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Sebastian Pier - Senior News Writer

Sebastian Pier - Senior News Writer
sebastian.f@phonearena.com
Sebastian is a senior opinionator and news writer on the PhoneArena team. With over 15 years of experience in the fields of writing and marketing, he'll present you his takes on the latest industry trends, Galaxy flagship phones or iPhones.

Seb’s real obsession lies with exotic camera flagships by Oppo, Xiaomi or Vivo, and you can often find one on him. He’s a believer in foldables, but he thinks it’s still an evolving technology.

Beyond the world of mobile tech, Seb is a true-blooded member of the PC master race and an avid photography enthusiast, owning a monster of a DSLR at home. His other passions include spending unreasonable amounts of money on 40-years-old Hi-Fi tech and toying around audiophile tech.
Recent articles by Sebastian
Apple managed to scare the living daylights out of Samsung: the foldable dirty war has started!

Apple managed to scare the living daylights out of Samsung: the foldable dirty war has started!

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We finally know if your phone will get Android 17: big eligible devices list!

We finally know if your phone will get Android 17: big eligible devices list!

Sebastian Pier
While the Galaxy S27 and the iPhone 18 Pro face price hikes, the Pixel 11 may keep costs down with cheaper RAM

While the Galaxy S27 and the iPhone 18 Pro face price hikes, the Pixel 11 may keep costs down with cheaper RAM

Sebastian Pier
Verizon subscriber ragequits after getting in touch with AI bots one too many times

Verizon subscriber ragequits after getting in touch with AI bots one too many times

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The $1,399 iPhone 18 Pro makes sense, and that's the problem

The $1,399 iPhone 18 Pro makes sense, and that's the problem

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Your iPhone records "every tap and there's no way to turn it off": worried much?

Your iPhone records "every tap and there's no way to turn it off": worried much?

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Honor Watch 6 arrives with a promise of 35-day battery life and over 120 sports modes

Honor Watch 6 arrives with a promise of 35-day battery life and over 120 sports modes

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T-Mobile's spectrum sale could leave valuable airwaves unused, Ted Cruz fears

T-Mobile's spectrum sale could leave valuable airwaves unused, Ted Cruz fears

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Samsung's cheap and cheerful Galaxy A27 looked great until this superior phone got in my way

Samsung's cheap and cheerful Galaxy A27 looked great until this superior phone got in my way

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Apple has another small gift for you and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to get it

Apple has another small gift for you and it only takes 10 minutes of your time to get it

Sebastian Pier
Legendary Japanese brand is back with a new phone that packs Leica cameras, but you won't enjoy it

Legendary Japanese brand is back with a new phone that packs Leica cameras, but you won't enjoy it

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Big shift at the very top of AT&T, you might feel the change soon

Big shift at the very top of AT&T, you might feel the change soon

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Apple inspires Xiaomi yet again in the worst possible way

Apple inspires Xiaomi yet again in the worst possible way

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Here's a Huawei concept that Samsung won't touch with a 10-foot pole

Here's a Huawei concept that Samsung won't touch with a 10-foot pole

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Some want to undo the $1 billion deal meant to improve Verizon's network

Some want to undo the $1 billion deal meant to improve Verizon's network

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The 14-inch Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra with a battery capacity of a 6.8-inch phone? Samsung, why not cancel it?

The 14-inch Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra with a battery capacity of a 6.8-inch phone? Samsung, why not cancel it?

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The way Americans buy phones could change fundamentally – and not for the better

The way Americans buy phones could change fundamentally – and not for the better

Sebastian Pier
The Galaxy S27's first official confirmation is here

The Galaxy S27's first official confirmation is here

Sebastian Pier
The Siri AI debacle on your iPhone is Apple's fault, the EU says

The Siri AI debacle on your iPhone is Apple's fault, the EU says

Sebastian Pier
The resurrection of the iPhone 11 is the miracle I didn't need, nor want

The resurrection of the iPhone 11 is the miracle I didn't need, nor want

Sebastian Pier
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra's nemesis looks stunning in real-life pics without being too wide

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra's nemesis looks stunning in real-life pics without being too wide

