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North Wales Live
11-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Samsung's 'impressive budget phone' cut by 38% in Amazon Prime Day deal
Amazon's Samsung phone, which has been described as "budget-friendly", now has 38% off in a Prime Day deal. The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Android Smartphone was £169 but is now £105, offering a £64 save for shoppers looking for a new phone. The Samsung device comes with 128GB storage and a three-year manufacturer extended warranty. According to Amazon, the device has a super AMOLED display, which means it showcases crisp colours come and sharp details on its 6.7" display, which makes it ideal for watching videos, enhancing photos and playing games. The Samsung phone has multiple cameras - 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra wide camera for landscapes, a 2MP macro camera for close-ups and 13MP front camera for selfies. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here. The phone has also been marketed as a device that is "built to last", with users able to benefit from six years of OS upgrades, keeping the device secure and up-to-date with the latest features. Alongside the phone, purchasers will get one type C USB charging cable and one sim ejection pin. For an alternative, Very is selling the GooglePixel 9a - 128GB for £499, while Curry's is selling an APPLE iPhone 16 - 128 GB, Black for £699. So far, the phone has received a rating of 4.5 out of five stars and 153 reviews. "I've been using the Samsung Galaxy A16 for a little while now, and honestly, it's pretty solid for what it is," one customer reviewed. "If you're looking for a budget-friendly phone that just works, this one's a good option". Another had the same sentiment, describing it as an "impressive budget phone". Amazon Prime Sign Up They added: "I am very impressed with this Samsung budget phone. Screen is great and the phone holds its charge well. It may not have all the 'bells and whistles' but it blows a loud horn for me!" Another reviewer remarked: "Brilliant phone battery last all day good camera fast internet would highly recommend this phone". But others were not happy with their purchase, describing the phone as "clunky". They said: "I'm afraid I don't like this new Samsung phone at all - I really liked my old Samsung but this new one is bigger, heavier and without the rounded edges of my old one. "The only reason I bought this was because the operating system on my 5-year old Samsung was no longer 'supported'."
Android Authority
07-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Google Pixel 9a price drops to its record-low price of $449
Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Google Pixel 9a is already an outstanding budget phone, but the deal is even better right now. It's $50 off, bringing the Pixel 9a down to a much more reasonable $449. This is an all-time low price we've only seen once before! Buy the Google Pixel 9a for just $449 ($50 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount applies to all color versions available: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, and Peony. Google Pixel 9a Google Pixel 9a All the Pixel essentials for less. The Google Pixel 9a brings built-in Gemini, an incredible camera, all-day battery, and seven years of updates for under $500. See price at Amazon Save $50.00 Finding a good phone that won't break the bank can be difficult. The Google Pixel 9a offers an awesome balance, even at its full $499 price point. Today's $50 discount is only a cherry on top, bringing the device down to a record-low price we've only seen once in the past. We really like this phone, as you can see in our full Google Pixel 9a review. Considering the price point, we didn't have much to complain about. It essentially offers a near-high-end experience on a mid-tier budget. This phone comes with a Google Tensor G4 processor, which puts performance in line with the high-end Pixel 9 series. It also has 8GB of RAM. While not quite as impressive, it can handle multitasking pretty efficiently. Most casual users won't notice any slowdowns. Ryan Haines / Android Authority One important factor to keep in mind is that the screen is smaller at 6.3 inches. That said, many of us prefer smaller phones, and it's actually quite a nice display, offering a P-OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Like all other Pixel phones, it comes with a pretty nice camera system. It won't win any photography awards, but it is a really nice shooter considering the price range. We found battery life to be quite decent. It has a 5,100mAh battery, and thanks to the Tensor G4 optimizations, it can easily take you through a whole day of normal use on a full charge. We never got any battery anxiety with it. Based on our tests, it also managed to beat all its main direct competitors. These include the Google Pixel 8a, Apple iPhone 16e, and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. While it is a cheaper phone, Google didn't skimp out too much on the design department. I happen to love the fact that it has no camera bump. Additionally, it still has an aluminum frame. And while most of it is made of plastic, it doesn't feel cheap. It still has an IP68 rating, too, so you won't need to worry about the elements damaging it. Ryan Haines / Android Authority Iris As an added benefit, the Pixel 9a gets a seven-year update promise, which is among the best software commitments the industry has to offer. Only Samsung matches this update promise. If you're interested, you might want to jump on this deal soon. This all-time low price has only been available once in the past. It's not a commonly discounted phone so far. If you're not convinced, here's our list of the best budget phones. There are plenty of options in there. Casual users will love this phone, and it's a relatively new phone, launched in March 2025. This means we don't think the phone will drop any lower soon. If you've been looking for a good phone at a nice price, this is your chance! Of course, we also have a list of the best budget Android phones, just in case you want to check out some alternatives first.
