We get pretty worked up when a new, premium smartphone shows up. And I’d be lying if I said playing with expensive hardware wasn’t one of the best parts of this job. It’s especially nice because, more ...

Powerful enough to run most apps and games. Takes decent photos. More than a day of battery life. Excellent 120-Hz AMOLED display. 5G connectivity, MicroSD card slot, headphone jack. NFC for ...

Back in 2019, purchasing a phone that cost $500 or less seemed almost impossible. That was especially true if you wanted advanced features, like multi-lens cameras and 5G. That's no longer the case in ...

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