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Best Fitbit fitness tracker 2020: Which Fitbit is right for you?

(Pocket-lint) – Fitbit has been around for years, sitting at the top of its activity tracking class, smugly watching as its competitors hope to raise the same sort of brand awareness. For many, a fitness band is simply called “a Fitbit” – such has been the impact of this company – and it’s now being bought by Google, to add to its power.

We’ve broken down each of the Fitbit trackers, looking at how much each costs, what features it offers and why you might consider buying each one. This list is all about helping you work out which Fitbit will suit you and your lifestyle best.

Quick summary

The Fitbit Inspire is the cheapest fitness tracker in Fitbit’s offering, replacing the Zip, Flex and Alta. It offers all-day sleep and activity tracking, smartphone notifications, clock faces and interchangeable straps. It has a touchscreen display, is swim proof and it offers automatic exercise recognition too.

The Fitbit Inspire HR has a very similar design to the standard Inspire but it adds heart rate monitoring, more advanced sleep data, VO2 Max, Goal-Based exercise modes and Connected GPS. Other functions are the same as the Inspire, but it is a little more expensive due to the extra features.

The Fitbit Inspire 2 has a slightly more refined design compared to the Inspire and Inspire HR, offering many of the same features but doubling the battery life and adding Active Zone Minutes and Quick Replies for Android users.

The Fitbit Charge 3 offers everything the Inspire HR does, including swim tracking and Goal-Based exercise, but it adds more advanced smartphone notifications and it has an altimeter. There is also a Special Edition model with NFC for Fitbit Pay.

The Fitbit Charge 4 updates the Fitbit Charge 3, adds NFC as standard, offers Spotify controls and built-in GPS, so it’s better at accurately tracking workouts as a standalone device.

The Fitbit Versa Lite Edition moves into smartwatch territory, offering a middle ground between the Charge 3 and the standard Versa 2 smartwatch in terms of features and price. The Versa Lite Edition has the same features as the Charge 3, including swim proofing, but it adds apps. It loses Fitbit Pay however, as well as an altimeter.

The Fitbit Versa 2 is the next step up in the Fitbit smartwatch sector. It offers everything the Versa Lite Edition has, but it adds the altimeter back in, along with Fitbit Pay and built-in Alexa. Still no built-in GPS, but the Versa 2 has phone-free music, which the Charge 3 and Versa Lite Edition do not.

The Fitbit Versa 3 is an upgrade to the Versa 2, adding Google Assistant as an option on top of Alexa, a built-in speaker for taking calls, Pure Pulse 2.0 heart rate technology and most importantly, built-in GPS.

The Fitbit Ionic is more sportswatch in its design than smartwatch. It offers built-in GPS, water resistance up to 50-metres, mobile payments and smartphone notifications, as well as all the features found on other Fitbit devices. No voice assistants though.

The Fitbit Sense is the all-singing, all-dancing Fitbit smartwatch with a number of sensors on board. It has everything the Versa 3 offers, along with an EDA sensor for monitoring stress, the ability to take an ECG and a skin temperature sensor.

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Fitbit Inspire 2

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The Inspire 2 succeeds the Inspire HR and Inspire – below – offering a more refined design with softer, curvier edges and an inductive button over a physical button.

It delivers all the same features as the Inspire HR, including all day activity tracking, advanced sleep tracking with sleep score, exercise modes, female health tracking and smartphone notifications.

It doubles the battery life of the Inspire HR to 10 days however, whilst also adding Active Zone Minutes and Quick Replies for Android users.

The Inspire 2 comes in Black, Lunar White, Desert Poppy.

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Fitbit Inspire

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The Fitbit Inspire is the entry level fitness tracker from Fitbit and it offers basic activity monitoring, including steps and calories burned, along with basic sleep tracking.

There’s a display for smartphone notifications and an on-screen dashboard, showing similar metrics to what you would find in the Fitbit app. The Inspire also offers waterproofing up to 50-metres but not swim tracking, and it doesn’t have elevation or heart rate monitoring either.

The Inspire is slim, slender and smaller than the Charge 3. It also offers interchangeable straps, allowing for a different look, as well as the ability to clip it to clothing with a specific accessory, and it is claimed to have a five-day battery life. As with all Fitbit devices, the Inspire connects to the Fitbit app via Bluetooth, offering a range of more detailed stats and data.

The Fitbit Inspire comes in two colours comprising Black and Sangria.

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Fitbit Inspire HR

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The Fitbit Inspire HR features a very similar design to the Inspire, meaning a slim and sleek waterproof device with a display for smartphone notifications and progress.

It adds heart rate tracking and swim tracking though, along with a colour-matched buckle for a more secure fastening and it also offers connected GPS, Guided Breathing Sessions, Goal-Based Exercise Modes and VO2 Max.

The Inspire HR also offers more advanced sleep tracking data than the Inspire, though it still lacks elevation data and it doesn’t offer Active Zone Minutes like the newer Inspire 2, or as good a battery life.

The Inspire HR comes in three colours comprising Black, Lilac and Black with White.

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Fitbit Charge 4

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The Fitbit Charge 4 is an update to the Fitbit Charge 3, adding in a couple of new features, the biggest of which is the inclusion of GPS. Previously you had to use the GPS on your phone, but on the Charge 4 you can now get that direct from the device, giving location tracking, speed and distance, as well as elevation change from the altimeter.

That makes it a better exercise tracker overall as a standalone device, better than the Inspire models or the Charge 3. It also adds in NFC to support Fitbit Pay, something that was previously only available on special edition Charge 3 models, so it’s extra convenience. Adding to the convenience is Spotify control although you can’t download music to this device.

The battery is rated at 7 days, but this without the GPS – which does have a big impact on the life. It will track GPS activities up to 5 hours, so will cover a lot of events like 5 or 10km runs, but won’t cover anything longer – and that will use up a lot of the battery life.

All the other metrics from the Charge 3 are included – sleep tracking, steps and so on – but the Charge 4 also introduced active zone minutes, which is designed to focus on boosting heart health through your activities, regardless of steps. It’s better positioned to reward varied activities rather than depending on steps as a metric.

Fitbit Charge 4 review: The most accomplished fitness band?

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Fitbit Charge 3

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The Fitbit Charge 3 is the successor to the Charge 2, refining and streamlining its design, whilst also adding waterproofing up to 50-metres and swim tracking, like the Inspire HR. There is a 40 per cent larger and brighter OLED display compared to the Charge 2 and it is touch-enabled, rather than just tap-enabled, allowing users to swipe through all the metrics they’d find in the Fitbit app, including hydration.

All of the Inspire HR’s features are on board, including Connected GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring, but you’ll also get a few extras with the Charge 3, including elevation data and the option of an NFC-enabled model.

