 ?? smartphone list price. In fact, however from a device of this kind these days we would also expect something more.

At a photographic level we say that the smartphone behaves well if the lighting conditions are perfect. So with a lot of brightness and also with not too uncomfortable situations of the subjects or scenes. In the dark, unfortunately, we are unable to take home a noteworthy shot as well as in the videos that are a bit too shaky.

Fortunately there is Android 10 almost stock that had deluded us to be able to have a responsive smartphone because without any customization. The reality has brought us back to a device instead a bit too slow but above all with delays also in the execution of the menus. One thing that other devices on this price range do not have and on which Wiko will have to work and think if it wants to continue to attack the market in this range.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G hands-on review

Introduction

The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is the second-best smartphone from the lineup after the Reno5 Pro+ 5G. Being second-best doesn’t mean there anything to scoff at, and everyone looking for an affordable flagship experience should definitely check out the Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+.

The subject of our hands-on review is the Reno5 Pro 5G, and it employs MediaTek’s top-tier SoC for 2020 – the Dimensity 1000+. And aside from the camera setup, the Reno5 Pro 5G checks all the right boxes. It has an HRR OLED panel, a sizeable battery, blazing-fast charging, premium build.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 159.7×73.2×7.6mm, 173g; Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame.
Display: 6.55″ Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1100 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi.
Chipset: Mediatek MT6889Z Dimensity 1000+ (7nm): Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G77 MC9.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.1.
OS/Software: Android 11, ColorOS 11.1.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, 1/1.73″, 0.8µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4; Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4.
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm.
Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, HDR; Front camera: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS.
Battery: 4350mAh; Fast charging 65W, Reverse charging, SuperVOOC 2.0.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical), NFC (market dependant), no 3.5mm audio jack.The good news is that this time around, Oppo seems to have priced this device reasonably.

But before we make any preliminary conclusions, let’s take the Reno5 Pro 5G for a spin and see why we think the Reno5 Pro 5G has its spot in the market and what makes it stand out from the crowd.

Unboxing the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G

The handset comes in a standard box with the appropriate charger and cable. There’s also a transparent silicone case as a bonus and a pair of USB-C headphones, but no USB-C to 3.5mm dongle.

TechStage | Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test: top smartphone for 500 €

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Oppo is hardly known in this country, but some models offer real top performance. The Oppo Reno 4 Pro comes with about 12 / 256 GByte memory, great OLED screen and flagship camera.

Oppo, Vivo, Realme – all Chinese brands that have just hit the German market and want to cut a piece out of the Huawei cake. Thanks to great technology and chic design, it actually works very well. If the price is right, the manufacturer and customer are happy.

At Oppo it is a little different. For the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, the manufacturer demands a full 750 Euro in the RRP – and that, though no top chipset, no IP 68 certification and no wireless charging included. In the test, we show why the purchase is still worthwhile.

Design It is chic, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, there will probably be little counter-argument. With a depth of only 7.6 millimeters, the smartphone is really thin and the remaining dimensions of 160 × 72, 5 millimeters is moderate for a device with a 6.5-inch display. In addition, the device weighs just once 172 Gram – for all heavyweights with 172 + grams this is very positive. In addition, there is a high-quality material impression. The frame with its stylish bevels on the front and foot sides is made of aluminum, the front and back are protected against scratches with Gorilla Glass 5. Because of the rounded sides, which are quite gentle for an edge display, the frame on the sides is very narrow and the smartphone looks even more delicate.

There is also a chic back with a matt finish and gradient. Our blue test device therefore changes between medium blue and turquoise depending on the incidence of light. Thanks to the matte surface, fingerprints and other ugly fat deposits are not an issue. The great overall impression is crowned by the very good workmanship. The transitions between the different materials can only be felt minimally, there are no sharp edges. The only exception here is the protective film that sticks to the screen at the factory. It can be easily removed. The keys embedded in the side of the frame sit tight and wobble-free, the pressure point and key travel are exemplary.

