Verdict The Fitbit Charge 5 makes an important upgrade by adding a colour screen – something Fitbit should have brought to the Charge a long time ago. With an ECG sensor and more stress insights available, too, the Charge 5 is a much better mix of fitness and health tracker. While it’s lacking in some […]
The budget-friendly Poco X5 5G offers a flagship-grade display and a great design, though performance and camera prowess leaves much to be desired. Pros Impressively bright 6.7-inch display 5,000mAh battery Sleek design Cons Image quality leaves much to be desired Middling battery life MIUI software is very cluttered Stutters in everyday use Key Features Flagship-quality […]
Verdict Oppo’s Find N2 Flip manages to beat the popular Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in most areas including design, display, camera and battery life while costing less than Samsung’s option. This could be the clamshell foldable phone to buy in 2023. Pros Most affordable clamshell foldable around Gapless folding mechanism All-day battery life Versatile […]
It’s a good buy as a general-purpose family tablet. But the extra cost of the Plus features bumps up the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus’s price close to that of some other brands’ Android tablets, which have access to a better library of apps and games. Pros Good value, particularly during Amazon sales Sturdy build […]
Verdict It may not be the most recent iPhone, but the iPhone 12 can still offer plenty of bang for its buck. At a reduced £649/$599, it remains a tempting device. Pros Fantastic design Very reliable cameras Strong performance Cons Screen lacks some of the benefits you’ll find elsewhere The notch remains annoying DesignRefreshed design […]
Verdict With decent hardware, a tough case and excellent parental controls, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is the top tablet for young children. Pros Based on one of the best budget tablets Incredibly tough protective case Great kid-friendly software and services Cons Screen could be more vibrant Limited performance Can’t push content from Amazon […]
Verdict The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is a great alternative to the Fire HD 8 Kids, catering for pre-teen children and giving them more freedom while still keeping parents in control. Pros Good core hardware Slim but solid protective case Effective parental controls Kid-friendly software and browser Cons Dull, flat colours on the […]
The supposed awkward middle child of Samsung’s Galaxy S23 collection certainly has potential, with a large high-end display, a big battery and faster charging than the standard S23 without the price tag of the top-end S23 Ultra. Key Features Gorgeous displayThe 6.6in AMOLED 120Hz display is perfect for scrolling through social media and watching videos […]
Verdict The OnePlus 11 looks to be a great all-rounder, hitting most criteria for what a flagship smartphone should offer. It looks great, boasts a gorgeous display, high-end performance, all-day battery life and, crucially, impressive camera chops with no immediate pitfalls. Sure, there are small omissions like wireless charging, but for the most part, the […]
It might be very similar to its predecessor, but there’s still a lot to like about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Key Features 200MP main cameraThe upgraded rear camera has potential, especially in low-light conditions Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyThe Galaxy S23 Ultra sports a unique top-end Snapdragon chipset exclusive to Galaxy devices Upgraded […]
