The Alcatel 1S is another extremely cheap phone with little to recommend it beyond a sub-£100 price tag. It’ll do a job if that really is the extent of your budget, but as ever, spending a little more money gets you way more value. Pros Very, VERY cheap Solid build MicroSD expansion Cons Dim, low-res […]
The Samsung Galaxy A02s is an incredibly cheap smartphone that ticks a lot of key boxes. However, the positives – which include impressive battery life, expandable storage and a lovely design – need to be offset against the negatives. Here, it’s the camera and general performance that are found lacking. Pros Solid build Attractive design […]
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a good-looking, lightweight tablet offering excellent app support. It wouldn’t be my first choice for streaming movies or taking photos, but it delivers all of the basics at an affordable price. Pros Super-affordable Sleek, lightweight design Great interface and app support Cons Poor display quality when streaming video Battery […]
Have you heard all the hype? Now consider our early impressions of the Nothing Phone (1) to see what we made of its design, features and more. Unique LED arrangement on rear panelThis phone has an eye-catching system of lights on its rear that can indicate incoming calls or the charging level 6.55-inch OLED displayThe […]
The Oppo A16s is a budget phone with no thrills and precious little charm. For better and for worse, it’s a very cheap and generally inoffensive handset, achieving a base level of competence. But paying a smidgen more for your next phone seems advisable if at all possible. Pros Strong battery life Very cheap Decent […]
The Oppo A74 5G is another budget phone that pushes 5G connectivity to the fore. However, while it’s a competent all-rounder, it fails to stand out against its rivals in any other regard. Pros 5G connectivity Solid fingerprint sensor Relatively clean software Cons Mediocre performance Slower charging than some rivals Only a 90Hz LCD panel […]
The Huawei Watch Fit 2 offers great value for the price including some of the best new smarts Huawei has introduced to its wearable range. If you like the idea of something that looks like a fitness tracker but behaves like a sports watch and smartwatch, the Fit 2 is well worth looking at. Pros […]
Verdict An affordable handset offering a good main camera, strong battery life and a nice screen. It doesn’t come with 5G connectivity, and performance levels aren’t blistering, but it’s still a great-value buy. Pros Great screen Excellent battery life Very good main camera Cons No 5G Middling performance 108-megapixel main cameraThe lead camera sensor has […]
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a cheap smartphone with lots to like about it, from its terrific battery life to its imaginative and attractive design, but its day-to-day performance is so sluggish that all of those good aspects come with a major snag. Pros Attractive design Exceptional battery life Versatile camera Cons Ruinously poor performance […]
Verdict The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro delivers a brilliant gaming experience thanks to its responsive screen, excellent performance standards, and large battery. However, it won’t suit you if you’re not a keen gamer based on our testing. Pros Muscular performance Smooth and responsive screen Good battery life and fast-charging Cons Cameras aren’t the best […]
