News & Reviews:   benchmarks

Reliable benchmarks are how consumers know if something is good. For cameras, we have DXOMARK for that. But how does anyone ensure that benchmarks are consistent? Well, automating the process could be the answer, which is what Tecno and DXOMARK aim to do.

Benchmark scores aren't everything, but they can tell us how well a device could perform. And when it comes to the Snapdragon 888 chipset, things are looking promising. Qualcomm has just shared a comprehensive list of benchmark scores, showcasing the prowess of the new chipset.

Cheating on benchmarks isn't anything new, but it's usually something that individual devices or brands do. However, with how much importance is placed on benchmarks to determine whether a device is good, even chipmakers have decided to cheat. Recently, MediaTek was found including software that allows its chipsets to cheat on benchmarks.