The Charge 3 also has Run Detect with auto stop, meaning runners can stop at lights without manually hitting pause on their workout. Smartphone notifications are also a little more advanced than the Inspire HR with Quick Replies for Android users.

The Charge 3 is available in two standard options of Graphite with a Black strap or Rose Gold with a Blue Grey strap. There are also two Special Edition models that are NFC-enabled, offering Fitbit Pay. The Special Edition models have the same case options but the graphite has a white perforated sports strap, while the rose gold has a purple fabric strap.

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Fitbit Versa Lite Edition

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The Fitbit Versa Lite Edition is the first step from fitness tracker to smartwatch in Fitbit’s portfolio. It offers many of the same features as the Charge 3, including waterproofing, heart rate tracking, sleep stages, swim tracking and Connected GPS, though it misses out on elevation data and Fitbit Pay capabilities.

It does have the ability to install some third party apps however, something that sets it apart from the Charge, and it also looks more like a watch than an activity tracker. Additionally, the Versa Lite Edition comes with interchangeable straps like other Fitbit devices and it has the option of designer accessories too.

The Versa Lite Edition comes in four colours, including Silver Aluminium with White, Silver Aluminium with Purple, Marina Blue Aluminium with Marina Blue strap and Mulberry Aluminium with Mulberry strap.

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Fitbit Versa 3

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The Fitbit Versa 3 succeeds the Versa 2 – below – but it adds some of the main features missing from the 2019 device.

There’s a built-in speaker for taking calls, along with built-in GPS and there’s also Google Assistant on top of Amazon Alexa.

You’ll also find fast charging on the Versa 3, along with all the other features you’d expect from a Fitbit smartwatch including all day activity tracking, sleep tracking and smartphone notifications. There’s also Fitbit Pay as standard and Pure Pulse 2.0 heart rate technology like the Sense (below).

The Fitbit Versa 3 comes in three colours: Pink Clay and Soft Gold Aluminium, Black and Black Aluminium, Midnight and Soft Gold Aluminium.

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Fitbit Versa 2

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The Fitbit Versa 2 is a step up from the Versa Lite Edition, though part of the same family, offering a smartwatch that’s more lifestyle and less obviously sporty than the Ionic (below). Like the Versa Lite Edition, the Versa 2, offers a metal body waterproofed to 50m with rounded corners and a domed back, and it comes with interchangeable straps.

All the same features as the Versa Lite Edition are on board, but as you would expect, the Fitbit Versa 2 offers a couple more compared to the Lite model. These include elevation data like the Charge 3, built-in Alexa, music storage, an Always On display mode, Sleep Mode and support for Spotify.

As with the Lite model though, the Versa still only offers Connected GPS – you’ll need the Charge 4, Versa 3, Sense or Ionic if you want built-in GPS from Fitbit. Support for smartphone notifications, with quick reply support for Android is on board though, and there is also Fitbit Pay support.

The Fitbit Versa comes in five colours including Carbon Aluminium with a Black strap, Mist Grey Aluminium with a Stone strap, or Copper Rose Aluminium with either a Petal strap, Bordeaux strap or Emerald strap. There are also two Special Edition models that come with both a woven strap and classic strap.

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Fitbit Sense

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The Fitbit Sense is the company’s most accomplished smartwatch, taking on a similar design to the Versa family but offering more features.

It has all the features from the Versa 3, along with a EDA sensor for stress monitoring, the ability to take an ECG (pending approval) and a skin temperature sensor.

Along with these additional sensors, the Sense smartwatch has built-in GPS, both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants and it still promises a six day battery life.

There’s also a built-in speaker, allowing for Bluetooth calls and responses from the voice assistants and there’s the Pure Pulse 2.0 heart rate technology too, which can detect high and low heart rate and notify you when you go above or below your normal thresholds.

The Fitbit Sense comes in two colours of Carbon and Graphite Stainless Steel or Lunar White and Gold Stainless Steel.

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Fitbit Ionic

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The Fitbit Ionic is more sportswatch looking in design and offers all the features available on both the Charge 3 and Versa 2 (except Alexa), while adding a few of extras like built-in GPS. It misses out on some of the features offered by the latest Sense smartwatch though.

It comes with partner apps like Strava and it offers on-screen workouts like the Versa and Sense devices. The Ionic also has interchangeable straps and a unibody made from aerospace aluminium for a premium look.

The Fitbit Ionic is said to have a 4-day battery life and it offers extended smartphone notifications to include apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Gmail, like the Versa family, Inspire family and Charge 3 and 4 also do. The Ionic is available in three colours, each of which are compatible with the two leather straps and three sports bands available separately.

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Writing by Britta O’Boyle.

Authentication software privacyIDEA 3.5 with smart cards and dual control tokens

The IT security provider Netknights has updated its free multi-factor authentication software and released privacyIDEA 3.5. With this version, users can for the first time also roll out PIV smart cards (Personal Identity Verification) and have them certified by privacyIDEA. Users can then use the smart cards to log in or for digital signatures.

PIV devices can do this in NIST SP 800 – 73 defined Personal Identity Verification Interface (FIPS 201 ). For example, the current Yubikey tokens YubiKey 5 NFC, YubiKey 5 Nano, YubiKey 5C and YubiKey 5C offer their smartcard functions via this interface.

New methods for authentication and for admins Further innovations of privacyIDEA 3.5 are the completely revised four-eyes token. With this, administrators can set how many users from defined groups can only log in together as a particularly sensitive account. Technically, the multi-challenge response introduced in privacyIDEA 3.4 is used for this. The developers have completely revised the workflow so that the software prompts additional users to log in with new challenges. The procedure works transparently via the RADIUS protocol and should therefore also work in scenarios such as logging on to a Citrix Netscaler or other VPN solutions.

Must sign up for particularly sensitive accounts If several users register, privacyIDEA requests the additional data through further challenges.

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When rolling out x 509 – privacyIDEA can now require certificates to be accompanied by an attestation certificate. This ensures that the certificate request was generated on a smart card and is a prerequisite for the management of the smart cards via privacyIDEA. Netknights has successfully tested the function with the Yubikey. privacyIDEA 3.5 now masters its relevant authentication mechanisms: OTP, U2F, FIDO2 and x 201.

The Dashboard, also introduced in version 3.4, now also shows the names of unsuccessful login attempts and links them to the data stored for the user. This enables service desk employees to access the details more quickly to solve problems. Adminis can specify in advance which data fields will be displayed to the service crew.

privacyIDEA 3.5 is under the AGPLv3. The software is now available via the Python Package Index and in the community repositories for Ubuntu 16. 04, 18. 04 and recently also 20. 04. In addition, NetKnights offers an Enterprise Edition with support for Ubuntu LTS and RHEL / CentOS and carries out contract developments for special requirements.

