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How we test phones at ZDNET in 2026

ID: 0546823f-6f23-5b80-892d-7ba1f639d195

STIX ID: report--0546823f-6f23-5b80-892d-7ba1f639d195

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-01-15

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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The document details ZDNET’s 2026 smartphone testing methodology, describing how devices are evaluated pre-release under embargo and across real-world scenarios, with criteria focused on cameras, battery life, design/ergonomics, performance, and special features. It explains how reviewers compare models, assess endurance via screen-on time and practical use, test performance in varied network conditions and workloads, and weigh unique features against practicality to inform buying guides and recommendations.

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