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 9a just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day — now $449
The Google Pixel 9a is already the cheapest phone in Google's portfolio, but you don't necessarily have to pay full price for it. Despite the phone only being a few months old, it's already been on sale a couple of times — and the price has dropped again for Prime Day 2025. You can pick up the Pixel 9a for just $449 over at Amazon, which is a $50 saving on the original list price. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this phone, which offers an excellent AI experience for a fraction of the cost of other Pixel phones. One of the best cheap phones is now down to its lowest ever price, with $50 off the list price. Best of all, this is unlocked, which means you won't be stuck on a specific carrier if you don't want to be. All to let you enjoy great cameras, solid battery life and access to some of the best AI phone features around for less. One of my favorite things about the Pixel 9a design is that Google managed to reduce the camera bump to almost nothing — and without making the phone ludicrously thick. There's still a tiny bump, so it's not completely flush, but it certainly makes the phone look a lot nicer when combined with the flat-edged design. It's not all about the looks, though. The Pixel 9a also benefits from the super-bright 6.3-inch Actua display, the same camera prowess you'd expect from all Pixel phones, as well as access to all of Google's best AI features. While the Gemini Advanced trial may only be a month long, the Tensor G4 chipset allows all the best new AI features from the Pixel 9 to run on the Pixel 9a as well. Battery life is also pretty solid, lasting just over 13 hours during our testing, and slightly faster 23W wired charging speeds. However, wireless charging is rather slow and limited to 7.5W. So bear that in mind. The best part about the Pixel 9a is its price, and with its cost dropping even lower for Prime Day, one of the best cheap phones just got even cheaper. Better still, because it's unlocked, you retain all the freedom of not locking your phone to a specific carrier or data plan. For even more deals worth checking out, we'll keep up to date in our Amazon Prime Day live blog.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 13s: Which smartphone to buy under ₹55000
Oppo recently launched the new Reno 14 Pro in India, gaining much popularity for its camera features and performance upgrades. While the smartphone offers some impressive specifications and features, it is priced at a whopping Rs.49999, competing with several other brand models such as OnePlus 13s, Google Pixel 9a, iPhone 16e, and others. Therefore, if you have a similar budget and are considering buying the Oppo Reno 14 Pro, then know how the smartphone compares to the popular OnePlus 13s, which is slightly priced higher. Know how the Nothing Phone 3 compares to the Samsung Galaxy S25 in the flagship market.(Flipkart) Also read: Jio down? Social media flooded with complaints amid massive network disruption Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 13s: Design and display The Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G and OnePlus 13s retain a similar design profile, featuring a square-shaped camera module with curved edges and a vertically aligned dual camera. However, we can also spot differences as the Reno 14 Pro has an additional camera. It also has a glossy rear panel finish, whereas the OnePlus 13s has a matte finish. Additionally, the smartphone sizes are also different. For durability, the Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G offers IP68, whereas the OnePlus 13s offers IP65 despite being costlier. In terms of display, the Reno 14 Pro features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1200nits peak brightness. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13s features a 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1600nits peak brightness. Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 13s: Camera The Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G features a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Whereas, the OnePlus 13s comes with a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. For selfies, Oppo features a 50MP front-facing camera, and the OnePlus 13s features a 32MP camera. Also read: Nothing Phone 3a Pro Unboxing: First look at the design Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 13s: performance and battery The Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8450 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. Whereas, the OnePlus 13s is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor paired with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. For lasting performance, the Reno 14 Pro is backed by a 6200mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging, whereas the OnePlus 13s is backed by a 5850mAh battery with 80W charging support. Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 13s: Price In terms of pricing, the Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G comes with a starting price of Rs.49999 for the 256GB variant and the OnePlus 13s is priced at Rs.54999 for the 256GB storage variant.
