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Device Review: Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Sony Xperia 5 IV became widely available in September and comes after the Xperia 1 IV
Megan Robinson
November 1, 2022
Device Review: Realme GT Master Edition
Master Edition lives up to original 4.5/5
Saf Malik
August 20, 2021
Device Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Solid mid-ranger finds its place amongst competition 4.5/5
Saf Malik
July 15, 2021
Device Review: Nokia X20
Middling mid-ranger 3.5/5
Saf Malik
June 29, 2021
Device Review: Realme 8 Pro
Realme offers 108MP at £279 but regresses in other areas 4/5
Devices
May 6, 2021
Device review: OnePlus 9 Pro
The perfect Android alternative 4/5
Devices
April 1, 2021
Device Review: Doro 780X
Doro’s latest feature phone caters to target audience with fantastic battery life
Saf Malik
March 5, 2021
Device Review: Oppo Reno 4Z 5G
Oppo’s cheapest handset from the Reno 4 series makes 5G affordable
Paul Lipscombe
February 5, 2021
Device Review: Oppo Reno 4 Pro 5G
A fast-charging battery and crisp camera set-up makes this smartphone worth a look
Paul Lipscombe
January 5, 2021
Device review: Oppo A72
Oppo delivers a solid budget option in a crowded market 3.75/5
Saf Malik
November 24, 2020
Device review: vivo X51 5G – strong camera hardware in manufacturer’s UK debut
Chinese manufacturer marks UK debut with mid-range flagship hybrid – 4/5
Opinion
November 23, 2020
Device review: Realme 7 5G
Realme reaffirms 5G commitment with release of solid budget device 4.5/5
Opinion
November 19, 2020
Device review: Realme 7
Budget excellence continues, but lacks genuine upgrades over predecessor – 4/5
Opinion
November 11, 2020
Device Review: Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Software issues hamper the best camera smartphone of the year – 4.5/5
Devices
November 6, 2020
Device Review: Realme X3 SuperZoom
Realme’s X3 SuperZoom is a decent Android mid-ranger but does it stand out from the crowd? A year ago if I was handed a Realme phone I would have been unsure who the brand were, let alone what to expect. But since launching in Europe last year, the Chinese vendor – which is part of […]
Devices
August 28, 2020
Review: 1More True Wireless ANC in-Ear Headphones
How good are 1More’s True Wireless ANC in-Ear Headphones?
Accessories
August 26, 2020
Review: 1More ColourBuds – True Wireless in-Ear headphones
Review: 1More ColourBuds – True Wireless in-Ear headphones
Accessories
August 26, 2020
Review: 1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones
Review: 1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones are awesome
Accessories
August 26, 2020
Smartphone review: Sony Xperia 1 II
Is Sony ready to compete with the big boys again?
Devices
August 21, 2020
Review: Urbanears Luma True Wireless earbuds
The Urbanears Luma True Wireless Earbuds £79.99 via Urbanears.com The True Wireless earbud market is bursting with brands all trying to offer an alternative to the market-leading Apple AirPods Pro that cost £219 at John Lewis. The latest pair to try and offer that alternative is Swedish audio company Urbanears who have sent us the […]
Devices
August 18, 2020
Review: Jam Audio Athlete – True Wireless Earbuds
The Jam Audio Athlete £49.99 from Argos or JamAudio.com With many of us trying to remove that lockdown weight we put on while watching old episodes of Friends now the gyms are back open, you might be looking for a pair of earbuds to make it more of an enjoyable experience. Welcome the Jam Audio […]
Devices
August 17, 2020
Review: EarFun Air True Wireless Earbuds
Over the last few months, I have covered a number of different earbuds brands in a market that has really grown over the last couple of years. EarFun is a brand we have covered a few times before, most recently with the EarFun Free. Packaging wise they look very professional looking and they have won […]
Accessories
August 12, 2020
Early device review: Google Pixel 4a – mid-ranger gets the compromises right
As either a Pixel 3a sequel or a mid-range Pixel 4, this phone delivers the goods – 4/5
Devices
August 7, 2020
Device review: Nokia 5310 – back to basics for feature phone refresh
HMD’s XpressMusic update boasts formidable sound in a basic feature package – 3/5 Key Selling Points Dual speakers Pre-loaded Snake game Digital detox device Refreshed design Long-lasting battery While HMD continues to keep pace in the smartphone arena, with an increasingly competitive mid-range offering and an incoming 5G phone backed by the James Bond franchise, the Nokia licensee has never forgotten the brand’s […]
Devices
July 28, 2020
Device review: Realme X50 5G – the 5G mid-range continues to expand
5G race to the bottom hots up with challenger brand’s striking device – 4.25/5 Key selling points Sub-£300 price point 5G capability Flagship-beating 120Hz screen refresh rate Gorilla Glass protective covering Rapid fingerprint and facial unlock All of a sudden, there is a genuine race to the bottom among 5G handset makers. At the start […]
Devices
July 25, 2020
Device review: Cat S42 – low specs, high durability
After marrying consumer-friendly aesthetics with customary toughness for the Cat S52, rugged manufacturer Bullitt Group has gone back to bulkier basics for its latest release, the S42. The S42 is Bullitt’s cheapest device at launch yet from the manufacturer, with its £229 MSRP beating the previous incumbent, the S31, by £70. Although such a price […]
