Reports

Data-driven reports and trends from our independent smartphone testing.

Camera sensors on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Updated June 2, 2026

Megapixels vs sharpness: Does resolution buy sharper photos?

Does a higher-resolution camera sensor actually make for sharper photos? Turns out, more megapixels has a smaller effect on sharpness than you might think.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip
Published May 7, 2026

SoC Efficiency: What chips are the most efficient?

Raw benchmarks tell you how a phone might perform, but not how much power it takes to get them there. That's where our SoC Efficiency score comes in.

Four smartphones on a table
Published April 30, 2026

Display efficiency: Which phone displays do the most with the least?

We tested dozens of phone displays to find the most efficient. Samsung Display panels lead and Samsung phones get the most out of them. It's not close.