Together with the evenly narrow frame around the display, the punchhole notch and the chic design, the Oppo Reno 4G is currently one of the highest quality models on the market. It is a pity that the manufacturer only offers IP protection against water and dust 54 elects. A brief downpour is not a problem, but the device must not fall into water.

All pictures of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test (23 Pictures) Display The screen has a diagonal of 6.5 inches. With a resolution of 2400 × 1080 Pixel results in an image sharpness of just over 400 ppi (pixels per inch), that’s sharp. In addition, thanks to OLED technology, the display shines with strong contrasts, an excellent black level and, if desired, strong colors. In the default setting, the color rendering is quite natural. Class is the brightness: are round 500 cd / m2 in manual Mode still not very impressive, it is the measured 696 cd / m2 in automatic mode. In combination with the very good viewing angle stability typical of OLEDs, users have no problems reading content even in direct sunlight.

We liked the display in the Oppo Reno 4 Pro: The screen has a refresh rate of 90 Hertz, provides moving content more fluidly than models with 60 Hertz. In addition, the smartphone’s always-on display and its general setting options for the display are a plus point.

Camera Oppo does without data sheet prettiness with macro or depth sensors and builds an honest triple cam into the Reno 4 Pro. It consists of the main lens with 45 Megapixels, optical image stabilizer and f / 1.7 aperture, wide angle with 12, 2 megapixels and f / 2.2 as well as telelens with 13 Megapixels and f / 2.4. In front comes an optic with 32 Megapixels used.

The main camera is very good, the additional lenses are good The quality of the main camera is convincing. Image sharpness, level of detail, color reproduction and image noise are all on a very high level, and the image dynamics are very good. This puts the main camera of the Reno 4 Pro at the top level. This also applies with only slight drawbacks in poor lighting conditions, but here some high-priced competitors are a bit better, for example the Huawei Mate 40 Pro (test report). Unfortunately there is one for telephoto and wide-angle lenses n slight decrease in quality, and the coordination of the individual lenses with one another is not perfect. The result is that the telelens, for example, captures images in the memory with a lighter color and less color – this shouldn’t really happen with a smartphone in the upper price range. Overall, the image quality of the additional lenses is still good, but they do not come close to the quality of the main lens. The main disadvantages are image sharpness and image dynamics.

All original recordings with the Oppo Reno 4 Pro (37 Pictures ) The same applies to the front camera. Although it delivers very attractive images overall, it looks a bit too fishy and the image sharpness should also be higher. The main camera delivers decent, but not overwhelming results for videos. This is also due to the fact that with 4 / 30 is over and pans are never sharp. The image stabilization, like the other image quality, is otherwise arranged in the upper third of the smartphone range and therefore fits the price.

Furnishing The quality of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro is excellent, the display is great and at least the main camera is top-notch – can the rest of the equipment keep up? Mostly yes, but not in all cases. Users have to make slight compromises with the chipset. Because despite the rest of the equipment of 12 GByte RAM (!) And 256 GByte of internal memory, the manufacturer does not use the top chip Snapdragon 865 (+), but “only” on a Snapdragon 765G. The eight cores of the chip clock at up to 2.4 GHz, one Adreno 620 ensures sufficient everyday performance. For gaming, the chip with a G in its name offers a few advantages that are supposed to provide more power and faster loading times compared to the same chip without a G.

Overall, most games can be played smoothly, but for a few exceptions an 8-series chip would have been desirable – also with a view to the RRP of the Reno 4 Pro. Unsurprisingly, multitasking is not a problem with the amount of memory, but it hardly has a positive effect in benchmarks. In PCmark Work 2.0 the device reaches around 7900 points, that is roughly on par with other smartphones with Snapdragon 765G. The same applies to Antutu, here the model reaches about 256. 000 Points.

Apart from that, the Reno 4 Pro offers a comprehensive technology package with WLAN ac, Bluetooth 5.1, location via GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS as well as LTE and 5G. Instead, savings are found in the details. The ample internal (non-expandable) storage only has a UFS 2.1 speed, Wifi 6 is missing and the USB-C port only offers 2.0 standard. There is dual SIM capability and stereo speakers for this. They are loud and powerful, but the competition is a bit better here at times. The fingerprint sensor in the display is well implemented. It works quickly and reliably with light pressure.

