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With the Mi 20 Pro, Xiaomi is going up against the likes of Apple and Samsung. (Picture: Chris Chang)

Smartphones

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The Mi 10 Pro is Xiaomi’s most powerful flagship yet

19 Jun 2020 - 5:00AMvideocam

Samsung

Zooming in 100x on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t as cool as it sounds

15 Jun 2020 - 1:04PMvideocam

Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable phone you shouldn’t buy

15 Jun 2020 - 1:06PMvideocam

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iPhone

Hands-on with the iPhone SE

Apple’s new iPhone SE offers flagship power and a good camera on a budget, making it difficult for similarly priced Android handsets to compete

15 Jun 2020 - 1:06PMvideocam

The iPhone SE is the only budget phone that offers flagship power.

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Samsung

The Galaxy S20 Ultra has lots of features that look better on paper

At $1,400, Samsung’s new phone offers powerful specs and overhyped camera features

15 Jun 2020 - 1:07PMvideocam

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Oppo

The Oppo Reno 3 Pro is a feature-rich mid-range phone

Oppo’s new phone has great image stabilization and a 5x hybrid zoom for less than US$500

15 Jun 2020 - 1:07PMvideocam

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Smartphones

MOQI i7s is a PS Vita-like gaming phone for a niche audience

It has reliable key mapping, but the controller isn’t great for Call of Duty Mobile or League of Legends: Wild Rift

14 Feb 2020 - 5:49PM

The MOQI i7s has a game assistance app that not only map buttons but also shows you how much of the CPU and memory you’re using. (Picture: Thomas Leung/Abacus)

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NetEase

NetEase’s Marvel Super War is a MOBA game for people who love superheroes

It might be just another MOBA reskin, but massive Avengers team brawls are irresistable fun

15 Jun 2020 - 1:08PM

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Smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a lot to love... and a lot to hate

For US$2,000, a phone should be close to perfect, but the Galaxy Fold has too many flaws

9 Dec 2019 - 10:00AM

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Razer

Switch-like controller makes the Razer Phone 2 a compelling gaming device

With the Junglecat controller, the Razer Phone II is a cheaper Android gaming handset than the Asus ROG Phone 2, but it still costs more than a Nintendo Switch

28 Nov 2019 - 10:00AM

At first glance, it does bear some resemblance to a Nintendo Switch.

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Video gaming

Monkey King: Hero is Back is not the groundbreaking experience it could have been

Sony’s first marquee China-themed game is based on a hit animated film, but the gameplay is uninspired

28 Oct 2019 - 6:46PM

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OnePlus

The OnePlus 7 Pro camera is better than you expect

The latest OnePlus phone takes surprisingly good photos in both bright and low-light scenes

20 Sep 2019 - 9:10AM

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DJI

The best action camera for vlogging and selfies: Our DJI Osmo Action review

Chris Chang is a staff writer for Abacus, a sister tech site of the South China Morning Post.

2 Aug 2019 - 3:53PMvideocam

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Video gaming

Hit game Chinese Parents is a funny and insightful look at growing up in China

PC game Chinese Parents is now in English, letting you experience life as a Chinese millennial

20 Sep 2019 - 9:08AM

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Video gaming

Tales of the Neon Sea is a beautiful but slow cyberpunk puzzle game

The pixel art is vibrant and detailed, but the puzzles are uninspired

20 Sep 2019 - 9:03AM

Tales of the Neon Sea is good at creating the cyberpunk atmosphere in the game, but it feels empty at heart without good gameplay design. (Picture: Palm Pioneer)

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Video gaming

Unheard is a rare gem that merges a detective game with audio drama

Uncover the truth of mysterious crime cases just by listening in Tencent’s newest game

20 Sep 2019 - 9:01AM