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TechStage | Guide to air pressure monitoring devices for motorcycles & co

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by Ingo // 14. 12. 2020 16: 32 Clock

The correct tire pressure plays an important role. It’s easy to check at home. TechStage shows cheap and expensive devices for this.

When motorcycle manufacturers develop new models, they use a complex process to determine the optimal tire pressure. The recommended values for the front and rear tires should be strictly adhered to, this is the only way to keep the motorcycle manageable, regardless of whether it is accelerating, braking, banking, or at top speed. The contact area of a motorcycle tire on the road is just the size of a hen’s egg, it has to absorb enormous forces and interlock reliably with the asphalt surface – but it can only do that with the correct tire inflation pressure. If you drive with the wrong air pressure, you endanger yourself and others, because in extreme cases you can fall. But even just a little too low tire pressure leads to higher fuel consumption and causes the rubber to wear out faster. In addition, handling deteriorates and the braking distance becomes longer.

An air pressure check should take place at least every two weeks, preferably even before each trip. Measurements are generally taken when the tire is cold, because the air pressure increases in the warm tire. Air pressure gauges at petrol stations are often imprecise and therefore only help to a limited extent. It is much better to either have a good test device at home or permanent electronic monitoring on the motorcycle. The advantage of a separate test device is that it can be used for all other vehicles with an auto valve. In addition to the bike, the car, caravan or mountain bike always have the correct air pressure.

The article appears in our motorcycle theme world. There we already presented communication devices for bikes (advice), motorcycle sat navs like the Garmin Zumo XT (test report) or cheaper alternatives like the TomTom Rider 550 (Review) tested. We also provide ten gift tips for motorcyclists (articles).

Oxford Air Gauge The Oxford Air Gauge works in his black plastic housing is not exactly high quality, but delivers good results. It determines the air pressure with only minimal deviations and that is ultimately the main criterion. The right angle of the connection is also pleasant, so that you can easily reach the valve between the spokes of the rim. However, the Oxford Air Gauge gets stuck on some wheels when you pull it off the valve, so that some air escapes and you have to pump air again if in doubt. The measuring range extends to 10, 0 bar and can be switched to PSI. The digital display is unfortunately not illuminated, but it is easy to read in normal lighting conditions. When the measurement is finished, it switches itself off after a few seconds, so that the battery is conserved.

The Oxford Air Gauge is a solid and inexpensive air pressure gauge. Not for upscale professional demands, but proof that inexpensive devices can deliver good results.

SKS air pressure meter Also in a plastic case, but purely optically more valuable than the Oxford Air Gauge is the air pressure meter from SKS Germany. It lies well in the hand and only weighs 54 grams. The head can be rotated, which makes it much easier to put on the valve and it offers inputs for both motorcycle / car valves and for Presta valves on bicycles. The measurement is accurate, rarely the deviation is more than 0, 05 bar. The background of the digital display is illuminated and makes it easier to read. A practical button is used to deflate the air if too much has been pumped into the tire, the display is in real time. The unit of measurement goes up to 10, 0 bar and can be switched to PSI. The battery charge level is shown as a symbol and the digital display switches itself off after a while.

The SKS air pressure meter is comparatively cheap, offers good equipment and sufficiently accurate measurement results.

Topeak Smart Gauge D2 The Topeak Smart Gauge D2 is a real hand flatterer. The compact device impresses with its good equipment. The head is over 180 degrees, so that it can easily reach the valve between the spokes. The user switches between the valve sizes (motorcycle or bicycle) with a slide, and another button is used to deflate. The Smart Gauge D2 measures very precisely, and the large display is easy to read. It can be up to 17, measure 0 bar , even if this pressure would blow every motorcycle tire. The buttons for operating the menu are a bit small, but still acceptable to use. The pressure can optionally be shown in bar, PSI and in kg / cm2. An acoustic signal sounds when the measurement is completed.

The Topeak Smart Gauge D2 knows how to please with precise measurements and good features. Thanks to its compact dimensions of 07, 2 x 4.5 x 3.5 millimeters, it fits in almost every jacket pocket and can be carried on the tour.

Autmor TPMS tire pressure monitoring system The Autmor TPMS tire pressure control system differs from the other measuring devices shown so far. It consists of valve caps that are screwed on and then permanently transmit tire pressure and temperature to the receiver. The temperature measurement turns out to be inaccurate and usually shows too little. To do this, the pressure readings are precisely transmitted to the illuminated display. This can be attached to the handlebars or in the cockpit. It permanently shows the data from the front and rear tires in real time. The tire pressure monitoring system switches on as soon as the tire rotates, but it takes a few seconds before the current value is displayed. If the pressure or temperature deviates from the preselected value, the control system triggers an alarm. The units of measurement can be switched between degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit as well as bar and PSI. The housing of the display is waterproof and is either glued or screwed to the motorcycle, but the supposedly theft-proof screw turns out to be a normal lock nut. The manufacturer promises a battery life of at least two years.

The Autmor TPMS tire pressure control system shows the air pressure of both tires while driving. The temperature information is more a guide than an exact value.

Michelin tire pressure control system Tire giant Michelin delivers an alternative to the automobile -System. The tire pressure control system for motorcycles transmits the data to the round display, which is located with a bracket on the handlebar, in the cockpit or can be attached to the cladding. Unfortunately, the magnet and adhesive tape are not particularly strong, so the bracket should be as horizontal as possible. The information for both tires in the easy-to-read display is precise with only minor deviations. The Michelin system works with the so-called SAS system, which automatically performs the calibration and radio connection between the sensor and the display. Unfortunately, the small batteries in the pressure sensors cannot be replaced, but they are supposed to last for at least three years. The individual sensors can be bought later, they cost around 24 Euro the Piece.

The Michelin tire pressure monitoring system is a very practical system that gives the driver permanent security about the air pressure in the tires.

Bosch Easy Pump battery Who not only measure, but if necessary immediately still want to inflate, you should take a look at the Bosch Easy Pump battery. The device not only measures the pressure in the tire very accurately, it is also a compressor. Thanks to an integrated battery, it can hold up to 10, pump 3 bar into the tire. The flexible hose is 20 Centimeters long and can be easily connect to the motorcycle valve. The user can preselect the desired pressure in the digital and illuminated display and the Easy Pump battery switches off automatically when the pressure is reached. The battery is charged practically via USB-C. In addition, there are various adapters for bicycle, ball and air mattress valves in the handle. Due to its length of 215 millimeters and its weight of 423 Gram, it is rather unsuitable for motorcycle tours, but performs very well in the home garage, in the trunk or in the caravan.

