The Galaxy S25 could finally be the phone that sees Samsung’s home-brewed Exynos chip line catching up to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon equivalent. That’s the claim being made by established tipster Revegus over on X (formerly Twitter). E2500-related news: Internally at Samsung, it's judged that the E2500 doesn't lag behind the 8G4 in terms of quality. (However, it's unclear whether this is because the Nuvia cores of the 8G4 are not good, making the E2500 relatively better, or if the E2500 itself is good.) — JH.C (@Revegnus1) May 8, 2024 The tipster is suggesting that Samsung is confident the E25 ..read more

Google has just revealed the Pixel 8a, its latest mid-range device to tempt people away from upgrading to the iPhone. While they run completely different operating systems (we won’t get into the iOS vs Android debate here) these two devices have plenty in common. From yearly updates that’ll keep the phones fresh for ages, pocketable builds and a focus on camera performance. If you’re happy to choose between Android and iOS these are two excellent picks. Here we will compare some of the big differences and run through some of the similarities too. A-series vs Tensor Both of these phones run on ..read more

Ahead of its yearly i/O conference, Google has announced the Pixel 8a, its latest mid-range device. But how does it compare to the Pixel 8? The Google Pixel 8a looks set to be an enticing affordable option, just like the Pixel 7a was before it. But with many features plucked directly from the now-discounted Pixel 8, what are the big differences between Google’s two cheaper smartphone options? The screens and sizes are very similar When it comes to the screen and general size of these two phones, there’s not much to separate them. Both phones have a 1080p resolution, brightness levels up to 14 ..read more

You can currently buy a Google Pixel 8 for less that £500, though this great deal is only going to be around for a limited time. UK mobile virtual network (MVNO) GiffGaff is selling the Pixel 8 for £499, which is a huge £150 saving on the phone’s £649 RRP. Get the Pixel 8 for just £499 for a limited time The Pixel 8 is selling for just £499 for a limited time over at GiffGaff. GiffGaff Save £150 Now £499 View Deal This is for a phone that remains Google’s current compact flagship, and it will remain so for another six months or so. What’s more, with Google’s seven-year upgrade promise ..read more

iPhone 15 Pro Max back angled According to an analyst, iPhone 17 is set to replace the ‘Plus’ model with a ‘Slim’ model featuring a 6.55-inch screen. 2024 will likely be the year of the iPhone 16, but looking ahead to the 2025 iPhone, analyst Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) reports that Apple will ditch the iPhone 17 Plus in favor of an iPhone 17 Slim. According to Young, via MacRumors, the iPhone 17 Slim will sport a 6.55-inch display, down from the 6.69-inch display of iPhone 15 Plus. The theory here is that Apple wants to further differentiate the Slim from the rest of ..read more

While working on my OnePlus Pad Go review – which should be live in the next couple of days here at Trusted Reviews – I had a realisation.  The OnePlus Pad Go’s £299 price tag is indeed tempting, not only because of the boosted spec but inclusion of LTE connectivity by default, but there’s a problem: the more powerful OnePlus Pad isn’t as expensive as it was at release in early 2023 and, just like with the release of the Galaxy S23 FE and S23, is now only slightly more expensive than the Pad Go.  It’s not even third-party retailers that are undercutting the new budget tablet; OnePlu ..read more

Smartphones are pretty powerful in 2024, and that’s particularly true of gaming phones like the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Edition and RedMagic 9 Pro, delivering the very best possible performance from any smartphone right now to provide the best gaming experience around. However, even with top-end gaming-focused hardware, there are ways that you can optimise your phone’s settings to squeeze out even better performance – ideal for particularly taxing games like Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact. With that said, here are four ways you can optimise your gaming phone for peak game performance. If ..read more

Samsung Galaxy S21 series Samsung has commenced rolling out its One UI 6.1 update to the likes of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21, bringing some of its Galaxy AI magic to older phones – or at least, some AI features to certain older phones. After debuting One UI 6.1 on the Galaxy S24 range in February, Samsung stayed true to its word and brought some of its Galaxy AI features to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 in March and April. Now it’s the turn of older Galaxy phones. SamMobile has reported that the One UI 6.1 update has started rolling out to older Samsung phones in its native South Korea ..read more

Z Flip 5 You can now pick up Samsung’s latest and greatest compact foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, for almost half price brand new. Amazon is selling the 512GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for just £680. Given that this higher-capacity variant sold for £1,149 at launch, that’s not far off half price. True, Samsung itself has dropped the RRP to £949 ahead of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a couple of months time. Even by that metric, however, you’re still looking at a huge saving of £269. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 for close to half price Amazon has dramatically dro ..read more

The Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design is a very expensive phone that surprisingly manages to justify its price. If you’re seeking a blend of luxury, performance and photographic chops, it’s definitely worth checking out. Pros Extreme performance Brilliant cameras Beautiful dual-layer OLED display Exceptional battery life Cons Prohibitively expensive Frozen Berry colour might be an acquired taste MagicOS 8 is very iPhone-like Key Features Porsche Design makeoverThe Magic 6 RSR stands out from the crowd with its unique hexagonal camera array and sweeping sportscar-inspired lines and co ..read more