XDA Analysis

OnePlus 6 Camera Update (OxygenOS 5.1.9) – A Quick Hands-On Comparison
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OnePlus 6 Camera Update (OxygenOS 5.1.9) – A Quick Hands-On Comparison

July 22, 2018
Every year it seems OnePlus launches their flagship device with promises of even better real-world performance than before, and a renewed focus on camera performance. Fortunately for OnePlus and for us, they seem to fulfill these promises by delivering, indeed, a better camera and performance than the prior year... But that is to be expected,...
OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 3 – Is it time to upgrade?
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OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 3 – Is it time to upgrade?

July 21, 2018
The OnePlus 6 has been in the hands of reviewers and consumers alike for over a month now. While it's pretty clear that it's currently one of the fastest phones around, many will be wondering whether it's worth the upgrade. I myself came from the OnePlus 3, and I can say without a doubt that...
How A/B Partitions and Seamless Updates Affect Custom Development on XDA
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How A/B Partitions and Seamless Updates Affect Custom Development on XDA

July 21, 2018
When Android Nougat released, it had us talking about all kinds of new features. We got a newly updated user interface for starters along with long-awaited multiwindow capabilities and Vulkan Graphics API support. But one under-the-hood addition flew over the heads of most users. Android Nougat introduced "Seamless Updates" on devices that support A/B partitions....
Huawei P20 Pro XDA Review: A Low-Light Photography Master
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Huawei P20 Pro XDA Review: A Low-Light Photography Master

July 5, 2018
The Huawei P20 Pro is Huawei’s most ambitious phone yet. The company has been steadily climbing the ranks of Android device makers, to the point where it is now the world’s third-largest smartphone vendor. In China, the company is in first place, while in Europe, it is a rising star. Despite experiencing trouble competing in...
[UPDATE: Video Summary] OnePlus 6 Speed, Smoothness & Gaming XDA Review: Living up to the Slogan
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[UPDATE: Video Summary] OnePlus 6 Speed, Smoothness & Gaming XDA Review: Living up to the Slogan

June 17, 2018
Check out Daniel's video summary of this article! The OnePlus 6 (which you can soon pre-order) was announced last week, packing the latest hardware as expected. OnePlus devices have been known to be extremely speedy, to the point where the new phone’s marketing slogan reflects that reputation. With the fastest chipset from Qualcomm as well as the...
Blackview A20 Review – One of the First Android Go Phones
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Blackview A20 Review – One of the First Android Go Phones

June 9, 2018
For those unfamiliar, Android Go is Google's stripped down version of Android designed to run on lower-end hardware. It's optimized to ideally run on about 1GB of RAM, but it can go lower or higher. It was developed for the next generation of entry-level devices so that those in developing nations can still purchase affordable...
While the iPhone gets 5 years of support, my Galaxy S9+ still can’t get timely Security Patches
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While the iPhone gets 5 years of support, my Galaxy S9+ still can’t get timely Security Patches

June 9, 2018
Apple’s WWDC took place this week, not long after Google’s I/O conference. Each company spent time announcing their planned new features as well as new APIs, new apps, and new ideas. It isn’t a stretch to say that both Android and iOS have become advanced operating systems with complete and competitive feature sets. I’ve been...
How a graphics driver bug on the Samsung Galaxy S6 leaked Google Chrome tab data
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How a graphics driver bug on the Samsung Galaxy S6 leaked Google Chrome tab data

June 1, 2018
Back in late March, a U.K. based start-up firm specializing in testing GPU reliability approached us with a GPU bug they discovered that causes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ to reboot when visiting a web page. The firm, called GraphicsFuzz, worked with us to report the issue to Qualcomm and Samsung. Some of our readers were...
OnePlus 6 Display Analysis: Playing Bi-annual Catch-up
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OnePlus 6 Display Analysis: Playing Bi-annual Catch-up

May 30, 2018
While OnePlus handsets creep up in price year-after-year, we the consumers have rising expectations for “flagship-level” components from the former proudly-self-labeled “flagship killer.” The display is the portal to just about everything we use our phones for, and as such, it deserves to be one of the most criticized components for the price we pay....
Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Revamped Design & Improved Camera, Same Steep Price
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Review: Revamped Design & Improved Camera, Same Steep Price

May 29, 2018
Sony’s Android smartphone endeavors stretch back quite some time, starting with the Sony Ericsson, X10 series in 2010. Since then, Sony has struggled with the typical highs and lows of the industry that led them to what most people know Sony smartphones by: the redesigned Z series with a designed dubbed “OmniBalance”. This flat glass...
Razer Phone XDA Display Analysis: A Great Start for 120Hz Displays on Android
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Razer Phone XDA Display Analysis: A Great Start for 120Hz Displays on Android

May 21, 2018
When contemplating who’d be a major player in the Android smartphone business, the gaming hardware giant Razer probably wouldn’t come to mind. While they have yet to establish themselves as a reliable smartphone provider, Razer’s first attempt did not at all seem like it was their first time dabbling into Android, likely because much of...
OnePlus 6 Hands-On: Redefined Speed and a Premium Design that Reflects 2018’s Smartphone Trends
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OnePlus 6 Hands-On: Redefined Speed and a Premium Design that Reflects 2018’s Smartphone Trends

May 16, 2018
The OnePlus 6 has just been announced, sporting a new look and the beefy set of specifications we’ve come to expect from OnePlus. Last year’s OnePlus 5T is a tough act to follow, but the company seeks to entice customers by doubling down on its core user experience tenets while polishing their approach to design,...