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PhonesGATE News|20d ago|PhonesGATE Editorial

Realme P4s 5G Is a Battery Monster: 8,000mAh, 144Hz AMOLED and Serious Gaming Hardware

realme’s P4s 5G combines an 8,000mAh battery, 80W charging, a 144Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7400 and IP66/IP68/IP69 protection in a surprisingly slim package. Here is the PhonesGate launch analysis of what matters, where it impresses, and

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PhonesGATE News|22d ago|Alba Moro

The 7,000mAh Smartphone Era Is Here — So Why Are Apple and Samsung Still Using Smaller Batteries?

Why are 7,000mAh smartphone batteries becoming common while many global flagships remain smaller? PhonesGate explains silicon-carbon chemistry, energy density, longevity and why mAh alone does not determine battery life.

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PhonesGATE News|23d ago|Alba Moro

Your $1,000 Smartphone Has More Than One Chip — And Some Brands Are Cutting Corners

A flagship processor badge does not reveal the full hardware story. PhonesGate explains how differentiated SoCs, connectivity systems, storage and supporting silicon can change a premium smartphone's real-world experience.

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PhonesGATE News|24d ago|Alba Moro

Your Smartphone Screen Could Become a Health Sensor — The Next OLED Revolution Has Already Started

Samsung Display's Sensor OLED technology points toward smartphones that can measure biometric signals through the screen itself. PhonesGate explains how it works, what has been demonstrated and where the limits remain.

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PhonesGATE News|25d ago|PhonesGATE Editorial

Stop Buying Smartphone Displays by the Nits Number

PhonesGate explains why peak nits are a poor way to judge smartphone displays and why sustained brightness, reflectivity, APL and outdoor readability matter more.

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PhonesGATE News|26d ago|Jon B

Why Smartphone Batteries Are Getting Bigger Again: The Rise of Silicon-Carbon Batteries

PhonesGate explains how silicon-carbon batteries are enabling larger smartphone capacities and thinner devices, plus the engineering trade-offs buyers should understand.

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PhonesGATE News|28d ago|Alba Moro

Google Tap to Share Makes Android Sharing Feel More Like AirDrop

Google Tap to Share adds an AirDrop-style proximity gesture to Android Quick Share, letting compatible phones begin nearby transfers by bringing the devices together.

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PhonesGATE News|30d ago|Jon B

Samsung Galaxy S26 & S26 Ultra Camera Settings: 15 Changes for Better Photos and Videos

A practical guide to the Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra camera settings that can improve photo consistency, video workflow, focus, composition and creator controls.

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PhonesGATE News|30d ago|Alba Moro

USB-C on Smartphones in 2026: Why Not Every USB-C Port Is the Same

USB-C is now common across iPhone and Android, but identical connectors can hide major differences in data speed, charging, display output and cable requirements.

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PhonesGATE News|31d ago|Alba Moro

Wi‑Fi 7 on New Smartphones: What Android and iPhone Users Actually Gain

Wi‑Fi 7 is becoming standard on premium smartphones, but the badge alone does not guarantee dramatically faster everyday browsing. Here is what 802.11be, Multi‑Link Operation, wider channels and modern phone hardware actually change for And

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PhonesGATE News|32d ago|Alba Moro

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Flagship Is Actually Worth Your Money?

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and iPhone 17 Pro Max take very different approaches to AI, cameras, performance and ecosystem. Here is the PhonesGate comparison.

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PhonesGATE News|33d ago|Alba Moro

Vivo X500 Pro Max Leak: An 8,000mAh Battery Could Redefine Flagship Endurance

The Vivo X500 Pro Max has appeared in 3C certification reporting with 90W charging, while leaks point to an 8,000mAh battery, 2K 144Hz display and 200MP periscope camera.

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PhonesGATE News|34d ago|Alba Moro

Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4 and 6.0 on New Smartphones: What Android and iPhone Users Actually Get

Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4 and 6.0 explained for modern Android phones and iPhones, including audio, trackers, digital keys, Channel Sounding and what buyers should actually look for.

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PhonesGATE News|35d ago|Alba Moro

The Rise, Death and Return of Pop-Up Cameras: From Vivo NEX to HONOR Robot Phone

From Vivo NEX and Redmi K20 Pro to HONOR Robot Phone, PhonesGate traces how moving smartphone cameras evolved from a solution for bezel-free displays into AI-controlled robotic camera systems.

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PhonesGATE News|35d ago|Alba Moro

Camera Evolution: Variable Aperture Optics vs. Megapixel Dominance

Variable aperture optics and high-resolution periscope systems represent two different paths for flagship smartphone photography.

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PhonesGATE News|36d ago|Reno

iPhone 18 Pro vs. Android Competition: The Ultimate Flagship Battle of the Year

Discover the ultimate 2026 smartphone showdown: iPhone 18 Pro vs. the Android competition (Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro). Explore 2nm A20 Pro chips, variable aperture cameras, and on-device AI.

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PhonesGATE News|36d ago|PhonesGATE Editorial

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Durability Test: Did Samsung Finally Build a Foldable You Can Trust?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 faces an extreme durability test. Here is what the hinge, frame, titanium reinforcement and inner display reveal about the new foldable's toughness.

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PhonesGATE News|37d ago|Jon B

REDMI K100 Pro Max Is Almost Here: 9,070mAh Battery, 200MP Main Camera and Bose 2.1 Audio

The REDMI K100 Pro Max launches in China on August 11 with a 9,070mAh battery, 200MP main camera, 5x periscope, 185Hz OLED display and a Bose-tuned 2.1 speaker system.

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