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 […]
First Impressions The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra could be an instant winner, but odd spec choices mean it might be surpassed in a matter of months rather than years. Still, the large 3.6-inch external display is a game-changer for clamshells, and I’d love to see it appear on others in due course. Large cover displayAt […]
First Impressions The Motorola Razr 40 has promise with a tempting sub-£800 price tag, but the small outer display may put some off — especially compared to the huge 3.6-inch external display of its more premium sibling. However, if you’re simply after a good-looking foldable phone that works well, the Razr 40 could fit the […]
Verdict Google’s mid-range series of smartphones has never been this good. While I would have liked to see better battery performance, the rest of the Pixel 7a is a triumph. Pros Excellent camera for the price Plenty of upgrades over the Pixel 6a Smart software Some nice colour options Cons Middling battery life Achingly slow […]
Verdict While the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness edition promises to improve the way you can track your general health and fitness, it still needs to deliver a better core hybrid smartwatch experience to make this worthy of a place on your wrist. Pros Nicely designed watch More data packed watch face Improved companion app Cons […]
Verdict The Apple Watch SE 2 is a basic, affordable and very good smartwatch for iOS users. Pros Plenty of the best Apple Watch features in a cheaper package Excellent software Wide customisation options Accurate tracking Cons Slow charging No always-on display Key Features Plenty of sensorsHRM, GPS but no temperature sensor WatchOSPlenty of apps […]
Verdict A smarter addition to the Rocketbook line of reusable notebooks, the Rocketbook Pro has a premium cover and can have its pages swapped for different packs for different uses. It’s as nice to write on this as it is with real paper, but the pages can be wiped clean and used time and time […]