The user interface Color OS 7.2 is above Android 10, an update to Android 11 did not exist yet. The security patch is as of December 2020 pretty up to date. Compared to before, Oppo has improved its update supply and now regularly brings patches. The Color OS interface offers a number of additional functions, but does not appear overloaded, but modern. There isn’t much bloatware on the Reno 4 Pro.

Battery pack The 4000 mAh of the built-in battery does not sound particularly impressive and it is therefore not surprising that the Oppo Reno 4 Pro does not Is cross-country skier. Nevertheless, the smartphone achieves better endurance values than some competitors with a stronger battery pack. The device comes in the PCmark battery test at 200 cd / m2 on almost 9 hours with an active screen and a brightness of 80 to 20 percent – that is with activated 90 – Hz function of the screen is a decent value. The good benchmark result was confirmed in the test. Transferred to the test routine, the device is definitely good for one, with minimal restrictions even for two days without an external power supply.

A bit of a shame with the price shown: There is no wireless charging. But the Reno 4 Pro offers another highlight: fast charging with full 65 Watt. This means that the device fully charges again in barely more than half an hour and intermediate charging is like a sprint from Usain Bolt in his best days. This is impressive.

Price It already sounded: The EIA of the smartphone is proud 799 Euros, but the street price is now significantly lower – as long as it doesn’t have to be the newer color variant Green Glitter. Otherwise there is a choice of blue and black, there are no technically different variants.

Conclusion The Oppo Reno 4 Pro is a really great smartphone that you can hardly blame. The biggest point of criticism is the price: 799 Euro RRP for a manufacturer who does not yet have a name in this country, also no wireless charging, no IP 67 and no top chipset? It’s just too much. The situation is different with the street price at which the device has now leveled off. That is more or less significantly below 600 Euro, even offers just below 500 euros already existed.

In return, buyers receive an absolutely chic smartphone, which also impresses with a great display, an extremely large amount of memory, a top-quality main camera with good additional lenses and an extremely fast-charging battery. The device competes with models such as the Oneplus 8T (review) or the Oppo Find X2 Pro (review) from our own company. Models like the Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (test report) show that models with top chipset can be significantly cheaper.

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Top 10 trending phones of week 2

There will be no prizes for guessing which phone tops our popularity chart this week. The newly unveiled Galaxy S21 Ultra got more attention than the second placed Galaxy S21 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 in third combined.

The third member of the new lineup – the Galaxy S21+ – only got to fifth, behind the Galaxy A12.

Redmi Note 9 Pro went up to sixth, while the Galaxy A51 retained its seventh position from last week.

Week 1’s runner-up, the Mi 10i, is now down in eight, while the only phone not come from either Samsung or Xiaomi in the top 10 is the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max in ninth.

Poco X3 NFC rounds up the top 10, making it four Xiaomi phones to five by the Korean company. More cruicially, Samsung took four of the top 5 spots compared to just one last week.

We lose the Redmi 9T and Redmi Note 9T 5G from last week’s top 10.

TechStage | Ikea Symfonisk table lamp in the test: Sonos with lamp

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In addition to the simple symphonic Speakers (test report) Ikea has developed a second device with Sonos. The big difference: There is an E on the speaker 14 – version, next to music it also emits light. Nevertheless, the idea is not bad and the price of the Symfonisk table lamp is on par with a Sonos One SL.

We test the network loudspeaker as part of our Multiroom theme world. Not only other tests on Sonos products appeared there, such as the Sonos Arc (test report), the Sonos One (test report) or the battery-powered Sonos Move (test report). We also take a look at other multiroom systems there, such as Denon Heos (test report), Yamaha Musiccast (test report), Teufel Raumfeld (test report) or speakers that connect directly via Spotify Connect.

