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HURRY! Hulu Cyber Monday deal delivers one year of streaming for $12

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It’s Cyber Monday, and part of an ongoing week, month, and season of incredible deals. Right now there’s a promotion at Hulu which happens to be one of the best deals we’ve seen so far.

For just a few more hours, both new and lapsed subscribers can score one year of Hulu for $0.99 per month. That’s less than $12 for one year!

Do note that this deal applies to Hulu’s Limited Commercials subscription, which means you’ll still end up watching some ads. Nevertheless, it’s a great deal considering the subscription usually runs $7.99 per month. Ultimately you end up saving $84 over the course of a year.

Like Netflix, Hulu is a high-profile video streaming service. Unlike Netflix, it carries current broadcasts of television shows as they arrive shortly after airing. Usually this means the next day.

In addition to carrying a diverse catalog of classic shows (Seinfeld, The X-Files, King of the Hill), it also has exclusive shows and original programming in The Handmaids Tale, I Love You, America, and 11.22.63. What’s more, there are plenty of movies available for streaming, too!

Hulu currently offers more than 150 shows which are on TV right now, including The Good Place, Blackish, and This Is Us. You can Hulu shows on your PC, or through Hulu’s app, Fire TV, Roku, and other devices.

If you’ve itching to give Hulu a try, or you canceled your subscription more than one year ago, jump on this Cyber Monday deal. It’ll run less than a cup of coffee a month, no matter where you buy your favorite caffeinated drink.

Motorola Cyber Monday: Hundreds of dollars off its phones

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Today’s a fun day if you’re a smartphone buyer. Black Friday is great and an excellent way to kick off a season of terrific buys. But, we all know that Cyber Monday is another incredible day for shopping.

Motorola Cyber Monday deals are an excellent opportunity for customers to pick up a quality phone for their carrier of choice. The pricing is already great on a normal day; the discounts only make it better. Motorola offers a lot of bang for the buck and the unlocked network support gives you carrier freedom.

READ: Motorola G6 Review

Whether you’re looking for a high-end handset like something in the Z series or something on the opposite end of the spectrum there’s something on sale. For those of you already own a Motorola Z model of phone, you can save 25% on select Moto Mods.

Check out the Motorola Cyber Monday sales below.

Moto G series phones

  • moto g6 – $50 off; sale price $199.99

Moto X series phones

  • moto x4 – $120 off 32GB, sale price  $229.99

Moto Z series phones

Sbode’s M350 wireless speaker offers quite a lot for only $32 (Review)

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Bluetooth speakers are all the rage right now and the market for them is rapidly growing. So finding the best Bluetooth speaker out there can be a daunting task. The market is awash with countless models, as every major consumer electronics manufacturer from Apple to Sonos or JBL is trying to get a piece of the action.

Which one should you buy? Well it depends on many things, but mainly your expectations and budget.

Yet sometimes you can get quite a pleasant surprise from the more obscure brands. Companies that no one has heard about can and do make pretty great products that are sold for a lot less than their more main stream alternatives.

This is the case of the portable wireless speaker (M350) by Sbode which offers quite a lot for only $32.49. Curious of what such a low budget will get you? Keep reading below.

Design and build

The Sbode speaker comes in a very nice magnetic closure box that contains the speaker, micro USB cable, aux in cable and user manual.

The speaker per-se is shaped like an oversized Pepsi can, but even so it can easily fit in one hand. Made of lightweight materials, the speaker also features a dedicated wrist strap, for easy carrying.

The device features a rugged, mesh wrap-around that acts like the speaker’s grille. You have passive bass radiators on the top and bottom of the speaker, which pulsate when the music is playing and is quite satisfying to look at.

We should also note that the mesh material is rated IPX6 for water proofing so you won’t have a problem taking the speaker with you into the shower.

Four control buttons live atop the mesh across the speaker, but they might be a bit hard to spot, at first. The buttons and black and they perfectly blend against the black background, so you might have to look twice to locate them.

You get the standard Power and Play/Pause buttons, as well as two additional Plus and Minus buttons, which have some weird combined control use. More on this in the following section.

The ports and plugs are hidden behind a silicone flap. That’s where you’ll find the microUSB slot for charging the speaker, which is powered by a 2,200 mAh battery. The juice box can offer around 6-7 hours of music. It takes another 4 hours to recharge the speaker.

The speaker is compact and weighs around half a kilogram, so as I said before, it’s easy to carry around and about.

