The Samsung Galaxy M22 is a balanced smartphone that eschews specs in favour of a great overall user experience. Pros Terrific battery life Vibrant display with high refresh rate Generally impressive camera Zippy performance Cons Unimpressive lowlight photography 6.5-inch AMOLED displayThe large screen offers great contrast 5000mAh batteryThere’s a beefy battery onboard this handset 48-megapixel […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Verdict The Polar Pacer Pro is pitched at runners, but it’s definitely a multi-sport watch that will appeal to swimmers, cyclists and triathletes too. Add in some of Polar’s best software features – brought over from its pricier Vantage and Grit X watches – wrapped up in a lightweight design, and this might be Polar’s […]
Verdict The OnePlus 10T excels in some areas, with its performance, fast-charging, and screen being among the best in the business. However, the camera isn’t as good as rival flagships’. Pros Excellent performance levels Great screen Brilliant fast-charging Cons Middling camera Controversial design No IP rating or wireless charging High-spec screenThe OLED display measures 6.7-inches […]
A rugged and robust fitness watch that offers good tracking capabilities, great battery life, and a sharp and colourful screen. Pros Great battery life Sharp, bright and colourful screen Robust design Good value Cons Few smart features Potentially divisive design Rugged construction for outdoor useThis watch has “passed 15 military-grade tests” to prove its durability […]
Verdict The Poco Watch isn’t a poor smartwatch debut from Poco, if it is to come in well below the £100 price point. It’s basically a clone of Xiaomi and Redmi’s square smartwatches but with a better screen. It doesn’t deliver the richest smartwatch experience, nor is it an impeccable health and fitness tracker. However, […]
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 […]
