Motorola One 5G review: Best bought with a carrier discount
Motorola One 5G review: Best bought with a carrier discount
In an increasingly competitive price bracket, the Motorola One 5G offers a lot for under $500, including a huge display and great battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: A fully functional foldable
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: A fully functional foldable
Foldables are clearly part of the future of phones, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the best you can get right now.
Microsoft Surface Duo review: The future of smartphones is a work in progress
Microsoft Surface Duo review: The future of smartphones is a work in progress
With the Surface Duo, Microsoft wants to rethink what you do with the 7 or 8 ounces of metal and glass you carry everywhere, just as the first iPhone did.
Google Pixel 4a review: This camera is astounding
Google Pixel 4a review: This camera is astounding
Heard that the Google Pixel 4a's camera is good? It's not, it's way better than that. The rest of the phone, except for software, isn't quite so interesting.
Asus ZenFone 7 Pro Review: The best selfie camera you can get on a phone
Asus ZenFone 7 Pro Review: The best selfie camera you can get on a phone
Wondering why you'd want the ZenFone 7 Pro's motorized flip camera? It's simple, the rear camera becomes the front camera, for the best selfies you'll take.
Sony Xperia 1 II review: Stand out from the crowd
Sony Xperia 1 II review: Stand out from the crowd
The Sony Xperia 1 II doesn't conform to the 2020 smartphone playbook, using a different design and niche features to appeal to those bored of the norm.
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review: Don’t call it a budget phone
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review: Don’t call it a budget phone
The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G boasts solid performance, a modern design, and 5G support — all in a phone that costs under $650. Is it worth buying?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: Five months later, brains match brawn
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: Five months later, brains match brawn
It's almost everything you could ask for in a high-end Android phone, at least in theory. Have software patches fixed the camera system's bugs?
OnePlus Nord review: Doing value the old-fashioned way
OnePlus Nord review: Doing value the old-fashioned way
OnePlus does value the old-fashioned way with its latest phone, the OnePlus Nord, by concentrating on helpful features and tech that will make it last.
Asus ROG Phone 3 review: At the top of its game
Asus ROG Phone 3 review: At the top of its game
If you take mobile gaming seriously, you'll want a serious gaming smartphone, and they don't get much more powerful and focused than the new Asus ROG Phone 3.
Nokia 5.3 Review: $199 really can buy a great smartphone
Nokia 5.3 Review: $199 really can buy a great smartphone
Does $199 buy you a phone that will play games, handle video, and deliver software updates, in addition to handling everyday tasks? The Nokia 5.3 says yes.
Nubia Red Magic 5G review: Hardcore gamer
Nubia Red Magic 5G review: Hardcore gamer
It's hard not to be tempted by the $579 Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming phone, given the value it offers, so we've been gaming away to see if it's worth your time.
LG Velvet review: LG’s flagship is finally competitive again
LG Velvet review: LG’s flagship is finally competitive again
LG has ditched the dull smartphone designs it has trotted out for a while, and given us the fabulous-looking LG Velvet, which is as slinky as its name suggests.
Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro Review: 5G for just $500
Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro Review: 5G for just $500
Poco, which falls under the Xiaomi brand umbrella, has made 5G affordable with the new $500 Poco F2 Pro, meaning it's ready to take on the OnePlus 8.
Motorola Moto E (2020) review: Great value at $150
Motorola Moto E (2020) review: Great value at $150
The Moto E has decent specs for the price and a modern design, but there are tons of budget phones. Is the Moto E the phone to beat in the under-$150 range?
Motorola Moto G Fast review: Speedy, but not spendy
Motorola Moto G Fast review: Speedy, but not spendy
The Moto G Fast may not be the most luxurious phone out there, but with a decent processor and modern design, it offers a lot for a phone in its price range.
Motorola Edge review: Stunning display, good price
Motorola Edge review: Stunning display, good price
The Motorola Edge appeals with its striking design and waterfall screen, but there are a few annoyances. Our in-depth review reveals if it's worth your time.