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ZTE Axon 20 5G – The first smartphone with a selfie camera under the screen goes on sale worldwide. You order it to Poland

ZTE Axon 16 5G was introduced in September in China, but the device could not be really bought. Today its global premiere takes place, thanks to which the equipment will be able to be ordered by customers from almost all over the world. Of course, due to the US restriction on the Middle Kingdom, this model will not reach US users. The device is the first smartphone in the world to use a selfie camera placed not in the notch, not in a retractable module, but as a unit embedded in the screen. The most interesting thing is that this model can be ordered to Poland. However, it will not be easy, but as a consolation I will add that this applies to all markets.

ZTE Axon 20 5G is the world’s first smartphone with 32 MP with a selfie camera embedded in the display. The device can be ordered to Poland from the manufacturer’s official store.

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Self-portraits or if you prefer – selfie photos are especially important today for smartphone users. Of course, it is influenced by social media through which we share with the world changes in our lives. Unfortunately, along with the shrinking frames surrounding the screens of our smartphones, there was no space for the front camera. Some solve it by using a notch or a teardrop, others opt for sliding modules or rotating modules. ZTE decided to go a step further and offered a device with a camera embedded in the screen.

ZTE Axon 20 5G, because this is the particular model, was shown in China in September, but today its global debut takes place. The equipment can be ordered to Europe, Asia and Africa. Poland is also among the countries of the Old Continent that are included in the distribution. The device itself is visually interesting, but I would be lying if I wrote that it beats the competition. ZTE, following others, implements an innovation in a device from a higher mid-price range, not in a full-fledged flagship with a high specification. So here we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 765 G, Adreno 620 and 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of data memory.

ZTE Axon 20 5G – the first smartphone with a camera screen

Built-in battery with a capacity 4220 mAh can be charged with power 30 W. The smartphone does not run out of solutions such as 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, WiFi b / g / n / ac and Android 10 with MiFavor overlay. The selfie camera is 32 MP unit embedded in 6, 92 – inch OLED screen 20, 5: 9 resolution 2460 x 1080 pixels. The main photographic unit consists of 64 MP wide angle, 8 MP ultra wide angle, 2 MP depth sensor and 2 MP macro module. The smartphone is priced at 449 Euro, that is 2030 zlotys. You have to remember that the so-called invitations are initially valid, and the number of pieces is very limited.

	ZTE Axon 20 5G	Motorola Moto G 5G
Display	6, 82 – inch OLED 20. 5: 9 60 Hz 2460 x 1080 pix	6.7 inch LTPS 20: 9 60 Hz 2400 x 1080 pix
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 G	Snapdragon 750 G
Memory for data	128 GB	64 GB / 128 GB
RAM	8 GB	4 GB / 6 GB
Battery	4220 mAh 21 In	5000 mAh 20 In
Main camera	64 MP f.1.7 8 MP ultra wide angle f / 2.2 2 MP depth sensor 2 MP macro	32 MP f / 1.7 8 MP ultra wide angle f / 2.2 2 MP macro f / 2.4
Front camera	32 MP f / 2.0	16 MP f / 2.2
Dimensions	172, 1 x 77, 9 x 7, 89 mm	166, 1x 76, 1 x 9.9 mm
Weight	198 g	212 g
Colors	Black	Volcanic Gray, Frosted Silver
Other	Android 10, MiFavor, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi ac	Android 10, My UX, Bluetooth 5.1, WiFi ac
Price	~ 2030 PLN	1299 PLN

Source: ZTE

In the first half of next year, Samsung will expand its offer with three inexpensive Galaxy A series smartphones with 5G modems

Inexpensive does not mean cheap, but in the case of devices with 5G modems signed with the logo of a wildly popular manufacturer, it should not come as a surprise to anyone. Nevertheless, the Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones are solidly made models from the low and medium price range, which can be called attractive without a doubt. I mean both the visual, hardware and software issues. It just so happens that at the beginning of next year, shortly after the premiere of the flagship of the Galaxy S series 21, the manufacturer will extend the offer with new models – Galaxy A 32 5G, Galaxy A 52 5G and Galaxy A 72 5G. It is important, however, that each of them will receive support for the 5G standard. What can we expect from them?

At the beginning of next year, Samsung will introduce three new smartphones with 5G modems to its offer. I am talking about models Galaxy A 32 5G, Galaxy A 52 5G and Galaxy A 72 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A 32 5G / Photo Voice.

Samsung Galaxy Test A 71: How much is he missing from the flagship?

The aforementioned development of the Galaxy A smartphone series will not take place until next year, but you have probably noticed that the Galaxy A model is missing from the devices mentioned 42 5G. This is not a mistake, because the manufacturer launched it for sale earlier. Samsung Galaxy A will be slightly lower in the portfolio 32 5G, which has recently been certified by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The equipment will probably receive a 6.5-inch display, a set of three cameras on the back, a MediaTek Dimensity system 720 , 4 GB RAM and NFC and a battery with a capacity 5000 mAh, which we can charge with power 15 W. Its price will close in about 364 dollars excluding tax (approximately 1350 ) PLN).

Samsung Galaxy A 48 5G / Photo Voice.

Samsung Galaxy A 72 5G – Everything you know about one of the most anticipated mid-range smartphones in 2021

For Samsung Galaxy A 52 5G we will get a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with an integrated fingerprint scanner and a set of four cameras on backs with 48 M P the main sensor. The performance is ensured by the Samsung Exynos chip 9611, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB of data memory. Battery 4000 mAh will be rechargeable with power 15 W. The price is most likely 455 dollars (approximately 1700 PLN). The Galaxy A model 72 5G was described in more detail in the previous post, to which I am linking. I will reveal, however, that we can count on the Super AMOLED glass screen with a diagonal of 6.7 inches and a resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels, Samsung Exynos processor 980 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 G, 6G RAM and 128 GB of data memory. The probable price in our currency is approximately PLN 2199 PLN.

Samsung Galaxy A 72 5G / Photo Voice.

Source: OnLeaks, Voice, Gizchina, IThome

Top 10 trending phones of week 51

Week 51 saw plenty of movement in our trending chart, although the top positions are mostly occupied by familiar faces.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G jumped back to the top wiht it Poco M3 stablemate and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max joining it on the podium.

The veteran Galaxy A51 used the relative calm and boosted its standing by five positions, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro climed 3 to capture fifth.

Another Poco, the X3 NFC returns to the top 10 in seventh position, just behind the upcomign Galaxy A72 that just appered on our radar.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is another phone on the rise, taking eight, while the Galaxy S21+ is going in the opposite direction for the time being and is now ninth.

Samsung Galaxy A21s completes the top 10, leaving no room for the Reno5 Pro+ that was flying as high as second last week.

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AVM has numerous Fritzbox routers in its range. TechStage shows which router is suitable for which Internet technology and presents the advantages and disadvantages of all important models.

