We take a look at each telephone in real-world situations, specializing in its options, design, efficiency, cameras, battery life and general worth. We doc our findings in an preliminary assessment that’s periodically up to date when there are new software program updates, or to match it towards new telephones from rivals reminiscent of Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus.
Emergency SOS debuted on the iPhone 14 collection and we received to check the function out to see the way it works.
Photography
Photography is a significant focus for many telephones lately, so we take footage and movies of assorted topics in a wide range of settings and lighting situations. We check out any new digital camera modes, reminiscent of ProRes Log video that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, or the Magic Editor picture instrument that launched with the Google Pixel 8 collection.
Battery life
Battery testing is performed in a wide range of methods. We assess how lengthy a telephone lasts throughout a typical day of use and observe the way it performs throughout extra targeted periods of video calls, media streaming and gaming. We additionally conduct a video playback take a look at, as a easy, replicable measure of pure battery life, which is not at all times included within the preliminary assessment however typically added later in an replace.
Performance measuring
We use benchmarking apps to measure every telephone’s efficiency, alongside our personal anecdotal experiences utilizing the telephone for our assessment. Most noteworthy is how graphics and animations look. Are they clean? Do they lag or stutter? We additionally have a look at how shortly the telephone switches between horizontal and vertical orientations, and how briskly the digital camera app opens and is able to take a photograph.
We additionally take a look at each telephone we assessment for the fundamentals like making a telephone name.
We carry out processor-heavy duties like enhancing images, exporting movies and taking part in video games. We consider whether or not a more moderen model of a selected telephone contains sufficient options to make it price upgrading from older fashions.
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