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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Flashback: the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium was the first ever smartphone with a 4K display

Recently Sony decided to embrace the niche status of its smartphones and created the Xperia Pro and Pro-I – rare cases when “pro” actually means “professional”. One is meant to help with live video broadcasts, the other is more of a vlogger’s tool, both make extensive use of that 4K OLED display that was introduced with the Xperia 1 and improved with future releases. Well, at 3,840 x 1,644 px resolution these are not proper 4K displays, instead it is 4K cropped to 21:9. But once upon a time Sony did make a proper 4K display and it was the first of its kind – also, it was the great...

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Weekly poll results: depth and macro cameras still have some support, new tech is preferred

Last week’s poll showed some divided opinions when it comes to camera modules besides the core three (wide, ultrawide and tele). Depth sensors and macro cameras still have a place on modern smartphones, but it’s not quite as simple as that. The most popular option in both polls showed that using the latest technology is preferable. For depth, that means using a proper 3D sensor instead of calculating depth using an extra camera module. For macro, adding autofocus to the ultrawide module is the way to go. As we discussed last week, both of these options add cost to the phone. So,...

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Poco F3 Moonlight Silver hands-on

We got our hands on the new Moonlight Silver paint job for the Poco F3, so here's a quick look at the phone in the flesh. It comes packed with the same excellent retail package as the Night Black model we reviewed in April (long-term review coming soon, so stay tuned). The package includes a 33W charger, cable, case, and a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle. The Moonlight Silver finish is actually mostly white with a dual-toned. Compared to the Black model, this one is a lot more stylish. The color continues onto the frame and the buttons. There's a difference in feel as well. The Black...

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