Impressions

The Sbode speaker is very easy to set up and use. Just connect it via Bluetooth to your smartphone and start playing the music.

The product comes equipped with two full range 40 mm drivers and two 71mm bass drivers that can deliver pretty decent sound.  This is not the first budget wireless speaker I’ve tested so far, but it’s definitely the loudest. Although, don’t expect it to shake your windows or anything like that.

What’s more, in my experience the speaker does not distort sound at maximum volume levels unlike other alternative in this price category.

The device can easily fill most rooms in a home with sound, but if you are looking for something that can power huge spaces this is definitely not the speaker for you.

As we mentioned above the speaker features four control buttons: there’s a circular one which is the Power button and there’s the Play/Pause button which is the fourth button in the vertical arrangement.

But the Plus/Minus buttons in the middle are a bit counter-intuitive to use since they come with the opposite configuration compared to other speakers on the market. Skip to the next song by short pressing to Plus button, but if you want to turn the volume up you’ll have long press the same button until the sound reaches the level you want.

While it might be a bit annoying at first, getting used to the controls doesn’t take too long. So in the end it didn’t prove too big of a major turn-off, especially since you can always adjust the volume from your phone.

Sbode is marketing this speaker as being a 360-degree one. But in my opinion you’ll be limited to using it mounted on either side in vertical position, instead of keeping it on the side with both ends open. There’s a big chance the device will roll off the table if you do. Don’t worry about keeping it vertical though, the speaker will still be as loud as it can be.

Wrap-up

Should you buy the Sbode (M350) wireless speaker? Yes, if you’re looking for speaker for smaller spaces, one that can provide decent, albeit not stellar audio quality. If you can look past that, the M350 has a lot going for it at this price. It’s waterproof, portable and loud enough, with little distortion.

But if you want something more advanced, you might want to look somewhere else. Just remember, it will cost you extra.

Buy at Amazon

 

Amazon Cyber Monday: Dirt Cheap Echo, Echo Dot, Fire, Fire TV, and more

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We’re officially into the season of discounted shopping. Black Friday is in the rear view mirror and Cyber Monday is underway. And, while it is nearly impossible to keep up with every single deal that crosses our path, we’re doing what we can to highlight the best stuff. Here, we’ll take a look at what Amazon has in store as far is its own products.

See Also

Amazon Cyber Monday deals are no joke. If you’ve been holding out on purchasing an Echo, Fire, or Kindle, you’ll do no better than to grab one from Amazon right now

Echo

Echo Dot Kids Edition & Fire Tablet Bundles

Amazon Black Friday deals also see the retailer offering the Smart Plug for just $5 with the purchase of any Echo device, a savings of $20.

Fire Tablets

Fire TV

Ring

Verizon Cyber Monday: MASSIVE discounts on Google, Samsung, LG, Moto

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Verizon has rolled out its official Cyber Monday deals for 2018 and there are some really great offers to consider.

If you’re looking for service and need to consider a different wireless provider, or are an existing subscriber adding to a plan, listen up. The Verizon Cyber Monday deals are definitely worth a look as you can save hundreds on the year’s top phones.

The deals are live now and are really worth looking into, especially if you’re interested in Verizon. Be ready to pounce if you want to save on the Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S9, or LG V40.

SEE ALSO: What are the best phones at Verizon?

Here’s a list of Verizon Cyber Monday deals and promotions for 2018:

There are a number of additional options today, but they’re online-only. It is Cyber Monday after all and online shopping deals are the name of the game.

The ultimate Cyber Monday 2018 deals guide

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The holiday shopping season is in full force! Last week we saw some amazing deals for Grey Thursday and Black Friday. Now, this week kicks off with some amazing Cyber Monday deals too.

We’re going to list some of the best deals we’ve found around the internet here, but we’ve also left up our Black Friday deals as well. We know that some of these deals are expired, but there are a fair bit of deals that you can still get today. We’ve separated the two deal days so there’s no confusion.

Happy hunting!

