Motorola Edge Plus (2023) review: a Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S23 killer
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is Motorola's answer to the Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7 Pro. But is it any good? Here's a closer look at the $799 flagship.
Google Pixel 7a review: a good Pixel, but a hard sell
Google has just released the Pixel 7a, the latest phone in the Pixel A-series. But is this upgrade worth the price increase from the Pixel 6a? Let's find out.
Using this new Android phone made me miss my Pixel 7
The Poco F5 Pro is the highest-spec phone the brand has made, but that doesn't make it exciting. Our review goes into why it needs more than good stats.
The RedMagic 8 Pro is the year’s best phone you haven’t heard of
The RedMagic 8 Pro is a gorgeous-looking gaming phone that offers excellent performance, battery life and a lovely display.
Motorola ThinkPhone review: all business, no fun, no sale
Yes, you can buy the Motorola ThinkPhone even if you're not a business, but does that mean you should? We found out after using it.
Moto G Power 5G review: a $300 phone that gets the job done
The Moto G Power 5G is a solid smartphone for the price. However, it comes with a few compromises that you'll need to make if you want to pick it up.
Samsung Galaxy A54 review: buy it, and make your life more colorful
The Galaxy A54 is colorful in more ways than one, and in our extensive review, we find out if it's the phone to buy — or if it's worth spending a little extra.
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate review: gaming phone royalty with some hidden talents
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a seriously powerful smartphone with features galore and some hidden talents too. Our review dives into what makes it special.
Honor Magic 5 Pro review: a touch away from greatness
The Honor Magic 5 Pro is a stellar smartphone on paper. It packs a flagship processor, big battery, and 50MP cameras. But is it all worth it?
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review: a $200 phone shouldn’t be this good
In the market for a new phone and can't spend more than $200? The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a fantastic option that you should seriously consider.
OnePlus 11R review: the value phone you’ve been waiting for
The OnePlus 11R is a cheaper OnePlus 11 with some shared features and cost-cutting in other areas. It's also one of the best budget phones this year.
Xiaomi 13 Pro review: a real threat to the Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Pro packs a lovely design, fast performance, and a phenomenal camera system. We talk all about this new S23 Ultra killer in our full review.
Nokia G60 5G review: a strong, but flawed, budget phone
HMD Global has made another play for the budget smartphone market, but is the new Nokia G60 5G good enough?
Nomad Aluminum Band review: I’ve never used an Apple Watch band like this
Buying the Nomad Aluminum Band is the most effortless way to make your Apple Watch go with formal wear. It elevates the style quotient to the next level.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus review: an incredible phone (with a catch)
The Galaxy S23 Plus is a strange phone. It's not an incredible value or Samsung's top flagship. But for the right person, it can still be pretty incredible.
Oppo Find N2 Flip review: is this important flip phone a big flop?
The Oppo Find N2 Flip is a seriously important phone release, as it's prepared to take on the might of Samsung. We find out if it can succeed.
Poco X5 Pro review: is this bright yellow phone worth your money?
The Poco X5 Pro is a new phone, but it's only a slight update to the previous model. It has a low price though, so is it still worth your attention?
Samsung Galaxy S22+ review: An upgraded galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a powerful modern phone that doesn't do much to distinguish itself from the base S22.
Samsung Galaxy S22 review: Sleeper powerhouse
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a small phone with a big heart. Yes, it has a few shortcomings, but there's a lot to like here for its asking price.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: All the phone you’ll need for years
The Galaxy S22 Ultra merges Samsung's S-Series camera prowess with the Galaxy Note's productivity bias, but does it work? Our review shows you why it does.
Oppo Find N2 review: the Z Fold 4 rival we need, but can’t easily buy
The Oppo Find N2 folding smartphone is the desirable Z Fold 4 competitor we want, but unfortunately, it's not easy to buy. Is it worth the effort?
Apple iPhone SE (2022) review: small in size, big in value
The iPhone SE (2022) is the smallest and cheapest new iPhone, with some serious power inside too. It has been out for a while, is it still worth buying?
Moto G Play (2023) review: no fun here
The Moto G Play (2023) is Motorola's first new phone of the year, costing just $170. Is it the new budget champ, or does it make too many sacrifices?
Nothing Phone 1 review: get past the hype and the Phone 1 shines
The Nothing Phone 1 is instantly recognizable due to those eye-catching flashing LEDs on the back, but what's the phone like to actually live with?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: an (almost) perfect foldable flip phone
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is Samsung's latest entry in its flip phone family. It's like its predecessor, but better in some very key ways. Here's our full review.
Apple iPhone 14 Plus review: awkwardly brilliant
Apple has brought back the Plus name in 2022 with the iPhone 14 Plus, but should you just pay more to get the iPhone 14 Pro, or less to get the iPhone 14?
Apple iPhone 13 review: the iPhone for the masses
In our iPhone 13 review, we find it's the phone that Apple expects most people will buy, and for good reason. Here's everything you need to know.
Apple iPhone 14 review: the familiar iPhone I can’t help but love
Some people have blasted the iPhone 14 for being just another iPhone. That may be true, but it doesn't stop the iPhone 14 from being damn good at most things it does.
Realme 10 Pro+ review: all that glitters is not gold
The Realme 10 Pro+ has been a faithful companion during our review, but it hasn't captured our heart, and that's a problem for this otherwise good phone.
Google Pixel 7 review: hard to resist, but a bit of a risk
The $599 Google Pixel 7 is a great smartphone with a fantastic camera, but is every Pixel 7 alike? In our review, we examine if this matters.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: big, powerful, and nearly perfect
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple's priciest and heaviest iPhone available today. But it also happens to be one of the very best smartphones money can buy.
Google Pixel 7 Pro review: amazing camera, unreliable smartphone
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a subtle refinement over the Pixel 6 Pro, for better and worse. Find out what's hot (and not) in our full Pixel 7 Pro review.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G review: lots of smartphone value for under $250
The OnePlus Nord N300 5G is an affordable Android smartphone that packs in a lot of value for less than $250. Is it worth a buy?
Disney MagicBand+ review: the ultimate wearable for Disney fans?
Disney launched MagicBand+ in 2022, and while Disney World has always had MagicBand integration, it just recently launched at Disneyland. Is it worth the cost?
Section Editor, Mobile
Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.
Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.
Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.
Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.
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