General
July 23, 2020
Review: TCL 10L – A Decent Budget Handset
The TCL 10L available for £199 from Argos Recently at What Mobile, we reviewed the TCL 10 Pro and this time we have been lucky to get a chance to review the TCL 10L. This is part of a series of phones that TCL has brought out. The TCL 10L is the budget handset and […]
Devices
July 13, 2020
Device review: Huawei P40 Pro+ – a brilliant, compromised smartphone
Best-in-class camera clashes with lack of Google services – 3.5/5 On the face of it, Huawei’s P40 Pro+ is a world-beating device. Huawei has emulated Samsung in the composition of its new flagship range, with this uber-premium model following on from the P40 and P40 Pro‘s release in April. Last year’s P30 range was a major statement of intent from […]
Devices
July 5, 2020
Device review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Xiaomi’s budget series boasts another strong entry – 4.25/5 Xiaomi’s Redmi series has been an important part of the vendor’s growth, with the mid-range series offering serious bang for buck over the years. The vendor recently celebrated selling 110 million Redmi Note phones overall, as well as 30 million of its Redmi Note 8 devices […]
Devices
June 27, 2020
Device Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
As technology advances every day, we are used to getting new toys from renowned companies. Samsung doesn’t cease to meet our expectations and has for that purpose launched a new brainchild — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. This is not the first flip phone that has appeared on the market but is definitely one of the […]
Devices
April 30, 2020
Device Review: Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei’s latest phone is arguably the best around, but limitations around Google hurts the overall appeal It’s that time of year again where Huawei brings out its flagship P series, and despite all that’s going on around us, that hasn’t stopped Huawei from launching the P40 series. This year the series has three smartphones. There […]
Devices
April 22, 2020
Device Review: Oppo Find X2 Pro
With 12GB of RAM and 5G ready, Oppo’s latest flagship shouldn’t be ignored, even if the price might make you wince Oppo recently launched its latest flagship series the Find X2. The launch might have gone under the radar for some, as it was meant to be held in sunny Barcelona, during this year’s Mobile […]
Devices
April 1, 2020
Device Review: Realme 6
Affordable challenger brand still impresses, but has lost some novelty factor – 4/5 While a good part of the world is in lockdown, we are of course relying on electronic communication methods to stay in touch with each other. To this end, mobile device vendors have seen no reason to stop launching their latest devices, […]
Devices
March 31, 2020
Device Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note8T
Xiaomi’s latest 8 series device shines in the ultra-competitive budget market Chinese vendor Xiaomi has already made a splash in Indian markets with their consistent budget smartphones. Their most recent entry to the 8 series keeps up their streak and is already proving to be a major player on the budget scene. The Note 8T […]
Devices
March 5, 2020
Device review: Doro 8080
Doro’s latest smartphone combines elegance and accessibility – 3.5/5 With the 8080, Doro wants to fit its senior-friendly mobile technology into a sleek smartphone body. The phone largely succeeds in this endeavour, though there’s a debate to be had about its price. It runs perfectly fine, and the addition of Doro’s signature emergency button and […]
Devices
January 29, 2020
Device review: Cat S52
Bullitt’s slim rugged phone impresses – 4/5 – Available from C247.com for £499 Bullitt’s big device launch of 2019 is an interesting beast, marrying a slim, relatively streamlined design to ruggedised credentials that ensure the phone is functional out in the wild. It’s got many of the fundamentals of a rugged device: IP68 water and […]
Devices
January 25, 2020
Device Review: Motorola One Macro
The Motorola One Macro £158 from Amazon.co.uk A great macro lens camera and battery life helps the Macro One hold it’s own in the ridiculously competitive budget market The Motorola One Macro is yet another of the budget phones that the Lenovo-owned brand released in 2019. It ranks as one of the lowest-priced Motorola smartphones, clocking […]
Devices
January 24, 2020
Device review: Sony Xperia 5
Sony flagship ticks the boxes but is unlikely to ruffle competition’s feathers Sony’s sales struggles have been well-documented this year – it’s going to be interesting watching the extent to which they continue ranging mobile devices in the coming years if their shipment numbers continue to dwindle at the rate they are. It’s not that likely that the Xperia […]
Devices
December 19, 2019
Device review: realme 5 Pro
Challenger brand defies its price tag with cracking specs and battery life According to Counterpoint Research, realme is currently the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, posting 800 per cent annual growth worldwide in Q3 2019. A lot of this growth is down to its performance in the Indian market, and it’s easy to see why, given […]
