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The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the best iPhone X-like Android phone yet

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the best iPhone X-like Android phone yet

The Xiaomi Mi 8 looks awfully familiar.

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has rolled out three new phones that are clearly inspired by Apple'siPhone X: the Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer and Mi 8 SE.

While Xiaomi isn't a brand well-known outside countries like China and India, it has a reputation for making high-quality phones for much less than the price of a typical flagship model. Making Android phones with similar features as popular iPhone models is a strategy to connect with cost-conscious buyers who can't afford a much higher-priced iPhone.

Xiaomi Mi 8

The Xiaomi Mi 8 follows last year's Mi 6, skipping the 7 to mark the company's eighth year. The resemblance to the iPhone X starts with a similar notch design. While this creates an uncanny resemblance to the iPhone, the Mi 8's 6.21-inch AMOLED display doesn't quite stretch all the way to the bottom like the X's does.

You'll also find two 12-megapixel cameras on the rear of the Mi 8, laid out in just the same way as the iPhone X. Xiaomi says the Mi 8's cameras achieved a 105 photo score after being rated by DxOMark. On the front is a 20-megapixel camera using "pixel-binning" technology to combine four pixels into a larger one for better low-light selfies.

That's not all. The Mi 8 will run Xiaomi's custom MIUI 10 skin on top of Android (Xiaomi didn't say which version, but it's likely Oreo). The new, updated skin features gesture controls and a driving mode that uses Xiaomi's own Xiao Ai voice assistant (the assistant will come in a later update, though).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 phones aren't waterproof, however, and don't support wireless charging.

Mi 8 Explorer Edition

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is Xiaomi's coolest-looking phone yet, with a transparent glass back panel that gives you the impression of peeking into the insides of the phone.

This phone takes the iPhone X resemblance a step further. It's the first Android phone to sport 3D face unlocking that projects over 30,000 infrared points on the face, the method used in the iPhone X's Face ID and Intel's RealSense.

Most current Android phones don't have this level of face unlocking, but more will follow in Xiaomi's footsteps as phone makers take advantage of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, which supports the infrared mapping technology.

I mean, how cool does this look?

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The tech behind the face unlocking is also used for Xiaomi's version of Apple's animoji, which Xiaomi says will arrive in a future update -- too bad.

One other feature Xiaomi saved for the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is a built-in fingerprint reader from Synaptics that uses pressure to unlock the phone (Xiaomi boasts that this is the first pressure-sensitive optical reader in any phone). Xiaomi says the scanner's pressure sensitivity allows it to activate, scan and unlock the phone much faster, and drain fewer battery resources.

The regular Mi 8 uses a standard rear fingerprint scanner.

Mi 8 SE

A smaller Mi 8 SE will also be available, sporting a downsized 5.88-inch AMOLED display, and it will be the first phone to launch with Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 710 chip (the Mi 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 845).

Unlike the Mi 8 Explorer, the Mi 8 has a fingerprint reader on the back.

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE will launch in China from June 5 and 8 respectively, while the Mi 8 Explorer Edition is set to hit at a later date.

Specs breakdown

	Xiaomi Mi 8	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE	Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition	OnePlus 6
Display size, resolution	6.21 inches; 2,248x1,080 pixels	5.88 inches; 2,244 x 1,080 pixels	6.21 inches; 2,248x1,080 pixels	6.28-inch OLED; 2,280x1,080 pixels
Pixel density	402ppi	423ppi	402ppi	402ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	6.10x2.94x0.30 inches	5.80x2.94x0.30 inches	6.10x2.94x0.30 inches	6.13x2.97x0.31 inches
Dimensions (Millimeters)	154.9x74.8x7.6 mm	147.3x74.8x7.5 mm	154.9x74.8x7.6 mm	155.7x75.4x7.75 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	6.17 oz; 175g	5.78 oz; 164g	6.24 oz; 177g	6.2 oz; 177 g
Mobile software	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera	Dual 12-megapixel	Dual 12-megapixel, 5-megapixel	Dual 12-megapixel	16-megapixel standard, 20-megapixel telephoto
Front-facing camera	20-megapixel	20-megapixel	20-megapixel	16-megapixel
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K
Processor	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB	128GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	6GB	6GB	8GB	6GB, 8GB
Expandable storage	None		None	None
Battery	3,400 mAh	3,120 mAh	3,400 mAh	3,300 mAh
Fingerprint sensor	Back of phone	Back of phone	Below screen	Back
Connector	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
Headphone jack	No	No	No	Yes
Special features	Quick charging, face unlock	Quick charging	Transparent rear, quick charging, 3D face unlock	Portrait mode, notifications toggle, dual-SIM, Dash Charging
Price off-contract (USD)	Converted from Chinese Yuan $420 (64GB),  $470 (128GB),  $515 (256GB)	$280 (converted)	$575 (converted)	$529 (64GB), $579 (128GB), $629 (256GB)
Price (GBP)	£315 (64GB) (converted), £350 (128GB) (converted), £385 (256GB) (converted)	£210 (converted)	£435 (converted)	£469 (64GB), £519 (128GB), £569 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	AU$555 (64GB) (converted), AU$620 (128GB) (converted), AU$680 (256GB) (converted)	AU$370 (converted)	AU$760 (converted)	AU$702 (64GB), AU$769 (128GB), AU$835 (256GB)

