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You told us: You definitely use wired charging more than wireless topups
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Wireless charging has been a popular option on flagship phones for years now, and there are definitely devotees to the charging standard. The charging speeds aren’t traditionally as fast as wired charging but the convenience of going cable-free is certainly an upside.
That got us thinking about whether our audience uses wired charging or wireless top-ups more. We posted this poll on April 20, and here’s how you voted in it.
Do you prefer wired or wireless charging more?
Results
A total of 2,679 votes were tallied at the time of writing, giving us a decent sample size in the process. And it turns out that most polled readers (~70.9%) prefer wired charging more than wireless top-ups. The comments suggest that power efficiency and charging speeds were the main drivers behind the use of wired charging.
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Camera shootout: OnePlus 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
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Solid cameras sell smartphones and iPhones have built a reputation for snapping great pictures a reputation bolstered by its top-of-the-line 2020 device, the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Meanwhile, OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad for this generation’s flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 9 Pro, to boost its own credentials and take on the best in the business.
These two handsets are on the more reserved end of the flagship camera spectrum. You won’t find any crazy periscope zoom cameras or gimmick lenses here. Both aim to perfect the tried and tested main, wide, and telephoto zoom formula. The aim of the game is great-looking pictures, first and foremost.
Report: Huawei falls out of the top five as everyone else grows in Q1 2021
Samsung led smartphone shipments in Q1 2021, according to Strategy Analytics.
Apple and Xiaomi rounded out the top three, while Huawei dropped out of the top five.
Q1 of 2020 marked a major downturn for the smartphone industry, as the COVID-19 pandemic started to affect the production and sale of devices in a major way. The second half of last year saw a dramatic recovery, and it looks like Q1 2021 is continuing this trend too.
Strategy Analytics reported that global smartphone shipments were up 24% year-on-year, with 340 million units shipped compared to 275 million a year ago. All of the top five players recorded double-digit growth.