Long awaited, finally available: The new Fritzbox 7530 AX is the first VDSL router from AVM with the new WiFi standard WiFi-6 (11 ax). Also the Fritzbox Cable 6660 for the cable internet as well as the 5530 Fiber for the fiber optic connection work with WiFi-6. The WLAN speed is an important criterion when deciding on a Fritzbox. But the router, as a home network and switchboard at home, should simply connect all devices and bring them to the Internet. Therefore, features such as telephone, USB and LAN connections as well as the capabilities of the built-in modem are important.

In this article we examine in detail the differences between the models for VDSL , Cables, fiber optics and LTE and recommend the right Fritzbox for every network. The article appears as part of our WLAN theme world. In addition, we have already tested several Fritzbox routers and other products, such as the inexpensive Fritz Repeater 600 (test report) or the tri-band mesh repeater Fritz Repeater 3000 (Review).

Fritzbox router for VDSL The Fritzbox 7590 (test report) for around 185 Euro is the current top -Model for the VDSL connection. Your modem supports the profile 35 b for supervectoring (up to 300 MBit / s in the download), the WLAN works with the 11 AC standard and four parallel data streams . There are hardly any WLAN remote stations with a corresponding speed. But since the 7583 Mastered multi-user MIMO, it can transmit data to several clients at the same time, which is particularly advantageous in a larger WLAN network is. The Fritzbox offers a wide variety of connections 7583 Fritzbox for telephony: It supports one ISDN device, two analog devices via RJ 11 or TAE and up to six cordless telephones via DECT.

Especially in the case design, the more expensive Fritzbox differs 7580 of the 7590, because she stands upright. Otherwise it offers the same equipment, but its modem is only for vectoring connections up to 100 MBit / s suitable. More about this in our Fritzbox guide 7430, 7580 and 7590 compared.

For new models, AVM relies on the current Wi-Fi 6 standard, for example the Fritzbox 6660 Cable and the VDSL Fritzbox 7430 use AX. With 169 Euro is the new Fritzbox 7490 AX slightly cheaper than the 7590, but has fewer connections: For example, it lacks an additional WAN port to connect it For example, to connect to an Internet connection via cable or fiber optic with an upstream modem. One of the four Gigabit LAN ports must be used for this. In addition, it has no socket for an ISDN telephone and only one connection option for analogue telephone devices.

Your plus point is the future-proof WLAN standard: The advantages of WiFi-6 do pay off especially noticeable when several end devices are transmitting in the network that also support WiFi-6. The new WPA3 encryption supports the Fritzbox 7530 AX of course – but also all Fritz boxes with 11 AC- WLAN, on which at least Fritz OS 7. 20 is installed. This also applies to the Fritzbox 7530 for round 115 Euro, which apart from the WiFi like the 7530 AX : Your wireless network works with the 11 AC standard and a maximum of two parallel data streams. It is therefore recommended for smaller WLANs and if a quick switch to WiFi-6 is not planned.

Who the seven years ago presented Fritzbox 7490 does not necessarily have to switch to a more recent model. Because AVM regularly provides the veteran with the latest updates and new functions. But the router is no longer recommended for new purchases, especially since it is usually more expensive than the better equipped Fritzbox 7583.

Fritz router with VDSL modem Model Fritzbox 7590 Fritzbox 7580 Fritzbox 7530 AX Fritzbox 7530 Fritzbox 7490 Fritzbox 7430 Fritzbox 3490 Fritzbox 7583 Fritzbox 7580 Modem VDSL 2 (supervectoring , 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (supervectoring, 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 ( Supervectoring, 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (supervectoring: 300 Mbps, bonded: 600 Mbps), G.Fast Bonding 4 Gbps (212 MHz) VDSL 2 (supervectoring 300 Mbps); G.Fast 1 Gbps (100 MHz) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 / 3×3; 2×2 (75 MHz) 11 AC / 2×2 11 AC / 3×3 11 N / 3×3 11 AC / 3×3 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 1733 + 800 1733 + 800 1800 + 600 866 + 400 1300 + 450 450 1300 + 450 1733 + 800 1300 x 450 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes no no no Telephony DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 no DECT, ISDN S0 (4 B channels; second ISDN via adapter), 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0 (4 B-channels; second ISDN via adapter), 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit -WAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit LAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x FE 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit-LAN / 1 Gbit-WAN 4x Gbit-LAN / 1 Gbit-WAN USB 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 185 225 169 115 200 70 130 440 280 Technically speaking, there is also little for the Fritzbox 7430 that only 11 n-WLAN in single-band operation with 2.4 GHz and a maximum of 450 offers Mbit / s as well as only Fast Ethernet for the LAN ports. However, it only costs around 70 Euro: That’s why she can in connection with a faster Fritzbox on the Internet connection as a cheap mesh repeater, expand the WLAN and serve as an additional DECT base.

The equipment of the Fritzbox 3490 is the same for Internet (VDSL vectoring up to 100 MBit / s) and WLAN speed (11 AC over 5 GHz with 1733 Mbit / s and 11 n over 2.4 GHz with 450 Mbit / s) and the connections (4x Gigabit LAN and 2x USB 3.0) of the Fritzbox 7490. But it lacks the connections for ISDN and analog telephones and the DECT function. Anyone who calls via VoIP telephone via the LAN socket or via smartphone via WLAN can access it.

Fritzbox models for internet via cable connection As with the Fritz boxes for VDSL, the same applies to the models for the cable connection: The latest Fritz box does not offer the best equipment. For the Fritzbox 6591 Cable (test report) for around 190 Euro speaks its support for WiFi-6, especially since it in contrast to the Fritzbox 7530 AX beautiful 160 – MHz radio channels over 5 GHz supported and therefore up to 2400 Mbit / s over 5 GHz. To ensure that this speed also arrives at devices connected via LAN such as a NAS, the 6660 Cable one 2.5 Gbit connection next to the four Gigabit LAN ports.

For telephony the Fritzbox is 6591 Cable for round 235 Euro more suitable: It has an additional connection for analog telephones and a socket for an ISDN telephone. It lacks the 2.5 Gbit LAN port as well as WiFi-6. But for 11 AC it offers the maximum speed with 1733 Mbit / s and up to 800 Mbit / s over 10 n and 2.4 GHz.

Fritz router with cable modem Model Fritzbox 6660 Cable Fritzbox 6591 Cable Modem Docsis 3.1 6 Gbit / s (2×2), Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 (32 x8) Docsis 3.1 6 Gbit / s (2×2), Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 (32 x8) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams Wi-Fi 6 / 2×2 (160 Hz) 11 AC / 4×4 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 2400 + 600 1733 + 800 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Telephony DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 10 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b, RJ 11 or 1 TAE (2. TAE via adapter) LAN 4x Gbit LAN , 1x 2.5Gbit 4x Gbit-LAN USB 1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 190 235 Both cable Fritzboxes are future-proof, because their modem supports the Docsis standard 3.1, which allows Internet connections with 1 GBit / s and more. At Vodafone, for example, this standard comes off for all connections 450 Mbit / s is used, the provider is increasingly upgrading its infrastructure to it. That’s why Fritzbox models for Docsis 3.0 are like the 6590 Cable, 6490 Cable or 6430 Cable no longer recommended.