With Easy Pump, Bosch offers a fascinating little battery pump with an accurate pressure display. If you want to make your life much easier, you can hardly avoid the Easy Pump.

Osram Tyreinflate 450 An alternative to the Bosch device comes from Osram. The Osram Tyreinflate 450 can be accessed via a 12 – Operate the volt charging socket and inflate tires in a short time. The digital display not only shows the current tire pressure, but the desired value can also be preselected there. A bar display provides information about the increasing pressure in the tire. The Osram Tyreinflate 450 has an automatic stop function as soon as the value is reached and can pump up to 5.5 bar pressure. The 65 Centimeter long, flexible hose reaches every motorcycle valve that 330 Centimeter long power cable is neatly wound up in the housing. Valve adapters for motorcycle / car, bicycle and balls are included.

Osram offers here with the Tyreinflate 423 a compact and practical device to check the tire pressure and at the push of a button to correct.

Conclusion Motorcyclists know how vital the correct air pressure is. It helps if you don’t have to rely on the devices at petrol stations, but have one that you can use and that always shows the same information. The wireless measuring systems are also a practical aid, as they automatically display the important information in the cockpit.

If you have more space, you should also use the Bosch Easy Pump or the Osram Tyreinflate 450 invest. Then you not only have a precise check of the pressure, but can also inflate on site if necessary. The fact that the devices also inflate bicycles, balls or air mattresses is a nice bonus that makes them perfect for a trip to the lake or as a companion in the caravan. We show alternatives to the two pumps in the article Mobile electric air pumps from Xiaomi & Co. in comparison.

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Best Android phone 2020: Which is the top Android phone to buy today?

(Pocket-lint) – The world of Android phones is very different to the world of Apple phones. Apple aims to give you the same experience across its devices whereas Android embraces variety, with phones from different manufacturers having a very different personality – and different features.

That means personal brand preference plays a big part, aside from the core Android experience. Pricing is hugely competitive, presenting you with a lot of choices.

Here’s our run down of the very best Android phones you can buy and the reasons why they deserve your attention.

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OnePlus 8 Pro

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The OnePlus 8 Pro is undoubtedly the company’s most complete smartphone to date and one of the best Android phones out there. It has a big and brilliant display, long-lasting and fast-charging battery, IP68 waterproofing, a great main and wide-angle camera on the back, plus software that’s fluid and lightweight.

There are a few things that stop this device being perfect – the color filter camera seems like it’s only there for the claim of quad, the telephoto camera isn’t class-leading either and not all will see the benefit of a 120Hz screen.

Overall though, the OnePlus 8 Pro delivers a true flagship experience that offers everything you could want and it’s still less expensive than its big-name competition.

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

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The Samsung Galaxy S series has long been the flagship series to beat in the Android world. And with Samsung still commanding a sizeable chunk of the market, it’s one that’s easier to recommend buying in 2020.

With the big-name comes a big experience. The awesome display on the front dominates the available space, with the hole-punch camera being only a minor distraction from an otherwise glorious display.

Inside, you get all the power you could wish for, and performance to match. It’s fast, fluid, goes all day and has one of the most versatile cameras available on any smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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The S20 FE joined the S20 family to offer a more affordable entry point to the series. It offers much the same spec and performance as the top models, but makes a few compromises to offer a more attractive price point.

Those are compromises we think are worth taking, because the use of plastic on the rear isn’t a huge loss and the the 1080p display is a great performer with that 120Hz refresh rate.

While there’s no 3.5mm headphone socket, you get microSD, flagship Qualcomm hardware (globally), good speakers and waterproofing.

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Oppo Find X2 Pro

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Oppo has adjusted quickly to the western market. It’s quickly adapted its software to more closely match what the European market prefers from an Android phone, and now, its ColorOS user interface is much better than the mess it used to be.

The Oppo Find X2 Pro has a stunning 120Hz OLED screen that delivers in resolution, color and refresh rate, while the powerful hardware and solid battery innings will take pretty much anything you throw at it. The versatile triple camera system is impressive too, even if night mode can’t beat the competition.

With Huawei’s presence looking more questionable in Europe, it looks as though Oppo has come out fighting to take that spot in the flagship phone space. The X2 Pro’s problem? That the OnePlus 8 Pro exists for less money.

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Google Pixel 4a 5G

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In Google’s Pixel family, it’s the Pixel 4a 5G that appeals. It offers the same experience as the Pixel 5, but it has a larger display, has better speakers and costs less money. It misses out on a few things – it only offers a 60Hz display, there’s no wireless charging and no waterproofing, but otherwise, it’s a great experience.

Importantly, you get the full Pixel camera experience, so you can rest assured that this sub-flagship phone will offer some of the best images you’ll get from a smartphone and all at a price that’s hard to argue with.

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OnePlus 8T

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The OnePlus 8T updates OnePlus’ regular device shifting the design to be a little more on trent, while offering an excellent flat display.

Importantly, this is a fast and fluid flagship-grade device, but still offers great value for money. The cameras still need a little work, but there’s plenty of quality in the build.

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Google Pixel 4a

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It might not sport a flagship processor under the hood, but being able to get an almost full Pixel experience at a fraction of the cost of the full Pixel 4 is fantastic. This phone is all about lowering the price barrier, enabling you to get to that excellent Pixel camera without needing hefty wad of cash.

It runs the same clean, enhanced version of Android as the Pixel 4 family, and there’s some AI smarts being used to ensure that the software and animations all runs as smoothly as you’d expect from a more powerful phone.

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OnePlus Nord

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After years of climbing the price ladder with its standard and Pro model phones all sporting flagship Qualcomm processors, the OnePlus Nord is the first device from the company that doesn’t.

Instead, the Nord joins the flurry of mid-range phones with the Snapdragon 765 chipset under its hood and it offers a highly competitive experience for its price tag.

It’s got 5G, lots of storage, a big and fast display, fast-charging, and a software experience that’s fluid and clean. Its main camera is good, too, even if the others are just a distraction. As affordable phones go, the Nord is easily one of the best phones in its price range.

