Verdict The TCL 40R 5G is a mid-range device doing its best to offer more than most at the £199/$220 price range – and it succeeds in many ways. It looks good, performance is solid, and the battery life isn’t bad, either. Its simple camera setup leaves some to be desired for anyone looking for […]
Verdict The RedMagic 8 Pro is a solid gaming phone with top-notch gaming performance. You get stellar hardware bundled in an attractive and sturdy chassis. The battery life is great, and the phone is able to sustain gaming performance over longer sessions. The camera performance is average, the software has a few bugs, and the […]
Verdict Still the best small-sized phone on the market in 2023, the Asus Zenfone 9 delivers excellent performance and highly capable camera hardware. However, there are a few minor gripes that let it down, including charging speed, image processing, and its thickness. Pros Small footprint Top-tier processor Very high quality camera hardware Has a headphone […]
Verdict The TCL 40 SE is a slow phone, but it’s also cheap and has a couple of notable features you wouldn’t expect when spending this little. It has lots of internal storage and stereo speakers. Pros Cheap Lots of storage (128GB) Stereo speakers Can take good-looking daytime photos Cons Flat-out bad CPU results in […]
Verdict Despite its title as an e-reader, the sheer size and versatility of the Oynx Boox Tab X almost puts it into tablet territory. However, the e-ink display and incredibly high price make me wonder why I would buy this when I can buy an iPad 10th-gen for almost half the price. Pros Beautifully large […]
Verdict The Google Pixel Tablet is a perfectly serviceable slab with one standout feature that turns it into a communal hub device. There’s plenty to like here, but odd pricing and some strange decisions stop it from being truly great. Pros Sharp screen Dock is a handy charging accessory and a unique feature Far more […]
Verdict The Oppo Pad Air beats out the competition at its discounted <£200 price point, but the corners it cuts to get there still result in a slab that’s only good for general web browsing and use as a bedside Netflix binger or kitchen assistant. Pros microSD card support Little in the way of bloatware […]
Verdict The Sony Xperia 1 V is a superb phone that barely puts a foot wrong. It’s lightning-fast with a great screen, enviable battery life and a superb camera array. You might quibble with the design, which remains an acquired taste, but it does everything exceptionally. The price, however, remains so out of kilter with […]
Verdict The Realme GT 3 isn’t the most eye-catching smartphone, but the combination of a flagship chipset, great display and incredibly fast 240W charging makes it a solid choice nonetheless. Pros Fast charging exceeds the already-speedy GT 2 Bright display Flagship performance Cons Fast charging is slightly slower than expected No wireless charging No IP […]
Verdict This budget handset borrows plenty from last year’s flagship to deliver a familiar and strong-performing smartphone. Pros Lightweight, familiar design Premium 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display Solid all-day battery life Great performance from the main rear camera Cons Secondary cameras are underwhelming Chipset isn’t that powerful Stuck on Android 12 Premium, snappy displayHonor impresses with […]
