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The Asus Zenfone 9 held in hand, showing the back of the phone.

Asus Zenfone 9 review: the flagship phone you can use with one hand

The Zenfone 9 is small in size, but it makes a big impact with masses of processing power. If you're tired of massive flagship phones, this could be for you.
Holding the Photo taken with the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro, seen from the back.

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro review: competition-crushing super phone

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro has a singular focus -- to play mobile games, and for you to be the best player possible. We find out if it can achieve its goal.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: Safe, sensible, and a must-buy

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G may not be that different from its predecessor, but it's still the go-to for anyone wanting a premium phone at a good price.
iPhone 13 Pro upright feature image.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro review: Still the best you can get

How does the iPhone 13 Pro stack up against the competition several months into its life? Turns out, it's still a winner in our updated review.
The OnePlus Nord 2T held in a man's hand seen from the back.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G review: Too late to the party

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is cheaper than its predecessor but doesn't come with many significant upgrades. We've lived with it to see if it's still one to buy.
Honor Magic4 Pro seen from the back, in its cyan color.

Honor Magic4 Pro review: This is the (Hua)way

The Honor Magic4 Pro gave us a little deja-vu, but in a good way, and the brand's return to the global flagship phone space has been worth the wait.
The back of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 10 Pro review: Assimilated, but still accomplished

It has been a while coming, but the OnePlus 10 Pro has finally got its global release. We've found out if it has been worth the wait.
Motorola Edge+ (2022) in a patch of bluebell flowers.

Motorola Edge+ (2022) review: Edged out by the competition

The Motorola Edge+ (2022) is overall an excellent phone, but it suffers from a mediocre camera and a lack of waterproofing.
Back of Moto G Power 2022.

Moto G Power (2022) Review: Power that lacks power

I tested the latest Moto G Power 2022 for a week, evaluating its design, hardware, performance, display, software, features, battery, camera, and connectivity.
Eargo 6 seen beside a traditional hear aid.

Eargo 6 hearing aid review: A tiny taste of what’s to come

Eargo recently released the newest version of their invisible hearing aids, the Eargo 6. Here's how they stack up after a couple weeks of testing.
The RedMagic 7 has an outrageous design.

Nubia RedMagic 7 review: A phone for gamers and no one else

The Nubia RedMagic 7 is a top-tier gaming phone with a cool design, but it cuts a lot of non-gaming corners.
Man wearing Vue Lite 2 audio glasses.

Vue Lite 2 review: Audio glasses made for working remotely

Vue's latest audio glasses can't compete with earbuds or headphones for music quality, but they're a very good alternative for voice calls
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Samsung's latest budget flagship phone.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The sequel is never as good

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes at an odd time and fails to meet the budget flagship expectations set by its predecessor.
Back of the Pixel 6.

Google Pixel 6 review: Don’t overlook the cheaper Pixel

The Pixel 6 may be cheaper than the Pixel 6 Pro, but don't dismiss it. This is still an excellent phone with a great camera, as we found out in our review.
Google Pixel 6 Pro from the back.

Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The dawn of a fantastic new era for Google phones

The Pixel 6 Pro takes Google's smartphones in a new direction, so it no longer relies only on its camera to win you over. The question is, has it worked?
honor 50 review top in hand

Honor 50 review: Honor’s back, and what’s old is new again

Honor, the newly independent brand previously owned by Huawei, is back with the Honor 50, which comes with Google Mobile Services and a Qualcomm chip.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a unique two-screen design.

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A great second impression

Microsoft dropped the ball with its first-generation Surface Duo. But the Duo 2 makes up a lot of ground.
The Nokia G50 in blue.

Nokia G50 review: Buy for the battery and software, not 5G

The Nokia G50 is a $300 with a 5G connection, which is a decent benefit but mostly for the future. Today, you'll want to get it for other reasons.
The Moto G Pure is a budget smartphone with a decent camera.

Motorola Moto G Pure review: Low in price, high in compromises

The Moto G Pure is Motorola's best value smartphone but it comes with a boatload of compromises, making it no bargain.
The Motorola Edge 5G UW on a desk

Motorola Edge 5G UW (2021) review: Battery for days and a superfast display

The Motorola Edge 5G UW is a very strong midrange phone thanks to the 144Hz display, decent camera, and fantastic battery life.
The Vivo X70 Pro+ being taken out of a pocket.

Vivo X70 Pro+ Review: Lives up to the promise, but just try finding one

The Vivo X70 Pro+ has an enviable spec sheet, but can it live up to the promise? We've found out in our review, and are pleased to say it really does.
Tapping a Fibit Charge 5 awake.

Fitbit Charge 5 review: A truly advanced fitness tracker

The Fitbit Charge 5 is the brand's most advanced tracker yet. It has a new look and an impressive feature list packed into a wearable, user-friendly design.
Xiaomi 11T Pro.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Not worthy of its Pro name

Xiaomi has dropped the Mi name from its latest smartphone, the 11T Pro. While the phone is decent, it's a struggle to find anything that makes it Pro at all.
Nokia XR20 rear panel.

Nokia XR20 review: A beautiful beast that’s built to last

The Nokia XR20 has a design that's prettier than most rugged phones, but does that mean it's not as tough as it needs to be? Don't worry, it definitely is.
Moto Edge 20 Pro on a desk.

Motorola Moto Edge 20 Pro review: A phone that’s very good at being average

The Moto Edge 20 Pro is Motorola's top new Edge phone for 2021 and the specification looks great. We've tried it to see what it's like in the real world.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 being closed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The foldable future is now ready for everyone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 combines its cool folding action with a reasonable price, so you're right to be tempted. This is what it's like to live with.
Open Galaxy Z Fold 3 seen from the front.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Review: The foldable you’ve been waiting for

After three generations of improvements, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is finally good enough for the average consumer to buy and enjoy.
Google Pixel 5a with screen on.

Google Pixel 5a 5G Review: A modest upgrade to the camera powerhouse

The Google Pixel 5a 5G brings some minor upgrades to the table with IP67 and a bigger battery, while keeping clean Android software and capable cameras.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S being held in one hand.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S review: No 5G means no deal

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 10S isn't very expensive, but there are a lot of very good low-price phones available today, so is this one to buy? We've found out.
OnePlus Nord 2 from the back, held in hand.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: Just call it the OnePlus 9 Lite

The OnePlus Nord 2 is an important phone for not just OnePlus, but MediaTek, too. It features the new, custom flagship chip, and it's shaping up well.
The TCL 20 Pro 5G seen from the back, held in hand.

TCL Pro 20 5G review: A smartphone rollercoaster full of ups and downs

Life with the TCL 20 Pro 5G has been full of ups and downs, with a particularly rocky start to my review period. Did it manage to fully redeem itself?
Realme GT yellow and black back cover

Realme GT review: A midrange phone with a flagship processor inside

Don't let the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 inside the Realme GT fool you -- this isn't a Galaxy S21 rival. It's a powerful midrange phone with a good price.
OnePlus Nord CE

OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: A cheap phone that’s made to last

Tempted by the new, very blue OnePlus Nord CE 5G? We don't blame you. We've been testing the phone out to see if it's the new low-cost 5G phone leader.
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra from the back

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G review: An unexpected, but welcome, surprise

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra is much better than I thought it was going to be, and I've kept it has my main phone for longer than expected. Let's look at it closely.