Xiaomi Mi 8 prices

The Mi 8 will have a starting price of 2,699 yuan or roughly $420, £315 or AU$555 converted. The Mi 8 SE will start at 1,799 yuan (approximately $280, £210 or AU$370). The Explorer Edition will cost the most at 3,699 yuan (about $575, £435 or AU$760).

Apart from the three new phones, Xiaomi also announced its largest TV, a 75-inch 4K capable Mi TV 4; a new Mi-Band 3 fitness tracker that claims a 20-day battery life; and the Mi VR Standalone, a portable VR headset co-developed by Oculus with the intention of being China's version of the Oculus Go.

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Vivo X50 Pro review: A solid all-rounder for camera lovers

Vivo X50 Pro review: A solid all-rounder for camera lovers

The Vivo X50 Pro is a midrange phone on the higher end of that spectrum and has many of the trappings of an enticing flagship. Starting at approximately $670, you get a crystalline screen, 5G, a powerful battery, a speedy display and fast charging. But the phone also has a camera feature that undeniably distinguishes it from its rivals. The X50 Pro is the world's first mass-produced phone with a built-in gimbal camera system that allows you to capture smooth, fast-action video with the click of a button. Out of Vivo's trio of X50 handsets -- which the Chinese phone-maker is marketing as a professional photography flagship -- the X50 Pro is the only one to boast this futuristic feature. But Vivo did make a few compromises. For instance, it lacks stereo speakers (a big drawback for music lovers like myself) and it isn't water resistant, which many phones of this class are. It also has a midrange processor (Snapdragon 765G) instead of the most adva nced chipset available.

If you're not fussed about shooting action video, you're better off buying Vivo's base X50 or the OnePlus Nord. Both have comparable specs but don't charge a premium for advanced video gimbals and hardware. The X50 and Nord feature a quad-camera system led by a 48-megapixel shooter, the same chipset and a fast display, but are nearly $100 to $200 cheaper respectively. But if being splash-proof is important to you, consider the iPhone 11 ($500 at Best Buy).

Vivo doesn't currently have plans to officially release the phone in the US. But X50 phones have been released in parts of Asia and Europe, so they'll be reasonably easy to import. Pricing also varies based on country with prices trending higher in Western countries. In India, the base variant (with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage) starts at 49,990 rupees (approximately $670, £510 or AU$930), while in Eastern Europe it starts at the equivalent of $780. 

Vivo's X50 Pro features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display. 

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The X50 Pro's gimbal camera delivers

The X50 Pro has multiple rear cameras. The entire setup uses a gimbal-like system and a combination of optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization to produce incredibly stable video. Vivo says its gimbal system reduces shakiness by up to three times compared to traditional stabilization technology, thanks to a "double ball structure" that allows it to rotate on three axes.

I captured a bunch of video in different lighting conditions to see how well the X50 Pro stacked up against another phone known for its video-camera prowess, the iPhone 11 Pro Max. In short, the X50 Pro performed very well. When I recorded video while walking in daylight and panning the cameras from side to side, I didn't see much of a difference between the two phones. Both captured stable footage without any obvious jerkiness. 