Fritzbox models for LTE The Fritzbox 6890 LTE goes through your Cat.6 modem with up to 300 Mbit / s on-line. But the router can also access the Internet via VDSL via its supervectoring-capable modem. The Gigabit WAN port can also be used to connect to an existing cable or fiber optic modem, so that the 300 Euro expensive router allows all connection types to be used. A separate tariff is required for each access, because the Fritzbox is not suitable for Telekom’s LTE-DSL hybrid offer. In terms of WLAN and telephony, their equipment largely corresponds to the VDSL and cable top models 7590 and 6591.

The Fritzbox 6850 for round 175 Euro corresponds to the equipment of the VDSL Fritzbox 7530, so offers among other things 11 AC WLAN with two parallel data streams and MU-MIMO, a connection for analog telephones in addition to the DECT function and a USB 3.0 port.

Fritz router for LTE Model Fritzbox 6890 LTE Fritzbox 6820 LTE Fritzbox 6820 LTE v3 Modem LTE Cat.6 Mini-SIM (300 Mbit / s) + VDSL (supervectoring: 300 Mbit / s); LTE band: 1,3,7,8, 20, 28, 32 LTE Cat.4 Mini-SIM (150 Mbit / s); LTE band: 1,3,5,7,8, 20, 28; 38, 40, 41 (TDD) LTE Cat.4 (150 Mbit / s) (Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 32; TDD 38, 40, 41) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 2×2 11 N / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 1733 + 800 866 + 400 450 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Telephony DECT, ISDN S0, 1xRJ 11 (adapter for TAE), 1xTAE DECT, 1 a / b (RJ 11 or TAE) – LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 4x Gbit-LAN 1x Gbit-LAN USB 1x USB 3.0 1x USB 3.0 – Price 290 175 120 The Fritzbox is even cheaper 6820 LTE for around 120 Euro: It does without the telephone functions and a USB connection. With WLAN it only offers 11 n with up to 450 Mbit / s. The LTE modem of the 6850 and 6820 delivers a maximum of 99 Mbit / s.

You should take a close look at the LTE Fritzboxes: AVM brings new versions onto the market without prior notice, which differ mainly through the built-in LTE modem . Currently, for example, version 2 of the Fritzbox is 6890 LTE and version 3 for the Fritzbox LTE 6820 – the version number is on the nameplate on the underside of the housing. An improved LTE modem provides a faster or more stable connection as it supports additional LTE bands and advanced carrier aggregation. However, a new version can also mean that the Fritzbox can no longer be used with tariffs from certain providers, although the model is on their compatibility list.

Fritzbox models for fiber optics and G.fast Fritz boxes for these types of connection can hardly be found in free trade. The provider usually offers them for free or for rent at the appropriate tariff. The fiber optic models Fritzbox 5530 and 5490 are like the Fritzbox 7490 fitted. The 5491 fits the connection variant GPON, which Telekom uses for its fiber optic tariffs use. For providers whose fiber optic networks are based on AON, the 5490 suitable.

Fritz router for fiber optics Model Fritzbox 5491 Fiber Fritzbox 5491 Fritzbox 5490 Modem GPON, AON GPON (Gf-TA) AON WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS: Standard / MIMO streams Wifi-6 / 2×2 11 AC / 3×3 11 AC / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 2400 + 600 1300 + 450 1300 + 450 MU-MIMO – – Telephony DECT, a / b DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b (RJ 11 or TAE) DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 LAN 1x 2.5Gbit LAN; 2x Gbit LAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit-LAN USB 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 169 240 190 The Fritzbox 7583 masters VDSL with bonding: bundling two connections doubles the data rate, but the provider must support this. In addition, the 7583 on the G.fast standard: In Germany, some local providers use this for home networking via copper cables when the building is connected via fiber optics (FTTB, Fiber-to-the-Building). In the individual apartments, a bandwidth of 1 GBit / s or more is possible via telephone cable.

Fritz boxes without modem The cheapest Fritzbox models 4040 (round 70 Euro) and 4020 (round 45 Euro) are used behind the provider modem, to which they are connected via LAN cable via the WAN port. The devices in the home network brings the 4020 per 11 AC WiFi with two parallel data streams and four gigabit ports online. The 4020 only transmits via 11 n-WLAN with a maximum of 450 Mbit / s, your LAN ports only support Fast Ethernet speeds. Telephone connections and DECT capability are both missing.

Fritz router without modem Model Fritzbox 4040 Fritzbox 4020 WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 2×2 11 N / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps ( 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 866 + 400 450 MU-MIMO – – LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 2x FE-LAN / 1 FE-WAN USB 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Pr ice 70 45 Conclusion AVM offers a suitable Fritzbox for every type of connection. Choosing the right model depends on how many devices in the home network the router should bring online and which telephone connections it should have. The top models 7590 for VDSL, 6591 Cable for the cable connection and 6890 LTE for Internet via cellular nothing to be desired.

The Fritzbox 7530 AX and 6660 Cables already come with future-proof WiFi-6, but they lack the ISDN connection and another one Connection for analog devices. For smaller home networks that do not require top speed for WLAN, the cheaper variants Fritzbox 7530 for VDSL and 6850 LTE in question. Even more about the network and WLAN are featured in our WLAN theme world. For example, we test WiFi mesh systems there, including those with WiFi-6.

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Oppo Reno4 Z 5G review

Introduction

Oppo just announced the first three of the Reno5 family, and it’s likely going to be a large family. How do we know? Well, there are a total of eight Reno4s in our database, and it’s one of them that we’ll be presenting to you today – the Reno4 Z 5G.

The most affordable of the 5G-enabled 4th-gen Renos, the Z 5G retails for €300 – that’s less than half the Reno4 Pro 5G’s official asking price and roughly two-thirds of the Reno4 5G’s price tag.

The Reno4 Z 5G is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 800 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 765Gs in the other two. Still, it’s not really grounds for concern – a close relative to that SoC, the 800U we got to see recently, performed admirably. Another moderately polarizing bit could be the 6.57-inch LCD. The OLED lovers might scoff at the choice of panel technology, but this one does come with a 120Hz refresh rate. Which brings us to the next point – a 4,000mAh battery with a 120Hz LCD? Sounds a little troubling, but we’ll see about that.

Three proper cameras and three sort-of cameras made their way to the Reno4 Z 5G. There’s a 48MP primary unit on the back, joined by an 8MP ultra-wide, and then you get a 2MP macro module and a 2MP unit for depth sensing. Another one of those is keeping company to the 16MP selfie camera in a pill-shaped cutout in the display’s top left corner.