Jasper Hart
December 9, 2019
Device Review: Oppo Reno 2
Oppo’s mid-ranger achieves a 4/5 rating thanks to its strong camera performance A few months after Oppo first introduced its Reno series, the Chinese vendor has now followed this up with the second instalment of the series in the Oppo Reno 2. Coming in at around £449, the Reno 2 falls into the mid-market price […]
Devices
November 22, 2019
Device review: Moto G8 plus
A great budget phone that justifies it’s place amongst its competition Following the release of the Moto G7, the Moto G8 Plus aims to set itself apart from the other budget devices on the market by offering a mid-range device that is a significant upgrade on the Moto G7 and fits well with the Motorola’s […]
Saf Malik
November 22, 2019
Device review: realme X2 Pro
An outstanding budget smartphone that could prove to be the next ‘flagship killer’ realme announced that their latest flagship in Madrid last week with the X2 Pro set for release next month. The Shenzhen-based company is looking to expand into Europe and have already garnered 17 million customers worldwide before the release of their latest […]
Devices
November 6, 2019
Device review: Google Pixel 4XL
Niggles hold back Google’s latest flagship from greatness Google’s new Pixel 4 series presents us with two undoubtedly impressive devices, but a number of odd design choices mean that I can’t be as rapturous about the Pixel 4XL model I reviewed as I’d like. At this stage of flagship smartphones’ evolution, it’s hard to grade […]
Devices
November 6, 2019
Device review: Honor 9X
A valuable addition to the lower end of the smartphone market let down by a poor camera Huawei-owned brand Honor announced last month that the Honor 9X would arrive in the UK within the next few months. After being released in the Netherlands and Russia, it doesn’t yet have a UK release date. The smartphone […]
Devices
November 6, 2019
Device Review: House of Marley Positive Vibration XL
An affordable alternative to the wireless headphone market available in black, copper and navy colourways at www.HouseofMarley.co.uk for £99.99 Adding to the ever-expanding wireless headphone market is the latest entry from House of Marley – the first FSC-certified electronics company in the USA. The Positive Vibration XL headphones are an affordable alternative to some of the […]
Accessories
October 31, 2019
Device Review: Huawei Watch GT 2
Huawei is back with the second edition of its smartwatch range and with a strong battery it certainly delivers – Rating 4/5 I’ve been looking to buy a smartwatch for a while, but have always been cautious where to spend my money. I have looked at smartwatches in the past and have been put off […]
Accessories
October 21, 2019
Device Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
A luxurious smartphone with a fun stylus and camera The Galaxy Note 10+ is Samsung’s largest phone yet and feels like one of the most luxurious devices on the market. This is due to three key factors: the reflective Aura Glow back of the phone, its expansive full-screen camera mode, and its S Pen, which […]
Devices
October 4, 2019
Device review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
A luxurious smartphone with a fun stylus and camera – 4/5
Jasper Hart
October 4, 2019
Device Review: iPhone 11 Pro
A great new camera setup fails to justify heavy pricing You might look at that score and think that I’m being harsh, especially considering how well this device benchmarks and looks at a glance (see further down). It would be impossible to give this phone a bad score; it is, of course, largely superb. However, […]
Devices
October 3, 2019
Device Review: Motorola One Action
If you want something for sub £250 with the latest Android OS and regular security updates then look no further than the Motorola One Action Go back around 10 years or so and Motorola was a household name amongst the smartphone industry. You’ll be able to recall the ‘Hello Moto’ adverts that were as popular […]
Devices
October 1, 2019
Device review: Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
Huawei’s debut 5G device is here, and stacks up well – 4/5 5G is the reason you’ll be wanting to pick up this phone, with Huawei claiming it is truly future-proof. How, you ask? Well, that’s down to the Balong 5000 modem, manufactured by Huawei itself.The Balong 5000 is the world’s first multi-mode chipset, meaning […]
Devices
September 24, 2019
Device review: Ulefone Armor 6E
Google-certified Chinese rugged smart device provides bang for buck – 4/5 Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, Oppo – names that are now, if not exactly household, pretty recognisable to most people out there, backed by competitive pricing, great tech, and hefty ad campaigns. The Chinese challenger brands are well and truly here. But there is also a […]
Devices
September 5, 2019
Device review: Honor 20 Pro
Top range performance at a great price – 4/5 Huawei’s cheaper sub-brand has a new flagship, and for its £549.99 price tag it’s an absolutely fantastic device. The Honor 20 Pro came out at the beginning of August, a few months after its cheaper cousin the Honor 20, due to the company’s struggles with Donald […]
Jasper Hart
September 4, 2019
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