Smartphone

TCL 30 XE 5G smartphone review – Not much to hate for $198!

REVIEW – The TCL 30 XE 5G smartphone was just released for T-Mobile customers as a new budget phone option. When the price was announced for the 30 XE, I confess I lowered my expectations. Should I have? Will this device be good enough to replace my aging $400 current phone or will it end …

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Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone review

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – And the beat goes on!! Yes!! here I am testing and reviewing yet another Android smartphone, but this Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter comes with a twist. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone features a dual-screen and fast …

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ZEEKER P10 smartphone review – A big battery with a smartphone built in

REVIEW: At 11.4 ounces the Zeeker P10 is a hefty cell phone. It’s heavy duty. Emphasis on heavy. It has a 6000 mAh battery so it would be. It is also submersible. No, it takes underwater pictures. Continue conversations in the bath, anyone? Could the Zeeker P10 be your everyday smartphone with specs like this? …

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Unihertz Titan Pocket Smartphone review – Built-in QWERTY keyboard gives it a retro vibe

REVIEW – If you have not figured it out by now, I will let you in on the secret. I really like testing and reviewing smartphones and especially those that offer extensive features or something unique. Smartphones have evolved quite a bit over the past few years, but there is something to be said about …

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CAT S22 Flip smartphone review – Chunky but not clunky

REVIEW: The CAT S22 Flip phone from T-Mobile is a hunky half-pounder, but not as old-school as you might expect at first glance. The ‘top half’ of the phone is a very functional smartphone, but through a fairly small screen. I’ll describe how I put it through its paces, and if it’s capable enough to …

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CAT S62 Pro thermal imaging smartphone review – It has X-ray vision!

REVIEW – By now, everyone who has been following my smartphone reviews knows that while I remain a daily user of the Apple ecosystem, I have developed a fondness for some of the better-made Android smartphones. Some time ago, I reviewed a smartphone made by Caterpillar. Now I get to do the same with the …

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DOOGEE S86 smartphone review – a tank, both in build and size

REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with …

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Caterpillar CAT S42 rugged Android smartphone review

REVIEW – Lately I have been enjoying testing and reviewing Android smartphones and comparing them to my experience with my iPhone 10 Xs MAX. While in many ways this might not be a fair comparison for many off-brand Android smartphones, I have found that I have been liking what I have been experiencing with many …

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