Cyber Monday

Amazon

Best Buy

B&H Photo

AT&T

Sprint

T-Mobile

Verizon

Black Friday

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+Unlocked Phones

Verizon (Effective November 22)

AT&T (Effective November 18)

T-Mobile (Effective November 18)

Sprint (Effective November 18)

Obviously that’s not all, as Samsung is also offering a range of discounts on:

  • Tablets
  • Wearables
  • Wireless charger
  • Appliances
  • Televisions
  • Home Security

Huawei

Phones (Effective November 18)

  • Huawei Mate SE $219.00 – $30 OFF (available online at Walmart, and Walmart stores, as well as Amazon, Newegg and B&H)

Wearables (Effective November 18)

  • Huawei Watch 2 Sport $169.99 – $90 OFF (available online at Amazon, Newegg and B&H)
  • Huawei Watch 2 Classic $199.99 – $100 OFF (available online at Amazon, Newegg and B&H)

Laptops/Tablets (Effective November 18)

  • MateBook X Pro (i7 only) $1,349 – $150 OFF (available online at Amazon, Newegg and B&H)
  • MediaPad M5 (8.4”, 10.8” and 10.8” Pro) starting at $279 – $40 OFF on all models (available online at Amazon and Newegg)

Honor

Phones (Effective between November 23-26)

  • Honor View10 $349 – $150 OFF (available at Amazon as “Deal of the Day)

Cat

Phones (Effective between November 20-30)

OnePlus

OnePlus 6 $429 – $100 OFF

  • 50% off OnePlus 6 accessories
  • 50% off OnePlus 5T accessories
  • 50% off OnePlus 5 accessories
  • OnePlus 6T offer coming this Friday (subscribe to be notified)

Mobvoi

24-hour Thanksgiving Day Promo

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

  • TicWatch Pro $199.99 – $50 OFF (available on Amazon w/coupon)
  • TicPods Free $99.99 – $30 OFF (available on Amazon w/coupon)

Master & Dynamic

  • Orders under $500 get 20% off with promo code BFD20
  • Orders over $500 get 30% off with promo code BFD30

Black Friday deals at Master & Dynamic exclude the MW07 true wireless earphones. Although if you order one, you can get a personalized monogram ($30) at checkout.

Withings

  • Withings Steel smartwatch $80 – $50 OFF
  • Withings Steel HR smartwatch $126 – $54 OFF
  • Withings Steel HR Sport smartwatch $199.95 + free premium wristband
  • Sleep Tracking Mat: Buy one, get one with 50% off
  • Home HD Camera $80 – $120 OFF
  • Leather wristbands: 50% off all models

Check the full list of deals here.

Lume

Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal

Mujjo (Effective between November 22-26)

  • 25% discount on all products on mujjo.com with coupon #25off

Kano

Mobile Fun

Mobile Fun is offering 132 deals for Black Friday and you can check out them in full here. Here are a few examples of the savings you can get:

Taotronics & RAVPower

Headphones

Chargers

USB C Hubs

Barnes & Noble

For more deals check here.

Amazon

Echo

Echo Dot Kids Edition & Fire Tablet Bundles

Fire

Ring

For more deals on Amazon check here.

Target

For more Black Friday deals at target check here.

Meijer

For more Black Friday deals at Meijer check here.

T-Mobile

  • Get a free Samsung Galaxy S9 or $750 off a Galaxy S9 Plus/Galaxy Note 9 via 36-month bill credits when you add a line and trade in an eligible device
  • Get a Samsung Galaxy S8 free or up to $750 off a Samsung Galaxy S8 Active when you add a line and trade in an eligible phone
  • Get a free OnePlus 6T via 24 bill credits when you add a line and trade in an eligible device
  • Get a free LG G7 or $750 off a LG V40 via 24 bill credits when you add a line and trade in an eligible device
  • Get a free REVVL 2 or $168 off the REVVL 2 Plus via 24 bill credits when you add a line
  • Buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch and get 50% off via 24 bill credits when you add a paired DIGITS line
  • Samsung Gear IconX 2018 $129.99 – $50 OFF
  • JBL Link 20 $99.99 – $100 OFF
  • JBL Link 300 $124.99 – $125 OFF
  • Skullcandy Ink’d $39.99 – $10 OFF
  • UE Blast $99.99 – $80 OFF
  • UE MEGABLAST $229.99 – $50 OFF
  • UE WONDERBOOM $59.99 – $40 OFF

Verizon

  • Get $400 off the best Android phones on the market – Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 and LG V40 – without having to trade in your current phone. (Starts online Thursday, ends Friday)
  • Take $200 off any other Android phone that is $400 or more with no trade-in required (Starts online Thursday, ends Sunday)
  • Get $150 off Palm on a two-year contract or device payment when you purchase an eligible smartphone. (Starts online Thursday, ends Friday)

Sprint

  • Galaxy Note 9 for $20/month (with new line of service and 18-month lease)
  • Galaxy S9 for $5/month (with new line of service and 18-month lease)
  • Galaxy S9+ for $10/month (with new line of service and 18-month lease)

AT&T

  • Google Home speakers – $50 OFF (starting Thursday)
  • Orbi Home Wi-Fi system – up to $70 OFF (starts Thursday)
  • 75% off the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 + $200 in credits with eligible smartphone trade in
  • Get the LG K30, Moto G6, Samsung Galaxy J3 or Galaxy J7 for free when purchased on AT&T Next with wireless.

