We check each cellphone in real-world situations, specializing in its options, design, efficiency, cameras, battery life and general worth. We doc our findings in an preliminary assessment that’s periodically up to date when there are new software program updates, or to check it towards new telephones from opponents equivalent to Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 largely has the identical digicam {hardware} because the Z Flip 4. However the brand new chip brings some picture processing enhancements.
Images
Images is a significant focus for many telephones as of late, so we take footage and movies of assorted topics in a wide range of settings and lighting situations. We check out any new digicam modes, equivalent to ProRes log video which debuted with the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max, or the Magic Editor picture instrument that launched with the Google Pixel 8 collection.
Battery life
Battery testing is performed in a wide range of methods. We assess how lengthy a cellphone lasts throughout a typical day of use and be aware the way it performs throughout extra targeted periods of video calls, media streaming and gaming. We additionally conduct a video playback check, as a easy, replicable measure of pure battery life, which is not all the time included within the preliminary assessment however generally added later in an replace.
Efficiency measuring
We use benchmarking apps to measure every cellphone’s efficiency, alongside our personal anecdotal experiences utilizing the cellphone for our assessment. Of be aware are how graphics and animations look. Are they easy? Or do they lag or stutter? We additionally take a look at how shortly the cellphone switches between horizontal and vertical orientations, and how briskly the digicam app opens and is able to take a photograph.
Emergency SOS is likely to be one of the necessary options to return out on any cellphone this yr.
We carry out processor-heavy duties like modifying photographs, exporting movies and taking part in video games. We consider whether or not a more recent model of a specific cellphone contains sufficient options to make it price upgrading from older fashions.
Learn extra: How We Check Telephones
