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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.
asus zenfone 8 flip review

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Review: The selfie master returns

The Asus Zenfone Flip's unique motorized camera is its standout feature, and makes this unusual phone one for the selfie lover. But how about the rest?
Asus Zenfone 8

Asus Zenfone 8 review: Size isn’t everything, and this small phone proves it

Asus isn't targeting the massive flagship phones of this year with the Zenfone 8, but more compact phones like the Google Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 Mini.
xiaomi mi 11 ultra review top back camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review: Almost, but not quite Ultra enough

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you want from a top-spec smartphone in 2021, and a few things you don't want, and that gives the competition the edge.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Buy this phone

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G may not have the same desirability as the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but don't think this means it's not worth buying.
Nokia 5.4 vs. Motorola Moto G Power

Nokia 5.4 review: Resist the temptingly low price

The Nokia 5.4 may look tempting with its recognizable Nokia design and relatively low $249 price tag, but don't get sucked in, this isn't the phone you want.
OnePlus 9

OnePlus 9 review: Ultimate performance with a middling camera

The OnePlus 9 offers among the best performance in a smartphone, plus it has an incredible display. But ultimately, its camera could still be better.
oneplus 9 pro review camera hand

OnePlus 9 Pro review: The most dependable smartphone you can buy

After a year of waiting, the OnePlus 9 Pro is here to replace the OnePlus 8 Pro. Has OnePlus made the most of its longer than usual development period?
vivo x60 pro plus review hand back

Vivo X60 Pro Plus hands-on review: Feature-packed camera phone

The X60 Pro Plus is Vivo's latest, and highest specification, smartphone, and also its first to feature a Zeiss-tuned camera. We've been using it.
oppo find x3 pro review back flat

Oppo Find X3 Pro Review: At last, a consistent camera experience

The Oppo Find X3 Pro emphasizes consistency in the camera, a sleek unibody design, and a 10-bit color screen. We've tried it, and it lives up to expectation.
asus rog phone 5 review back hands

Asus ROG Phone 5 Review: Mighty specs make gaming truly exciting

The Asus ROG Phone 5 has a mighty spec sheet and masses of game-related features, but does all this generate enough excitement to keep us playing? We find out.
Galaxy S21 Plus Back.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the other

If the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy and the Galaxy S21 is a slight disappointment, where does that leave the Galaxy S21+? We find out.
xiaomi mi 11 review camera back hand

Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Specs to challenge the Galaxy S21, but not the battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has the specs and features to take on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, but does the software and battery compare? We find out in our review.
motorola moto g play 2021 review 4

Motorola Moto G Play review: A whole lot of phone for under $200

The Motorola Moto G Play is far from perfect, but at $170 it doesn't need to be perfect. Is it good enough, or should you keep saving?
Motorola One 5G Ace vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

Motorola One 5G Ace review: Good at most things, great at nothing

The Motorola One 5G Ace comes in at $400 and has a lot to offer -- but can it compete with the likes of the Pixel 4a and iPhone SE?
samsung galaxy s21 ultra review hand shirt

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review: 2021’s true S Series phone, and the best yet

There may be three new Galaxy S Series phones this year, but only one really fulfills the criteria we expect from the range, and that's the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S21.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G review: Right recipe, wrong ingredients

The Galaxy S21 makes a smart bet on value with a lower starting price, but in many ways feels stuck in 2020. A good phone, but not a particularly exciting one.
Best Moto G Power (2021) cases

Moto G Power (2021) review: Excellent battery life for just $200, and little more

Motorola has once again refreshed the Moto G line, including the new Moto G Power. It's bigger and has killer battery life -- and some cutbacks.
xiaomi me 10t pro review mi

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review: Big in size, specs, and camera, but not in appeal

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is big, with a large screen, 108MP camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. But do these big specs mean big appeal? We found out in our review.