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Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs. Asus ROG Phone 8: A gaming phone tries to go mainstream
Looking for all-around effectiveness or purpose-built performance?
Talk about a tale of two manufacturers. Samsung makes a wide range of phones that largely cater to the broadest markets possible, while the last couple of years have seen Asus garner somewhat of an enthusiast following for its few, thoughtfully engineered devices. Those points ring true with the Galaxy S24+ and ROG Phone 8, with the former delivering possibly the best balance of form factor and usability, and the latter charging ahead with borderline-ludicrous performance specs.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: Who brought their A game?
A new heavyweight challenger goes toe-to-toe with a legend
Lovers of gigantic phones have yet another high-end option to consider with the release of the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra. Asus' first foray into the large-format market may not have made serious waves, but it certainly packs some of the most capable hardware in the Android sphere.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: Can't beat the classics
Is the new big-screen Asus a contender, or just a pretender?
The much-talked-about Google Pixel 8 Pro took home countless end-of-year awards, with consistently great cameras, improved performance and efficiency, and increasingly useful AI tools driving most of the arguments. The Pixel 7 Pro's few faults shrunk considerably with the new generation, leaving experts and average users impressed at the flagship's complete hardware and software package.
Nothing Phone 2 vs. Google Pixel 7a: Interesting or affordable?
The Nothing 2 is much better, but the Pixel 7a is much cheaper
With Samsung's Galaxy A55 skipping the US, budget-conscious users stateside have few good midrange phones to choose from. Google's affordable lineup, most recently represented by the Pixel 7a, has long been one of the rare moderately priced options from a major manufacturer. By comparison, Nothing is far from a big player in the US market, but it did give the Nothing Phone 2 an official release there, undercutting the flagship category by making a few small hardware compromises.
OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The old guard meets a competitor
Is the S24 Ultra really $500 better than the OnePlus 12?
The Samsung S24 Ultra, like the S23 Ultra before it, is one of the most powerful, user-friendly, good-looking phones on the market. But, in many ways, it's a bit too much like the S23 Ultra. It does sport some welcome improvements, like flat screen and edge designs, higher brightness, and somehow even better battery life, but it's far from a revolutionary update.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Galaxy S22: Upgraded internals
What two years of advancements do to the Galaxy
We loved the Galaxy S22 on release, and it's still a great smartphone that performs day-to-day functions admirably. But two generations later, the smallest of Samsung's S series offerings improves significantly on some of the few downsides of its older relative. The 2024 model boasts excellent battery life, blazing-fast hardware, and a refined design that should stand the test of time over its 7-year Android lifespan. And while we wouldn't really recommend buying a brand new Galaxy S22 right now, if you have one and don't have any problems (or can find one at a large discount), it remains a serviceable flagship-class phone.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 vs. Tile Pro: Which is the best Android tracker?
Can Samsung compete with the original worldwide Bluetooth tracker network?
The Apple AirTag gets a lot of attention, but the first Samsung SmartTag came months before it, and the original Tile years earlier. These immensely handy Bluetooth trackers all do basically the same thing, using a combination of Bluetooth technology to inform you where you misplaced items nearby and a worldwide network of connected users to help you find items that are far away. Samsung's latest Bluetooth tracker includes some nifty features that some users will love, but the Tile leverages a wider network to appeal to users, despite being slightly less advanced.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: Machine learning showdown
Samsung's middle child and Google's top model share some interesting similarities
Samsung's big reveal of the Galaxy S24 family may not have included any Earth-shattering hardware upgrades, but the company's increased focus on machine-learning (also known somewhat erroneously as AI) features both turned heads and made it clear that Google's main competitor still has a few tricks up its sleeve. The intermediate version of Samsung's flagship lineup, the S24+, will undoubtedly make its way into the discussion of this year's best phones. So how does it fare against Google's top-of-the-line Pixel 8 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs. Lenovo Tab Extreme: Clash of the titans
Lenovo's biggest tablet ambitiously aims to dethrone Samsung's large-format leader
Nobody sells as many Android tablets as Samsung, which boasts an 18% global market share (second only to Apple) for good reason. But Lenovo tablets sit in third place, despite not getting nearly as much press because they pack great hardware into slim, attractive packages and boast truly impressive displays. Samsung tends to stake its reputation on premium devices with impressive performance and an exceptional user experience via its OneUI Android skin. Lenovo tablets, on the other hand, usually offer great-quality hardware at surprisingly reasonable prices but don't quite get the highest marks in terms of a refined interface.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Asus Zenfone 10: Clash of the compacts
Two small phones enter, one small phone leaves
Long ago, the high-end smartphone market was rife with choices for those of us with small hands. Today, few manufacturers focus on compact phones because the demand doesn't really exist. With the days of comparatively tiny, 5-inch screens apparently behind us (RIP Xperia XZ1 Compact), we're left with just a handful of one-handable handsets to choose from.
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Two diametrically opposed flagships
Differences that run far deeper than just the operating system
The operating system might jump out as the biggest difference between the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro at first glance, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Under the surface, the facts that both use the name Pro, start around $1,000, and can access wireless networks represent the rare few things these two premium flagships actually share.
Google Pixel Tablet vs. Apple iPad (10th Gen): Google's new iPad-killer
Google's new Pixel tablet threatens to dethrone the longtime leader in the midrange tablet market
It won't take a hard look at the market to understand why Apple's 10th Generation iPad (2022) retains a gigantic presence. The tablet offers up a streamlined design, high-quality hardware, and a reasonable price point, not to mention the buttery smooth user experience that iPad owners have come to expect. Making things more lopsided, it's been nearly five years since the release of the ill-fated Pixel Slate, a tablet that underwhelmed yet came in at an inflated price tag.
Moto Razr+ (2023) vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: The battle of the flips
Two top-tier clamshell foldables go head to head
The fourth generation of Samsung's groundbreaking Galaxy Z Flip series delivered a top-notch experience that brought a lot of us over to the "dark side" of loving foldable phones.
Google Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which is right for you?
Is the Pixel 7 Pro worth $300 or should you stick with the cheaper option?
It’s hard not to look at the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and see two of the best Android phones money can buy. Not only that, but the Pixel 7 Pro also earned our Phone of the Year and Reader’s Choice awards in 2022, some of the highest honors we can give a smartphone. These devices are expertly designed with refined setups, exclusive software tricks, and tons of great features for you to make the most of. With the massive price difference between the two, how do they stack up side by side? Is one Pixel 7 better than the other or should you go for the cheapest option and enjoy what it has to offer? Here's what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: It's all in the margins
Samsung's newest wearable is great, but so is last year's
Another year, another generation of Samsung wearables. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series has been officially unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event in Korea, and it offers what looks like moderate upgrades over last year's Watch 5 devices. That's not necessarily a bad thing: the Galaxy Watch 5 has been our favorite Wear OS watch for nearly a year now, and a better version is, well, better. If you're wondering whether the year-over-year differences are worth springing for an upgrade, you're in the right place. Here's how Samsung's new Galaxy Watch 6 stacks up to last year's Galaxy Watch 5.
Jaybird Vista 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: Which earbuds are better for you?
Which pair of wireless earbuds are better?
Having a good-quality pair of wireless earbuds is almost essential for anyone who likes to listen to podcasts, music, YouTube videos, or anything else while on the move. Earbuds won't provide the same fantastic sound that you can get from some over-the-ear headphones, but their portability and durability usually make them a great accessory.