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Moto G 5G Plus

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It might be easy to overlook the Moto G 5G Plus, but this is an attractive device, offering a lot for your money, including 5G and access to the hugely popular Snapdragon 765 hardware, for a great performance.

The display is good considering how affordable this phone is, but the cameras are a little over-sold, promising a little more than they can deliver.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite

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As the market hots up to deliver more affordable 5G phones, Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Lite offering is high up the scale. There’s a great OLED display, the main camera is very capable, there’s a decent battery life and there’s an under-display fingerprint scanner.

You miss out on microSD expansion, the software is a little bloated and the notch looks a little dated, but this phone delivers class-leading spec for its price and everything runs smoothly.

Ignore the name for a moment and focus on what matters: the Mi 10 Lite delivers class-leading spec in an altogether tempting package.

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Motorola Moto G8 Power

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The Moto G Power or G8 Power in the UK, might not be the flashiest, all-singing all-dancing phone on the list, but for the money, it shows that the Moto G brand is still the king of budget smartphones.

It sits right in budget phone territory, has a big screen, expandable storage, clean and fluid software and enough power to make it useable on the daily.

It’s got a slightly weak camera, slow Wi-Fi and no NFC, but the battery life is absolutely phenomenal for a smartphone and it improves upon the Moto G7 in most departments – screen, design, storage. If you’re shopping on a budget: the Moto G8 Power is the class-leading affordable phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

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Samsung had two Note 20 devices, the Ultra – with a big camera and glass back – and the regular Note 20, which has a plastic rear and a more sensible camera offering, resulting in a better overall device.

There’s plenty of power and performance in the Note 20, a decent camera and excellent display – but it’s really the skills of the S Pen that you’ll buy this phone for.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 offers a lot for your money, with impressive hardware, design and power that leaves many rivals in the dust.

The camera system is perhaps a little oversold, the speaker doesn’t deliver the best sound quality and the software brings a lot of bloat.

The Redmi Note 9 offers a premium design though, along with a great battery life, plenty of power and excellent value for money.

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Top 10 trending phones of week 50

A couple of leaks and a major announcement shook up our trending chart. The Galaxy S21+ shot up to the top, while the Oppo Reno5 Pro+ slid just below it despite getting more of a teaser than a proper announcement.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G completed the podium as the Poco M3 rapidly lost ground after multiple weeks on top and is now in fourth.

The Samsung rumored pair of Galaxy A52 ang Galaxy S21 follows, while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is all the way down in seventh.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is eight, ahead of the Galaxy A51 veteran, while the Poco X3 NFC completes the top 10.

Compared to last week’s top 10 we lose the Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A71 as well as the Infinix Zero 8i and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro.

TechStage | Smartphone Realme 7 in the test: 90 Hertz at a budget price

beginning design display Camera Equipment Battery Price Conclusion Comments by Oliver // 16. 11. 2020 16: 00 Clock

Realme goes on the price offensive with Realme 7. Quad camera, lots of power and a 85 – Hz display – that sounds really good. Is there a hook?

Since the beginning 2020 Realme is also active on the German market. Smartphones like the Realme 6 (test report) are particularly characterized by a very good price-performance ratio, which should not be different with the successor, the new Realme 7. The mid-range smartphone wants a quad camera, 84 – Hz display and powerful gaming processor score points. In the test we checked whether that works.

Design The Realme 7 is very good in the Hand and is with his 198 grams not too heavy, but not too light either. It is also gratifying that there are no sharp edges and the fingers do not get stuck anywhere. In terms of color, you can choose between Mist Blue and Mist White, which are pleasantly unobtrusive and, thanks to the matt finish, make a scratch- and fingerprint-resistant impression – which was not the case with the previous model with the glossy back.

The frame is made of plastic, but looks like aluminum, that goes in the price range up to 200 Euro completely in order. A USB-C port, mono speakers and a headphone jack are located on the bottom. With its punch-hole notch, the front cam blends in well with the overall picture and the protective film applied by default also works without any problems – even if it was a bit dirty on our test device when it was delivered. No problem, it can be easily removed if necessary.

On the back there is also the camera module, in which the four lenses are interconnected are arranged in a line. The module protrudes a bit, but when using the supplied protective cover, it closes flush so that nothing wobbles when the smartphone is placed on a flat surface. The volume control is on the left side, opposite is the lock button including the fingerprint scanner, which even with the protective cover does its job without any problems and enables smooth activation.

All pictures from the Realme 7 in the test (11 Photos) Display The 6.5 inch IPS panel has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, this corresponds to Full-HD + and ensures a high image sharpness of 405 ppi (pixels per inch). The brightness is around 380 cd / m², that is for the called price of not even 200 Euro a sufficient Value. While the display is easy to see in normally lit rooms, it runs out of breath in direct sunlight. But that can be got over in the price range. The contrasts are good, and the viewing angle stability is completely okay. Apart from normal darkening at steeper viewing angles, hardly any color changes can be seen. There are also no light halos, which is not a matter of course and can also occur with higher-priced models.

A special highlight is the 90 – Hz frame rate, thanks to which moving picture content appears even more fluid. The screen refresh rate is set automatically at the factory. If you want to save your battery, you also have the option of permanently 60 Hz. With blue filter, dark mode and adjustable color temperature, the other setting options are not exactly lavish, but perfectly adequate in everyday life. Dark mode is more of a gimmick because of the use of an LCD, it offers no advantage in power consumption.

camera Like the previous model, the Realme 7 also has a Quad camera equipment on. The main camera shines on the paper with 48 Megapixels and 26 Millimeter focal length and an f / 1.8 aperture. The wide-angle lens is 16 Millimeters with 8 megapixels and a field of view of 119 degrees and an f / 2.4 aperture. The portrait camera has an f / 2.4 aperture. Last but not least, there is the macro camera with a fixed focus at a distance of 4 centimeters and an f / 2.4 aperture. Like the depth sensor, the macro camera only offers 2 megapixels – and should therefore be safely forgotten. On the front comes a wide-angle camera with 16 Megapixels and an f / 2.1 aperture.

The main camera is decent for the price called In practical use, the camera shows the image quality appropriate to the price. Basically, the image sharpness is thanks to pixel binning 12 Megapixel images are okay in the basic setting, but the post-processing of the software is always too aggressive. Then there is picture noise even in daylight. We have seen the image dynamics better, even with mid-range cameras. Colors are reproduced relatively intensely – sometimes individual colors such as red stand out strongly. In low light, the night mode does a surprisingly good job – at least for the price range.

