Smartphone Review

The Vivo X Fold 6 brings a new processor, a larger battery, upgraded cameras and software tools for its big inner display. But how well do these changes translate into everyday use?

Mivi One 5G brings 5G connectivity, a clean Android experience, a 120Hz display and long battery life to the budget segment, but camera software and fingerprint sensor reliability need improvement

Lava's Virat Curve 5G stands out with its mini rear display and vegan leather finish, while smooth everyday performance and a 6,000mAh battery strengthen its case at Rs 23,999

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max looks familiar, but variable lens aperture, stronger on-device AI, better thermals and longer battery life make the changes more meaningful with extended use

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE delivers a good display, dependable main camera and polished One UI 9 experience, but familiar hardware and a higher price weaken its value proposition

Longer battery life, a steadier connectivity, and genuinely useful artificial intelligence tricks make Google's Pixel 11 an easy recommendation

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may not be the Samsung's headline product this year, but its thoughtful hardware upgrades and software refinements make it the company's most polished Fold yet

Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a 2K AMOLED display and a 7,100mAh battery. Here is how it performs in everyday use

Lava Bold N2 5G pairs distinctive blueprint-inspired design with clean software, dependable performance and long battery life, though its cameras and dated front design reflect its budget positioning

The Xiaomi 17T combines Leica-tuned cameras, a capable MediaTek Dimensity chip and strong battery life, though HyperOS still lacks the polish of other Android rivals

Motorola may have arrived late to the book-style foldable race, but has it learned from everyone else's mistakes? Let us find out

HMD Vibe 2 5G gets the basics right with solid battery life, smooth performance, and clean software, but the Savam AI's Indus integration feels like an early experiment rather than a defining feature

Find X9 Ultra builds on OPPO's already strong camera foundation with better consistency, improved zoom, and more natural output, making it one of the most capable camera-focused smartphones right now

OPPO Find X9s focuses on a balanced premium smartphone experience with strong cameras, good battery life, and a manageable form factor, rather than raw benchmark-focused performance

The OnePlus Nord CE6 packs an 8000mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip. Let's break down what works and what does not

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro offers a well-rounded experience with solid fundamentals, but in a competitive segment, is getting the basics right enough to stand out?

Apple's iPhone 17e fixes key compromises with better performance, more storage and MagSafe, but a 60Hz display and single camera still keep it clearly below the iPhone 17

The OnePlus Nord 6 promises top-tier performance and massive battery life on paper, but how well does it actually translate into everyday usage? Here's a closer look