Design and technical data The symfonisk light consists of three parts: A wide, plate-like base with the three control elements volume up, volume down and start / pause. The loudspeaker sits on top of it in a cylindrical shape, which is interrupted by the rotary switch for the light on the side. Finally, at the top is the lampshade. It has a broad base and tapers towards the top, reminiscent of a classic floor lamp. The lamp takes bulbs with an E 13 – socket with a maximum of 7W. This makes it bright enough to be used as a reading lamp. Opinions are likely to differ on design. In the editorial team and among friends, opinion fluctuates between “cool” and “looks like a toilet paper holder”. However, the device does its job well, both as a lamp and as a loudspeaker.

Left the Symfonisk light, right the Symfonisk loudspeaker. It is important to know that the lighting function is completely separated from the Sonos and Multiroom features. The audio is played back in the classic way via the Sonos app for Android, iOS, Windows or Mac OS. The lamp can be switched on or off using the rotary switch on the side. Smart functions or automatisms for light are missing. However, this can be retrofitted with smart lamps.

On the back, next to the power connection, is the typical Sonos network connector, but in most cases you will probably use the WLAN for access to the network use.

Setup and Sonos integration As with the Symfonisk loudspeaker, there is a complete Sonos system in the multiroom lamp from Ikea . In other words, the luminaire can be completely controlled via the Sonos app and is compatible with all of the manufacturer’s other products. Whether as a multiroom group, as a stereo pair or in combination with a soundbar, on the app side there is no difference between Sonos directly from the manufacturer and Sonos from Ikea.

The setup is accordingly simple. In the Sonos app, go to “Add system” via the settings and then follow the instructions in the app. It’s easy and done in a few minutes. Then you can choose the name and / or the location. If available, a firmware update will be installed.

The buttons for the typical Sonos commands are on the wide coaster. sound The sound body of the Symfonisk lamp creates a surprisingly good sound, especially in the bass range. Here the Symfonisk lamp even creates a little more bass than the comparable Sonos One SL. However, it lacks protection against splash water or the Alexa microphones of the Sonos One (test report). Still, the sound is very good, as you would expect from a Sonos device. In other words, streaming is not a problem, but anyone who prefers to listen to vinyl or is one of the particularly audiophiles will have to resort to another solution.

In addition, there is an equalizer in the apps for Android and iPhone, with which you can, for example, turn down the bass a little. Users of iPhone and iPad or other Sonos products such as the Sonos Arc (test report) can also use the Trueplay features to automatically measure the loudspeaker. This is particularly useful if you use the lights as back speakers for the Sonos soundbars to transform the virtual 5.1 into real surround sound.

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Conclusion Unlike the Symfonisk speakers, the Symfonisk table lamp has direct competition in the Sonos One SL, both cost about 181 Euro. Accordingly, you have to decide what you want. The Symfonisk table lamp is significantly larger than the loudspeaker, but has the great advantage that, thanks to its light, it is not only a loudspeaker but also a piece of furniture. If you want that, you can get a good table lamp with a very good multiroom speaker and one of the best apps for control.

If you are looking for a cheaper Sonos speaker, we definitely recommend the Symfonisk speaker (test report), which is less than 100 Euro costs. Otherwise, we recommend taking a look at the guide to multiroom systems: Sound in every room.

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Audi, BMW, Ford: the smartphone will be the key to open the car

BMW announced a new version of its existing functionality Digital Key for iPhone . Drivers will be able with Digital Key Plus to open the car and start the engine without physically take the smartphone out of their pockets . Digital Key, in fact, uses the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology of the chips U1 introduced by Apple with iPhone 11 .

Digital keys on Audi, BMW and Ford thanks to UWB

The short range and high bandwidth on which UWB is based allows for precise location detection and high levels of security , such as driver authentication and automatic unlocking of the car door. According to the BMW press release, with Digital Key Plus it will be impossible to carry out pirate attacks by intercepting the radio signal, precisely due to UWB.

UWB uses small standardized, low-power pulses from multiple parts of the car to track the position of the driver and automatically open the car when the driver himself is particularly close to the door handle.