All original recordings with the camera of the Realme 7 in the test (11 Photos) The wide-angle lens lacks a bit of color intensity and the image is visibly blurred at the edges. Overall, this also applies to the super macro mode. It is a bit color-poor and powerless, it lacks sharpness overall – no wonder with only 2 megapixels. The selfie camera, on the other hand, does its job well, the portrait mode of the main camera also works flawlessly and impresses with good exposure of the subject. The camera of the Realme 7 delivers image quality that is reasonable for the price.

Furnishing The MediaTek Helio G 93 represents the drive for the Realme 7. The powerful chip makes itself in the Everyday life quite positively noticeable. All eight cores of the chip are on 2, 05 GhZ clocked, they are clocked by a Mali-G 76 – GPU supported. Depending on the version, 6 or even 8 GB of DDR4x RAM are definitely a word for the price. In the new 3DMark Wildlife Benchmark, the smartphone comes up 1080 points, for the PCMark Work 2.0 performance score it is 9659 Points. This confirms our subjective impression: Even more demanding apps and games run largely smoothly, especially if they are also used in 90-Hertz Mode are playable. The 128 GB of internal memory in our test model is quite generous for the price called. If you want, you also have the option of expanding the memory via micro SD. The card slot also offers space for two nano Sims. With sensors for light, proximity, acceleration as well as a gyroscope and compass, the Realme 7 is also well positioned in everyday life.

Android provides software 10 the substructure, an update on Android 11 was announced for December . Above that lies the manufacturer’s Realme UI user interface. This is based on the ColorOS from Oppo and has a tidy and clear design. Among other things, users can adjust the icon layout in the design center, and there are also gaming centers and app cloners. The security patch was sufficiently up-to-date at the time of testing.

Battery For power supply the Realme 7 waits with a 2400 mAh battery and puts it again 700 mAh more on it than its predecessor. That makes perfect sense because the G 119 – Gaming processor is not exactly economical. In the test, it achieved a continuous runtime of almost 8.5 hours in PCmark’s battery test – which seems a bit meager. However, this applies to activated 85 – Hz playback, on 60 Hz, the device lasts around 1.5 hours longer. All in all, that’s okay without setting records – after all, that’s half an hour more than the previous one.

The Realme 7 does well in regular use, even if you are at Halfway intensive use of the power connection before going to bed cannot be avoided – a ritual that most smartphone users will be used to. The 28 – Watt fast charging function. More than half of the battery is charged again after half an hour, and the entire battery is full in just over an hour. That compensates for the somewhat demanding processor, but a little more energy optimization would have been nice.

Price As The test device is the variant with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB memory for 249 Euro (RRP), there are also 4 / 60 GB for 179 Euro and 6 / 64 GB for 199 Euro. The colors mentioned at the beginning are white and blue to choose from.

Conclusion The Realme 7 is convincing in its price range across the board. The powerful processor, the good display in connection with the 90 – Hertz refresh rate and the quick charge function are similar to the camera and the occasionally weakening camera the strained battery off again. Owners of a Realme 6 have little reason to upgrade – the slightly more powerful processor in combination with the stronger battery does not justify a new acquisition. The Realme 7 is still a good overall package: If you are looking for an all-round smartphone with a realistic half-life at a good price, you can definitely take a look.

The Realme 7 Pro (review) can do a little more at a slightly higher price. Primus in the middle class are still Oneplus Nord (test report) and Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (test report).

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Amazfit Pop Pro smartwatch incoming on December 1

Huami introduced a smartwatch called Amazfit Pop last month, and we already reviewed it. We were quite impressed with its health-tracking options and now a Pro version is incoming. A teaser revealed some key specs of the wearable, with a promise to tell us the rest on December 1.

The Amazfit Pop Pro is said to have a 1.43” OLED screen, come with NFC, and 24/7 heart-rate tracking. It will bring Amazfit’s PAI algorithm to keep you active and motivated, and the wearable will have over 60 different sports modes.

Here’s where it gets interesting – all the listed specs are also available on the Amazfit Pop (also sold as Amazfit Bip U at some markets). The key difference is the new device will have built-in GPS, instead of relying on your phone for positioning. It will also have a microphone but we figured that out from fine print at Amazfit Bip U’s listing in India.

Amazfit Pop/Bip U

We expect the pricing to get slightly higher – probably will cost CNY399 (that’s about $60), going slightly up from the CNY349 tag of the regular Pop. The gadget is pictured in Green and we hope Amazfit will also bring it in Black and Pink.

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Redmi: Xiaomi's sub-brand launches its first smartwatch

Together with the 5G version of the Redmi series Note 9 Redmi will launch its first smartwatch that we will probably also see on our market. The price is low, in China it is available at 299 Yuan (38 EUR)

by Lorenzo Tirotta published on 28 November 2020 , at 13: 01 in the Apple channel

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Redmi , under the brand of the Chinese giant Xiaomi, is constantly growing and is going through a period of development and innovation thanks to its cheap and at the same time performing devices. Together with Samsung, Xiaomi dominates the mid-range market also thanks to the numerous sales of Redmi which on the wave of success launches its first Redmi Watch .

Redmi Watch the light and cheap smartwatch

The watch, with a rather anonymous design, is equipped with a LCD display of 1 , 4 inches HD resolution and 323 ppi. The glass is slightly curved and on the right we find the only button on the device, the rest will be managed by the touch screen or preferably by the Mi Fit app that can be installed on the smartphone. The body of the smartwatch is available in three variants : black, white and blue while the strap silicone is available in the colors: black, white, blue, green and pink.

The watch has a battery from 230 mAh with charging support from 5W . Xiaomi has guaranteed an autonomy of 7 days which can go up to 12 days in energy saving mode . The smartwatch is equipped with NFC technology , Bluetooth 5.0 , heart rate monitor and is waterproof until 50 meters deep.

The weight of the watch is 35 grams with the strap and supports compatibility with devices from Android 5.0 and iOS 10 forward.

Redmi Watch was announced today along with the 5G version of the series Redmi Note 9 e will be available in China starting from December 1st . The XDA developers have recently found within the FFC list a watch with characteristics and design very similar to the Redmi Watch that bears the name of Mi Watch Lite . Most likely this is the version intended for the European market, but the official status is not yet available.

