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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
iPhone 12 Mini

Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: Tiny yet mighty

The iPhone 12 Mini is delightfully small, yet provides a complete experience with exceptional hardware, features, and camera quality. It's the best small phone.
Nokia 8 V UW

Nokia 8 V 5G UW review: Just too expensive

Nokia is bringing the Nokia 8.3 to the U.S. in the form of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, which is a Verizon-exclusive device. But at $700, is it worth considering?
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Sony Xperia 5 II review: A true compact flagship, with classic Sony problems

The Sony Xperia 5 II is just the right size, has a sleek unusual design, and a very high specification, making it a rarity in the smartphone world today.
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: Bringing 5G to the masses

The OnePlus Nord 10 5G offers a reasonably modern design and a very modest price -- but how many corners are cut to reach that price?
iPhone 12 blue.

Apple iPhone 12 review: The best iPhone for most people

Apple has four new iPhones, but one draws the most people: The iPhone 12. It offers incredible value and calls into question how many people should buy a Pro.
iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro review: A step above

The iPhone 12 Pro is Apple's best phone, if price isn't a factor. It has an excellent balance of power and speed, an exceptional camera, and great hardware.
Google Pixel 5 Front

Google Pixel 5 review: Google’s best tech, condensed for convenience

The Pixel 5 won't turn heads with stunning looks, but it will perform better than many other more expensive phones. Here's our review of this compact winner.
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iPhone XR review

Apple’s iPhone XS and XS Max are its flagship smartphones that do everything and anything. The iPhone XR is more interesting, because it looks futuristic like its siblings, but it’s cheaper, and more stylish. It comes in a range of colors like blue, red, coral, and yellow, and we can’t stop staring.
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OnePlus 8T Review: One of the best phones you shouldn’t buy

The OnePlus 8T is a great smartphone, with many strong features, but the price puts it alongside a lot of capable competitors. Here's how it shapes up.
Someone holding the LG Wing, showing off both of its screens.

LG Wing review: This novelty can’t quite get off the ground

You won't find another smartphone like the LG Wing due to the amazing swivel screen, but it's just not that useful everyday. Here's our review.