BMW and Apple worked together inside the Car Connectivity Consortium to develop an open standard based on UWB, which allows other car manufacturers to issue digital keys of this type. It is not clear when Digital Key Plus will debut: we know that it will arrive together with BMW iNext , but the Bavarian house has not yet indicated a timing for the launch of its new fully electric SAV .

Also from Samsung comes a very similar announcement: will collaborate with Audi, BMW, Ford and Genesis for the release of applications digital key for both iPhone and Android . Samsung is also part of the Car Connectivity Consortium, as well as the FiRa Consortium , but it is currently unclear whether it will rely on, like BMW, on Apple’s UWB technology.

If Samsung couldn’t have access to UWB it could fall back on NFC , that is the technology that allows, among other things, to make contacless payments. In the latter case, however, the driver would be required to extract the smartphone to bring it to the car door (similar to what happens with the current BMW Digital Key technology).

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TechStage | Top 10: These are the best smartphones up to 500 euros

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Motorola Moto G 5G Plus test: A lot of battery for little money Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test: Hard but slow Oneplus Nord N 10 5G in the test: galloped in price Oppo Find X2 Pro in the test: performance bargain Asus ROG Phone 3 in the test: perfect gaming smartphone Smartwatch Oppo Watch in the test: Great AMOLED Smartwatch from 240 € Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 in the test: competition for Apple? Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro in the test: Smartwatch with cross-country battery Apple Watch: Smartwatch with contract from 15 € per month Buy Apple Watch 6: All generations in the price check Skagen Falster 3 in the test: Smartwatch with Wear OS Test Huawei Watch GT 2: Noble fitness tracker in watch form Multiroom Ikea Symfonisk in the test: Sonos loudspeakers under 100 Euro Bose Portable Home Speaker in the test: battery, WLAN, Airplay 2 Sonos Move in the test: The robust all-rounder Musiccast: Multiroom from Yamaha in the test Denon Heos in the test: versatile multiroom system Flat soundbar Teufel Sounddeck Streaming in the test Teufel Raumfeld in the test: rich multiroom sound Keyfinder Tile Slim (2017): Key finder in credit card format Bluetooth key finder Tile Pro in the test: 122 m range! Key finder Tile Pro in the test: the range Champion Orbit Bluetooth tracker in the test: looking for wallet and keys Nonda iHere 3.0: smart key finder in test Chipolo Classic and Plus: Bluetooth key finder in test Musegear finder 2: Keyfinder without mandatory registration Action-Cam DJI Pocket 2 in the test: Zoom and 64 – Megapixel sensor Actioncam Insta 300 One R: 1-inch image sensor in the test Gopro Hero 8 Black in the test: Back to the top Insta 360 One R in the test: The modular Acti oncam Motorola Moto G8 Plus review: Great smartphone, but … Insta 360 Go: Micro-GoPro in the test Motorola One Action Test: good hardware, bad camera microSD In the test: Kingston UHS-I U3 microSDXC Kit MicroSD card for smartphone: Samsung Evo Plus 2017 Review : Lexar Professional 1800 x microSDXC Kit Test report: Intenso Premium microSDXC card with 64 GByte Android Sonos Move in the test: The robust all-rounder Honor 19: Inexpensive high-end smartphone in Test Xiaomi Mi 9: Top technology at a bargain price Doogee S 90 in the test: modular outdoor smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro in the test: high-end -Phone at a competitive price Motorola Moto G7 Power in the test: large battery, small price Sony Xperia 10: Smartphone with 21: 9 display in the test Counselor Advisor overview Purchase advice The right cordless screwdriver for the home workshop Bargain: Which Fire TV stick from 19 € is the right one? Purchase advice: What good is a leaf blower with a battery for 45 Euro? True wireless headphones: How much do you have to invest? Purchase advice water cooling: High-end PCs cool better Guide : Air conditioning and fan against the heat wave Sony shows the Xperia 1: Is the predecessor XZ3 worth it now? Practice Caution, Money away: Kickstarter & Co. are not shops Switch off Android notifications from annoying apps This is how it works: Install the new Android L keyboard now Tip: “Ok Use Google everywhere “in Germany In the test: Does the jailbreak work for iOS 7. 1? Goderma and mobile medicine: The doctor apps are coming! Instructions: Jailbreak for iOS 7 on iPhone 5S, 5, 4S and 4 Technology Importing technology from China, part 2: Customs, taxes and tricks Drones & copters: From toys to FPV racers What does the end of an ecosystem mean? Smartphones with a flexible display: What is the benefit for me? Smartphone processors at a glance: Everything Snapdragon? Evolutionary dead ends: the worst mobile phones mpass: Pay with the NFC mobile phone – or the NFC toilet roll Display calculator Calculate pixel density, number and display proportion Best list Test winner Price comparison Price comparison overview Smartphones from Android 7.0 Phablets with stylus Fitness tracker with GPS Bluetooth headphones with ANR Drones with GPS Video TechStage Best list Top 10: These are the best smartphones up to 500 Euro Start Display Performance Features Place 1 Place 2 3rd place 4th place 5th place 6th place Place 7 Place 8 Place 9 Place 10 Conclusion Comments from Stefan / / 15. 01. 2021 15: 36 Clock