Check out the whole list of Black Friday deals at AT&T here.

Best Buy

Walmart

For all the online deals at Walmart go here.

Ten Tips and tricks for the LG V40

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LG’s V series of phones is always one of the most impressive phones of the year. If you’re lucky enough to have gotten one recently you’ll want to be certain you’re taking full advantage of it. Take a look at these quick tips and tricks for your new LG V40 ThinQ.

Read More: When and Where to Buy the LG V40 ThinQ

Enable the App Drawer

By default, you’re not going to have an app drawer on the LG V40 ThinQ and for many of us, that’s a problem. Fortunately, it won’t be too difficult to get the app drawer back and you won’t even need to switch launchers to do so.

  • Open Settings
  • Display
  • Home screen
  • Select Home
  • Home with separate apps list

Hide the Notch

If you’re like me, you find the notch to be an abomination and thankfully it can be hidden or customized. LG provides a way to do this within the settings but there is also an app called Nacho Notch in the app store that does a better job of it. The LG method in the settings will sometimes stop hiding the notch while Nacho Notch is persistent almost everywhere.

I would recommend checking the settings of Nacho Notch to remove the bottom overlay on the navigation keys though. Below is how you can access the notch settings on the V40 and follow the link to Nacho Notch for a better alternative.

  • Open Settings
  • Display
  • New Second Screen

Read More: Best cases for the LG V40

Enable Dark Mode

Darker themes save battery life but can also be easier on the eyes. Although maybe like me, you just think it looks better. Regardless of the reason, this is a quick and easy way to get a dark theme on your new LG V40 ThinQ.

  • Open Settings
  • Accessibility
  • Vision
  • High contrast screen

Customize the Navigation Bar

Whether you prefer rearranging the buttons on your navigation bar or you want to add new buttons, LG provides you with this option. My favorite customization is to add the drop-down button for the notification tray. It makes using the phone one-handed much easier and gives a quick way to access your notifications.

  • Open Settings
  • Display
  • Home touch buttons
  • Button combination

Enable HDR Video Effect

Enabling the HDR effect will increase brightness and color saturation for full-screen videos. The HDR effect will be something similar to when you take HDR photos using the camera. However, it won’t work with all apps, but it doesn’t hurt to have it turned on.

  • Open Settings
  • Display
  • HDR video effect

Turn on DTS:X

While you’re enhancing your videos you might as well enhance the sound as well. Turning on the DTS:X effect will add new dimensions to your music and videos. There are multiple settings so be sure to try them all and customize the sound to your liking. Unfortunately, this only works for external audio sources such as wired or wireless headphones and speakers.

  • Open Settings
  • Sound
  • Sound quality and effects
  • DTS:X 3D Surround

Read More: Early Buzz: What the Critics are saying about the LG V40 ThinQ

Get More Themes

LG gives you access to a variety of themes to customize the look of your phone. By default, you’ll only have access to two. However, by installing LG’s Smart World app it opens up a whole new world of themes. All you need to do is open the LG Smart World site, download the APK, and install it on your LGV40.

Enable Weather Animations

This is a small touch that I always enjoyed on LG phones. It doesn’t do much to enhance the experience but it sure is a nice piece of eye candy. With weather animations enabled you’ll see weather conditions on your lock screen. For example, water dripping down on a rainy day.

  • Open Settings
  • Lock screen & security
  • Customize Lock screen
  • Weather animation

Turn on the Floating Bar

In the past, LG included a secondary screen at the top of the V series phones with shortcuts. The Floating Bar was LG’s software solution to the secondary screen that used to be part of the V series. By using software to give access to customizable shortcuts it actually became much more useful. Not only did you have access to all the same controls but it was easier to reach.

In order to make it more useful, you can customize the shortcuts and enable more features. Make sure to explore all the settings here to make the most of the Floating Bar on your LG V40.

  • Open Settings
  • Extensions
  • Floating Bar

Read More: LG V40 vs LG V7: What’s the difference?