Huawei P40 Pro Plus review-in-progress: Zooming ahead
Huawei P40 Pro Plus review-in-progress: Zooming ahead
The Huawei P40 Pro Plus takes a leap forward in zoom capabilities on a smartphone, with the addition of a 10x optical periscope zoom system. We've tried it.
Honor 9X Pro Review: A noble attempt
Honor 9X Pro Review: A noble attempt
The Honor 9X Pro's low price definitely makes it good value considering the specifications, but there are some major downsides that make it hard to recommend.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: An on-trend phone, but not always in a good way
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: An on-trend phone, but not always in a good way
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro may not have the usual lower price tag associated with the brand, but it does have all the right tech expected on a top 2020 smartphone.
Huawei P40 Pro review: The best camera on a phone
Huawei P40 Pro review: The best camera on a phone
The Huawei P40 Pro looks and feels better than the majority of other flagship phones in 2020, and has an amazing camera, but there's a risk in buying one.
Google Pixel 4 XL review: Six months later, it’s an affordable flagship
Google Pixel 4 XL review: Six months later, it’s an affordable flagship
Google's Pixel 4 XL is a powerful and smart Android phone and it delivers an excellent screen, a killer camera, intuitive software, and helpful hands-free gestures, but it falters on battery life, struggling to go a full day.
Moto Edge Plus review: Overshadowed by giants
Moto Edge Plus review: Overshadowed by giants
Motorola has a new flagship phone, but does Android really need another top-tier option? The Moto Edge Plus struggles to answer that question despite its perks.
iPhone SE review: Everything you need at lightning speed
iPhone SE review: Everything you need at lightning speed
Apple's iPhone SE (2020) isn't the best iPhone, but it's enough for most people. Our in-depth review examines performance, camera quality, design, and more.
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: All about the display
Samsung Galaxy A51 review: All about the display
The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a lot going for it, including an awesome display and decent camera -- but can it compete with the iPhone SE and Pixel 3a?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: The smallest Galaxy S20 isn’t small enough
Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: The smallest Galaxy S20 isn’t small enough
The Galaxy S20 is the smallest in the new S20 family, but it's not small enough to be a compact flagship phone, and therefore our gaze turns to the S20 Plus.
Motorola Moto G Stylus review: Gambling on a stylus
Motorola Moto G Stylus review: Gambling on a stylus
The Moto G Stylus packs a useful stylus at a low price point, but it's not the killer feature that had I hoped for. This Moto G Stylus review goes in-depth.
Motorola Moto G Power review: Heavyweight battery life
Motorola Moto G Power review: Heavyweight battery life
Motorola's Moto G Power packs a massive 5,000mAh battery despite its meager $250 price tag, but that massive battery makes the phone heavy and awkward to use.
OnePlus 8 Review: A fine phone that needs a killer feature
OnePlus 8 Review: A fine phone that needs a killer feature
The OnePlus 8 gets several things right, from the great design to the fast charging, but it fails to come up with a must-have feature to justify the price.
OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Everything you want
OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Everything you want
The OnePlus 8 Pro has everything you want from a phone, from a stunning screen to wireless charging and water resistance. There's only one thing you won't want.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: The one you want
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: The one you want
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is a safe bet if you want a great Android phone. It gets just about everything right, and with 5G, it's ready for the future too.
Huawei Mate Xs folding phone review: Flawed marvel
Huawei Mate Xs folding phone review: Flawed marvel
The Huawei Mate Xs is the closest we've got to a true foldable smartphone that becomes a tablet when you want. It's an engineering marvel, but it's also flawed.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen review: Not quite a flagship
LG V60 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen review: Not quite a flagship
The LG V60 ThinQ isn't as expensive as the competition, but it performs well and offers excellent multitasking features. However, there are some trade-offs.
Nokia 4.2 review
Nokia 4.2 review
The Nokia 4.2 has good battery life, uncluttered Android One software that delivers fast updates, and a design and build that doesn’t match its $189 price tag. But the processor throws all these merits under the bus. That, along with the Micro USB port, make for a phone that’s tough to recommend.
Section Editor, Mobile
Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.
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