Sebastian Pier
T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T unite once again after being under attack

T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T unite once again after being under attack

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The only thing bigger than the iPhone 17's success is your distrust in the iPhone 17

The only thing bigger than the iPhone 17's success is your distrust in the iPhone 17

Sebastian Pier
Apple forgot to show us the most important iPhone at WWDC 2026

Apple forgot to show us the most important iPhone at WWDC 2026

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I hope the iPhone 18 Pro's unnecessary camera tech doesn't make it to the iPhone 20

I hope the iPhone 18 Pro's unnecessary camera tech doesn't make it to the iPhone 20

Sebastian Pier
This is how you get a rear display on your iPhone 17 Pro Max for $50

This is how you get a rear display on your iPhone 17 Pro Max for $50

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide might become your favorite tablet, as per these latest leaks

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide might become your favorite tablet, as per these latest leaks

Sebastian Pier
Not just the iPhone – your Apple Watch can now track storms like a pro

Not just the iPhone – your Apple Watch can now track storms like a pro

Sebastian Pier
Can a new US phone network with a sub $15/month plan convince you to switch from T-Mobile or Verizon?

Can a new US phone network with a sub $15/month plan convince you to switch from T-Mobile or Verizon?

Sebastian Pier
Honor Magic V6 with biggest battery on a foldable will surely make the iPhone Ultra shiver and fold

Honor Magic V6 with biggest battery on a foldable will surely make the iPhone Ultra shiver and fold

Sebastian Pier
AT&T is about to make some EV owners happy and boost their 5G connectivity

AT&T is about to make some EV owners happy and boost their 5G connectivity

Sebastian Pier
I'm sticking with the iPhone 17 Pro, since this Android champion is great by day but bad at night

I'm sticking with the iPhone 17 Pro, since this Android champion is great by day but bad at night

Sebastian Pier
Here we go again: this Android rushes to copy one of the best iPhone 17 features

Here we go again: this Android rushes to copy one of the best iPhone 17 features

Sebastian Pier
This is the 24-karat gold $11,000 Trump phone that is actually an iPhone 17 Pro Max

This is the 24-karat gold $11,000 Trump phone that is actually an iPhone 17 Pro Max

Sebastian Pier
The Galaxy S27 Pro could offer a brand-new 3.5x telephoto camera: finally, innovation!

The Galaxy S27 Pro could offer a brand-new 3.5x telephoto camera: finally, innovation!

Sebastian Pier
100W charging speeds are life-saving, and the exploding Galaxy S25 FE just proves I'm not exaggerating one bit

100W charging speeds are life-saving, and the exploding Galaxy S25 FE just proves I'm not exaggerating one bit

Sebastian Pier
Apple has a treat for you, but only if you play ball on June 3

Apple has a treat for you, but only if you play ball on June 3

Sebastian Pier
T-Mobile service is down, many US subs are in the dark with no support

T-Mobile service is down, many US subs are in the dark with no support

Sebastian Pier
T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon reject Starlink's MVNO, but the Starlink MVNO may be closing in

T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon reject Starlink's MVNO, but the Starlink MVNO may be closing in

Sebastian Pier
Higher Galaxy prices in 2027 don't make it mandatory to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra today

Higher Galaxy prices in 2027 don't make it mandatory to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra today

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A woman's Galaxy S25 FE exploded inches away from her head and her 8-year-old while sleeping

A woman's Galaxy S25 FE exploded inches away from her head and her 8-year-old while sleeping

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Don't panic if you discover this small ribbon on your flagship iPhone 17 Pro: it's a feature, not a bug

Don't panic if you discover this small ribbon on your flagship iPhone 17 Pro: it's a feature, not a bug

Sebastian Pier
Your phone drawer hides an app designed to "exploit developing brains"

Your phone drawer hides an app designed to "exploit developing brains"

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The Pixel 11 Pro XL hype proves we crave the biggest phones possible. But foldables can be too big!

The Pixel 11 Pro XL hype proves we crave the biggest phones possible. But foldables can be too big!