Enable Mini View

Phones keep growing in size every year and using them with one hand can become quite the challenge. Thankfully, some of them provide features to help. On the LG V40 Mini view is that feature. With Mini view enabled a quick swipe of the navigation keys will minimize your screen making everything easier to reach. While another swipe will expand it to full view again.

  • Open Settings
  • Display
  • Mini view

Devices in this post were provided by Verizon Wireless

Cavalier Maverick Alexa speaker review: Style comes at a cost

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There is no shortage of speakers on the market these days that support Alexa. As the market grows we see more and more competition trying to find a way to stand out. Cavalier is throwing its hat in the ring with the Maverick speaker using premium materials and a fashionable design. Let’s see if Cavalier can deliver more than just a good looking speaker.

Design

The Cavalier Maverick is hands down one of the most beautiful and well-built speakers I’ve ever used. Using a mix of metal, fabric, and leather together with a classic style the Maverick stands out in the best of ways.

Cavalier put an astounding amount of thought into the design of the Maverick speaker paying attention to even the smallest details. From the chamfered edges, to the touch controls, to even including a C shaped charging contact on the bottom of the speaker.

The speaker itself is solid with a nice hefty weight, reinforcing even further that it is a premium product. The front, sides, and top of the speaker are all clean with beautiful lines allowing the design of the speaker to truly shine. The top features a knob that allows you to adjust the volume and doubles as touch controls for music or activating Alexa.

The back of the speaker is where all of the buttons are hiding including the power button, mute switch, and toggles for Bluetooth and WiFi. The USB-C charging port is also found on the back. Finally, a company who uses the modern USB-C standard instead of micro USB. This is just one of the many ways Cavalier demonstrates they are a company that is all about combining style and modern tech.

In case it wasn’t obvious the Maverick speaker is a portable speaker. Which is why there is an included base that is also used for charging the speaker and the charging contacts on the bottom. I’ve used portable smart speakers in the past but they all required to be manually plugged in to charge and used micro USB.

Once again Cavalier shows how much thought went into every detail when designing the Maverick. Using the charging stand was so far superior to plugging and unplugging the speaker repeatedly. There is even an included carrying case for when you want to take it on the go. Put simply, I was blown away by the design of the Cavalier Maverick, the attention to every detail, and how well it was built.

If I had one small nitpick about the design it would be that the leather on the front was not distressed as it is shown in some of their product photos. That’s not a big deal just a minor nitpick if you were hoping for that distressed look.

Features

The Cavalier Maverick speaker is powered by Amazon’s Alexa assistant making it a highly capable smart speaker. The microphones never had any trouble hearing me, even from across the room. While it had no trouble hearing me, it did seem to take a second or two longer to respond than my Echo Dot.

With the power of Alexa you can use one of its thousands of skills to control your smart home, play music, play games, ask questions, and much more. Unfortunately, it is not as fully featured as Amazon’s own Alexa powered speakers. There are key features that are left out of the experience such as making calls, sending messages, announcements, and drop in. This could be a deal breaker for some of you out there.

However, if you’re only looking to play music, control your smart home, or play games then it is perfectly suited for that.

App

In order to set up the speaker initially, it requires installing the Cavalier app. Not only is this used to set up your Maverick but it also allows customizing of your speaker. With the app, you’ll be able to reassign the tap controls, adjust the treble and bass, update the firmware, turn on Alexa tones, control music playback, and more. This also includes the ability to playback music on your local network.

The app is designed well providing many extra features but I found myself rarely opening it after setting up Alexa and updating the firmware. Regardless, I still appreciate Cavalier going the extra mile and making their speaker more functional.

Sound Quality

The Maverick provides a clear and full sound with a nice balance between the highs, mids, and lows. Music had a consistent clarity throughout the volume range without highs becoming piercing or any distortion. My only complaint would be the bass response can be slightly weak.

Even tweaking the settings in the app couldn’t help the bass overcome the highs and mids. If you’re someone who is hoping for a bit more impact in the low end, you could end up disappointed.

Battery

Cavalier rates the Maverick for up to 10 hours of playback on battery power. This, of course, depends on what you use the speaker for, whether you have Wifi or Bluetooth enabled, and the volume you use the speaker at while on battery power. In my experience, over the past few weeks, it is easily able to last me a few hours while on the go before getting it back to the charging base.

Final Thoughts

The Cavalier Maverick is one of the most stylish and well built smart speakers I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. Despite the fashionable design, it can leave a little to be desired when it comes to bass and some of Alexa’s extra features.

