Weekly poll results: 8-12GB of RAM is the sweet spot for current smartphones

As 2023 is coming to a close, many still feel that 8GB is enough RAM for a modern smartphone, based on the results from last week’s poll. If 8GB feels tight, it’s the Android skin and inefficient apps that get the blame more often than not. The other large voting group prefers having 12GB of RAM – some see it as the minimum, others just as future proofing as system requirements tend to go up over the years. And as we saw in a recent poll, half of our readers want to keep their new phones for at least 4 years, so some future-proofing is prudent. Even then, there were quite a few...

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Samsung Galaxy A05s in for review

Samsung's e entry-level Galaxy A series is ever expanding, and in 2023, the Galaxy A05s brought a very solid upgrade over its predecessor. The retail package is modest as they come - you get a USB cable and the phone. The most notable improvement is on the front, where the Galaxy A05s features a big 6.7-inch PLS LCD with 90Hz of 1080p resolution - up from 720p. Another big upgrade is the efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680 chip paired with 4GB of RAM. There's also a 6GB version, but it won't be available in certain markets, including India. The Galaxy A05s is charming from the...

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Poco M6 5G tipped to be a rebranded Redmi 13C 5G

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 13C 5G in India a few days ago, which, according to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, will launch as the Poco M6 5G in some markets. The Redmi 13C 5G could also be relaunched as the Poco M6 5G in India since the brand has rebadged and introduced smartphones from the Redmi lineup as Poco phones in the Asian country before. The Poco M6 Pro launched in August in India is a rebranded Redmi 12 5G that was introduced in the country in the same month. Redmi 13C 5G If the Poco M6 5G is launched in India as a rebadged Redmi 13C 5G, it will likely be...

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Amazon UK is offering cashback, other discounts for Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets

Last week we found a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 offer that came with a £200 voucher (which is still available, by the way). This week there are yet more such deals and they cover phones (foldable and otherwise), tablets and even accessories. We will start with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, which is available in both 256GB and 512GB trims – both have £200 discounts in the form of a voucher. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 after £200 voucher Read our review 256GB - £850 at Amazon UK ...

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