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Verizon has installed an antenna under your seat because of FIFA

Verizon has installed an antenna under your seat because of FIFA

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Apple does another first-ever with the iPhone and leaves Samsung behind in the most delicate moment

Apple does another first-ever with the iPhone and leaves Samsung behind in the most delicate moment

Sebastian Pier
Verizon wants you to watch FIFA, and David Beckham has great news for your wallet

Verizon wants you to watch FIFA, and David Beckham has great news for your wallet

Sebastian Pier
Don't worry about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's main camera. Worry about its zoom

Don't worry about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's main camera. Worry about its zoom

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This is the magnetic secondary screen I hope iPhones and Galaxies won't pick up

This is the magnetic secondary screen I hope iPhones and Galaxies won't pick up

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Xiaomi admits Apple pulled off the impossible hardware stunt with this iPhone

Xiaomi admits Apple pulled off the impossible hardware stunt with this iPhone

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AT&T caves to users' demand once again

AT&T caves to users' demand once again

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Wow, the AI-centric Pixel 10 Pro XL dominates the new Sony camera flagship in every single picture

Wow, the AI-centric Pixel 10 Pro XL dominates the new Sony camera flagship in every single picture

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AT&T rolls out the blue carpet mere days after T-Mobile's big red carpet announcement: no foul play, though

AT&T rolls out the blue carpet mere days after T-Mobile's big red carpet announcement: no foul play, though

Sebastian Pier
Your iPhone 17 Pro can finally play Fortnite again, unless you live here

Your iPhone 17 Pro can finally play Fortnite again, unless you live here

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 for Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, good ol' iPhone for Elon Musk

Galaxy Z Fold 7 for Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, good ol' iPhone for Elon Musk

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The iPhone 18 Pro is going to be Apple's lesson learned, but power users might hate it

The iPhone 18 Pro is going to be Apple's lesson learned, but power users might hate it

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Pittsburgh parents protest a cellphone tower next to a high school – it's not just about radiation

Pittsburgh parents protest a cellphone tower next to a high school – it's not just about radiation

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Biggest strike in Samsung's history means the Galaxy S27 might cost you even more

Biggest strike in Samsung's history means the Galaxy S27 might cost you even more

Sebastian Pier
Samsung's Z TriFold 2 rumored upgrades really triggered Huawei's FOMO

Samsung's Z TriFold 2 rumored upgrades really triggered Huawei's FOMO

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Xiaomi 17T: "flagship killer" with a price close to the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Xiaomi 17T: "flagship killer" with a price close to the Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Galaxy S27 Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro sigh in relief as this phone camera monster is apparently cancelled

Galaxy S27 Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro sigh in relief as this phone camera monster is apparently cancelled

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The upcoming Galaxy A27 finally to get rid of this obsolete feature

The upcoming Galaxy A27 finally to get rid of this obsolete feature

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Did Apple's MacBook Neo accidentally build the new Googlebook?

Did Apple's MacBook Neo accidentally build the new Googlebook?

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Here are the hints that Google is preparing "People Finding" mode to counter Apple's Precision Finding

Here are the hints that Google is preparing "People Finding" mode to counter Apple's Precision Finding

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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a 10,000 mAh battery for ~$700? Probably, but you'll have to walk the walk

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a 10,000 mAh battery for ~$700? Probably, but you'll have to walk the walk

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The coastal dad's guide to outsmarting Mother Nature with the help of Verizon

The coastal dad's guide to outsmarting Mother Nature with the help of Verizon

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OK, I'll make sure not to shoot any people with the Sony Xperia 1 VIII

OK, I'll make sure not to shoot any people with the Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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This might be the most polarizing feature I've ever seen on a phone

This might be the most polarizing feature I've ever seen on a phone

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The first 200 MP Leica-tuned main camera apparently produces 115 MB photo files

The first 200 MP Leica-tuned main camera apparently produces 115 MB photo files

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WhatsApp to get an "Incognito Chat" mode, but there are limitations

WhatsApp to get an "Incognito Chat" mode, but there are limitations

Sebastian Pier
Suffering from success: higher Snapdragon prices may convert many Android fans to Apple

Suffering from success: higher Snapdragon prices may convert many Android fans to Apple

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Historical Samsung strike is nigh: pay raise talks failed, PM says it should be avoided "under any circumstances"

