Get the inside scoop on the latest smartphones as they’re released to the public. Lumoid’s smartphone and tech reviewers look at what’s new, what’s exceptional, and how new models compare to versions past.
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a tablet/smartphone combination device. If you listen to the marketing, this is the next big thing in the smartphone industry but as far as next-gen gadgets go, it’s in a league of its own. That works for and against the Microsoft Surface Duo. As companies fall over their own feet
The OnePlus Nord brings a breath of fresh air to the smartphone market. This is already evident from the name: instead of a number, it corresponds to a direction. The excellent value for money that OnePlus offered, as compared to iPhone and Samsung, was the major reason the brand invaded the global markets. Somehow, while
Smartphones are not Pokemon, and you don’t have to buy them all. The Moto G8 Power is a comfortable compromise for buyers that want a modern touch that doesn’t go overboard. It’s pretty, light, and can run a lot of modern apps. As a tradeoff, you get a phone that is considered to be the
If you’re a consumer looking for a good smartphone, Motorola may have been one of your device finalists. The problem is that users looking for a great smartphone never seem to have Motorola on their list. It’s a curse that may have a lot to do with bad marketing. The Moto series is still going
The iPhone SE is the 2020 revamp of the 2016 model with the same name. Apple isn’t known for taking mulligans with their product line, so seeing the Apple iPhone SE will spur some mixed feelings. It was their shot at a mid-tier iPhone, but came out a few months before the more powerful iPhone
The market for midrange phones remains wide open, with the Huawei nova 5T right at the center. When looking at the spec sheet, the Huawei nova 5T is a confusing choice for average consumers. It has the hardware of a modern phone and really looks to be the equal of the Honor series, which is
A lot of smartphone companies have won consumers over by focusing on a blockbuster feature. The Huawei Honor View 20 does the same by pushing an incredible camera setup. It’s well beyond the power you would expect from a smartphone and may be the true successor to the Nokia Lumia 1020. But mega hardware doesn’t
With the Huawei Honor 10, you can have your cake and eat it too. In less than a year, Huawei modernized one of the most historic smartphones of all time. The changes are vast, and as a result, the Huawei Honor 10 loses a lot of mod support. What you get is a phone that
Old school cool is the best way to describe the Huawei Honor 9. It is a relic from the past that still remains a viable smartphone option for interested consumers. Like all old phones, there are a few nitpicks that need to be addressed before going all in. Buyers who want a customizable smartphone will
The Pixel is one of the most talked about smartphones in the industry. It’s not often a software maker comes out with competitive hardware to make use of its own systems. Microsoft failed with its Windows line of phones while Apple soared with its numerous hardware models. Google started the gears rolling with the Nexus
It’s not often that a high-end smartphone series can play ball with the big boys. The LG V20 entered the market with a lot of promise. For the most part, the company exceeded expectations for the entire line. The hardware and software of the LG V20 won’t beat down Samsung or Apple, but it does
Each year the stakes get higher in the smartphone market. The LG G5 was a game-changer when it was released back in 2016, but is it still as good four years on? Technology changes so fast that today’s hot ticket becomes tomorrow’s obsolete tech. The LG G5 comes with modular capabilities, meaning you can gain
The LG G6 is a great smartphone in a sea of other great smartphones. There is no wow factor with its specifications, but you won’t be disappointed as an owner. From a more dramatic perspective, this was the last mid-tier phone to come from the G series before its rebrand. As the alternative to the
The LG G7 ThinQ can be seen as a midcycle upgrade to the previous LG G6, sporting slightly upgraded features. While it’s not going to bowl over those who want the latest and greatest tech. It’s definitely going to appeal to those who want some fancy features in a very affordable package. Like most of
LG released the V series in 2015 to serve as their high-end answer to the smartphone market. Although the LG V10 was impressive, it still looked like a budget phone compared to the competitors. The release of the LG V20 put them on more even footing, and the LG V30 made things interesting. Not only
The main benefit of buying a smartphone such as the LG V35 ThinQ, is that you still get up-to-date features in a package that’s just a few years old. This is obviously not going to please the early adopters or those who want the latest and greatest, but that doesn’t matter to some, as the
For those out there who like the larger-than-life Samsung Galaxy Note 9 but are not exactly enamored by the price tag, there are options. The LG Stylo 4 includes a very useful stylus and runs the same operating system, while also coming in at a much more affordable price point. The LG Stylo 4 may
Excitement is always in the air when Xiaomi announces a new product. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is exactly what you would expect from an Android Pie smartphone, right down to the large screen. Against the big players in the industry, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has a lot of ground to cover. The specifications
The world is slowly sitting up and taking notice of newer phone brands. And as one brand that has consistently sold affordable devices, Xiaomi is gradually inching its way out of obscurity. One of the latest additions to the Chinese manufacturer’s catalog is the world’s best mid-range snapper, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. As you
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best version from the trio in the 11 series. There is a huge difference between the versions that becomes notable with long-term use. For early adopters, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the smartphone that every Apple user has been waiting for. The slick camera combined with iOS
Samsung goes head to head with Apple every year, and it is always a fun battle. Both companies put their all into flagship devices, making them the top choice by millions of consumers. Even the Samsung Galaxy S8 gets love as an older, but very reliable smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the newest
The iPhone 11 Pro is Apple’s first real attempt at releasing a phone with hardware specifications that are equal to its competitors. Unfortunately, the flagship hardware it’s matching is more in line with smartphones from three years ago. With an industry-leading camera and the best mobile software in history, what does the iPhone 11 Pro
When a new high-end smartphone comes out, the news headlines go crazy. Huawei has been making some major steps over the years to separate themselves from the competition. With the release of the Huawei P40 Pro, they get a chance to fine-tune one of the most revolutionary models in the P-series. This is their chance
The first thing you will notice about the Xiaomi Mi 8 is its low price. It will take a while for the shock to wear off from witnessing a low-priced full-featured smartphone. Instead of gawking at what Xiaomi has been doing for years, take the time to look at what’s missing. Based on your specific
The next generation of OnePlus smartphones provides a refreshing look into the future of flagship models. It’s no longer a two-horse race between Samsung and Apple now that the OnePlus 7T Pro has arrived. So, does it meet current flagship standards? And if it does, is that enough to convince brand loyalists to switch?
Sony remained a popular smartphone manufacturing brand for years, but gradually it fell behind the other competitors. It stood out in the market again when it introduced Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 models. However, the new Sony Xperia 1 doesn’t come with those conventional names and establishes a new flagship series of the Sony. The
Xiaomi is still a new competitor in the mobile market and has recently introduced some of the great mobile devices. Its new flagship device, the Xiaomi Mi 9, is one of them, which poses a serious threat to its rivals. The Xiaomi Mi 9, undoubtedly, is an outstanding device that packs a powerful processor, an
This year, Samsung has stepped up its game and is challenging all its competitors to come out with innovative designs. First, it was the foldable screen and now the Samsung Galaxy S10 has features that will have heads turning. Just by the look of it, the all-screen design gives the smartphone a sleek and modern
Huawei announced their new P-series, dedicated to giving its consumers top-notch devices for photography – which is what the “P” stands for. Like the P10, P20, and P20 Pro before, you can expect lots of new features on the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro phones, including an improved camera system, upgraded processors, and loads of
Remember the good old days when our smartphones had just one rear camera? Nowadays you’re a dinosaur if you don’t have at least two or more cameras with multiple functions. The LG V40 ThinQ has pushed this a bit further with five in total, wrapped around a lot of functionality and a cool design. But