1000 Euros are too much for a smartphone? No problem: There are for 500 Euros almost as good cell phones. We tell you what to look out for when buying.

The top models of the well-known manufacturers are of course in the spotlight. Samsung Galaxy S 20 Ultra (test report), Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (test report) and Huawei Mate 40 Pro (test report) arouse desire because technically they combine the best of the best. A look at the price quickly makes it clear that the companies are being paid royally for it. Then the disillusionment quickly follows, because about 1000 Euro for a commodity such as a Smartphones cannot or do not all want to spend. That is also not absolutely necessary. Because with a little effort in the search (price comparison with filter) interested parties actually get models that can hardly do less, but cost far less. If you don’t want to go to this trouble, just read on.

Display In the price class of 400 to 500 Euros are resolutions Not to be found below FHD + – but hardly above either. With an average diagonal of around 6.4 inches, FHD + also results in a little more than 400 pixels per inch (PPI) and ensures sharp display even without 2K or even 4K resolution. As a technology, OLED is at the top of the list of requirements – not because IPS LCDs couldn’t be good, but OLED provides that extra little bit of black level, viewing angle stability, contrast and color intensity. LCD is therefore the exception in these price regions. More and more common: Panels with 90 or even 120 Hertz for a more fluid display of content. 144 Hz (at least in combination with OLED) remains reserved for high-priced gaming smartphones such as the Asus ROG Phone 3 (test report).

Power 6 GByte RAM are with androids Mandatory, 8 GByte between 300 and 500 Euro no longer a problem and now even 11 GB of RAM possible – the was reserved for high-end2 models not long ago. The drive should normally be a top chipset from the current or past year, such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865, 855 (Plus) or Samsung’s Exynos 9810 / 9820. The counterpart of Huawei is the Kirin 980, Mediatek or other providers cheaper Chips are usually no longer found in this high price region. Exceptions are generally always possible. For example, some of the smartphones in our list rely on a processor that is somewhere between the upper middle and lower upper class in terms of performance, namely the Snapdragon 765(G). It hardly makes a difference in everyday life, so with the appropriate remaining hardware, this should not be an exclusion criterion. Only benchmark fetishists and hard core gamers are usually better served with top chips because of stronger GPUs.

Other equipment 128 GBytes are mandatory in the price region for Android smartphones, even 240 GByte getting more and more frequent. Expandability via micro SD or similar is no longer absolutely necessary, but most models still offer this. Otherwise everything that is available in smartphones is technically on board – often even 5G. We have already used all current 5G smartphones in our 5G guide: These 5G smartphones are already listed. However, users should think twice about this as an obligation for the specifications of their smartphone. In the absence of adequate expansion, 5G is still far from being available nationwide in Germany.

As always, the battery should be an important criterion when buying. In addition to the pure power in mAh, things such as the ability to charge quickly and the option of wireless charging are important here. When it comes to the topicality of the Android version, most devices are in our top 10 look quite good. Who on Android 04 is set, gets its money’s worth and also the first devices with Android 11 are e.g. u get. Actually, many more models from this list should switch to the current Android version, after all, all smartphones come from at most 2020.