The Redmi Watch smartwatch arrives for just $ 40 with 1.4 “square screen and NFC

by Pablo López Yesterday at 12: 46 …

The Redmi Watch arrives with a 1.4 “screen and resolution 340 x 340, in square format, for only $ 40 on a limited basis during these first days.

The clock Smart from Redmi has already arrived. Its specifications place it as a really affordable option to get the entry-level range in this type of device. We have, therefore, a square model y 1.4 “screen rounded edges with resolution 340 x 340 . The screen maintains 2.5D edges to give it a smoother shape. The watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0 as a connection method and also integrates NFC , something that many users will surely appreciate. It is fully compatible with the Mi Fit application and, through it, the screen can be customized with more than 120 different settings.

The Redmi Watch weighs only 35 grams and supports dives up to 50 meters deep in water. Its battery ensures a week of autonomy, while in saving mode it increases up to 12 days. Naturally, it has typical sensors like accelerometer, heart rate , sleep monitor and blood oxygen saturation. It takes 2 hours to fully charge. Redmi Watch sales begin on December 1 in China, for the equivalent of $ 40.

This model is located somewhat below the Xiaomi Mi Watch and Huawei Watch Fit, which also integrate GPS and offer greater autonomy.

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Pablo López

With 15 years I started overclocking my PC to get every extra FPS that he could in games and scratch a few milliseconds in SuperPi, while he was constantly posting about hardware in the Geeknetic forum as a user and reader. They must have been so fed up with continually reading me on the forum that I became part of the writing team, where I continue to report on the latest in technology. Astrophysics and PC games are the hobbies that, after hardware, cover most of my free time.

If Sony Xperia 1 II were one smartphone aimed at very demanding users in terms of “creativity”, Xperia 5 II is less extreme and aims at a wider audience. Compared to the more expensive model it also has some additional features and the absence of 4K support is not felt that much. Reliability and performance remain, all enhanced by the 120 Hz that was missing on Xperia 1 II. Here is our review.

by Nino Grasso published on 24 November 2020 in the Telephony channel

Sony

We liked Sony Xperia 1 II a lot when we tried it last August. A complete smartphone, with a masterful and perfectly managed 4K display, and two “Pro” modes for taking pictures and shooting videos. All surrounded by powerful hardware and sober and essential software, but at the same time complete and very precise. Among the defects the price and the fact that it is a smartphone designed for very demanding and above all prepared users. Not everyone is able to understand its strengths. The solution could be Sony Xperia 5 II , which we would dare to call the “consumer” version of the Japanese top of the range. In this case the keyword is not only “creativity”, but also “speed”. We tried it and we tell you our impressions on this device.

Article index

Technical features
Equipment, prices and availability
Software and user experience
Technical analysis

Benchmark
Display
Autonomy

Camera
- Examples of shots
Final considerations

Technical specifications

Sony Xperia 5 II focuses on speed thanks to the Snapdragon 865 , but not only. The Japanese smartphone implements a display from 120 Hz , where the older brother stops at 60 Hz, also adopting a display from 21: 9 as aspect-ratio. The “elongated” form factor typical of Sony flagships therefore remains, a feature that allows an ergonomic and elegant design, but which not everyone might like. Up Xperia 5 II (you can also read here Mark Due) we find a 6.1 “diagonal (therefore smaller than the 6.5” of Xperia 1 II), Full HD + resolution support (2020 x 1080) and compatibility with the HDR standard.

Sony defines the integrated panel as OLED CinemaWide configurable in two modes: Standard and Creator, designed for maximum color accuracy based on to the reference standard used by the media being played. The high refresh rate is instead clearly designed for game lovers and the touch sampling rate is 240 Hz, with Sony promising a gaming experience at the highest levels with Triple A for Android.

This is also thanks to the integrated hardware: Sony Xperia 5 II uses as already mentioned it Snapdragon 865 5G (like Xperia 1 II) with support for sub-6GHz networks (no mmWave, as usual). On the memory side we also find 8GB of RAM and two expandable storage cuts: 128 is 256 GB. The battery is 4. 000 mAh and can be charged with 50% approximately 30 minutes with the supplied PD charger (21 W). This is a nice leap forward compared to the Xperia 5 (which had a 3140 mAh), especially considering that the dimensions remain almost unchanged.

Returning to gaming, we also have software optimizations, such as the Competition Mode (allows you to release the RAM used by the system at that time, hide all notifications, disable adaptive brightness and disable the smartphone keys while gaming) and the option Heat Suppression Power Control , which minimizes throttling during gameplay while the smartphone is charging, in order to always maintain high gaming performance.

The smartphone also allows you to block touches in parts of the screen that are not used i for gameplay purposes, record and share game screenshots with a burst at 20 fps, and there is also an audio mixer to record game audio and voice with different volumes . Sony can also take advantage of its presence in the gaming sector by offering full compatibility with the Sony DualShock 4 controller of PlayStation 4 , and the smartphone can be docked on the joypad with a dedicated holder.

In this way the player can take advantage of the dual speaker stereo audio system, well-finished as on any high-end device from the Japanese manufacturer. The 3.5mm audio jack is present and offers, through dedicated signal routing, the lowest stereo crosstalk in its category. Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LDAC standards are also supported, and DSEE Ultimate to convert lower quality sources (including streaming) into high resolution. There is no shortage of Dolby Atmos and 257 Reality Audio with integrated hardware decoder.

