No, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 aren't totally waterproof. But their IP54 rating, and their case's IPX4 rating, mean they can withstand moderate rain for short periods, as long as they aren't submerged or subjected to focused water jets.

While the camera’s speculated to drop down from the current 64MP shooter to a 48MP, it could come with newer pixel binning algorithms and potentially a larger sensor to deliver better results. As for the rest of the phone, it’s tipped to gain the Tensor G4 chip and a slightly bigger battery.

The Pixel 9 series are my phones of the year, and Google is close to being able to compete with Samsung in mobile. Here are four things it needs to do in 2025.

Before diving into the camera comparisons and looking at the photos, let's go through the camera hardware on each device. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture, PDAF, and OIS. It's joined by a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with a 120-degree field of view (FoV).

Google's Pixel 8a is one of the best cheap phones you can buy, but the OnePlus 13R could give prove a formidable challenger. Here's how a OnePlus 13R vs. Google Pixel 8a match-up is shaping up.