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REVIEW: Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
November 26, 2019 | John ReillyWith the beginning of 2019, 5G really started to get momentum as mobile giants started to manufacture and release launch dates for their new 5G devices. Fast forward to November though and only a few 5G smartphones have been introduced. … Read More
REVIEW: Google Pixel 4 XL
October 21, 2019 | John ReillyLast week, at an official event in New York, Google announced a whole range of new products and updated devices with the star of the show being their newest smartphone, the Google Pixel 4 & 4XL. We’ve been playing with Google’s … Read More
REVIEW: OnePlus 7 Pro
August 30, 2019 | TheEffect.net ContributorWhen a company that’s been known for incredible value for money steps into the flagship space, should it be treated like a premium brand or should its existing brand image hold? Should we expect more than what it usually delivers?
REVIEW: Google Pixel 3a XL
May 22, 2019 | John ReillyAbout 6 years ago, the Google Nexus 5 launched. This handset was seen as the very best of Google’s smartphone software in hardware form. Not only that, it was very well priced too and delivered a pure Android experience that … Read More
REVIEW: Sony Xperia 10
May 9, 2019 | John ReillyAnnounced back at MWC in February, we’ve finally had the chance to take Sony’s newest midrange handset, the Xperia 10, for a spin. Sporting a uniquely 21:9 tall aspect ratio, the phone is being pitched as the ‘go-to’ device for … Read More
REVIEW: Huawei P30 Pro
April 4, 2019 | John Reilly 1In 2018, at their global press event in Paris, Huawei launched the P20 and P20 Pro. The more impressive of the two models, the P20 Pro, packed more combined megapixels than any other flagship at the time and had impressive … Read More
HANDS-ON PREVIEW: The Brand New Huawei P30 Pro
March 26, 2019 | John ReillyHuawei has just unveiled their latest flagship device in their P series in the form of the P30 and P30 Pro but we were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the device earlier in the month at a … Read More
REVIEW: Nokia 7.1
January 14, 2019 | John Reilly 2With most modern flagship phones now in the €1000+ price range, Nokia has introduced a sub €300 phone that is sure to impress buyers on a budget. HMD Global, the newest owners of the Nokia brand have brought these handsets … Read More
REVIEW: OnePlus 6T
January 6, 2019 | Derek ReillyThe latest and greatest OnePlus phone is a handset that, if you’re in the market for a new phone, should be one you definitely check out, as long as you don’t already own the OnePlus 6. It’s an amazing phone … Read More
REVIEW: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
November 29, 2018 | John ReillyAfter an impressive Irish launch in partnership with Three Ireland earlier this month, Xiaomi have entered the market with a slew of handsets and devices. Having already reviewed their e-scooter, we’ve also got our handsets on their entry level handset … Read More
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