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סמארטפון מתקפל Blackview hero 10

Blackview Hero 10: Affordable, foldable, but flawed

15.12.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The budget-friendly foldable phone delivers on price but falls short on performance.

שיאומי Xiaomi 14T pro

Xiaomi 14T Pro: Affordable powerhouse or flagship killer?

25.11.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Weighing its strengths against premium rivals, the 14T Pro delivers flagship performance at half the price.

סמסונג גלקסי S24 FE samsung

Galaxy S24 FE: Is Samsung’s budget-friendly option worth it?

12.11.24|Itai Smuskowitz

With flagship-level design and AI features, this model cuts costs by scaling back on hardware. Here’s how it measures up.

סמארטפון פיקסל 9

Pixel 9 harnesses the power of AI, but is it enough to compete?

16.10.24|Itai Smuskowitz

While the AI assistant Gemini impresses, the Pixel 9 faces competition with limited hardware updates.

טלפון Oppo Reno 12

A solid contender in the mid-range market: The Oppo Reno 12 reviewed

07.10.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Examining the Reno 12's overall performance, its unique features, and what it means for future mid-range.

סקירה אייפון 16 פרו

iPhone 16 Pro review: Is Apple asking too much for too little?

30.09.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Small tweaks, delayed AI, and a price tag that challenges its worth compared to competitors.

טלפון CMF Phone 1

The new Nothing phone: budget-friendly or just cheap?

28.08.24|Itai Smuskowitz

CMF Phone 1 enters the market with a unique twist, but does it live up to the legacy of its parent brand?

סמסונג גלקסי Z פולד 6 SAMSUNG FOLD

Is the Galaxy Fold 6 worth the investment?

05.08.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Samsung’s latest foldable offers notable upgrades, but the price might make you think twice.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: The innovations are in the AI

22.07.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Samsung is launching a new model of its foldable phone, which looks identical to the previous model and includes a few upgrades. The main innovations come in new AI capabilities - does it warrant an upgrade?

רילמי 12 פרו פלוס

Realme 12 Pro Plus: Can it shake up the mid-range smartphone landscape?

13.06.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The Chinese manufacturer's new smartphone does not threaten the flagship devices, but it will be enough for the daily use of many consumers

שיאומי 14 אולטרה

Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Is it worth the hefty price tag?

09.05.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The new flagship device of the Chinese manufacturer has some excellent properties, but is it good enough to compete with the industry leaders?

סמסונג גלקסי A55

Samsung Galaxy A55: Good, but not outstanding

16.04.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Samsung is updating its A series, which looks similar to the flagship devices but offers slightly weaker performance. The new A55 will suffice most of the needs of many users, but does not stand out against the crowded competition in the category

אסוס Zenfone 11 ultra

Zenfone 11 Ultra: Can Asus disrupt the status quo in mobile tech?

21.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra competes well with leading premium devices but faces challenges due to its limited update support compared to competitors like Samsung, making it difficult for Asus to stand out in the market dominated by larger rivals

סמארטפון nothing 2a

The Nothing Phone (2a) smartphone raises the bar for mid-range devices

12.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The company established by the founder of OnePlus launches its third device, and maintains the unique design. In terms of specifications and performance, it competes against other mid-range devices, and in terms of price, it wins by a large margin

OnePlus 12: A quality alternative to expensive flagship devices

11.03.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The popular brand celebrates a decade with a device that demonstrates its advantages: as powerful as the competition with excellent cameras and a battery that lasts almost two days. It's not cheap, but its price is still significantly lower than the competition

שיאומי רדמי נוט 13 פרו פלוס

Redmi Note 13 Pro+: Xiaomi's new smartphone is perfectly fine, but is that good enough?

19.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz

According to Calcalist's smartphone reviewer Itai Smuskowitz, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is a basic and somewhat expensive mid-range device: the screen, camera and performance are fine, but there's not much beyond that

אסוס ROG Phone 8 Pro

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro: A smartphone for gamers that is great for everyone

18.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The ROG Phone 8 Pro offers an excellent user experience, says Calcalist's tech reviewer Itai Smuskowitz, and not only for gamers

שיאומי פוקו X6 פרו

Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro: An excellent mid-range device good enough for most customers

11.02.24|Itai Smuskowitz

The specifications of Xiaomi's Poco X6 Pro are impressive and compete with significantly more expensive devices. But while the screen is excellent and the battery lasts for more than a day, the camera and protection of the device need to be improved

סמסונג גלקסי S24 אולטרה

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The AI revolution is here

28.01.24|Itai Smuskowitz

Another year, another upgrade to Samsung's flagship series, but this time it's different: the company has incorporated Galaxy AI into the new devices, which adds new capabilities and useful tools to applications. Is this what the beginning of a revolution looks like?

סמסונג גלקסי S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The fan edition is back - but is relatively pricey

25.12.23|Itai Smuskowitz

Samsung has launched another sub-series of its flagship device, which is very similar to the premium versions, but with some slight compromises and a price that is not attractive enough, says Itai Smuskowitz, CTech's smartphone critic