OS (at launch)	Android 10	Android 10
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 a 7-nm 1 x Kryo 585 @ 2,84 GHz 3 x Kryo 585 @ 2,42 GHz 4 x Kryo 585 @ 1, 80 GHz
Memories	8 GB of RAM 128 – 256 GB Expandable via microSD	8 GB of RAM 256 GB Expandable via microSD
Display	6.1 “OLED (21: 9) 2520 x 1080 px (449 PPI) 120 Hz HDR BT. 2020	6.5 “OLED (21: 9) 3840 x 1644 px (643 PPI) HDR – BT. 2020
Cameras	Back: Normal (24 mm): 12 MP f / 1.7 Dual Pixel OIS Ultra-wide (0013 mm): 12 MP f / 2.4 Dual Pixel Tele 3x (70 mm): 12 MP f / 2.2 Dual Pixel OIS Ultra HD HDR Video @ 84 fps Front: Normal: 8 MP f / 2.0	Back : Normal (24 mm): 12 MP f / 1.7 Dual Pixel OIS Ultra-wide (16 mm): 12 MP f / 2.4 Dual Pixel Tele 3x (70 mm): 12 MP f / 2.2 Dual Pixel OIS ToF 3D: 0.3M Ultra HD HDR Video @ 60 fps Front : Normal: 8 MP f / 2.0
Extra	4G LTE-A Cat. 18 (1200 / 150 Mbps) Wi-Fi 6 2.4-5GHz Bluetooth 5.1 NFC Optional Dual SIM (Nano) Side fingerprint sensor DAC 24-bit/192 kHz Dolby Atmos	4G LTE-A Cat. 19 (1600 / 120 Mbps) Wi-Fi 6 2.4-5GHz Bluetooth 5.1 NFC Optional Dual SIM (Nano) Side fingerprint sensor DAC 24-bit/192 kHz Dolby Atmos
Doors	USB Type-C NO 3.5 mm audio jack	USB Type-C NO 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery	4. 000 mAh PD Quick Charge 21 W	4. 000 mAh Quick Charge PD 21 W Reverse wireless charging 11 W
Dimensions	158 x 68 x 8 mm	165, 1 x 71, 1 x 7.6 mm
Weight	163 grams	181 grams

Three rear cameras , arranged in a vertical module e , as on Xperia 1 II, they all use sensors from 11 MP. The main has an equivalent focal length of 24 mm and an OIS stabilized lens with an f / 1.7 aperture. Comes with an ultra wide angle lens from 16 mm with aperture f / 2.6 and a canvas of 70 mm with f / 2.4 aperture, also with OIS optical stabilization. The cameras use Zeiss lenses and can calculate exposure and focus 60 times per second, with maximum burst support 20 fps.

Sony Xperia 5 II has some very interesting numbers to show such as the size of the main module’s Exmor RS sensor, from 1 / 1.7 “ and much larger than that of its predecessor (1 / 2.6 “). This, together with the integrated BionzX for mobile processor and an improved RAW + JPG shooting mode, should lead to brighter, less noise photographs. Individual sensor pixels are 1.8μm large (on Xperia 5 they were 0.8μm), with Sony Xperia 5 II only using 10 ms from taking the shot to saving the photo.

There is no lack of support for the “Foto Pro” apps and “Cinema Pro”, designed for the most demanding users. The smarpthone can also record in 4K at 120 fps in slow-motion with HDR, with apps that allow you to manually set any setting. Among the noteworthy features we also have a dedicated shutter button , and a button for launch the Google Assistant . Android 10 is natively pre-installed.

Sony Xperia 5 II: prices and equipment

Xperia 5 II is available in Italy in black, blue and gray and the price is much more interesting than the big brother: 899 ??. The original equipment is quite sparse, since it only includes charger and cable, however those who buy the smartphone by 30 November 2020 gets bundled i Sony WF – 865 XM3 , true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation with excellent audio quality.

Sony Xperia 5 II : 899, 00 ??

Considering the technical features of this device and attention to detail, in addition to the sober and top quality design, we believe the outlay requested by Sony is extremely competitive. The purchase can be made through the official e-store.

Software and user experience

The experience of Sony Xperia 5 II very closely resembles that of Xperia 1 II, so here too we find ourselves with a top-of-the-range performance, free of lag, jamming or waiting for no reason. Here everything is embellished with the possibility of activating the update frequency at 120 Hz which allows for smoother animations and overall more enjoyable experience? At what cost? During our tests we found a slightly higher power consumption, but not such a noticeable impact. The day can be completed without problems both at 60 Hz both at 120 Hz.

The Japanese smartphone is fast and responsive and helps the little customized Android version. Few additional functions, such as the sidebar natively integrated on the operating system: compared to the first implementations on previous Sony smartphones, it is now much less difficult to activate it, however we would not miss it if it were eliminated completely. This is to allow the user to give the most frequent actions with one hand: it is accessed with a double tap on the edges of the display, but it probably takes less time to search for the desired functions or apps on the Home or in the typical quick commands of Android.

The smartphone also implements a “Game enhancer” function, which has been translated into Italian with “Game enhancer” : used to inhibit notifications, to search online for suggestions on the gameplay of various titles, or even to record game sessions in order to share them with friends and contacts. Gaming side Sony Xperia 5 II also offers support for Sony’s DualShock 4 , which can thus be used to play Android titles.

There are few apps pre-installed on the device, just as the Settings do not have great customization possibilities (which is not necessarily bad). However, the user can go into detail with the display settings , while the whole multimedia creation experience is based on the two pre-installed apps, Cinema Pro and Foto Pro , which we will discuss in the chapter dedicated to the camera.

Excellent l ‘ergonomics also thanks to the weight of only 163 grams, while the side fingerprint sensor is easily accessible and allows you to unlock your smartphone in an instant. The bezels above and below the display are quite evident compared to the “frame-less” fashion of the moment, however in our opinion they are not a problem. Aesthetically, the Xperia 5 II, just like its older brother, is one of the most successful devices of the 2020.

I 21: 9 clearly help to make the smartphone usable at all times, however – despite the integrated functions – it is quite inconvenient use with one hand (which is now true for almost all smartphones on the market). The elongated format on paper can give satisfactions, but it must always be kept in mind that the vast majority of the Google Play Store apps are designed for the most common formats.

Small consideration more technical: i 21: 9 of the display can all too often represent a compromise in use of multimedia contents , especially online where they are presented in the vast majority of cases in 16: 9. Panorama format films are an exception, but even in this case the exact format is 2, 39: 1 (the CinemaScope is instead in 2. 35: 1 ). That of Xperia 5 II can be approximated in 2, 30: 1 therefore it is practically impossible to see a content without black bands, more or less large, or to cut a portion of the image.

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Format 2, 39: 1 – Small black bands above and below

Good viewing experience

Video on YouTube

Format 1, 78: 1 (16: 9) – Huge black bands on the sides

I 21: 9 are not comfortable even in photography, so they can be mainly justified with the creation of contents on device through the dedicated apps and their display.

Xperia 5 II is then equipped with the technology Dolby Atmos both with headphones and when listening with the integrated speakers. By activating the function, the sound gains volume, detail and spatiality, even and above all when listening through the two integrated front-facing stereo speakers. For headphone lovers, the 3.5mm jack, absent on the predecessor, makes a great return. Finally, an “old style” vibration motor should be noted, which gives an effect that is not very pleasant to the touch.

