Victor Hristov

Victor Hristov is a technology journalist who enjoys exploring mobile photography and battery life in smartphones. He has a BA in Russian Language & Literature from Sofia University and has experience in automated translation systems and writing business articles. Victor joined PhoneArena in 2010, where he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and gained extensive knowledge of both the Android and iOS ecosystems. His focus is on smartphone cameras, battery life, and how smartphones have changed our lives. He can be contacted at victor.h@phonearena.com and shares his personal fitness journey on Instagram under the 'the.making.of.vic' handle.

Biography:  https://www.phonearena.com/team/victor.h

75%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

78%

Examples:

  • The author highlights the drawbacks of Samsung's Galaxy Fold design and compares it unfavorably to rival products.
  • The author praises OnePlus for its no-nonsense approach, but also points out that the OnePlus 12R lacks sophistication compared to the OnePlus 12.
  • The author seems to have a slight preference for larger phones with refined designs and better battery life.

Conflicts of Interest

83%

Examples:

  • The author has a background in automated translation systems and previously worked at a translation company.
  • The author has experience writing business articles, which may raise questions about potential conflicts of interest when reviewing tech products.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author notes contradictions in their statements about the OnePlus 12R, stating that it is mostly similar to the OnePlus 12 but also lacks sophistication compared to its counterpart.
  • The author points out inconsistencies in Samsung's Galaxy Fold design, such as a tiny cover screen and thicker body.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The author incorrectly states that OnePlus will officially reveal its new flagship 12 series on January 23rd, when there has been no official announcement from OnePlus.
  • The author makes claims about the OnePlus 12R being a 'no-nonsense offering' and an 'exciting surprise', but does not provide clear evidence to support these statements.

Recent Articles

Samsung Offers Discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Other Devices for Olympics Promotion

Samsung Offers Discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Other Devices for Olympics Promotion

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Samsung offers cashback promotions of up to £300 for select devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy S24 series, on its U.K. website from July 26th to August 13th as part of an Olympics promotion. The new foldable phones face competition in terms of size and thickness compared to rivals like Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Honor Magic V3, but Samsung remains committed to innovation in smartphones.
Samsung Unpacked 2023: Introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 with Advanced Folding Technology, AI Capabilities, and Hybrid Privacy Options

Samsung Unpacked 2023: Introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 with Advanced Folding Technology, AI Capabilities, and Hybrid Privacy Options

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Samsung's latest innovations include the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, both featuring durable hinges, improved battery life, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 merges smartphones and tablets with a larger cover screen and advanced folding technology. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers compact size but advanced features, including AI tools like an updated Note Assist feature and Google's AI assistant Gemini. Both devices come with new privacy options, health monitoring features, and improved camera systems.
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R: A Snapdragon Powered Smartphone with Hasselblad Cameras and Wireless Charging Capabilities

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R: A Snapdragon Powered Smartphone with Hasselblad Cameras and Wireless Charging Capabilities

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 OnePlus is launching two new smartphones, the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R in January. These devices feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor, wireless charging capabilities and three rear Hasselblad-branded cameras including a main sensor with up to dazzling peak brightness of 4500 nits.

Google Pixel 8 Pro: Advanced Features and Improvements

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The Google Pixel 8 Pro was launched on 4th October 2023. The phone is powered by a nona-core Google Tensor G3 processor, 12GB of RAM, and runs on Android 14. The Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1344x2992 pixels. The phone supports wireless and proprietary fast charging and has an IP68 rating for dust and water protection. The Pixel 8 Pro heavily relies on AI features, such as a Magic Editor for photo editing and an Audio Eraser for noise reduction.