Historical Samsung strike is nigh: pay raise talks failed, PM says it should be avoided "under any circumstances"

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AT&T teams up with Lexus for better in-car 5G network connectivity

AT&T teams up with Lexus for better in-car 5G network connectivity

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Google announces the Googlebook laptop with the biggest cursor revolution since the right click

Google announces the Googlebook laptop with the biggest cursor revolution since the right click

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Huawei MatePad Pro Max: thinnest and lightest, this 13.2-inch tablet offers a serious camera

Huawei MatePad Pro Max: thinnest and lightest, this 13.2-inch tablet offers a serious camera

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2nm chipsets will steal the show, but here's why we should pay attention to the 3nm Dimensity 8600

2nm chipsets will steal the show, but here's why we should pay attention to the 3nm Dimensity 8600

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"Save Rave": popular, but controversial app takes Apple to court, wants back on the App Store

"Save Rave": popular, but controversial app takes Apple to court, wants back on the App Store

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Vivo and Honor to remix the Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the foldable iPhone (if they don't flop)

Vivo and Honor to remix the Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the foldable iPhone (if they don't flop)

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T-Mobile is announcing four new eSIM plans starting next week

T-Mobile is announcing four new eSIM plans starting next week

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Stop trying to make the app-less phone happen, it's not going to happen

Stop trying to make the app-less phone happen, it's not going to happen

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One in five would pay $1,000 for the OnePlus 16. Have we caved in?

One in five would pay $1,000 for the OnePlus 16. Have we caved in?

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The T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom merger might not happen because of… Huawei

The T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom merger might not happen because of… Huawei

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The Vivo X400 series might not happen, but here's why that shouldn't bother you in the slightest

The Vivo X400 series might not happen, but here's why that shouldn't bother you in the slightest

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Samsung, Apple and the rest obsess over the creaseless foldable. But what if we want something else?

Samsung, Apple and the rest obsess over the creaseless foldable. But what if we want something else?

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Are we entering the world of rationed phone signal access?

Are we entering the world of rationed phone signal access?

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AT&T's 65-foot-tall faux eucalyptus tree divides San Diego residents

AT&T's 65-foot-tall faux eucalyptus tree divides San Diego residents

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Google's mini Batterygate shows why battery size rules smartphones

Google's mini Batterygate shows why battery size rules smartphones

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Two new gaming laptops from Honor, one offers up to nine hours of office use

Two new gaming laptops from Honor, one offers up to nine hours of office use

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RC cars with Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 Pro batteries are no match for Honor in a crazy test

RC cars with Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 Pro batteries are no match for Honor in a crazy test

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Here's a new Nothing feature that will test your loyalty to Apple and Samsung phones

Here's a new Nothing feature that will test your loyalty to Apple and Samsung phones

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The alleged Xiaomi 17 Fold could debut a most unusual chipset

The alleged Xiaomi 17 Fold could debut a most unusual chipset

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T-Mobile's festival perks are mostly for its highest-paying subscribers

T-Mobile's festival perks are mostly for its highest-paying subscribers

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Tens of thousands of Samsung workers drawn to a pre-strike rally: chip supplies might be disrupted

Tens of thousands of Samsung workers drawn to a pre-strike rally: chip supplies might be disrupted

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AT&T wants a relationship with more than one LEO partner, you're about to benefit

AT&T wants a relationship with more than one LEO partner, you're about to benefit

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The holy trinity of Ultra camera phones for 2026 is now complete. Choose wisely!

The holy trinity of Ultra camera phones for 2026 is now complete. Choose wisely!

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You wouldn't want to put a case on this one – it's just too pretty

You wouldn't want to put a case on this one – it's just too pretty

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US users account for almost half of the satellite-to-phone connections

US users account for almost half of the satellite-to-phone connections

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This flagship is getting a smaller screen than before and I'm all for it

This flagship is getting a smaller screen than before and I'm all for it

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The iPhone Fold's first major red flag is waving high

The iPhone Fold's first major red flag is waving high

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Verizon is deploying a portable private 5G network just for FOX fans

Verizon is deploying a portable private 5G network just for FOX fans

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