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  • this 977 character review limit SUCKS

    note, my device has been rooted with Magisk
    BATTERY
    the battery life of this phone is very good, even using QI sharing to charge my galaxy watch/buds, i got 42h out of it, even after using a cable to charge my wife's S10 5G from 0% to 100% overnight

    when your battery is drained, you have a 15s shuts down timer

    DURABILITY
    there is a metal ring around the screen 2mm above the display, this reduces the chance of a face down drop breaking the screen
    there are bumpers on each corner, this is like a shock absorber to stop structural warping when dropped
    much of the internal space structural reinforcement

    CAMERA
    the camera sucks, at night, no OIS, video is locked to 30FPS

    PERFORMANCE
    game performance is similar to a galaxy S9

    ARK (medium preset, full resolution) 20-30FPS
    Xplane 11 (medium graphics, AA off) 20-40FPS

    SOFTWARE
    uses google apps for almost everything
    YouTube is not deletable (i use YT Vanced, it blocks ads/skips sponsors)
    this device has commie spyware

    Pros
    • excellent battery life (wireless power sharing is actually useful now)
    • great durability, is waterproof
    • low battery shutdown timer (15 seconds to plug in)
    • good performance for a big battery phone
    • amazing selection of accessories (NV/endo cam.etc)
    • built in call recorder and screen recorder
    Cons
    • google integration (why not just use stock android system apps)
    • undeletable apps (youtube vanced is better)
    • hidden china spyware (root needed to find/remove)
    • cam sucks in low light, no OIS, no 60FPS recording
    • a bit heavy (but that is to be expected)
    • hybrid sim tray (cant use dual sim AND SD card)
    • 7.9
    • Screen7.7
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera4.2
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery10
  • if only it had a Snapdragon 855 and an AMOLED display...

    battery life: the device lasted 36 hours in my heavy usage benchmark
    in addition, it lasted 81 hours in my everyday use benchmark
    i can charge my wife's iPhone from 5% to 100% and still have over 80%

    weight: this thing is HEAVY so dont expect a light phone, it can even be used as a means of self defense if the need arises

    design: i like the thickness as it adds to the structural integrity making it resistant to bending, bezels allow you to hold the phone without resorting to a "claw grip" but the fingerprint sensor should be on the back

    hardware: the MediaTek Helio P23 is an ok midrange CPU, it handles everyday tasks like web browsing and social media without issue, 1080p youtube streaming can become stuttery though
    the Mali-G71 MP2 can run GTA San Andreas, with frame drops/glitches, but it runs PUBG without too many issues

    the ugly:
    it uses a hybrid sim tray, so you cant use an SD card and 2 sim cards at the same time
    no 3G/4G 850mhz or 4G 700mhz
    no headphone jack

    Pros
    • battery life is beyond expectations
    • doesn't overheat while fast charging
    • good durability (can take a drop without breaking)
    • 18W wireless fast charging
    • clean Android install
    • front flash is a feature i wish more phones had
    Cons
    • no headphone jack
    • hybrid sim tray
    • LCD screen (AMOLED is much better)
    • lack of cellular network support in Australia/USA
    • melts cheap cables while fast charging (literally)
    • fingerprint scanner in bad location
    • 8.4
    • Screen9.2
    • Performance7.0
    • Camera7.5
    • Connectivity6.6
    • Battery10
  • excellent performance, but horrible battery life

    battery life: the device lasted only 2 hours in my heavy usage benchmark
    in addition, it lasted 9 hours in my everyday use benchmark

    weight: this device is very light and most of the time you probably wont even realize you are carrying it

    design: i really wish the device was thicker and had bezels, i need to hold the device with a "claw grip" to avoid touching the screen by mistake

    hardware: the Exynos 9820 CPU is seriously powerful, even in power saving mode with the CPU speed limited to 70%, the device doesnt lag or stutter in my tests
    the Mali-G76 MP12 has no problem running games like ARK or PUBG, even with the graphics maxed out
    wireless reverse charging would be useful if the battery had enough capacity to actually run the phone for a whole day

    the ugly: no dual sim or expandable memory (good luck when your phone breaks)
    doesnt come with a USB cable out of the box (only a type-C to type-C cable)
    battery capacity is too low (really needs at least 10,000mah)

