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Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Performance PreviewJul 31, 2014 - in Reviews
The Snapdragon brand is synonymous with performance. It creates anxiety that competing SoCs feel deep down in their silicon substrate. But can Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 805 maintain its dominance in the Android-based smartphone market?
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Oppo N1 Review: Future-Looking Phablet Or Oversized Flop?Jul 14, 2014 - in Reviews
Oppo's N1 sports a unique pivoting camera, a large-format display, and two different operating system options. Are those features enough to make up for an older hardware platform and dicey software optimization in a sea of compelling competition?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Review: Wi-Fi Vs. LTEJul 8, 2014 - in Reviews
Today's review of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) includes the LTE-capable and Wi-Fi-only tablets, allowing us to compare Samsung's own Exynos 5 Octa platform to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800. Can either configuration usurp Apple's iPad Air?
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Nokia Lumia Icon & Lumia 930 Review: Windows Phone, PremiumApr 28, 2014 - in Reviews
We took Nokia's Lumia Icon for a month-long test to really experience life with the company's flagship Windows Phone 8-based platform. Some of the benchmark results from this Snapdragon 800-powered powerhouse may surprise you.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801: Performance PreviewedMar 28, 2014 - in Reviews
Snapdragon 801, the recently-announced update to the Snapdragon 800, shares some of the same SKUs as Snapdragon 800. So, how do you tell the difference? We break down the family and introduce you to the first benchmarks of Sony's Xperia Z2 tablet, too.
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GFXBench 3.0: A Fresh Look At Mobile BenchmarkingFeb 21, 2014 - in Reviews
Over the past few years, Kishonti has become a leading name in mobile GPU benchmarking. The newly-released GFXBench 3.0 is comprised of nearly all new tests, including battery, render quality, and the first serious OpenGL ES 3.0 performance metric.
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Google Nexus 5 Review: A Fast, Affordable Phone With LTE For AllJan 21, 2014 - in Reviews
There's a new flagship smartphone in town. The LG-made Nexus 5 offers a fast Snapdragon platform, LTE for all markets, a 5” 1080p display, and Android 4.4 “KitKat”. Best of all, the 16 GB model sells for just $350 off-contract. Is it too good to be true?
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Nvidia Tegra K1 In-Depth: The Power Of An Xbox In A Mobile SoC?Jan 6, 2014 - in Reviews
Nvidia gave us an early look at its Tegra K1 SoC at its headquarters in Santa Clara. By far the most noteworthy change is a shift from programmable vertex and pixel shaders to the company's Kepler architecture, enabling exciting new graphics capabilities.
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Oppo Find 5 Review: A Phone Of Firsts From A Brand To WatchDec 25, 2013 - in Reviews
Has a relatively unknown Chinese manufacturer of high-end home theater equipment actually created a flagship Android smartphone capable of going head to head with the industry's established heavyweights? We take Oppo's S4 Pro-powered Find 5 for a spin.
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Snapdragon S4 Pro: Krait And Adreno 320, BenchmarkedOct 10, 2012 - in Reviews
According to Qualcomm, its S4 Pro will be the next big thing in mobile performance, powering a new generation of smartphones and tablets. We put the company's claim to the test. The result? We think the competition, especially Nvidia, should be worried.