Place 1: Realme X 50 Per OLED with 90 Hz frame rate, 2400 × 1080 pixels on 6.4 inches – the display of the Realme X 50 Pro (test report) convinced us. The camera also, albeit primarily under good lighting conditions. Unfortunately Realme follows the 2020 he trend, ordinary Camera modules like the 64 – Megapixel main camera , the 12 – Megapixel telephoto lens and the wide angle with 8 megapixels with lower resolution Macro lens to inflate quad cam. The manufacturer could have saved the latter, but at least the other three lenses are reasonable. Even at the front there is in addition to the front camera with 32 Megapixel another wide-angle selfie cam with 8 megapixels.

Donated as drive Realme the X 50 Per a Snapdragon 865, that of fabulous 12 GByte RAM is flanked. So nothing jerks. 5G is also included. The internal memory cannot be expanded, but for just under 500 Euro at the time of the item full 256 GByte internal memory . Electricity comes from a 4200 – mAh battery that comes with 65 Watts can be charged quickly . Android 11 Has Realme as update already played.

2nd place: Xiaomi Black Shark 3 The OLED measures almost 6.7 inches -Display of the Xiaomi Black Shark 3, the not only 90 Hz, spec ren also an increased sampling rate of 256 Hz. This is particularly important for a gaming smartphone so that inputs are implemented precisely and directly. The Black Shark also has special shoulder buttons especially for gaming. But the smartphone also cuts a good figure outside of gaming. This is how the device is operated by a Snapdragon 865 with 8 GByte RAM in this version, internally there is 128 GByte. 5G is on board.

The battery is marked with 4720 mAh slightly stronger than in the Realme – model in first place and loads the same way fast. An update to Android 11 there is noc h not and also with the camera is with the main lens (64 megapixels) and wide angle (13 Megapixel) Conclusion. The third lens is just a depth sensor.

3rd place: Xiaomi Mi 10 T Exceptionally on a 6.7 inch IPS LCD, but with a full 144 Hz Xiaomi sets the Mi 10 T (test report). Main and wide angle camera with 64 and 13 Megapixels convinced in the test, the macro camera as always not. The smartphone is fast thanks to Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM absolute, also here are the built-in 128 GByte memory not expandable. 5G is included, Android 10 on the other hand not yet. The 5000 mAh strong battery can be used with 33 Watt fast charging .

4th place: Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro The Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro (test report) no longer because the competition listed above is stronger in some points. Such shifts take place either because more powerful models have come onto the market or because the typical cheaper technical equipment is gradually pulling counterparties from higher price ranges into lower segments. The latter is the case here, and the better equipped version with 8 / 256 GByte against the trend has even become more expensive again and no longer fits into the 500 – Euro budget. But even the smaller version is by no means part of scrap iron.

The almost 6.7 inch OLED display with Full – HD – + – resolution offers HDR 10 + and did very well in the test. However, the screen only comes with 60 Hz to the customer – this is no longer state of the art. A Snapdragon serves as the drive 855, how much faster before hardly. Only with the main memory is more to be gained with other devices, but the 6 GByte RAM of the smaller version is still sufficient in everyday life.

The quad -Cam with up to 48 Megapixel and at least 5-megapixel macro lens delivers good results, 128 GByte internal memory is sufficient Space for apps. 5G is on board as well as a retractable pop-up front cam . The battery has decent 4500 mAh and can at least be with 30 Watt fast charging. With not even 440 is Euro the Poco-Phone the cheapest smartphone in this top 04. Android 11 already exists.

5th place: Oppo Find X2 This is the Oppo Find X2 not yet the case, but the rest of the equipment is convincing. This includes about the 6.5 inch OLED display with 90 Hz, the Quad-Cam with main, telephoto and wide-angle camera (48, 8 and 5 megapixels) plus macro camera with 5 megapixels and the built-in Snapdragon 765G. It doesn’t come close to the performance of a Snapdragon 865 do it but still a good figure in everyday life – also because he is proud 12 GByte RAM is combined.