    Pros
    • high performance
    • great camera
    • beautiful display
    • doesn't overheat while fast charging
    • supports all cell frequencies in most countries
    • emergency mode can give you days of battery life
    Cons
    • crap battery life (needs 10,000mah battery)
    • not durable (glass SUCKS for building phones)
    • lack of accessories (no battery cases)
    • features that cant be used (low battery capacity)
    • no expandable memory
    • no dual sim support
    • 8.4
    • Screen4.7
    • Performance10
    • Camera9.7
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery0.0
  • a battery bank with a phone attached to it

    battery life: the device lasted 29 hours in my heavy usage benchmark.
    in addition, it lasted 61 hours in my everyday use benchmark.

    weight: this thing is HEAVY so dont expect a light phone, oh and be sure your pants fit properly when carrying it in your pocket or else you may have an embarassing problem.

    design: i really like the thickness of the device as it adds to the structural integrity making it resistant to bending, the unique shape and metal finish really makes the device a great conversation starter.

    hardware: the MT6750T is not bad but really cant compete with much.
    the Mali-T860 MP2 GPU really struggles to run games like GTA san andreas and when it doesnt crash, it keeps glitching out and artifacting.

    the ugly: it uses a micro USB connector that is a few mm longer, so a standard cable wont fit.
    (similar to the headphone jack on the original iPhone)
    it uses one of those stupid hybrid sim trays so you cant use a memory card and 2 sim cards at the same time.

    Pros
    • long battery life (up to 60 hours in my tests)
    • fast charging (0% - 80% in 1.5hr)
    • fingerprint scanner works much better than touchID
    • comes with a free case and a few screen protectors
    • can charge other devices via an included OTG cable
    • comes with free belt clip case
    Cons
    • overheats when fast charging (randomly rebooting)
    • hybrid sim tray (cant use an SD card and dual sim)
    • very few supported cellular frequencies in USA/AU
    • camera SUCKS the big one
    • non-standard micro USB connector
    • not very good for gaming and very few sensors
    • 8.1
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance4.3
    • Camera3.3
    • Connectivity6.3
    • Battery10
  • ALMOST INDESTRUCTIBLE, but you pay for that with a restricted operating system that is full of bloatware

    this device survived a car accident better than i did
    i got hit by a car as a cyclist 3 months ago and despite the phone taking most of the impact, it is completely undamaged

    battery life is pretty good, the device lasted 12 hours of my heavy use benchmark

    connectivity is very good, no issues with phone signal in australia on this phone, GPS works great, wifi signal is also above average

    performance is fine for everyday usage, the device does slow down a lot when the battery falls below 30% and the bloatware slows things down a fair bit too, dont expect to play 3D games on it at max settings though as it can barely run GTA san andreas

    rear and front facing cameras are really good quality even in low light conditions, and the front facing flash is the icing on the cake
    the rear camera can shoot both 4K footage and slow motion footage in 720p at 240fps

    the battery can be charged from dead to 70% in less than 2 hours with the included fast charger (included in AUS)

    Pros
    • battery life is good for the size of the device
    • shatterproof 1440p AMOLED screen
    • survived being hit by a car while in my pocket
    • camera is really good quality and can do slow mo
    • wireless charging
    • fast charging
    Cons
    • so much bloatware!!!!!!!!
    • GPU sucks for playing games
    • screen is easily scratched
    • device gets hot when charged via a wireless pad
    • operating system is restricted (similar to iOS)
    • dual sim capability is region locked
    • 6.7
    • Screen9.5
    • Performance7.3
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0

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