Intro The Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best phone releases of 2024. Succeeding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, it is an exceptional Android flagship phone that covers all the bases: great performance, superb and versatile camera, top battery life, and tons of features that enrich the Android experience. But should you consider upgrading from … Read more
Intro The Asus Zenfone used to be the only “compact flagship” among Androids. But that ended with the Zenfone 10. Since the Zenfone 11, Asus slapped the Ultra moniker to the phones and start making them huge. Galaxy Ultra level huge. Now, the Zenfone 12 Ultra follows suit, housed in the same chassis — quite … Read more
Intro The Pixel “a” series is a fan favorite since its first iteration. How can it not be, when it offers so much of the flagship Pixel experience for a price that is a few hundred bucks lower than the high-end Pixels Google sells. This year we are expecting the Pixel 9a to continue building … Read more
Intro Google has the habit of releasing a sort-of-budget version of its Pixel phones midway through the latest model’s lifecycle. The Pixel “a” series typically come with a cheaper build maybe a different camera sensor, but all the Google brains inside, including the same Tensor chip that powers the big boys. This year, it should … Read more
Garmin Instinct 3 Intro If you are looking for a rugged, durable watch with a classic look, but all the modern smarts for your sports and outdoor adventures, the new Garmin Instinct 3 might just be the best option around. The most popular alternative, the Apple Watch Ultra, is way more expensive, but more importantly, … Read more
Phone Arena’s rating strives to use the full scale of 1 to 10, which is why the device score may look a bit “low”. That is certainly not the case — in order to combat “review score inflation”, we have developed a series of tests and scoring criteria, which take subjectivity out of the equation … Read more
Moto G (2025) Intro The new Motorola Moto G (2025) is a good-looking budget phone with a vegan leather finish and we like its long-lasting battery. However, it has barely changed from the previous generation, while competitors have advanced faster. At $200, the Moto G (2025) remains dirt cheap, but unfortunately for Motorola, it is … Read more
Intro If you still use the Galaxy S22 and think about upgrading, the newly launched Galaxy S25 might seem like the perfect moment for that. But what exactly are the upgrades that you get? First, the Galaxy S25 remains just as compact as the Galaxy S22, which you probably want. Second, with the Galaxy S25 … Read more
Intro The iPhone 16 series has been around for some time now, fighting the competition with Apple’s AI features and the all-new camera control button. However, a new contender has popped out of the smartphone frying pan that could challenge Apple’s flagship phones—none other than the Galaxy S25. Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy S25 and the … Read more
Intro The Galaxy S25 Plus is now official, having been announced alongside the rest of the Galaxy S25 series on January 22. Unlike the top-tier Galaxy S25 Ultra, which has scored a new design and a larger screen, the Galaxy S25 Plus is mostly identical to its predecessor, only scoring a few improvements here and … Read more