Stuff.tv
02-07-2025
- Stuff.tv
I'd choose the big battery OnePlus 13s over other small phones, except for this one problem
Stuff Verdict Impeccable battery life in a truly palm-friendly package. The OnePlus 13s also packs flagship-grade power and takes a decent snap, but only being sold in a few markets limits its wider appeal. Pros Outstanding battery life meets rapid performance As pocket-friendly as OnePlus phones get Plus key a worthy replacement for the alert slider Cons Only officially sold in certain markets Cameras don't reach the same heights as closest rivals Introduction Does the S stand for small? OnePlus' latest high-end hero is step into the unknown for the firm, having mainly focused on big-screen flagship smartphones up until now. So much so, in fact, it's not being released worldwide. The OnePlus 13s is only on sale in India, with a spec sheet – and price – meant to appeal to that audience specifically. However, there could be a strong case for OnePlus fans living elsewhere to import one. It might be compact, but the 13s is packing a flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, to help it rub shoulders with far larger rivals in the performance stakes. Then there's the colossal battery, which should give it impressive staying power. Finally, the ₹54,999 retail price (roughly $650/£470) pits it against more mid-range competition like the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e. After spending a few weeks with one as my main phone, I'm more than a little sad OnePlus doesn't want to offer the 13s out to the wider world. How we test smartphones Every phone reviewed on Stuff is used as our main device throughout the testing process. We use industry standard benchmarks and tests, as well as our own years of experience, to judge general performance, battery life, display, sound and camera image quality. Manufacturers have no visibility on reviews before they appear online, and we never accept payment to feature products. Find out more about how we test and rate products. Design & build: fun-size The OnePlus 13s fits the modern definition of 'small phone'. It's a teensy bit larger than the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25; on par with the Pixel 9; and slightly smaller than the Xiaomi 15. Either way, it's still far easier to hold than the 6.7in or larger phones that are pretty much the norm everywhere else. With a flat metal mid-frame, flat screen and flat rear glass, this phone feels like OnePlus is trying hard to conform with what's popular elsewhere. The square camera bump around back is like nothing else from the firm's back catalogue, and looks rather iPhone-esque to me. Cover up the logo etched into the rear glass and even proper phone geeks are going to have a hard time telling this is a OnePlus device. That's doubly true once you notice there's no alert slider any more. The 13s was the first OnePlus phone to swap it for the new Plus key, which can be customised to do more than just change ringer modes, iPhone-style. It doesn't make a great camera shutter button, as its placement on the right side of the phone means you're likely to cover it with your fingers; I instead set it to launch the translate app while I was abroad, and the voice recorder when interviewing someone for work. This phone sits nicely in your hand, with the power and volume keys falling naturally under your thumb (or index finger if you're a leftie). I also liked how dense it feels. At 185g this is no lightweight, but that helps stop it seeming at all toy-like when you pick it up. The IP65 resistance rating isn't exactly top-tier, which is a shame, though sweat and unexpected rain shouldn't cause any problems. You could see the optical under-display fingerprint sensor as another cutback, given the OnePlus 13 uses an ultrasonic one, but I had no complaints about its speed or accuracy at unlocking phone. OnePlus gets a thumbs up for keeping the IR blaster, too; it came in handy during a recent heatwave when I'd misplaced the remote control for my desk fan. Screen & sound: small yet mighty It might be small, but the OnePlus 13s' 6.32in AMOLED display is still very well equipped. The 2640×1216 resolution looks gloriously crisp from arms' length, LTPO tech delivers a responsive and smooth 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, and viewing angles are excellent. The unusual 19.54:9 aspect ratio is a little at odds with multimedia content, which can make the punch hole front camera a bit distracting. I can't fault the visuals, though, with accurate colours, ample contrast, deep, inky blacks and impactful HDR. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are both on board, with compatible content really making the most of the peak 1600 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). It doesn't shine quite so intensely most of the time, but I still had no issues with outdoor visibility on sunny days. It's a shame the speakers are merely average, though, with somewhat weak sound. There's lots of volume, but cranking it can't add any extra weight or body to your tracks. The down-firing driver and earpiece tweeter will do in a pinch, but I'd reach for headphones for anything other than quick YouTube clips or spoken word podcasts. Cameras: dynamic duo? The two snappers at the rear of the OnePlus 13s probably aren't the ones you were expecting. The main lens is straightforward enough – a 50MP unit with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation – but it's paired with a 2x telephoto. A lot of phones will opt for an ultrawide instead and use sensor cropping for 2x zoom, so the 13s will need to show a clear quality advantage to justify its hardware. Things are more clear cut around the front. The 32MP selfie camera has autofocus – a first for a OnePlus phone – and can record 4K/30 video clips. That's very handy for vlogging, especially when holding objects up to the camera. Stills snaps can be a little soft at full resolution, but they are wonderfully sharp once you resize them down for social sharing. Image quality from the lead lens is decent, rather than class-leading. Colours are vibrant, contrast is strong, and there's a good amount of detail on display, apart from areas of scenes in very dark shadow. HDR does a good job of preserving highlights alongside areas of shadow without going overboard like, say, Samsung. That it's on par with the OnePlus 13R won't come as a shock, given