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19 stories about Smartphone Review
שיאומי 14 אולטרה

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Is it worth the hefty price tag?

09.05.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The new flagship device of the Chinese manufacturer has some excellent properties, but is it good enough to compete with the industry leaders?
סמסונג גלקסי A55

Samsung Galaxy A55: Good, but not outstanding

16.04.24|Itai Smuskowitz
Samsung is updating its A series, which looks similar to the flagship devices but offers slightly weaker performance. The new A55 will suffice most of the needs of many users, but does not stand out against the crowded competition in the category
אסוס Zenfone 11 ultra

Zenfone 11 Ultra: Can Asus disrupt the status quo in mobile tech?

21.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra competes well with leading premium devices but faces challenges due to its limited update support compared to competitors like Samsung, making it difficult for Asus to stand out in the market dominated by larger rivals
סמארטפון nothing 2a

The Nothing Phone (2a) smartphone raises the bar for mid-range devices

12.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The company established by the founder of OnePlus launches its third device, and maintains the unique design. In terms of specifications and performance, it competes against other mid-range devices, and in terms of price, it wins by a large margin
וואן פלוס 12

OnePlus 12: A quality alternative to expensive flagship devices

11.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The popular brand celebrates a decade with a device that demonstrates its advantages: as powerful as the competition with excellent cameras and a battery that lasts almost two days. It's not cheap, but its price is still significantly lower than the competition
שיאומי רדמי נוט 13 פרו פלוס

Redmi Note 13 Pro+: Xiaomi's new smartphone is perfectly fine, but is that good enough?

19.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz
According to Calcalist's smartphone reviewer Itai Smuskowitz, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is a basic and somewhat expensive mid-range device: the screen, camera and performance are fine, but there's not much beyond that
אסוס ROG Phone 8 Pro

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: A smartphone for gamers that is great for everyone

18.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The ROG Phone 8 Pro offers an excellent user experience, says Calcalist's tech reviewer Itai Smuskowitz, and not only for gamers
שיאומי פוקו X6 פרו

Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro: An excellent mid-range device good enough for most customers

11.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz
The specifications of Xiaomi's Poco X6 Pro are impressive and compete with significantly more expensive devices. But while the screen is excellent and the battery lasts for more than a day, the camera and protection of the device need to be improved
סמסונג גלקסי S24 אולטרה

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The AI revolution is here

28.01.24|Itai Smuskowitz
Another year, another upgrade to Samsung's flagship series, but this time it's different: the company has incorporated Galaxy AI into the new devices, which adds new capabilities and useful tools to applications. Is this what the beginning of a revolution looks like?
סמסונג גלקסי S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The fan edition is back - but is relatively pricey

25.12.23|Itai Smuskowitz
Samsung has launched another sub-series of its flagship device, which is very similar to the premium versions, but with some slight compromises and a price that is not attractive enough, says Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
שיאומי 13T

Xiaomi 13T: almost premium in performance, at a more affordable price

26.11.23|Itai Smuskowitz
On the back of the Chinese manufacturer's successful flagship devices, CTech's smartphone critic Itai Smuskowitz reviews its slightly cheaper model, with differences in specifications and construction that do not really affect the performance
פילטרים בסמסונג A34

Samsung's Galaxy A34: A balanced review of performance and compromises

23.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The Galaxy A34 delivers reasonable value, considering the compromises. However, for a similar price or a slight increase, one can find more appealing alternatives that offer a more satisfying overall experience,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
וואן פלוס Nord CE 3 lite

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite: A budget contender with trade-offs

22.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The aspiration to introduce a slender and budget-friendly variant into the device lineup is certainly commendable. However, it appears as though someone at OnePlus may have taken the concept a tad too far,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
סמארטפון vivo v27

Vivo V27: A mid-range smartphone with a refreshing design approach

21.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The V27 is a good device overall. The design is beautiful in my eyes, the phone looks light, it's not physically heavy either, powerful enough for the average consumer, and what's more, the camera provides beautiful results and also lots of options for playing with filters and effects,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
אסוס Zenfone 10

Asus Zenfone 10: Balancing power and portability in a compact device

20.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“It's logical for Asus to carve out a niche for itself and differentiate its offerings. While competitors are increasing screen sizes, Asus is instead focusing on creating a powerful device with a smaller screen, without making any compromises,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
סמארטפון Nothing 2

Nothing Phone (2): Bridging the gap between mid-range and flagship

16.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The Nothing offers more than mid-range devices and stands close to flagship status. Yet, despite its background, the brand remains relatively new and must prove its worth over time,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
שיאומי רדמי נוט 12 פרו פלוס

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Striking a balance between power and affordability

15.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus lives up to its role as a mid-range device. It may not be astonishing, carrying its share of trade-offs and limitations, but it adequately meets the daily needs of most users,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
פיקסל 7a

Google Pixel 7a: Unraveling the allure of clean Android and performance

14.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
“The standout advantage is the presence of a pristine Android version, facilitating swift operating system updates. However, it remains uncertain whether this alone is sufficient,” writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic
סמסונג פליפ 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Unfolding the next chapter in smartphone evolution

13.08.23|Itai Smuskowitz
Rather than perceiving the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 as an entirely distinct entity, one can liken it to a Galaxy S23 with an added folding dimension, writes Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic