Tag Archives: camera

iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 Pro camera comparison: See why Apple’s newest phone wins

The iPhone 11 Pro packed a seriously impressive triple rear camera. It took such great shots in fact that it replaced my DSLR on a road trip around Scotland. Apple’s latest iPhone 12 may be one of the more affordable of the new lineup — which includes the smaller iPhone 12 Mini and the more …

Read More »

iPhone 8 vs. iPhone 12: What you’ll get if you upgrade

Out of the four iPhone 12 models that Apple announced last October, the iPhone 12 is best suited for most people, and it’s also one of our highest-rated phones ever. But if you’ve held back from upgrading since 2017’s iPhone 8, you’re probably wondering whether now is the time to do so. After all, the iPhone 12 boasts a string …

Read More »

iPhone 12 might be good enough. How to know if you really need the Pro or Pro Max model

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are among the highest-rated phones CNET has ever reviewed. With features including 5G, a super-fast and powerful processor and fantastic rear cameras, the iPhone 12 line will likely be a top choice for anyone in need of a phone. But Apple released four iPhone 12 variants, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max and a whole …

Read More »

Samsung S21 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X3: Which is the future of zoom?

There’s no question about it: When it comes to phones, Samsung is the king of zoom. Last year’s Galaxy S20 Ultra introduced the Space Zoom function, which went up to 100x magnification, and 2021’s S21 Ultra made it even better with improved image quality and much-needed stabilization. (Huawei’s P40 Pro has similarly impressive zoom capabilities, but its lack of Google …

Read More »

ZenFone 8 review: Asus’ small but mighty phone hits the mark

Asus is betting a small phone will make a big impact. It bills its new midrange ZenFone 8 as the “ultimate compact Android phone.” The ZenFone 8 has a crisp 5.9-inch AMOLED display, respectable battery life, dependable cameras, stereo speakers, and powerful internals that by some measures rivals the $1,200 Galaxy S21 Ultra’s performance. All this is crammed into a …

Read More »

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro review: A high

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro, unveiled in March, is one of the best budget Android phones, if not the best, so far this year as long as you can live without 5G. Starting at $229 (approximately £160 or AU$290), you get a mobile experience that’s in many ways similar to flagships that cost three times as much. Some of the …

Read More »

Have an Apple TV? Use your iPhone to optimize your picture and make movies look better

Last week, Apple announced a bevy of new hardware, including a new iPad Pro, new iMac, AirTags, a purple iPhone 12 and a new Apple TV along with a new Apple Siri remote. Among the updates and flashy new features is one that made me say “whoa”: Being able to tune the color of your TV using just your phone. Of course, for Apple, it …

Read More »

Sony Xperia 1 III is the first smartphone ever with this kind of screen

The new Sony Xperia 1 III (read as “one mark three”) has a 6.5-inch 4K OLED screen with a 120Hz high refresh rate, which is a first for any smartphone. It was announced at a virtual event earlier this month alongside the smaller Xperia 5 III, which has a 6.1-inch full HD 120Hz display. Both phones have a telephoto camera …

Read More »

iPad Pro: Apple’s new M1 tablet shares the Mac’s processor, and its price

You’re at home. You reach for a computer. You’re working from home. What do you use? Based on my home, it’s whatever’s available. For Apple, the equation keeps changing: Between Macs and iPads, there are two versatile but different platforms at play. But they now share the same processor: The M1 chip from the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac …

Read More »

Polaroid Go is an adorably small instant camera ready for summer

Phone cameras get better and better every year, but analog instant-film cameras still have an unbeatable shoot-and-share experience. Polaroid is now helping you take that experience on the road with its new ultracompact camera, the Polaroid Go.  The $100 Go (£110, which is about AU$200) is only 4.1 inches long by 3.3 inches wide by 2.4 inches tall (104 by 84 …

Read More »