Technical analysis

Xperia 5 II uses the same Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 865 that we find on Xperia 1 II, a processor that is no longer very recent but still extremely valid, representing one of the best solutions for Android devices to date ( find here our in-depth analysis). The CPU part offers a maximum operating frequency of 2, 78 GHz for the main core, while we have two other clusters, always with Kryo core 585, three and four cores at lower frequencies. The GPU is an Adreno 650, while on the memory side we have LPDDR5 RAM for RAM (8GB) and UFS 3.0 chip for storage. On the archiving side there are two versions for sale, one from 93 GB and the other – as the top of the range – from 256 GB , both with the possibility of expansion via microSD to be purchased separately.

Performance offered by the Sony smartphone are absolutely very high, even if from the benchmarks it is possible to deduce a slightly conservative management especially of the graphics section, just as it happened with Xperia 1 II. During our tests, the smartphone did not give any signs of excessive overheating, becoming lukewarm at most during demanding sessions on the computational level.

Benchmark

Below are the benchmarks we performed with the terminal .

Display

Sony Xperia 5 II uses a more “normal” panel than Xperia 1 II, but still valid also on the front of the definition. In fact, in practical use there are no huge differences between the 4K of the top of the range and the Full HD + of this device (equal to 2520 x 1080 pixels), while the 84 Hz that the Xperia 5 II can pull off. The management of the update frequency is up to the software, which establishes on which apps to keep the maximum value and on which instead it is convenient to fall back on 60 Hz. The touch sampling rate is 192 Hz, and in fact it is definitely reactive with the scrolling animation that perfectly follows the movement of the finger.

As happens on all Sony top-of-the-range, the panel can be managed in a capillary manner through the integrated “standard” settings, with simple commands to understand especially for more technical users. For example, you can change the White Balance by choosing between three presets (warm, medium, cold), or by customizing the three primary components via three separate sliders or by choosing the preferred temperature for white also on the basis of the various standards (D 50, D 55, D 61, D 65, until93) .

The management of the content being played resembles that found on Apple iPhones: the smartphone extends or not the color gamut based on the color profile of the displayed content. Two modes are user configurable: Creation , which aims to provide a reproduction that is as faithful as possible; Standard , which instead blocks the chromatic extension “for brighter and more intense color effects”. However, both refer to the profile color of the file being played, with Creation trying to be as close as possible to the reference (be it, for example, DCI-P3 or sRGB, extending or not the covered gamut triangle); while Standard aims to provide more saturated colors even going beyond DCI-P3 or sRGB, with a gamut triangle that is always slightly wider than the reference.

With the Standard mode you can choose whether to enable the Creation Mode dynamically when opening certain apps (in order to have the “wow” effect of the Standard Mode with some, and the chromatic precision of the Creation Mode with others), or enable the Video image enhancement which uses integrated technology X1 for mobile , so as to transform into HDR also content with SDR encoding.

Analysis Display

Creation Mode

Gamut

White Balance

Gamma curve

Color Fidelity (DCI-P3)

Standard Mode

Gamut

White balance

Gamma curve

Color Fidelity (DCI- P3)

HDR playback

Gamut

White Balance

Gamma Curve

Color Fidelity (DCI-P3 HDR SMPTE 2084)

The maximum luminance of the display is 778 cd / m² with an APL of 15% on HDR content, 645 cd / m² with SDR content, sufficient but not a lot for example under the sunlight. The contrast ratio is optimal, thanks to the presence of an OLED that can turn off the pixels to “reproduce” the black, and also in terms of color we are faced with excellent values. The display of Sony Xperia 5 II is, in this area, among the best in the entire category.

The analysis of The fidelity of primary and complementary colors at maximum saturation shows how the Creation mode is more precise in all cases even without manual calibration compared to Standard mode. Xperia 5 II, as already mentioned, restricts the playback gamut in the presence of SDR content, while activating material with content saved with more extended profiles or HDR brings the maximum saturation of the various color components up to the DCI-P3 standard. Both in SDR and HDR we find ourselves with a color temperature close to the reference, with a white point only slightly shifted towards cold shades. Manual calibration is still very simple, even by choosing a hottest preset among the many available basic settings in the device Settings.

Color fidelity is excellent in Creation mode , both with SDR content (DeltaE = 3.7, good ) and HDR (DeltaE = 2.4, excellent). The gamma is also very correct (apart from some small inaccuracy in the highlights in SDR), in Creation Mode, with both SDR and HDR content. In the first case we have an average range of about 2.3 (the reference value is 2.4), with a linear trend on all white levels. The behavior with HDR content is even better, where the reference is followed up to a white level of 75%, when you start to manifest the clipping that stops the maximum luminance from the 75% onwards to a value of approximately 780 nit (very high, although not at the top of the category).

Autonomy

Smaller display and lower resolution are good for the ‘operating autonomy of Xperia 5 II compared to Xperia 1 II. The differences are not striking, but certainly there are compared to the flagship, while the situation appears more balanced when the 120 Hz. In our test (which we made at 60 Hz), we got a decidedly decent result for Sony Xperia 5 II, in the category average: 810 minutes , over an hour more than the big brother.

The test was carried out by running an automated script that simulates human interaction with different web pages, after setting the brightness of the display at the value of 200 nit. Here are the comparisons with other relevant smartphones.

Camera

The photographic sector of Sony Xperia 5 II is very similar to that of the older brother, with all the sensors of the rear module that can shoot up to a resolution of 12 Mpixel. The only difference between the two models is the absence of the ToF 3D module for the analysis on the depth of the pixels. There are three shooting modes: wide angle with focal length of 24 mm equivalent in the format from 35 mm, with an aperture of f / 1.7; ultra wide angle with focal length of 16 mm; and finally canvases from 70 mm equivalent.

Both the main sensor and the telephoto sensor are optically stabilized, a feature that can be used in both photos and videos. It is very interesting, in fact, the possibility of exploiting all the modules, even the optical zoom and the ultra wide angle, for recording videos by dynamically switching from one to the other. All modules can then also shoot in RAW mode.