The differences were noticeable, however, when running, especially in darker conditions. Although the X50 Pro's output was steady and seamless, there were several times when the camera went out of focus and blurred slightly.The iPhone 11 Pro Max's footage, on the other hand, always remained in focus but was extremely shaky. In the end, I preferred video from the X50 Pro because it was easier for me to watch stable video with occasional blurs rather than jerky footage. Apart from video, another use-case for the gimbal system is taking photos while zooming. I was able to more easily capture some great photos zoomed in because of the stability it provided. 

Bottom line: The X50 Pro's gimbal-style camera is impressive and generally delivers what it promises. But it cannot replace a full-sized gimbal -- it is built into a phone after all. And while its technology is unique, its videos aren't earth-shatteringly better than, say, what you get on the pricier iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The X50 Pro's design is slender and classic

Though its design isn't wholly unique, the Vivo's X50 Pro is still a sleek phone with a classic aesthetic. I prefer designs like this because they're more enduring rather than envelope-pushing trends that seem to fade away (remember pop-up selfie cameras?). The X50 Pro has a spacious 6.56-inch curved display with a discreet hole-punch selfie camera. On the back there's a larger than average rectangular protrusion that's home to a rear quad-camera module and the phone's headline gimbal feature.

The X50 Pro comes in gray, which I love. Its subtle sheen adds to the phone's premium look. Overall the X50 Pro is neither heavy or exceptionally lightweight, but it is relatively slim, which allows me to type out emails and messages using one hand.

The X50 Pro's screen has a higher 90Hz refresh rate than most phones, which have 60Hz displays. It offers a silky smooth experience, which I really like, though it's not as high as the 120Hz screens on the OnePlus 8 Pro and Galaxy S20.

Vivo's rear camera setup is headlined by a 48-megapixel shooter.

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The X50 Pro's multiple cameras have range

In addition to the phone's main 48-megapixel sensor, there are two telephoto shooters and an 8-megapixel ultrawide-angle lens. These multiple cameras offer plenty of variety and range in terms of photographic possibilities, which I really appreciate. For example, the ultrawide camera has a 120-degree field of view, while the periscope zoom camera can zoom in on an object up to 60x.

In general, the X50 Pro captured crisp and vibrant photos that captured my surroundings wonderfully and with accurate colors. But in certain lighting conditions, during sunset for example, photos were more saturated and punched-up in the X50 Pro than the iPhone 11 Pro. Whichever photo you prefer is likely a matter of personal preference, but you can see the difference for yourself in the photos below. Keep in mind that the monitor you're viewing these pictures on has an affect as well.

The Vivo X50 Pro captured a fiery yellow-orange sunset (left), while the photograph taken by the iPhone XS Max (right) was more true to life. 

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This photo was taken indoors with the default lens. As you can see, there was natural light pouring through the windows and it wasn't the easiest lighting conditions for the camera to work with, but the image came out well.

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This image was taken using the default shooter and is more saturated in the photo than it was in real life.

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This image was taken at night using the camera's dedicated Night Mode setting.

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The phone's 60x zoom, known as "Hyper Zoom," doesn't close in as intimately as the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 100x "Space Zoom," but I was still blown away by the sheer power of it. Photos were blurry, but they still retained detail that I couldn't see with my own eyes. And when I didn't need to zoom that far, I was also able to take sharp and detailed images at 5x optical zoom, which few phones have.

Vivo's X50 Pro has range. Using its 60x hyper zoom, I was able to zoom into the sign on the hotel on the opposite side of the harbor. I couldn't see the sign with my naked eye and did not know it existed till I zoomed in with the phone.

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This image was taken on default settings (1x).

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Zooming in 5x.

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Zooming in 10x.

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The four zoom modes side by side.

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The phone's ultrawide lens captured sprawling landscapes and sunsets. Colors, however, weren't as true to life as they appeared when I took pictures with the X50 Pro's other lenses in most lighting conditions. For some reason, blues were darker on images taken with the ultrawide lens. This isn't a major flaw, but color accuracy is super important to photographers, and they're who Vivo is actively courting with this phone.

X50 Pro's software features and UI

The X50 Pro runs FunTouch OS 10.5 on top of Android 10. It's a clean interface that's easy to use. There was some bloatware, but most of it could be turned off and it didn't bother me much. The X50 Pro also comes with dark mode, an always-on display option and an app drawer. It also has circular icons, which I prefer to the rigidness of square ones.