This becomes a little too much to overlook when the Maverick carries a $300 price tag. For that price, you could pick up two fully featured Amazon Echo Plus speakers with built-in Zigbee smart hubs. Unfortunately, as much as I loved the design of the Cavalier Maverick, unless you truly need a fantastic looking well built portable Alexa speaker, you would be better off going with a cheaper alternative.

Buy from Amazon Buy from Cavalier

Affordable notchy phones battle it out: Nokia 7.1 vs Motorola One

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When the notch first appeared on phones last year, it was an exclusive component of premium flagship-level smartphones.

But as months went by and more and more Android OEMs jumped on board of the design trend, the notch started making it to middle-range models too.

Today, fans of the notch don’t have to pay premium to get a phone with a notchy display. Case in point in the US, customers have the option of picking up models like the Nokia 7.1 or the Motorola One. But which one is the better options in terms of hardware and the rest?

We take a closer look in what follows.

Design and display

Mid-range mobile phones have experienced a renaissance over the last years with many now carrying quite advanced specs and boasting premium designs.

The Nokia 7.1 doesn’t compromise on either. It’s made from an aluminum frame overlaid with sleek glass. Flip the phone around, and you can say hi to the notch, which compared to some we’ve seen (Pixel 3 XL, for example), it’s a lot smaller. However, the bottom bezel continues to be quite large, but, given the price, we shouldn’t complain too much.

The phone features a spacious 5.84-inch PureDisplay with 19:9 aspect ratio and fullHD+ resolution (2280 x 1080). It also offers HDR10 support and can convert SD content into HDR.

As for the Motorola One, it’s an equally sleek looking device, which has been described by some reviewers as an affordable iPhone X clone. The One is a glass sandwich, but given that this is a budget affair, wireless charging has not been included in the package.

The Motorola One features a display that’s a bit larger than Nokia’s model at 5.9-inch. It also boasts a 19:9 aspect ratio, but only offers HD+ resolution (720 x 1520 pixels).

The bezels enclosing the screen are quite minimal too, although the chin at the bottom was kept large enough for Motorola to squeeze in its logo in the space.

Both phones have a fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel. The One’s is hidden in the Motorola logo.

Power and performance

The Nokia 7.1 relies on a Snapdragon 636 processor working in combination with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Yes, there’s also a microSD card slot available for expansion up to 400GB.

While the Snapdragon 636 isn’t the fastest chipset around, it’s still a decent performer, so you shouldn’t encounter any issues when performing day-to-day tasks. The chipset also powers phones like the Moto Z3 Play.

The device is kept alive by a 3,060 mAh battery with support for fast charging.

Next, the Motorola One is based on an older Snapdragon 625 chipset and will ship with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In this case, Motorola also offers a microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 256GB.

The Motorola phone is powered by a battery with a similar capacity of 3,000 mAh. While the juice box is certainly enough to get you through the day, if you want a larger battery on your phone you might have to look at the Motorola One Power which has a 5,000 mAh battery. The only problem is that this model is not available to buy in the US (yet).

Cameras

Photography is one of the major highlights of Nokia phones, as HMD Global has partnered up with Zeiss to bring you the best imaging experience.

Obviously, the Nokia 7.1 benefits of a dual-camera setup on the back comprised of a 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP for background blur. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie snapper (f/2.0). Google Lens also comes integrated into the native camera app and Nokia has also included its famous Bothie mode that lets you shoot with the front and the main camera at the same time.

As for the Motorola One, the device takes advantage of a 13MP (f/2.0) + 2MP camera on the rear. While on the front, users will be able to take advantage of an 8MP (f/2.2) selfie snapper.

Software

Both the Nokia 7.1 and Motorola One are part of the Android One program, which translates into frequent and faster updates.

While the Nokia 7.1 ships with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, we expect to see it get updated to Android 9 Pie soon enough. The same goes for the Motorola One. But given HDM’s superior track record with updates, the Nokia 7.1 will probably get Pie treatment first.

Price

The Nokia 7.1 is available to buy at Amazon for $349.99 in Steel or Blue. The phone is sold as unlocked and is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile or Cricket.

As for the Motorola One, this is a Best Buy exclusive. It’s sold for $399 in its unlocked form and also compatible with GSM carriers.

Conclusion

The two models offer comparable specs, although the Nokia 7.1 has better resolution, a newer chip and a superior main camera, so it seems like the better deal. Although, the Motorola One is not far behind it.

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