Top 10 trending phones of week 45

The OnePlus 15 just retained its crown as the most popular smartphone in our database in week 45. After shooting to the top last week, it faced a challenge from the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, but managed to narrowly edge it. The podium is completed by the ever-popular Samsung mid-ranger Galaxy A56. Right behind it is the far higher flying Galaxy S25 Ultra. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13603, 1#] We then have the Oppo Find X9 Pro, which is going strong, following its international release. In sixth is a new face - the Huawei Mate 70 Air is the latest to join the slim and light trend and does so with...

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vivo X300 review

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Deals: the iPhone Air is €200 off, Xiaomi, Poco and Google phones also get price cuts

Analysts think that the iPhone Air is not doing as well as Apple may have hoped – this may be why we see it discounted fairly often. And here it is again. Apple is trying to kickstart a new trend with the iPhone Air – it measures only 5.6mm thick and weighs only 165g and that makes it feel special when you hold it in your hand. It’s a shame that beyond being thin and light, the phone isn’t all that good at anything. It has a 6.5” LTPO OLED display, a single 48MP camera and a small 3,149mAh battery with wired and wireless charging. Right now, it’s €200 off its regular price. ...

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Weekly poll: would you buy the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

Nothing is breaking out of its mid-range shell – it went from launching its first flagship to its first entry-level phone in quick succession. But now there is an awkward clash with the CMF brand, which was supposed to be Nothing’s entry-level lineup. Based on its name, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a dialed back, cheaper version of the Nothing Phone (3a). And there are certainly similarities, the phone is even closer to the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In fact, it is below the CMF model as it lacks the 50MP 2x/50mm telephoto camera while offering no advantage of its own to make up for...

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Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro review

The open wearable stereo (OWS) market gained serious traction over the last two years, and just about every brand has its own entry now. While traditional earbuds come with the tried and tested plug form factor, which sits inside your ear, the OWS models position their drivers right at the tip of your ear canal. The result is raised awareness of your surroundings at the cost of subpar passive isolation. OpenWear Stereo Pro is the latest offering from Xiaomi, and it aims to one-up its competitors by offering a more premium build while still retaining its open-fit system. Xiaomi is...

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Deals: Google Pixels are up to $300 off, Nothing Phone (3) price also drops

Pixels were on a break for a while, in terms of discounts, but now they are back in full force. The entire Pixel 10 lineup is up to $300 off and so is the vanilla model from last year. The Google Pixel 9 flaunts some advantages over its replacement – a large 1/1.31” 50MP sensor in the main camera and a high-resolution 48MP ultra-wide (vs. 13MP). It misses the 10.8MP 5x/112mm periscope, though, that’s new for 2025. It also has a slightly smaller battery, 4,700mAh vs. 4,970mAh. However, battery life on the Pixel 9 is actually better (with a 13:05h Active use score compared to 12:08h for the...

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