Smartphone - Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has some serious competition from its own family. The S9 Plus is both similar and different from its older brother. We compare them side by side and break down the pros and cons of each to see which Samsung really reigns supreme in the smartphone world.

Yes, the new (and much-hyped) Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are very good smartphones. However, here are three points on which they could have been better in my opinion. Let's be armchair engineers and designers for a moment and cast a critical eye over the latest flagships from the big brand.

Samsung has now introduced the Galaxy S9 and S9+. In our comparison, we compare the siblings side by side to find out what exactly makes a 'Plus'. Size isn't everything, but the Galaxy S9+ has more going for it than that. Let's take a closer look at what the similarities and differences are.

MWC came around pretty fast, didn't it? So it's time to reflect on which smartphone manufacturer is bringing the most impressive innovations to the table so far this year, and thinking about which company you're looking forward to hearing about most at the tech-fair in Barcelona.

Alberto Villarreal designed the Pixel 2 XL. In an interview with AndroidPIT he talks about the design of the current Google gadgets and explains why Google has ended the Nexus series. And why the design is so important for pixel smartphones.

The latest rumors about Huawei P20 have arrived to provide both answers and questions. The prototype smartphone has appeared online in photos, giving us a first look at the P20, revealing exciting new design features. But a certain something seems to be missing.

After a smartphone is launched, the price tag begins to shrink. What can we expect for the price of the Samsung Galaxy S9? We take an educated guess based on the price history of the Galaxy S7 and S8.

The smartphone has become an absolute necessity in our daily lives, and it comes with a cost. With so many features and benefits, we are willing to pay the high price, but is it really worth it? How much does it actually cost to make a smartphone?

A well-made stylus on a smartphone brings new features and practicality, but for now we only have the S Pen on Android as an example of this. The Universal Stylus Initiative aims to change that. We take a look at what can be achieved with the possibility of a widely usable stylus in the Android world.

Should I get the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ or maybe even the S9? Is it worthwhile to buy the South Korean brand's current flagship now or wait for the arrival of its successor? We appreciate that this is a dilemma many of you might have, so we're here to help you with that decision.

Six top intelligence chiefs are warning Americans not to buy Huawei smartphones after AT&T cancelled a deal with the firm. Do these developments make you suspicious?

The HTC U11+ has the same image sensor as Google Pixel 2 (XL) - but the software makes the big difference. With high expectations for the U11 camera, I conducted a full review looking into the photo and video quality as well as the software itself.

Facial recognition technology is one of the hottest features in new flagship devices, but each brand has its own iteration of the technology. In this article we provide an overview of the various facial recognition features on the market and guide you through how each one works as well as their pros and cons.

Animoji is spreading all over the web and making everyone without the iPhone X envious. In this article we'll show you how to more or less replicate the same function on Android smartphones!

If you're a fan of Samsung and sending emoji in your texts and messages, then you'll be interested in the Galaxy S9's latest rumored feature: 3D emoji, which are apparently based upon the iPhone X's Animoji. We're looking forward to seeing what Samsung tells us on February 25 at MWC.

Android founder Andy Rubin's Essential Phone PH-1 has a mission to deliver the best pure Android experience possible, drawing on years of industry experience, not just with phones, but also AI and robotics. Check out all the details here, including specs, design, software and features.

When building a smartphone, the characteristics of "sexy" and "environmentally friendly" cannot somehow be reconciled. But if it could, what would such a smartphone look like? Wouldn't the whole industry have to change for that? And our consumer behavior? And legislation? What can we do about it now?

If you're fed up of browsing for hours trying to decide what your newest tech gadget will be, or if you're on a budget but want to treat yourself to something new, then we're here to help you out with these super practical ideas that won't break the bank. Here is a list of affordable tech gadgets.

When buying a new phone, certain specs come to mind first for different people. There's one spec that will make your smartphone experience a lot better, and it might be off your radar: storage capacity. Here's how much AndroidPIT readers really need.

Aermoo is about to launch the Aermoo M2, its latest rugged phone, that can be submerged in water up to 24 hours thanks to its IP69k rating and comes with a quad-camera setup.