android smartphone with spectacular hardware at a bargain price vivo i...
Pros
- + premium chassis with IP69 protection
- + long runtimes
- + excellent OLED screen
- + fast SoC performance
- + surprisingly good camera
Cons
- - high heat output
- - bass-poor sound
- - limited availability
- - outdated security patches
I tested the iQOO 15: It is the ideal POCO F8 Ultra rival, and it has a ...
Even though it costs a lot more than its predecessor, I'm comfortable recommending the iQOO 15. The phone has the latest internals and does a great job in regular use, and it handles demanding games with ease — even if there's an overheating issue. The 6.85-inch 2K panel is among the best in its class, and iQOO outdid itself with the massive silicon battery on this phone; I easily got a day and a half even with heavy use. It has all the extras you need, comes with better software, and while the design doesn't stand out as much, it is a legitimate rival to the likes of what Google and Samsung have to offer.
Pros
- +Standout battery life
- +Incredible internals
- +Vibrant QHD AMOLED with great colors
- +Main camera is better this year
- +IP68 and IP69 ingress protection
- +Five Android OS updates
Cons
- -Significantly costlier than its predecessor
- -Underwhelming wide-angle lens
- -Design doesn't stand out as much as previous years