Oppo Reno4 Z 5G specs at a glance:
Body: 163.8×75.5×8.1mm, 184g; plastic frame, plastic back.
Display: 6.57″ LTPS IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 401ppi.
Chipset: MediaTek MT6873V Dimensity 800 5G (7 nm): Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC4.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.1.
OS/Software: Android 10, ColorOS 7.2.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm; Depth: 2x 2 MP, f/2.4.
Front camera: Wide (main): 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm, 1/3.06″, 1.0µm; Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4.
Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 18W.
5G support: SA/NSA bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41,77,78.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); NFC; 3.5mm jack.Oppo Reno4 Z 5G unboxing

For the 4 Z 5G, Oppo chose the usual Reno presentation – a teal sleeve holds the white cardboard box. The contents are fairly standard, too, though the 18W adapter is a bit on the lower end of the power spectrum – it’s certainly no 65W SuperVOOC 2.0. If you can put a positive spin on that, it would be that the USB-A-to-C cable isn’t proprietary, unlike on the higher-wattage systems.

Also included is a set of earbuds with a 3.5mm plug – the Reno4 Z 5G is nicely old-school in this respect, unlike the other 2 5G-capable Reno4s. You’ll find one more useful accessory in the bundle is a protective case, a transparent silicone one.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite from today in Poland. If you hurry up, you can buy one of the cheapest GPS smartwatches at a promotional price

Starting today, as from 18 December 2021 Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite smart watch is now available in the official Polish distribution. Its regular price is PLN 249, while today you can buy it 50 PLN cheaper. Outside of time, the promotion is limited by an additional pool of copies, so it is worth hurrying. Due to the fact that it is currently one of the cheapest but recommendable smartwatches available in Poland, it would be stupid not to take the opportunity. Of course, provided that you planned to buy this type of device or you simply want to check at a low cost if you really need it.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite has just arrived in Poland. One of the cheapest smart watches available on our market, on the occasion of its debut, it has a promotional price that makes the equipment even more attractive.

Fitbit Sense test – smartwatch with EKG and EDA for the biggest geeks

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is to some extent rebranded Redmi Watch, a watch available in China. However, there are differences here. Mi Watch Lite has not 7, but 249 sport modes, GPS and GLONASS, a barometer and a battery that allows for two days longer work than the other watch. Compared to the Redmi Watch, unfortunately the NFC module, microphone and intelligent assistant are missing here. In appearance, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite resembles a slightly smaller Apple Watch, so we are talking about a subdued but attractive elegance. However, there are things you should know about the watch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 smartwatch test – fitness rich

1.4-inch TFT screen displays the image in resolution 320 x 320 pixels, but be aware that we will not experience any animation here. The information presented on the display changes without a transition effect. They can enjoy the built-in GPS receiver and the atmospheric pressure sensor. Of course, there was also a heart rate monitor and a battery with a capacity 230 mAh that allows up to 9 days of work on a single charge. The replenishment of “energy” takes about 2 hours.

Source: Xiaomi

TechStage | Top 10: These are the best smartphones of 2020

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Asus ROG Phone 3 in the test: Perfect gaming smartphone LG Wing in the test: 1, 5 displays and gimbal cam Nokia 3.4 in the test: update promise for little money Smartphone Realme 7 in the test: 90 Hertz at a budget price Realme 7 Pro in the test: OLED display and 65 – Watt loading Huawei Mate 40 Pro in the test: Great, but without Google Samsung Galaxy M 21 Test: Solid cross-country skier at a budget price Smartwatch 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 Huawei Watch GT in the test: record-breaking battery life Multiroom Bose Portable H ome speaker in the test: battery, WiFi, Airplay 2 Sonos Move in the test: the robust all-rounder Musiccast: Multiroom from Yamaha in the test Denon Heos in the test: Versatile multi-room system Flat soundbar Teufel Sounddeck Streaming in the test Teufel Raumfeld in the test: rich multiroom sound Technisat Digitradio 580 in the test: The gray all-rounder Keyfinder Tile Slim (2019): Key finder in credit card format Bluetooth key finder Tile Pro in the test: 122 m range! Key Fin the 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 the test Chipolo Classic and plus: Bluetooth key finder in the test Musegear finder 2: Key finder without registration obligation Action-Cam DJI Pocket 2 in the test : Zoom and 64 – Megapixel sensor Actioncam Insta 360 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 modul are Actioncam Motorola Moto G8 Plus test: 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 Test report: 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 20: 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 under test Counselor Advisor overview Purchase advice 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? Buying 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? Purchase advice: Current headphones with ANC to 360 Euro Practice Caution, money away: Kickstarter & Co. are not shops Switch off Android notifications from annoying apps This is how it works: Now install the new Android L keyboard ren Tip: Use “Ok 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’s in it for me? Smartphone processors at a glance: Everything Snapdragon? Evolutionary dead ends: the very worst cell 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 2020 Beginning Place 1 Place 2 3rd place 4th place Pla tz 5 Place 6 Place 7 Place 8 Place 9 Place 10 Conclusion Comments from Stefan // 17. 12. 2020 13: 37 Clock

Dozens, if not hundreds, of smartphones are in 2020 hit the market, most but are hardly worth more than a side note. But there are exceptions: We have the best smartphones 2019 selected.

Does “the best” smartphone even exist? From a purely objective point of view, probably. At least in the typical schoolyard quartet, technical data can be compared with one another without any value and in the end there is theoretically a winner, i.e. the best smartphone 2020. In reality, however, it looks a little different. Because, on the one hand, minor details often decide between victory and defeat, and in everyday life it is much more important how the things that are in the data sheet actually work. And even if we try to highlight such things in our tests, we often do not succeed fully due to the very limited test period.

Best example: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The pen giant is undoubtedly an extremely good smartphone and there is hardly anything that the model does not offer. What was not noticed (or at least not as clearly) in the normal test period, but even more so in continuous use: The battery is too weak for a Note model. In addition, the upper half of the volume rocker in our test model gave way after a few weeks, it lost all pressure point and key travel, but can still be operated. Also never noticed with any other model: The note 20 All of a sudden on Google Maps the language information is no longer transmitted via the external, but the internal speaker. A few other apps also bitch on the device every now and then. Only a reboot will fix such problems.

And the third problem that simply riding around on technical data does not make sense: Ultimately, it always depends on your own usage behavior, whether the supposed lack of a feature bothers you or not. Therefore we say it bluntly: Our top 10 of the best smartphones 2020 is definitely subjective. We have the 10 devices that stuck in our minds. Not every user will be in our top 10, but that is – as described – in the nature of the matter. By the way: The one on the note 20 Ultra-described problems are not included in this top 10 . Because on the one hand it is still a really good smartphone, on the other hand we have hardly been able to test any other model over such a long period – so that would be unfair.

1st place: Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro So much power for buyers got so little money in a great overall package as with the Poco F2 Pro (test report) in 2020 on any other smartphone. For currently under 450 Euros are a Snapdragon 865, absolutely sufficient 6 GByte RAM, 128 GByte UFS memory and at least during the day a decent main camera (even if it is advertised as a quad cam …) including popup Front camera. The device provides the content on an almost 6.7 inch (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen and ensures with its 4700 mAh strong battery for good runtimes. Android 11 is already available thanks to an update – what more could you want? A screen with more than 60 Hertz maybe, admittedly. If you are really looking for that, you will not find it here. All others are spot on and that’s why the device is in 2020 the number one.

2nd place: Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE 5G What, the Fan Edition in second place? But the Ultra can do a lot more! That’s right – nevertheless we just want to praise Samsung at this point: You can do it! At least in the 5G version, the FE gives users what the fan base wants: A Snapdragon processor – 820, which not only has more power, but also less hunger for electricity. Everything else is almost on par with the S 20 – sibling models – at a significantly lower price! In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S scores 19 FE with a 6.5 inch (approx 17 cm) large OLED Display with 120 Hertz, a great one Triple camera, 6 / 128 GByte memory and a battery with proper 4500 mAh. Android 11 is still missing, but should also come soon. All of this is available for under 650 Euro – the RRPs of the other S 20 models were much higher at the time. What exactly they can do better (or worse), we have in our Ve equal to the four S 20 – Models (guide) combined.

3rd place: Oneplus 8 Pro The Oneplus 8 Pro is already on the Market came. But it is still so good that even the manufacturer, who has usually brought an update to its models after around six months, has not brought a new T-Pro model. The reason: The Pro model is still fresh enough. Right! At that time, the model performed better than competitors like Galaxy S in our reader test (article) at least in some areas such as daylight shots with main and wide angle Ultra (test report) and Sony Xperia 1 II ( Test report).

Even apart from the camera, the device still cuts a very good figure. This is also shown by the constantly high price of the model, which is only available from around 820 Euro. In addition to the very chic exterior, the smartphone scores with 6.8 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution. The Snapdragon 865 of the model is flanked by 8 GB of RAM, data can be found in at least 128 GB of internal memory space. As popular with Chinese manufacturers, it is not expandable (even with the Poco phone), but the update supply is good and Android 11 already available .

4th place: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Apart from the little things mentioned above, there are few smartphones that can do more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The device offers a 6.9 inch (approx. 18 cm) large (huge!) OLED display with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution, a very good quad camera with up to 108 Megapixels, a strong Exynos 990 when Drive, full 12 GByte RAM and at least 256 GByte expandable internal memory. In addition, there is something that hardly any other smartphone offers in this form: a stylus. Too bad: Samsung only builds one battery with 4400 mAh, that’s a bit tight. Also Android 11 It is not available yet.

5th place: Huawei P 40 Pro Plus 6.6 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED screen with 90 Hz, Kirin 990, 8 GByte RAM and 512 GByte internal memory – The warehouse in particular should put a grin on the face of many interested parties. It is even comparatively “common”. Because the Huawei P 40 Pro Plus (test report) also offers a ceramic back, fast wireless charging and, above all, double optical magnification: 3 and 10-subject. Hardly any other smartphone can do this and allows smartphone photographers even more flexibility when taking photos. The quality is Huawei-moderately good, especially in low light there is hardly any other manufacturer in 2020. Incidentally, the battery only provides 3687 mAh for decent runtimes – some competitors should learn a slice of this.

Why then not the device further up in this top 10 is? Quite simply: Because of the US ban, Huawei’s current smartphones still come without Google services. Among other things, this means: No Play Store, no functioning banking apps and other restrictions that the manufacturer has still not been able to adequately compensate for. Too bad – otherwise the P 40 Pro Plus been a contender for the throne.

6th place: Huawei Mate 40 Per This also applies to another great smartphone from Huawei: the Mate 40 Pro (test report). The device comes with an even larger OLED display, it measures 6.7 inches (approx. 16 cm) and also offers 90 Hz. The triple cam is as brilliant as in the P 40 Pro Plus, but dispenses with double optical zoom. The new Kirin 900, the one with at least 8 / 256 GByte memory is combined. Particularly fast 66 – Watt fast charging charges the 4400 mAh strong battery enormously fast, wirelessly it still works with fast 50 Watt. Unfortunately, the same applies here: No Google services (or adequate replacement) – no better ranking. We still think the device is great!

Place 7: Xiaomi Mi 10 Per In the previous year there was still a Mi-9 model at the top of the podium, with the Mi – 10 series, however, Xiaomi has tightened the price screw. Accordingly, the “cheap daughter” Poco is now on top, the Wed 10 Pro (test report) joins below. This is a really good smartphone that does not have any of the quirks of the Note in the long-term test 20 Ultra featured: 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED with 90 Hz, great quad cam with 108 Megapixels like Samsung, Snapdragon 865 and 8 / 256 GByte memory – that’s pretty neat. The battery ensures good running times, the charging times are thanks to 50 watts short. Wireless takes a little longer.

8th place: Oppo Find X2 Pro Had the Oppo Find X2 Pro We haven’t finished testing it at the time of writing this article, but the impression we got up to that point convinced us to include the device in our annual best list. The main reason is the great price-performance ratio: While all but the first three models are at least 900 Euros in the smallest variant, the Find X2 Pro is currently with a ceramic back for only around 750 to have euros.

However, there is no worse technology for a long time, on the contrary. This offers 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED panel 120 Hz frame rate, the triple cam with up to 48 Megapixels also wide angle and telephoto lens and a Snapdragon comes as a drive 865 with full 12 GB of RAM used – wow! Added to this are 512 GByte internal memory – that it is not expandable should really be don’t bother anyone anymore. The battery is with its 4200 mAh maybe a little tight, with full 64 But the watt recharges extremely quickly. Wireless charging is missing, IP 67 – certification (as opposed to our number One and the ninth-placed model) is included.

Place 9: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G (test report) is actually a really great device that offers real added value with its still quite new folding display technology. So it puts contents folded up on its 6.2 inches (approx. 16 cm) “small” OLED screen, when unfolded it is a proud 7.6 inches ( approx. 19 cm) OLED with 120 Hz – great! The camera with main, wide and telephoto lens also convinced in the test and the Snapdragon 865 Plus afforded With 12 GByte RAM no weakness.

Even 256 GByte internal memory is ok, only the battery with 4500 mAh should have been a bit larger. However, this was not noticed negatively in the test. The problem with great technology: the price. At the time of this article, the model costs over 1300 Euros even more than an iPhone 12 Pro Max. As soon as that drops further, the Fold 2 becomes a really interesting smartphone.

