The Galaxy Note 8 vs. the Note 7: What’s changed?

Last year the Galaxy Note 7 was actually one of our favorite phones until it started exploding, so we're happy to see Samsung's line of large-screen-with-stylus handsets make its return today with the Note 8. While it would have been easy enough to s...

The Xbox One X vs. the original Xbox One: What’s changed?

While Project Scorpio was teased at last year's E3, it was only yesterday that we finally got a good look at Microsoft's latest console, now named the Xbox One X. It's the company's answer to Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro, bumping up the system's graphics...

The new iPad Pro vs. the 9.7-inch iPad Pro: What’s changed?

The iPad Pro's new 10.5-inch screen size may be a bit bigger than the 9.7-inch model it's replacing, but it's still sleek and svelte. However, a larger display and a new chassis aren't the only differences. Inside you'll find upgraded specs belying t...

The PlayStation 4 Pro vs. the original PS4: What’s changed?

With only three years since the release of the PlayStation 4, Sony isn't quite ready to give us a completely new console. But while it did unveil a new slim redesign, there's also the PlayStation 4 Pro: Not quite 4K gaming, but the new HDR looks good...

The new Nexus 7 vs. last year’s model: what’s changed?

The new Nexus 7 vs last year's model what's changed

Google's second-generation Nexus 7 hasn't been the company's best kept secret -- we've seen leak after leak, after leak and, well, you get the point. Still, now that the revamped 7-inch slate is officially out the bag, we can finally leave speculation behind and attach some formal specifications to the thing. As expected, the new Nexus 7 brings a number of internal upgrades to the table, while its outer shell has seen a few minor aesthetic changes. All signs point toward it being a worthy successor to Mountain View's popular tablet, but how big of an upgrade are we talking about, exactly? Those answers await after the jump, where we break down the specs and spell out what's different between the old and new Nexus 7.

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Nokia Lumia 925 vs. Lumia 928 and Lumia 920: what’s changed?

Nokia Lumia 920 vs Lumia 928 and Lumia 925 what's changed

When Nokia launched the Verizon-friendly Lumia 928 with some imaging improvements, it looked as if GSM users would have to wait for the company's next flagship to catch up. If those people couldn't wait for the mythical "proper" PureView Lumia, then they can grab the Lumia 925 to keep 'em going in the meantime. The company has taken the 920, put it on a diet, swapped out the polycarbonate for aluminium and tweaked the camera, while still retaining everything that made the handset our reader's choice for 2012. If you're having trouble telling the difference, however, then head past the break for our handy comparison table.

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs. Galaxy S III: what’s changed?

Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs Galaxy S III what's changed

Okay, okay, we all get it: the Galaxy S 4 looks a lot like last year's model. But there are of course some differences, most notably on the inside, where the phone steps up to an either an Exynos 5 or Snapdragon chip, depending on the region. As is our way, we've combed the spec sheets for both models to see exactly what's changed this time around. So, phone snobs, have at it!

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HTC One vs One X, One X+: what’s changed?

HTC One vs One X, One X what's changed

Not everyone likes burying their head in a pile of spreadsheets, but that's how we get our kicks. It hasn't made us rich or successful like Paul DePodesta, but at least we get the satisfaction of bringing you HTC's latest vital statistics. We've put the innards of HTC's One side-by-side with last year's flagships so you can see just what's changed from year-to-year. Oh, and before you go apoplectic with rage -- the company's magical new imaging technology means that the One's 4-megapixel sensor isn't the slap in the face with a wet fish you'd assume it to be.

HTC One HTC One X+ HTC One X
Price (on contract) $199 32GB (conf.) / $299 64GB (tbc) Varied Varied
Processor 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz Quad-Core NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.5GHz Quad-Core T3 (Global) / 1.5GHz Dual-Core S4 (LTE)
Memory 2GB 1GB 1GB
Display 4.7-inch Super LCD 3 4.7-inch Super LCD 2 4.7-inch Super LCD 2
Resolution 1,920 × 1,080 1,280 x 720 1,280 x 720
Glass Gorilla Glass 2 Gorilla Glass 2 Gorilla Glass
Pixel Density 468ppi 312ppi 312ppi
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB 32GB (Global) / 16GB (LTE)
Primary camera Ultrapixel camera, 4-megapixel* BSI f/2.0 AF 8-megapixel BSI f/2.0 AF 8-megapixel BSI f/2.0 AF
Secondary camera 2.1-megapixel 1.6-megapixel 1.3-megapixel
Video recording 1080p with HDR up to 28fps, 720p at 60fps 1080p Rear, 720 Front 1080p Rear, 720 Front
Cellular GSM / GPRS / EDGE, WCDMA / UMTS / HSPA+, LTE GSM / GPRS / EDGE, WCDMA / UMTS / HSPA+, LTE (some) GSM / GPRS / EDGE, WCDMA / UMTS / HSPA+, LTE (some)
WiFi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-X 4.0 with apt-X 4.0 with apt-X
Orientation GPS / A-GPS /GLONASS GPS / A-GPS /GLONASS GPS / A-GPS
Navigation Gyroscope / Digital Compass Gyroscope / Digital Compass Gyroscope / Digital Compass
Connectivity NFC / DLNA NFC / DLNA NFC / DLNA
SIM standard micro-SIM micro-SIM micro-SIM
Battery 2,300mAh 2,100mAh 1,800mAh
Weight 143 grams 135 grams 130 grams
Dimensions 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm 134.6 x 69.9 x 8.9mm
Colors Silver / Black (tbc) Black White / Gray

* Calm down, spec fans. You can find an explanation of HTC's whizzy-new imaging technology here.

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Barnes & Noble Nook HD, HD+ vs. Nook Tablet: what’s changed?

Barnes & Noble announces Nook HD, we go handson

When William Barnes and G. Clifford Noble set up their first bookstore in 1917, neither of them could have conceived of an e-reader or tablet, let alone trying to sell one of 'em. Their historical lack of foresight aside, the company outed a pair of second generation slates this morning, and it's our job to see what technical nips and tucks have been made from version one. If you love to start the day with a spec chart comparison, then why not grab a bowl of cereal and join us after the break?

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