Top 10 trending phones of week 45

Xiaomi was still the most popular brand in our database this past week with the the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ leading from the Redmi Note 11 Pro. In fact it solidified its position with newly announced Poco M4 Pro taking third. The Samsung Galaxy A52s was pushed down to fourth, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max improved its standing to capture fifth. In sixth we have the Redmi Note 10 Pro as the Galaxy S21 Ultra rises to seventh. The Poco X3 Pro and Galaxy A12 return to the top 10 and sit in eight and ninth, respectively. The Google Pixel 6 Pro has lost quite a lot of ground, but just...

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Redmi Buds 3 Pro review

Introduction The true wireless earbuds market is one of the most competitive segments in tech these days with seemingly every maker aiming to offer as many options as possible. Xiaomi and its Redmi sub-brand are not new to the table and their latest effort is the Redmi Buds 3 Pro which are also known as the AirDots 3 Pro in China. Do these have the makings of a great pair of TWS earphones? How do they compare to rivals in the $60/€60 price range and do they deliver on their sound, ANC and battery promises? Let’s dive in. Design and build quality The first thing that struck me...

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Week 45 in review: OnePlus 10 Pro leaks, Poco M4 Pro announced

The top story this week showed us the first images of the OnePlus 10 Pro, which are based on a prototype of the device. We only really see the rear of the phone and there are a few things to note - there are three cameras, none of which is a periscope, and the camera island doesn't seem to protrude from the panel. The OnePlus 10 Pro should arrive in early 2022. Another phone that got its images exposed was the Galaxy A53 5G. It looks like its predecessors and the only external change appears to be the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack. The A53 will be available in Black, White, Light Blue,...

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Weekly poll: the Poco M4 Pro 5G is more capable, but more expensive too - is it worth it?

While it has gone up in price, the new Poco M4 Pro 5G has also increased its capabilities. Is it worth it? We're working on a review, so soon we will have a detailed answer, but let's have a preliminary look at whether the new M-phone is right for you. The M3 Pro 5G started at €180 for the 4/64 GB model and went up to €200 if you wanted 6/128 GB memory. The M4 Pro 5G starts at €230 and has a €250 option of the same memory capacities. That's a €30 price hike in 6 months. The new model does bring some upgrades. The display is larger (6.6" vs. 6.5"), brighter (450 nits vs. 400 nits)...

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