Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best showcase of consistent excellence and a solid return to innovative streak, despite not being the beefiest warrior in the Android ecosystem.

    Nadeem Sarwar     June 6

Samsung S26 Plus Review: Consistently fine and utterly boring

The middle child is out. For years, Samsung has stuck to its holy trinity formula for the Galaxy S lineup: the regular, the Plus, and the top – tier Ultra (formerly known as “we killed the Note but kept its soul”). And somewhere in that evolution, the Plus model quietly lost its identity. Quick Take […]

    Moinak Pal     April 14

Samsung Galaxy S26 Review: This compact flagship is starting to feel too safe

The Galaxy S26 delivers the familiar Samsung flagship formula in a compact form, though the lack of meaningful hardware progress keeps it from feeling truly exciting.

    Vikhyaat Vivek     April 6

OnePlus 15R review: it’s not flashy, but it’s the best phone I’ve ever tested in one key area

The OnePlus 15R takes some unpacking, but see past its higher-than-expected price and pared-back feature set and you'll find a solid and reliable Android.

    Tom Bedford     January 13

I reviewed the OnePlus 15 and I don’t want to let go of it

The OnePlus 15 is neither brash, nor bold. It's more like a subtle refinement that manages to deliver high on practicality, with some signature performance-centric oomph.

    Nadeem Sarwar     November 28, 2025

Apple iPhone 17 Review: The best iPhone for most people

Meet the new iPhone 17. It's the most complete non-Pro iPhone ever made, and it solves all the problems with last year's iPhone 16. The result? The best iPhone for most people.

    Nirave Gondhia     October 1, 2025

I reviewed the Google Pixel 10 Pro. It’s better than I first thought

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a fantastic smartphone that is among the best you can buy, but last year's model was so good that it lacks the wow factor of key rivals.

    Nirave Gondhia     September 18, 2025

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: The Pixel Ultra I’ve wanted

If you've been waiting for Google to challenge the Galaxy S25 Ultra, look no further: the Pixel 10 Pro XL is the Pixel Ultra I've always wanted and one of the best phones you can buy. Here's why.

    Nirave Gondhia     September 14, 2025

Google Pixel 10 review: exactly the Google phone you want, nothing more

The Google Pixel 10 is an excellent smartphone. It excels in photography and offers AI tools that are actually useful.

    John McCann     September 1, 2025

Honor Magic V5 Review: the world’s thinnest folding phone is incredible

Instant Insight The start of July saw the launch of not one, but two, brand-new ultra-thin folding phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched on July 9 and measures 4.2mm thick, which would have made it the world’s thinnest folding phone had Honor not launched the Magic V5 a week earlier. Measuring 4.1mm thick, […]

    Nirave Gondhia     August 31, 2025

I reviewed the Honor Magic V Flip 2 Jimmy Choo flip phone. It’s flipping fantastic but needs a global release

Move over Samsung and Motorola, there's a new flip phone sheriff in town. Meet the Jimmy Choo-inspired Honor Magic V Flip 2, which offers a large 200MP camera, the biggest battery and the fastest charging on a flip phone. It's so good, there's only one problem: its availability.

    Nirave Gondhia     August 24, 2025

I reviewed the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Here’s why it’s the best foldable for most people

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best folding phone for most people. It's thinner, lighter and sleeker than ever, and the design is so nice you'll want to forgive its shortcomings.

    Nirave Gondhia     July 17, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: A trendsetter you won’t want to put down

The Galaxy S25 Edge is just a thin smartphone, right? Yes, but as we found out using it for a while, it's a lot more than that. Here's our in-depth review.

    Andy Boxall     May 26, 2025

Moto G Stylus (2025) review: this phone is a $400 note-taker’s dream

The Moto G Stylus is one of the only phones in its class that caters to note-takers, casual doodlers, and anyone who likes having a little extra control in their hands.

    Jason Howell     May 23, 2025

Motorola Razr 2025 Review: It’s not an Ultra, but it’s great

The Motorola Razr 2025 is designed to be the affordable entry to flip phones for most people. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the Razr Ultra, but it offers 80% of the core experience at just over half the price. There's no better bang-for-your-buck folding phone.