the two phones are using identical hardware. It holds up rather well in low light, too, as long as you have a steady hand for the longer exposure time. Google is still the champ here, with a better balance of light and shadow, and a willingness to let some noise into the shot in order to preserve detail. There's no macro mode here; the main camera instead digitally crops in at 2x. The resulting shots can't match rivals with proper macro zooms, being slightly soft even if colours are handled well. OnePlus has managed to closely match the telephoto and main sensors for colours, contrast and exposure. There's a good amount of detail on display at the native 2x magnification, though shots are generally softer than from the lead lens. The camera app has a 4x toggle, which crops the 50MP sensor for effective extra zoom that holds up rather well under scrutiny. Software experience: familiar features It might be aimed exclusively at the Indian market, but the 13s' version of OxygenOS isn't really any different to the one you'll find on other OnePlus phone. Open Canvas still makes split-view multitasking a breeze, even on a smaller screen, and there was a refreshing lack of software bloat following the initial setup. The overall look and feel is clean, easy to navigate, and not all that dissimilar from Google's stock layout. The only standout is the widget 'shelf' that can be accessed with a downward swipe on the home screen, which is handy for keeping the home screen itself free from clutter. OnePlus does include a bunch of its own apps, including a file manager, notes app, image gallery and voice recorder. Google's defaults are on hand too if you prefer, but doing so will skip out on some AI additions. There's a generative writing assistant in the notes app for reformatting and extending text; the voice recorder can transcribe and summarise your audio; and the gallery has generative expansion, object removal and reflection-busting abilities. They're just as effective here as any I've tried on rival phones, with most of the heavy lifting handed off to the Cloud. Then there's the Mind Space, which analyses screenshots and summaries any info, separate from your image gallery. Motorola and Nothing offer something similar. OnePlus lags behind Google and Samsung on update promises, but four years of new Android generations and six years of security patches is still a respectable effort. Performance & battery life: power by the hour OnePlus has opted for maximum performance potential by fitting the 13s with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset – the same one you'll find in the larger OnePlus 13. A vapor chamber cooling system and graphite sheet heat spreader help keep temperatures in check, so the phone's small stature doesn't hamper its ability to crunch through apps and games. Paired with 12GB of RAM, it's unsurprisingly rapid – if not quite a match for the OnePlus 13 in benchmarks. It's having to lower its clock speed a little faster to keep heat at bay, but not by much. This is still a properly fast phone, with excellent scores across the board even under sustained load. It's easily faster than a Pixel 9, and also outpaces the Galaxy S25 in many tests. That translates into impeccable everyday use, with rapid app loads, smooth multitasking, and the smoothest of animations. Games were no struggle at all, with all the ones I tried defaulting to their highest detail settings and running pretty much flawlessly. Only a few titles actually work with the 13s' high refresh rate display, but everything else consistently topped out at 60fps. OnePlus 13s benchmark scores Geekbench 6 single-core 2830 Geekbench 6 multi-core 8497 Geekbench AI 3860 PCMark Work 3.0 13,770 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 6173 3DMark Solar Bay 10,295 As much as CPU grunt is nice to have, it's the OnePlus 13s' battery life that truly impressed me. The firm has managed to squeeze a giant 5850mAh cell beneath the 6.32in screen – which, don't forget, has fewer pixels to push than larger rival phones. Simply put, I've never used such a small phone that could last as long as this while still being so powerful. A morning spent running a 5G hotspot, streaming YouTube videos, using GPS navigation and taking photos only ate 20%; by the time I got home late that evening, I still had close to 40% remaining. On more typical days, I'd sometimes still be north of 50% before heading to bed. That's better than anything the Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 or iPhone 16e can manage. While there's no wireless charging here – likely an effort to keep the price in check – 80W wired refuelling is suitably speedy. An empty-to-full charge takes under an hour, while 15 minutes is almost good enough for 50%. OnePlus 13s verdict Fans of powerful but compact phones have been relatively under-served lately, with Apple, Samsung and Google taking the lion's share and Xiaomi bringing up the rear. Now you can count OnePlus in the mix as well. The OnePlus 13s stands out from its rivals with simply outstanding battery life, and it's got serious performance muscle for such a small handset. It gives up a few flagship features, and the two rear cameras aren't the greatest pairing, but slick software and rapid wired charging go a long way to make up for it. Had OnePlus launched the 13s globally, I'd have no trouble recommending it – the battery life really is that good. If you live in India – or are willing to import – it's absolutely worth a look over a Galaxy S25 or Pixel 9 if you value time spent away from the mains. Stuff Says… Score: 4/5 Impeccable battery life in a truly palm-friendly package. The OnePlus 13s also packs flagship-grade power and takes a decent snap, but only being sold in a few markets limits its wider appeal. Pros Outstanding battery life meets rapid performance As pocket-friendly as OnePlus phones get Plus key a worthy replacement for the alert slider Cons Only officially sold in certain markets Cameras don't reach the same heights as closest rivals OnePlus 13s technical specifications Screen 6.32in, 2640×1216, 1-120Hz AMOLED CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Memory 12GB RAM Cameras 50MP, f/1.8 w/ PDAF, OIS + 50MP, f/2.0 telephoto w/ PDAF, 2x optical zoom rear 32MP, f/2.0 front w/ autofocus Storage 256/512GB Operating system Android 15 w/ OxygenOS Battery 5850mAh w/ 80W wired charging Dimensions 151x72x8.2mm, 185g