Even with the internal memory, the manufacturer doesn’t do things by halves, but builds 256 GByte a. 5G is on board. The battery appears with 4025 mAh comparatively small in size, but should not cause any problems in everyday life. It can be described with 30 load watt. Android 11 does not exist yet.

6th place: Oneplus Nord This also applies to the Oneplus Nord ( Test report), with the the manufacturer back to its roots again oriented and great technology at a comparatively manageable price brings . Compared to the earlier “flagship killers”, however, this no longer works in all respects with top technology. The upscale mid-range device offers a decent OLED display with 90 – Hertz playback, but “only” a Snapdragon serves as the drive 765G. However, since the large configuration of full 11 GByte RAM and 200 GByte of internal memory is flanked, this should hardly bother anyone in everyday life.

In the actually good 48 – Megapixel camera, the manufacturer unnecessarily uses an additional macro camera with only 2 megapixels instead of telephoto function. The front camera with 32 Mega p ixel also has a second wide-angle lens. When it comes to endurance, the modern chipset has a positive effect, the battery with 4025 mAh ensures long running times. Together with the chic and high-quality housing, the North is a successful all-round carefree Package.

7th place: Oppo Reno 4 5G Oppo sets the Reno 4 5G to a 6.4 Inch OLED display without a higher Hertz number. Die K amera consists of main lens and wide angle with 48 and 8 megapixels, plus a depth sensor. It is also available on the front, it supports the 32 – Megapixel selfie cam. Also Oppo uses the Snapdragon 765 G , combined in but with 8 GB of RAM. 128 GByte of internal memory are just as fine and 5G is also included. The 4000 – mAh battery can be quickly removed with 65 Charge watt. Android 11 is available for the Oppo -Model already.

Place 8: ZTE Axon 11 5G Not so with the ZTE Axon 11 5G, the remaining values are mostly correct. The manufacturer uses 60 -Hz-OLED , the Quad-Cam consists of 64 – and 8 -Megapixel lenses for main and wide-angle cameras. They are filled by the macro and depth sensors with 2 megapixels each. Name-giving 5G is on board as well as a Snapdragon 765G. The combination of 6 GB of RAM and 122 GByte of internal memory is in G As opposed to d s better placed models, it can even be expanded with a micro SD card. The battery is performing 4000 mAh , 18 – Watt charging is comparatively slow.

Place 9: TCL 10 Per 60 – Hz-OLED with 6.5 inches, Quad – Cam with main and wide-angle lens (60 and 16 megapixels) and the annoying pretty – components Macro and depth sensors are unfortunately still very common in this price range . The Snapdragon 765 (without G) does a decent job in combination with 6 GB. The internal 128 GByte memory can be used via Mi cro-SD – Map expand – in this top – 10 the exception. The battery with 4500 mAh can only be used with 18 Watt load. So far there is only Android 10.

Place 10: Apple iPhone SE (2020) Who doesn’t like Android and prefer to stand on smartphones with the bitten apple, get to 500 Euro on current devices only the iPhone SE (2020). It is a bit out of line with the comparatively weak hardware, but thanks to the optimally adapted iOS 14. 3 anything but slow – also thanks to the strong Apple-A 13 – Bionic- Chipset . Surprised for that the device with a small 4.7-inch display and only 1334 × 750 pixels and only 3 GByte R.A.M. The 128 GByte As always with Apple, internal storage cannot be expanded, 5G does not exist. 1821 mAh with the battery sound almost negligible .

Conclusion Remarkable what one is for under 440 Euros in technology. The difference to the absolute top is sometimes not that great, at least not when you compare the price to the added value. Otherwise, the latest top models from established manufacturers are of course even better – anything else would be strange.

Anyone who doesn’t 500 want to spend euros, should take a look at our guide: The best smartphones up to 400 Euro, purchase advice: Smartphones with OLED up to 300 Euro and our best list : Top-10 of smartphones up to 200 Throw euros. Even in the last category there are amazingly strong devices.

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