Like most Android 10 phones, you'll use swiping gesture controls to navigate through the phone. But the phone does have some unintuitive controls of its own. In the early days of my reviewing the X50 Pro, for example, I accidentally hung up on a bunch of incoming calls. That's because to answer a call you need to swipe down as opposed to up, which is the more common direction on Android phones. 

X50 Pro battery and performance

The X50 Pro's battery comfortably lasted me throughout the day with mild usage. That means I used it for light gameplay, reading the news on various apps, answering emails, scanning my social media account and chatting with loved ones on WhatsApp. When I continuously played an HD video on Airplane mode for battery tests, the phone lasted 15 hours, 22 minutes at 50% brightness. 

When it did eventually run out of juice, it took the phone between 52 to 73 minutes to reach a full charge using the bundled 33-watt flash charger (during the three times that I tested it). That's a pretty good time -- most premium phones take about 90 minutes to fully charge.  By comparison, Apple says the fast charger that comes with its iPhone 11 Pro can hit a 50% charge in 30 minutes. Fast charging is super handy, especially for those occasions when I'm about to leave my apartment and I realize my phone is almost dead. 

The phone's Snapdragon 765G processor (the G stands for gaming BTW) is a lower-cost option for phone-makers to equip their phones with 5G. It isn't as powerful as the Snapdragon 865 chipset (as seen in the OnePlus 8 Pro and the Galaxy S20 line), but the 765G provided more than enough power for all my processing needs. The X50 Pro stacked up well in benchmark tests against other phones equipped with the same chip like the OnePlus Nord and LG Velvet. And when I played more demanding, graphics-intensive games such as PUBG, I didn't notice any lags or stuttering. The gaming experience was immersive and graphics were crisp.

3DMark Slingshot

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Longer bars indicate better performance

Geekbench v.5.0 single-core

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance

Geekbench v.5.0 multicore

Note:

Longer bars indicate better performance.

Vivo X50 specs vs. X50 Pro vs. rivals

	Vivo X50	Vivo X50 Pro	OnePlus Nord	OnePlus 8	iPhone 11
Display size, resolution	6.5-inch AMOLED	6.5-inch AMOLED; 2376x1,080 pixels	6.44-inch; 2,400x1,080 pixels	6.55-inch AMOLED; 2,400x1,080 pixels	6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina; 1,792x828 pixels
Dimensions (Inches)	6.28 x 2.96 x 0.29	6.28 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches	6.23 x 2.88 x 0.32 inches	6.3 x 2.8 x 0.31 inches	5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches
Dimensions (Millimeters)	159.54 x 75.4 x 7.55mm	158.46 x 72.8 x 8.04mm	158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2mm	160 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm	150.9x75.7x8.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	174.5g	181.5 grams	6.49 oz; 184g	6.35 oz; 180g	6.84 oz; 194g
Mobile software (at launch)	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	iOS 13
Camera	48-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (ultra wide-angle), 5-megapixel (macro), 13-megapixel (portrait telephoto)	48-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (ultra wide-angle), 8-megapixel (periscope), 13-megapixel (portrait telephoto)	48-megapixel (standard), 12-megapixel (wide-angle), 2-megapixel (macro), 5-megapixel (depth-sensing)	48-megapixel (standard), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (macro)	12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
Front-facing camera	32-megapixel	32-megapixel	32-megapixel, 8-megapixel (wide-angle)	16-megapixel	12-megapixel with Face ID
Processor	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 865	A13 Bionic
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K	4K
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	8GB	8GB	8GB,12GB	8GB, 12GB	Not disclosed
Expandable storage	No	No	No	No	No
Battery	4,200 mAh	4,315 mAH	4,115 mAh	4,300 mAh	Not disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 1 hour longer than iPhone XR
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	In-screen	In-screen	None (Face ID)
Connector	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	Lightning
Headphone jack	No	No	No	No	No
Special features	5G enabled, 20x Digitial Zoom, 90Hz refresh rate	Gimbal-like camera, 60x hyperzoom, 90Hz refresh rate, dual SIM support, 33W fast charging	5G enabled, 90Hz refresh rate, 30W fast-charging	5G enabled; Warp Charge; 90Hz refresh rate	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price (USD) at launch	$470 for 128GB (converted from 34,990 rupees)	$665 for 128GB (converted from 49,990 rupees )	$572 (converted from 500 euros)	$699 (8GB RAM/128GB), $799 (12GB RAM/256GB)	$699 (64GB), $749 (128GB), $849 (256GB)

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Asus ROG Phone review: The best way to play games on Android

Asus ROG Phone review: The best way to play games on Android

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If you can't tell from the angular lines, exposed copper heat sinks and pulsating light-up logo, the Asus ROG Phone is designed for gaming. While I can't say the looks are my cup of tea, there will be plenty of people who think this styling looks badass. And it's nice to see a phone maker go for something different.