Sony Xperia 5 II, features camera

Standard
- Sensor from 12 MP
- Lens f / 1.7 OIS
- Dual Pixel Autofocus
- Length focal 24 mm equivalent
Ultra-wide
- Sensor from 12 MP
- Lens f / 2.4
- Dual Pixel Autofocus
- Focal length 16 mm equivalent
Zoom 3x
- Sensor from 12 MP
- Lens f / 2.4 OIS
- Autofocus PDAF
- Focal length 65 mm equivalent

Video 4K Ultra HD HDR @ 120 fps

Besides Cinema Pro , the application dedicated to manual video recording that we had already seen with the previous generation, sau Xperia 5 II is also natively installed Photo Pro , which it works in a similar way to the first but is dedicated to taking pictures. Several smartphones allow you to manually set values such as exposure, focus or white balance, and there are a myriad of applications on the App Store or Google Play Store that allow you to gain fully manual control in taking photos and recording videos.

Sony Xperia 5 II implementation is native, though, and allows for a more reliable approach in setting the various modes. Compared to Cinema Pro , however, Photo Pro does not add much to the smartphone usage experience . While it is true that it brings the interface of Sony digital cameras to the smartphone, it is also true that those interfaces were born and designed on very different devices. In short, the standard point and click interfaces are more effective and easier to use, in many ways, and the ability to manually set the focus on a smartphone can only help in very special cases.

The Photo Pro interface allows you to set different shooting modes through a dial, like on digital cameras, between AUTO, P (Program), S (shutter priority) and M (fully manual). You can then access a menu where you can set the various settings in a more intuitive way for the inexperienced user or activate the level and histogram. The user can choose to use the three different modules for shooting and access a bar that offers all the chosen shooting settings, including shutter speed, aperture, exposure and ISO. On the right side of the screen there is also a panel for quick access to all functions.

This is a professional approach to photography, which on a smartphone is a little out of place. above all because point and shoot is often preferred, or in any case simplified interfaces that highlight the characteristics of sensors and lenses typical of smartphones.

More useful in our opinion the “old” Cinema Pro , which now also allows you to record to 120 fps at 4K resolution (on Xperia 1 II we stopped at 60 fps) and to set all the recording options manually and with a dedicated interface. More useful on a video is the ability to lock white balance, stop autofocus by setting it to different modes, and choose a shutter. Here too, however, the same considerations can be made: it is difficult to use a smartphone for professional purposes, with the videos recorded with the mobile device that are mainly used for quick sharing.

In case on the contrary, if you often find yourself recording complex videos with your smartphone to be edited later on the computer or with dedicated apps, the Cinema Pro app can guarantee very interesting results by simplifying post-production and editing itself, albeit with all limits of sensors and lenses installed on the smartphone.

Sony Xperia 5 II shot examples

Click on the thumbnails to see the original photos

Main

Ultra-wide

Zoom 3x

Main in the dark

Main in the dark with flash

The camera of Sony Xperia 5 II offers good quality shots in all conditions, with the zoom from 70 mm which manages to offer excellent detail even in intermediate light conditions, indoors. The smartphone manages to be very incisive even in the most difficult shots, thanks to the (automatic) activation of a long exposure mode with merging of several shots to obtain a single photo rich in detail and with true colors. The secondary modules are also of high quality, with the ultra wide angle that manages to generate a good level of detail under the sunlight, without excelling compared to other products of the same market segment.

Main

Ultra-wide

Zoom 3x

Main

Zoom 3x

Main al dark

Main in the dark with flash

Final considerations

Sony does not aim at the sales volumes of Samsung or Huawei, however if everything were to play on the quality of the product it would have nothing to envy to the two market leaders. Sony Xperia 5 II confirms all the quality of Xperia 1 II that we had tried with great satisfaction, and adds the 120 Hz, a more compact form factor (perhaps too much, considering the 21: 9) and an even greater focus on fluidity and speed in general with support for slow-motion videos at 84 fps also in 4K Ultra HD with HDR.

Xperia 5 II is in our opinion the best Sony smartphone of the 2020, also in virtue of the significantly higher quality / price ratio than the absolute top of the range (which costs 1200 ??, we remember). Compared to the latter, it lacks support for reverse charging, but it is a deficiency that is hardly felt in everyday use (except for sporadic emergencies).

It is an excellent smartphone in absolute and can be a great buy for those who want to stand out from the crowd. It is in fact a smartphone for more savvy than average users : not everyone can understand its merits, and its peculiarities require experience in the corresponding sectors.

It goes without saying that an app like Cinema Pro or the ability to balance the colors of the display based on the temperature of the white they are not for everyone, whereas other competitors grind huge numbers so that with one or two taps you get more than satisfactory results. The problem is that sometimes the competitive results are very similar to those obtainable with the Xperia 5 II or even better, all with half the effort.

PRO

Great display at 120 Hz
Excellent performance
Photo Pro and Cinema Pro
Features aimed at PlayStation fans

VERSUS

Some features for expert users only
In some cases i 21: 9 represent a problem

	POCO M3	POCO X3 NFC
Display	6 , 53 – inch LCD 19, 5: 9 2340 x 999 pix	6, 67 – inch LCD 20: 9 2400 x 1080 pix
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 11 nm 4x Kryo 260 Gold – 2 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver – 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 G 8 nm 2x Kryo 470 Gold – 2.3 GHz 6x Kryo 470 Silver – 1.8 GHz
Graphics processor	Adreno 610	Adreno 618
Data memory	64 / 128 GB	64 / 128 GB
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
Battery	6000 mAh 18 In	5160 mAh 33 In
Main camera	48 Mpix, f / 1. 79 wide angle 2 Mpix f / 2.4 macro 2 Mpix f / 2.4 depth sensor	64 Mpix, f / 1. 73, Wide Angle 13 Mpix f / 2.2 ultra wide angle 2 MP f / 2.4 macro 2 Mpix f / 2.4 depth sensor
Front camera	8 Mpix f / 2. 05	19 Mpix
Dimensions	162, 3 x 77, 3 x 9.6 mm	165, 3 x 76, 8 x 9.4 mm
Weight	198 g	215 g
Colors	Cool Blue POCO Yellow Power Black	Shadow Gray Cobalt Blue
Price	649 PLN (4 / 64 GB) 749 PLN (4 / GB)	999 PLN (6 / 64 GB) 1199 PLN (6 /

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Technical specifications

Sony Xperia 5 II: prices and equipment

Software and user experience

Technical analysis

Benchmark

Display

Analysis Display

Creation Mode

Standard Mode

HDR playback

Autonomy

Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II shot examples

Final considerations

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