    Nirave Gondhia     May 20, 2025

CMF Phone 2 Pro review: A quirky, fun, and great value smartphone

I've used the bright orange CMF Phone 2 Pro for a while, and this is why I think it deserves a place on your phone shopping list.

    Andy Boxall     May 14, 2025

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: Still my favorite fitness watch

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is Garmin's newest fitness wearable, but is this subtly smart fitness watch worth your money?

    Mark Jansen     May 10, 2025

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review: A fantastic flip phone

The combination of a great design, solid performance, decent camera results and great battery life (with speedy charging) make the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 the flip phone to beat for this year.

    Britta O'Boyle     May 9, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: a powerhouse you won’t regret buying

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a real powerhouse, but competition is tough, so has it got what it takes to beat them?

    Andy Boxall     May 7, 2025

Google Pixel 9a review: A brilliant Pixel phone to buy

We've been using the Google Pixel 9a to see if it's worthy of being your next smartphone. We've got good news, as you'll find out in our in-depth review.

    Andy Boxall     April 16, 2025

Oppo Find X8 Ultra Review: the new standard for Ultra phones

The term Ultra has quickly become a way for companies to showcase their best smartphone innovations across all the areas that matter to customers. Made popular by Samsung with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, almost every company has launched an Ultra competitor in the five years since, yet most of these aren’t sold in Western markets. […]

    Nirave Gondhia     April 15, 2025

OnePlus 13R review: the best $600 you can spend on a phone this year

The OnePlus 13R may not be the flashiest phone to launch in 2025, but in terms of raw value and bang for your buck, it's one of the best you'll find.

    Joe Maring     April 3, 2025

Poco F7 Ultra review: it’s the best Poco phone I’ve used

We've used the Poco F7 Ultra as our main phone, and it may be the best Poco phone yet. Here's our in-depth review.

    Andy Boxall     March 27, 2025

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A big, brilliant iPhone

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is big, powerful, and expensive. If you can handle its size and price, it's a fantastic iPhone.

    Christine Romero-Chan     March 26, 2025

Oppo Find N5 Review: the best foldable that you can’t just buy

The Oppo Find N5 is the best folding phone you can buy, except, you can't easily just buy it. It's the best foldable but also the hardest to get, here's why.

    Nirave Gondhia     March 20, 2025

iPhone 16e review: the no-frills iPhone ideal for first time users

The iPhone 16e offers a great first iPhone experience. it prioritizes battery life and the essentials over all else, for a no-frills iPhone experience. Here's why.

    Nirave Gondhia     March 17, 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: Our high expectations have been met

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's incredible camera specification has us really excited. Can the phone lived up to our very high expectations. We find out.

    Andy Boxall     March 17, 2025

Samsung Galaxy A56 review: The dependable, just not very desirable phone to buy

The Samsung Galaxy A56 needs to be a fantastic phone as the competition is tough. We found out if it's up to the task in our review.

    Andy Boxall     March 14, 2025

Nothing Phone 3a Review: the new champion of value

The Nothing Phone 3a offers a triple camera setup, large 120Hz display and 5,000mAh battery for under $400. However, is it any good and should you buy it?

    Nirave Gondhia     March 11, 2025

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone

We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.

    Andy Boxall     March 4, 2025

Motorola Moto G (2025) Review: The practical choice

The Moto G 2025 is a budget smartphone that embraces its limitations while delivering just enough to make it a compelling option for the right buyer.

    Jason Howell     March 1, 2025

Amazfit Active 2 Review: the best $100 smartwatch you can buy

The Amazfit Active 2 has nearly all of the Apple Watch features but costs just $100. It's a premium-looking price that's an excellent buy, albeit with some caveats.

    Nirave Gondhia     February 24, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: A fantastic phone with an identity crisis

Explore our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S25 review covering its features, performance, battery life, and how it stacks up against competitors.

    Nadeem Sarwar     February 20, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: Built to last (but with a catch)

The Galaxy S25 Plus brings the best of the Galaxy S25 series in the perfect size. It's built to last but with several catches that may not appeal to you.

    Nirave Gondhia     February 6, 2025

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