But what exactly makes this a gaming phone? Well let's start with the AMOLED display that can refresh 90 times a second -- a first for any OLED phone. The higher refresh rate means less motion blur and faster response times. It's not as high as the Razer Phone 2's 120Hz LCD screen, but the fast refresh times are a noticeable improvement over other phones when playing certain games. And even though the ROG's screen looks nice, sometimes it was too dim even at its brightest setting.

Pressure sensitive buttons called AirTriggers

Perhaps one of the coolest and most innovative features on the ROG Phone is AirTriggers. These are pressure sensitive corners that double as bumper buttons for games. I've used phones with pressure sensitive features before like the Pixel 3 where you can squeeze the sides to open Google Assistant. But Asus' approach here is by far my favorite implementation of the technology on phones.

In landscape gameplay, the top right and left corners of the phone have pressure sensitive sensors that can be used as bumper buttons.

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AirTriggers can be programmed for specific functions. For example in PUBG, I assigned one to fire a weapon and another to crouch. It's a curious solution to the lack of physical controls on phones and yet it's so well-implemented and feels so intuitive that I became much more immersed in the games I played.

The curved bezels and sides make the phone incredibly comfortable to hold especially in landscape. The speakers, dotted with copper colored grills, are wonderfully loud and sound fantastic. They're right up there with the amazing speakers on the Razer Phone 2 in terms of being able to produce bombastic high-quality sound.

(Top photo) With AirTriggers activated, a blue circle "L1" and red circle "R1" appear onscreen. (Bottom photo) I dragged the circles on top of controls for firing a weapon and crouching. Now when I tap the top right corner of the phone it throws a punch or fires a weapon.

PUBG

ROG X mode and AeroActive cooler

The ROG has two USB-C ports, one on the bottom and one on the side so when you're playing games in landscape mode the power cord doesn't get in the way of your hands. The side port also supports accessories like a detachable fan called the AeroActive cooler which comes with the phone.

Now, it might seem silly to attach a fan to the back of your phone, but it makes a big difference in terms of performance, especially if you're going to be playing a game for 20 to 30 minutes without a break. The fan keeps the phone from getting too hot to hold and along with a software setting called "X mode" lets the processor run at its highest speed for longer during gameplay.

The detachable AeroActive cooler keeps the phone cool during gameplay and along with Asus' X mode improves processor performance.

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Quick break for a Patrick thought: I'm neutral on the detachable fan. I have a strong fear I'd lose it, but the gain in performance is beyond impressive especially when I played a game for a long amount of time. But then, I am attaching a fan to my phone which seems like a clunky solution.

But don't get me wrong, you don't need the fan and X mode to use this phone in everyday tasks. The phone opens apps lighting fast, even big ones like the camera. Android animations are peppy and appear smooth. There's no lag when processing and saving photos.

I ran GeekBench 4 when I first got the ROG without the fan and X mode enabled and got a single-core score of 1,413 and a multi-core score of 5,592. Then I ran it again with the fan attached and X mode turned on and got 2,556 for single-core and 8,445 for multi-core. That ranks it up there with the Razer Phone 2, Galaxy Note 9 and OnePlus 6 as one of the fastest current Android phones.

However, Apple'siPhone XS is in another league in terms of raw processing power and performance -- and it doesn't require a detachable fan. Check out the results of our performance tests below.

