The Nokia G21 is a smartphone with a few big weaknesses and only really its good endurance in its favour. The display has a high refresh rate but poor brightness and low resolution, its processor struggles to keep up, and its camera produces poor results. Pros Great battery life Long software updates Sturdy build quality […]
Verdict The Poco X4 GT is a powerful, great-value, if you can find it at the right price. And while its camera array isn’t killer, it can outperform some similarly priced, less powerful Android handsets. Pros Fantastic raw performance for the money Fast charging, good battery life Fairly loud speakers Rich colour, high refresh rate […]
The Samsung A32 5G offers a competent all-round experience, but a poor screen and middling performance drop it behind the leading affordable pack Pros Decent main and ultrawide cameras Excellent two day battery life Cheaper than its successor Cons Low-grade HD+ 60Hz LCD Mediocre performance Surprisingly heavy 5000mAh batteryThis device has a beefy 5000mAh battery […]
Samsung’s Fold series has come a long way since its disastrous debut, which saw the first generation model all but fall apart in my hand. Focus on durabilityIPX8 rating for water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus Top-end internalsSnapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage Two displaysOne outer 6.3-inch panel […]
The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a basic smartphone that’s neither cheap enough nor good enough to warrant your money. It offers decent battery life and it looks pretty good, but performance and camera quality are severely lacking. You can get practically the exact same user experience from Samsung’s older and cheaper Galaxy A02s. If you’re […]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the Korean brand’s latest attempt to recreate the flip phone by melding together a futuristic foldable screen with retro charm. Handy Cover ScreenOuter 1.9-inch display for notifications, shortcuts and quick settings Foldable inside displayInner display folds out to reveal a 6.7-inch screen Various customisation optionsFour base colours, plus […]
Verdict The Poco F4 is a fine mid-range phone, delivering strong performance and an excellent display. However, you could say the same for the Poco F3 that came before it, with very little change beyond the price. It’s still one of the best smartphone experiences you can have for less than £400; but the competition […]
Not content with just unveiling a duo of foldable phones at its latest Unpacked event, Samsung has taken the wraps off two new versions of its WearOS-toting smartwatch too. Let’s start off by looking at the base Galaxy Watch 5. Two sizesWatch 5 comes in both 40mm and 44mm sizes Quicker charging and bigger batteryCompared […]
Alongside the regular Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung has also unveiled its first Pro-level smartwatch and it’s clear it’s aiming for Garmin’s crown. Rugged bodyEnhanced sapphire crystal screen and titanium body Big battery590mAh cell should get you through even the busiest of days Introduction The Watch 5 Pro is a rugged smartwatch, packing a far larger […]
Verdict The Vivosmart 5 is Garmin’s latest answer to the Fitbit Luxe and Charge 5. It’s a slim-form-factor band design wearable designed for runners that want a discreet wearable to track their weekly workouts and 5km runs or cycles. While it’s far from the prettiest wearable, it’s by the far the smartest you’ll find at […]