Place 10: Apple iPhone 12 Max Pro Yes, the iPhone 12 Max Pro is Apple’s spearhead, but what’s the point of a price of still over 1200 Euro for the version with 128 GByte? Technically, Apple often only offers standard food: OLED with 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) and 60 Hz, (good) quad cam with up to 12 Megapixels, the really fast Apple-A 14 -Chipset and 6 GB of RAM. Before Apple fans scream: Yes, the hardware is easily enough and cannot be directly compared with an Android phone – it depends on “the inner values”. And then everything is correct again – even if the battery is also 3687 mAh seems a bit weak and the maximum charging power at 20 watts is limited to the maximum (Qi 7.5 watts).

Plus point for the iPhone: Everything comes from a single source, so Apple hardware and software work together as perfectly as possible. This is different with some androids. In addition, the resale value of iPhones remains quite stable, which puts the high purchase price into perspective. And last but not least, iPhones get updates longer than Android smartphones – exemplary! Who wants to know when he will use the iPhone 12 Max Pro should buy: We looked at this in this article (guide).

Conclusion An iPhone on the last, a Poco- Phone in first place? A look at the price explains a lot of it. And place 10 does not mean that the Apple smartphone is bad, after all, it is in the top at all 10 of the best smartphones. Which model would you have seen in first place?

If you want to spend less (apart from the Poco phone), you will find suitable smartphones in our top 10 of the best smartphones up to 500, to 400 and until 300 Euro. Here at the latest there should be something for everyone.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power – the premiere of an attractive budget smartphone with a capacious 6000 mAh battery

We all know that Xiaomi has been offering good smartphones with a nice specification at a very affordable price for quite a few years . Not only that, most of the models of this Chinese manufacturer are also distinguished by good working time on a single charge, and as an example let’s use the latest versions of Redmi Note. Nevertheless, the leader in this category is still Motorola, which has recently been releasing very interesting devices with Power that last up to several days on the battery, which is very rare in smartphones. Xiaomi decided to react and here we have the answer in the form of Redmi 9 Power – a very attractive budgetary with a capacious battery 6000 mAh. And how does the rest of the specification look like?

Unfortunately, we do not know if the smartphone will go to Poland, but we should not regret this reason – our market is already POCO M3, which has a very similar specification.

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Redmi Note 9T and 9T Pro – specification of smartphones with 5G network support

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power has 6, 53 – inch IPS screen with satisfactory Full HD + resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels), which is covered with Gorilla Glass 3. Inside there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 662 made with lithography 11 nm, which works with 4 GB RAM LPDDR4X and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage or 128 GB UFS 2.2 The main camera consisting of lenses also looks decently 22 Mpix, 8 Mpix wide angle, 2 Mpix for macro shots and 2 Mpix for depth measurement. In a small cutout in the display we find a selfie camera and 8 Mpix video calling.

POCO M3 and Redmi Note 10: What connects the upcoming Xiaomi smartphones?

The main advantage of the smartphone is, of course, a powerful link 6000 mAh, which we will charge with power 18 In, though – interestingly – in the box we find a charger … 22, 5 W. The rest of the specification of the new Redmi is completed by the non-hybrid DualSIM with a slot for a microSD card, a fingerprint reader (on the side frame), stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, a mini-jack 3.5 mm and USB-C. However, the NFC module is missing for full happiness. Everything works under the control of the Android system 10. The dimensions of the smartphone are 162, 3 x 77, 3 x 9.6 mm, it weighs 198 grams. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power has been priced at 10999 rupees (approx. 540 for version 4 / 64 and 11999 rupees (approx. PLN) for model 4 / 128. Unfortunately, we do not know if the smartphone will go to Poland, but we should not regret that – there is already POCO M3 on our market, which has a very similar specification.

	Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power
Screen	6, 53 inch, IPS, resolution 2340 x 1080 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM	4 GB
Data memory	64 UFS 2.1 / 128 GB UFS 2.2
Main camera	48 Mpix (main unit) + 8 Mpix (wide) + 2 Mpix (macro) + 2 Mpix (depth)
Front camera	8 Mpix
Dimensions	162, 3 x 77, 3 x 9.6 mm
Weight	198 g
System	Android 10
Other	USB-C, fingerprint reader, 3.5 mm mini-jack , stereo speakers, non-hybrid DualSIM with microSD slot
Battery	6000 mAh (18 W)
Price	10999 rupees ( okay. 540 for version 4 / 64 or 11999 rupees (approx. 590 for model 4 / 128

Source: Xiaomi

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets certified by the FCC

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A32 5G is likely to be the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone ever. We’ve already seen the future affordable device in leaked renders, and so we know what it looks like. Now the FCC has certified it, and this gives us some details about its specs and features.

First off, it will ship with a 15W charger in the box. The model that was certified is SM-A326J, and this specific variation comes with support for 5G bands 28/77/78. There’s also NFC support on board.

The Galaxy A32 5G will have a 6.5″ display with a waterdrop notch, and a glossy plastic finish. On the rear there are three cameras (48 MP main) and an LED flash, as well as an unknown sensor (or perhaps a fourth shooter). The phone measures 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm, and it will have a fingerprint scanner embedded into the power button and is likely to run Android 11 from day one.

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Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e: Huami announces two budget smartwatches

The two economic versions of the smartwatches are official Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2. They will certainly give up something, but the specifications remain of a very good level, at a lower price. Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e have just been launched in China

by Lorenzo Tirotta published 14 December 2020 , at 15: 21 in the Wearables channel

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit

Huami, despite having recently launched Amazfit GTS 2 mini, has decided to distribute in the market two other cheap smartwatches that respond to the name of GTR 2e and GTS 2e . The new smartwatches are the cheaper versions of the best known GTR 2 and GTS 2 . Between the two versions, in addition to the price, there are some differences: the new economic devices abandon the WI-FI and the music player to listen to songs without the need for a smartphone.

GTS 2e has a rectangular body and a button on the right side, similar to Apple’s design. The display is a OLED of 1, 65 inches . GTR 2e instead opts for a circular dial with two buttons always on the right side. The display is also with OLED technology of 1, 39 inches . Both smartwatches offer water resistance up to 5 ATM , in addition to the SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen measurement and heart rate monitoring . 6 sport modes are manageable and there is the sensor for monitor sleep and technology NFC .

There is a difference between the two models on the battery capacity. GTS 2e mounts a 246 mAh which allows the smartwatch approximately 14 days of autonomy . For GTR 2e we have a battery from 471 mAh which guarantees 24 days of autonomy , 00 more than its brother GTS 2e.

Prices and availability

The new Amazfit smartwatches are both available in China at 799 yuan, approximately 100 EUR. We do not know if they will be imported for the European market, but we assume that the global prices will be lower than the price of GTS 2 and GTR 2 currently of 150, 00 euro outside China.