3DMark Slingshot Unlimited

Asus ROG Phone 6,438 Razer Phone 2 6,526 Galaxy Note 9 6,344 OnePlus 6 6,275 iPhone XS 8,309

Note: Longer bars indicate better performance

3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited

Asus ROG Phone 62,751 Razer Phone 2 63,253 Galaxy Note 9 58,832 OnePlus 6 62,952 iPhone XS 76,823

Note: Longer bars indicate better performance

Geekbench v.4.0 single-core

Asus ROG Phone 2,556 Razer Phone 2 2,417 Galaxy Note 9 2,406 OnePlus 6 2,454 iPhone XS 4,816

Note: Longer bars indicate better performance

Geekbench v.4.0 multicore

Asus ROG Phone 8,445 Razer Phone 2 8,905 Galaxy Note 9 8,827 OnePlus 6 9,068 iPhone XS 11,585

Note: Longer bars indicate better performance

Camera and battery life

Then there's all the regular phone stuff. It has a 4,000-mAh battery that lasted an incredible 15 hours and 5 minutes battery life in CNET's battery lab test for continuous video playback on airplane mode.

Image quality from the dual rear cameras is good. They capture a nice amount of detail. HDR mode adds a bit more dynamic range without going over the top with highlights and shadows. Take a look at the photos below I took inside a cafe: one with HDR enabled and the other with it off. Notice how the HDR captures the details outside the door and windows whereas the non-HDR photo just shows a white blob of clipped highlights.

The second rear camera gives you a wider field of view so you can pack more into your frame. And it is really wide. I found it great for moments I wanted to take a panorama but didn't want to go through that capture process. I also liked putting the camera on the wide-angle setting and placing the phone super close to an object in the foreground to create a perspective effect.

This was taken with the ROG's main 12-megapixel camera rear camera.

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This was taken with the second rear camera that is wide-angle. I was standing in the same place when I took this photo and the one above.

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Video looks decent but definitely suffers in low-light situations. The ROG has slow motion in 1080p resolution at 240 frames per second. It's not as impressive as the iPhone XS, but it is definitely worth trying.

Below are some more photos I took with the Asus ROG Phone.

Here's a photo of Stella the cat. Notice the detail in her fur.

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Even with HDR, the ROG doesn't have the dynamic range abilities of the Pixel 3 or iPhone XS. But it still does a decent job with this sunset over Twin Peaks.

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The ROG handles this indoor shot of a Four Barrel cappuccino pretty well. I noticed the phone tends to protect highlights -- look at that foam.

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The ROG has a tendency to underexpose images like this one of the California Street cable car.

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This photo was taken at sunrise. Low-light shots aren't this phone's strength. Notice the noise in the building on the right.

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Asus ZenMotion and (sigh) ZenMoji

There's also a cool feature called ZenMotion. When the screen is asleep you can draw a letter on it to launch an app. Draw a "W" to unlock the phone and open the weather app or a "C" to open the camera. Besides showing this feature off to my friends, I didn't find myself using it but once or twice.

For those of you inclined, there is an app called ZenMoji that maps an AR cartoon avatar of an animal like a horse, cat or bear over your face. The characters are pretty adorable and yet another entry in the animated emoji wars: Apple has Memoji, Samsung has AR Emoji, LG has animated emoji and Huawei has 3D Live Emoji. You'll never be at a loss of ways to express yourself.

The ZenMoji rabbit winking.

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Asus designed a lot of gaming accessories for the ROG that really take it beyond just playing games on a mobile phone. Accessories include:

In the TwinView dock, the phone sits on top, while it runs the game on another display below. 

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TwinView Dock: It transforms the phone into a Nintendo DS-like dual screen device and adds two physical shoulder buttons, a 6,000mAh battery and a selfie camera to stream and record yourself as you play.

The Gamevice controller for the ROG Phone.

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Gamevice controller: The ROG fits in the middle of the vice like device which has dual joysticks, fire triggers, bumpers, a D-pad and all the buttons you'd expect.

WiGig Display Dock: Stream content wirelessly from your ROG Phone to a TV with minimal latency.

Here's how the ROG Phone sits in the Mobile Desktop Dock. 

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Mobile Desktop Dock: Turn the ROG into a mini gaming rig complete with nearly every port you can imagine: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, USB-3.1, micro-USB, Ethernet, headphone jack and an SD card reader.

Professional Dock - It has less ports than the Mobile Desktop Dock but has HDMI for a monitor and two USB ports for a keyboard and mouse.

All of these are sold separately and there's currently no word on pricing or availability.

Asus ROG Phone is definitely for gamers

The Asus ROG Phone is designed inside and out for gamers. The 128GB model costs $899 which converts to £690 and AU$1,265 while the 512GB model is $1,099 converts to £840 and AU$1,545. The Razer Phone 2 costs $100 less, but you get less battery life.

