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I tested the POCO F9 Ultra, and it is the value flagship I'd buy in 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (421+ words) Good design and build quality Two-day battery life with 100W charging Ultrawide camera is still pretty basic Still runs Android 16 out of the box Won't get as many software updates Last year's POCO F8 Ultra was one of my favorite phones. It…...
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any phone — I still wouldn't use it
1+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Huge 9,210mAh battery lasts over two and a half days Ultra-fast 100W charging over USB PD IP68 and IP69K ingress protection+ Hardware downgrades across the board No dedicated tele lens 256GB model now gets 8GB RAM Doesn't run Android 17 out of the box The memory crisis…...
Two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 almost made me forget about the Motorola Razr
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1063+ words) The Galaxy Z Flip 8 looks and feels a lot like its predecessor, but it adds a few upgrades, like a powerful new Snapdragon processor and a thinner profile, thanks to a silicon-carbon battery. The cover screen experience is also much…...