8/10
06 Oct 2026
The vivo V80 brings an attractive design, capable cameras, a vibrant display and strong battery life to the table. Its camera system shows improvements in areas such as colour balance and telephoto performance, while the AI tools add some creative flexibility. The hardware is tuned more towards everyday use than outright performance, and camera processing can occasionally take a little longer than expected. For users looking for a stylish, camera-focused phone with a strong display and battery, the V80 presents a well-rounded package with a few performance-related trade-offs.
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7.1/10
06 Oct 2026
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max puts its focus on a massive battery, immersive display and reassuringly sturdy build. Its camera setup handles everyday photography well, while HyperOS 3 brings a broad set of useful features. The added weight, gaming limitations and some inconsistencies in camera output are noticeable trade-offs. Yet, the combination of long battery life, rugged protection and a large-screen experience gives the phone a distinct identity, particularly for users who prioritise practicality over outright performance.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a solid phone, but its not a revolution. Its an evolution, and a rather conservative one at that. If you loved the S23 and S24, youll probably like this one too. The display along with the tiny form factor and the classy build can score high points amongst all personalities. One UI is brilliant, better than any other Android flagship, and to an extent even stock Android. Moreover, you get seven years of promised upgrades.
So, yes, the cutie-patootie does deliver, but the Galaxy S24 is much better value for money with a recent price drop. It has Galaxy AI features too, and is essentially the same phone in terms of camera and battery performance.
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