I didn't expect to like the ROG as much as I did. The extras really do make a difference in how this thing performs: the AirTriggers, X mode and the fan actually work to enhance the gaming experience. But the ROG also has a solid camera and a great battery life.

While I wouldn't recommend this to nongamers (the Pixel 3, OnePlus 6 and Galaxy Note 9 are better all-around choices), if you're a gamer trying to decide between this and the Razer Phone 2, Asus has the edge when it comes to controls and optional accessories. Of course that edge comes at a higher price.

Personally I find the design of the Razer Phone 2 much more appealing as a phone and high-end mobile gaming device. And even without a fan, it beat the ROG in nearly every performance test I ran.

Yet as I write this, Apple is preparing to ship the iPhone XR which costs less than either the Razer or the ROG, has bonkers processing power -- although we've yet to test it -- and access to a larger library of games on iOS. It doesn't have a high-refresh rate display or pressure sensitive buttons, but it's definitely a worthy consideration for a gaming phone.

Spec comparison

	Asus ROG Phone	Razer Phone 2	Samsung Galaxy Note 9	OnePlus 6	iPhone XR
Display size, resolution	6-inch AMOLED; 2,160x1,080 pixels; 90Hz screen refresh rate	5.7-inch LCD; 2,560x1,440 pixels; 120Hz screen refresh rate	6.4-inch Super AMOLED; 2,960x1,440 pixels	6.28-inch OLED; 2,280x1,080 pixels	6.1-inch LCD Retina Display; 1,792x828 pixels
Pixel density	402ppi	514ppi	516ppi	402ppi	326ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	6.3x3x0.34 in	6.2x3.1x0.33 in	6.37x3.01x0.35 in	6.13x2.97x0.31 in	5.9x3.0x0.33 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	158.8x76.2x8.7 mm	158.5x79x8.5 mm	161.9x76.4x8.8 mm	155.7x75.4x7.75 mm	150.9x75.7x8.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	7oz; 200g	7.8oz; 220g	7.09 oz.; 201g	6.2 oz; 177 g	6.8oz; 194g
Mobile software	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	iOS 12
Camera	12-megapixel standard with OIS, 8-megapixel ultra wide angle	Dual 12-megapixel (standard with OIS and telephoto)	Dual 12-megapixel (wide and telephoto)	16-megapixel standard, 20-megapixel telephoto	Single 12-megapixel
Front-facing camera	8-megapixel	8-megapixel	8-megapixel	16-megapixel	7-megapixel with Face ID
Video capture	4K	4K	4K	4K	4K
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (2.96GHz)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (2.8GHz)	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor (2.8GHz + 1.7GHz), or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810 (2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz)	2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	Apple A12 Bionic
Storage	128GB, 512GB	64GB	128GB, 512GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	8GB RAM	8GB	6GB, 8GB	6GB, 8GB	Not disclosed
Expandable storage	None	Up to 2TB	512GB	None	None
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	3,300 mAh	Apple claims it will last 90 min. longer than iPhone 8 Plus
Fingerprint sensor	Back	Right spine	Back of phone	Back of phone	None (Face ID)
Connector	2 x USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	Lightning
Headphone jack	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Special features	90GHz screen, Sides of phone can be customized as buttons for games, ZenMoji	120GHz screen refresh rate, water resistant (IP68), wireless charging	Water resistant (IP68); wireless charging; S-Pen; Iris and facial scanning, AR Emoji	Dual-SIM, Dash Charging	Water-resistant: IP67, dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Memoji
Price off-contract (USD)	$899 (128GB), $1,099 (512GB)	$800	$1,000 (128GB), $1,250 (512GB)	$529 (64GB), $579 (128GB), $629 (256GB)	$749 (64GB), $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB)
Price (GBP)	Converts to £690 (128GB), £840 (512GB)	£780	£899 (128GB), £1,099 (512GB)	£469 (64GB), £519 (128GB), £569 (256GB)	£749 (64GB), £799 (128GB), £899 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	Converts to AU$1,265 (128GB), AU$1,545 (512GB)	Converts to AU$1,105	AU$1,499 (128GB), AU$1,799 (512GB)	AU$702 (64GB), AU$769 (128GB), AU$835 (256GB)	AU$1,229 (64GB), AU$1,299 (128GB), AU$1,479 (256GB)

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Apple iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: New Phones May Get a Refreshed Design

Apple iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: New Phones May Get a Refreshed Design

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product.

