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This week in Android: It’s weird phone week
July 21, 2025
We got to play with a lot of cool tech atCES 2019, but little was cooler than theQualcomm Snapdragon 855. Qualcomm had a reference devicesporting the new SoCand we were able toput it through its paces, including our very ownSpeed Test G. The results are impressive.
In other big news this week, we found outMotorola is planning on bringing back the Razr phone, made famous in the mid 2000s. We don’t know a lot about the phone itself, but we can make some guessesbased on a patentfrom August of last year.
Plus, we look ahead at thefuture of LGandOnePlus, including anew peculiar accessory for LG. Also, we havegood newsandbad newsabout HUAWEI’s security.
Here are your top stories for the week
4:20 –Snapdragon 855 performance and benchmarking: Speed Test G, AnTuTu & Geekbench
At CES, Gary Sims previewed theSnapdragon 855 processorin reference hardware. He had some fun with it.
21:45 –You’ll flip for the foldable Motorola Razr smartphone reboot
Motorola (read: Lenovo) is talking about releasing a new version of the Razr phone, this time with a folding screen.
34:40 –Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks in video review: Should you expect flagship photo quality?
The Google Pixel 3 Lite wanted to be just like its older siblings and come out with a full leak before its official announcement. Mission accomplished.
44:20 –Yes, there is a system-wide dark theme in this early Android Q build
You’ve been asking for it. Google’s giving it to you. A full, system-wide dark theme for those late-night phone-using sessions.
Meanwhile, here are some stories we couldn’t cover on the podcast
OnePlus in 2019: A force to be reckoned with
OnePlus made some remarkable strides in 2018, including working with a U.S. carrier for the first time. Will OnePlus be able to keep that momentum going in 2019?
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro camera review
We took a deep dive into the camera on HUAWEI’s latest flagship and the results are a little surprising. No spoilers here though. You gotta click through.
LG in 2019: No more excuses
LG has not made great strides in the mobile space of late. It’s time for LG to do something to finally gain some world-wide ground.
LG might make a phone you can add another screen to… no joke
But honestly, LG, this probably isn’t it.
Opinion: Slider phones might seem cool, but are a design dead end
Slider phones are a great way to get smaller bezels, but they’re not a permanent solution. We break down why.
HUAWEI founder breaks years-long public silence to talk company security
The founder of HUAWEI had a few things to say about security and how the company handles security. Which is nice and all, but…
HUAWEI is reportedly under federal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department
Now don’t get us wrong, this particular case isn’t as bad as it sounds, but it’s not good either.
Xiaomi’s new in-display fingerprint sensor solves one big issue
Xiaomi showed off a video of a new kind of in-screen fingerprint sensor which has a larger touch area, making it easier to unlock your phone.
Galaxy S10 Plus photo leak: Is this Samsung’s new flagship?
A Samsung Galaxy S10 was spotted in the wild. Check it out here!
Who wants to win a Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
This week, we’re giving away a brand newSamsung Galaxy Note 9.Enter this week’s Sunday giveawayfor your chance to win!
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