Consumer Reports declares Galaxy S9 and S9+ the world’s new best smartphones

Even though they don't have the world's best smartphone cameras or battery life, Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ sit atop the Consumer Reports ratings, ahead of the Galaxy S8, S8+, iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X.

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Consumer Reports says iPhone X has the best smartphone camera, at least for now

Before getting a chance to review the newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, Consumer Reports wants the world to know the iPhone X camera is the best.

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iPhone X ranks lower than Galaxy S8, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in Consumer Reports ratings

Apple's iPhone X has some durability and battery life problems, according to Consumer Reports, looking like an inferior "complete package" to the iPhone 8.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 duo continues to lead Consumer Reports ratings after iPhone 8 and Note 8 tests

Forget the Galaxy Note 8, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are still the world's best smartphones, according to Consumer Reports.

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Samsung Galaxy S8+ leads latest Consumer Reports smartphone ratings, S8 is second, S7 Edge third

Consumer Reports, the independent publication dedicated to unbiased product testing, has determined the Galaxy S8+ is the world's best smartphone.

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Samsung stands by Galaxy S7 Active IP68 rating

Consumer Reports put the Galaxy S7 Active — a phone that should be able to withstand water immersion “up to 5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes” — to its water immersion test. It failed. It put another Galaxy S7 Active to its test. That one broke, too. The magazine decided that it could not recommend the phone to its readers.Samsung released a statement in light of that aversion, reading:The Galaxy S7 ...

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Galaxy S7 Active fails Consumer Reports water test

The Galaxy S7 Active is rated to survive under five feet of water for 30 minutes. That’s what IP68 is supposed to mean. And yet, apparently, two Galaxy S7 Actives couldn’t take the testing process of customer advocacy magazine, Consumer Reports.The outlet put one device into a water tank under 2.12 psi of pressure to simulate conditions just short of five feet underwater. After 30 minutes, the team found a damaged display, air bubbles visible in both of the cameras’ lenses and a ...

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Consumer Reports names Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge the absolute best smartphones in the world

The reviews are in, our meticulous comparison video shows you should definitely think about upgrading from the Galaxy S6, and even when pitted against the iPhone 6s, the Samsung Galaxy S7 comes out looking mighty impressive.Could things possibly go any better for the global king of handheld sales, which for a moment there,

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Samsung, HTC and Sony Android 4.3 plans, Galaxy Note III rumors & more – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about some more launch-date plans for the LG G2, which you already assumed after so many leaks. Then let’s continue with Samsung as it seems that the Galaxy Note III won’t have the fingerprint scanner after all. More rumors of a Nokia 6-inch phablet resurface and we hope it’s great. We later talk about the Consumer Reports verdict on the camera of the Nokia Lumia 1020, which we don’t agree with. We end today’s show talking about the Samsung, HTC and Sony plans for upgrading their smartphone line-up to Android 4.3. ...

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