Apple's new iPhone 14 line is expected to be among the announcements at the company's "Far Out" event on Sept. 7, and it's natural to want to compare this year's rumored model against last year's iPhone 13. While rumors further point to the iPhone 14 getting a Sept. 16 release date, nothing is official just yet. 

In the meantime we have questions: How much better will the cameras get? Will the iPhone 14 get more expensive? And what's the deal with the notch anyway -- is this the year of the no-notch iPhone? We've sorted through the rumors to find some answers or at least form a better idea of what may feature on Apple's 2022 flagship phone. To be clear, none of these specs or features have been confirmed by Apple.

Read more: Apple iPhone 14: Release Date, Price and Every Other Noteworthy Rumor

iPhone 14 design: Bye-bye, notch; hello, cutouts

This one has persisted for years, but one of the biggest rumors is about the notch at the top of the screen. After introducing the notch on the iPhone X back in 2017, Apple could finally ditch it this year -- though apparently only on the Pro models. The company is expected to trade it out for a smaller hole-punch camera in the Pro models, according to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Kuo. A hole-punch design refers to a display with only a small circular cutout for the front camera, as seen on a number of Samsung launches including the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 4. 

However, display analyst Ross Young predicts the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will receive two cutouts: a hole and pill-shaped cutout to accommodate the front-facing camera and Face ID. Right now, the notch is home to the components that make Face ID work, meaning Apple may need to shrink all that tech in order make a notchless iPhone a reality. Whether the next iPhone receives one cut-out or two, the rumors we're following point to members of the iPhone 14 lineup going notchless for the first time in five years.

iPhone 14 selfie camera: Revamped front-facing camera

Apple made major changes to its rear cameras over the years, but the cameras on the front have been overlooked. That may no longer be the case this year. If the notch goes away iPhone 14's front shooter may alter visually with the addition of cutouts, but there's also chatter about the camera system itself receiving a noteworthy upgrade functionally. 

In an April tweet, Kuo said the entire iPhone 14 lineup will receive a larger aperture (f/1.9), which should help the device take better pictures at night, and an upgrade to autofocus. All this potentially represents the iPhone's biggest front-facing camera upgrade since 2019. 

The iPhone 14 display: Pro models might have an always-on display

One of the biggest iOS 16 features previewed by Apple was its overhauled lock screen. Set to launch in the fall as part of iOS 16, the lock screen will show more information at a glance, including weather, activity progress, battery levels and your calendar. It's a feature that pairs well with an always-on display -- and it makes sense that Apple would launch it via the upcoming iPhone 14. 

A June report by 9to5Mac discovered references to backlight management tools as well as hidden flags for engineers that could allow them to test an always-on display on an iPhone 13 Pro. The always-on display is already found on numerous Android phones as well as the Apple Watch. Instead of lighting up your entire display like your lock screen does, an always-on display only activates a portion of the screen to save power. 

iPhone 14 price: Pro models might more expensive by $100

Apple didn't make any price changes between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineup, but Wedbush analyst Dan Ives expects a price hike for iPhone 14 pro models to the tune of $100. Currently, the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max starts at $1,099. 

That's backed up by Kuo, who recently said he expects the average selling price of the iPhone 14 lineup to increase. The macro-economic environment also points to a price hike. Inflation remains persistently high, while Apple continues to grapple with supply chain issues in China -- both of which have been pushing up the price of conducting business.

iPhone 14 size: Same, same but different bezel size for Pro models

Apple's last two iPhone lineups have featured the same 6.1-inch size for the base model, going up to 6.7 inches for the Pro Max. According to a Nikkei Asian Review report, Apple will stick with these sizes for the iPhone 14 series, but eliminate the 5.4-inch Mini. This rumor is corroborated by a March report from 9to5Mac. Reports showed sluggish sales of the iPhone 12 Mini, so it'll be no surprise if Apple ends up retiring the small phone in 2022. 

Although the size of the next iPhone is expected to stay the same, the display bezels for the Pro Max are rumored to be 20% smaller compared to previous iPhone generations, according to CAD renders shared by Twitter leaker ShrimpApplePro. This means the screen would be slightly larger. However, it's important to note that this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt since ShrimpApplePro doesn't have an extensive track record to support their speculations.

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