Jordan Palmer
Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. From a fascination with Android through to pouring over the latest iPhones, as well as poking fun at the near-pointlessness of gaming phones, Jordan has been writing about phones for more than six years. And he plans to keep doing this for at least another half dozen years again.
From his time at Tom’s Guide so far, Jordan has reviewed the likes of the iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Google Pixel 6 Pro. But he’s not just a flagship phone fan, having turned his hand to the likes of the Asus Zenphone 9 and getting to grips with the Nothing Phone (1), the first phone from Carl Pei’s Nothing brand.
Jordan is also keen on exploring some of the more intriguing areas of tech, such as de-Googling Android or taking an old MacBook Pro and turning it into a Chromebook; yes really. And he’s also a dab hand at putting mini-PCs to the test, as seen in this Geekom MiniAir 11 review.
Outside the world of Tom’s Guide, Jordan loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. He likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. And you can also find him poring over open-source software and his studies.
Latest articles by Jordan Palmer
Minisforum Neptune HX99G review
By Jordan Palmer published
This AMD-powered mini PC delivers a ton of performance in a small footprint that’s ideal for 1080p gaming, especially if you don’t want your gaming PC to take up too much space.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which Android phone wins?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro face-off will reveal which flagship Android phone is best. As in previous years, it’s all about the cameras.
Android 13 review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
A small Android update that puts the focus on stability and privacy
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra release date, price, specs, cameras and more
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Samsung's newest flagship is here and we have the full breakdown. Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21: Should you upgrade?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21 showdown will show if it’s time for you to upgrade. Two years makes a big difference in a lot of ways.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 benchmarks: How Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 stack up to the iPhone
By Jordan Palmer last updated
We've had time to test several Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones and we have a good idea of how it stacks up to Apple and Google.
Google Pixel Fold could blow away Galaxy Z Fold 5 on price
By Jordan Palmer published
A new rumor says that Google might undercut Samsung with the Pixel Fold.
Google Pixel 7a — these 3 new rumors excite me the most
By Jordan Palmer published
The Pixel 7a is allegedly slated for a summer 2023 launch. These are the most recent rumors that have me hyped.
Intel NUC 12 Pro review
By Jordan Palmer published
Intel used to be the king of mini PCs, but is it still? Our review will break down what the Intel NUC 12 Pro got right.
Google Pixel 6 Pro review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Pixel 6 Pro turned a page for Google
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: The fun foldable gets refined
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a marked improvement over its predecessor in many ways, especially battery life. But it's not without its faults.
This is the One UI 5.1 feature you need to try on your Samsung phone
By Jordan Palmer published
One of the new One UI 5.1 features is Routines, helping you automate tasks on your Galaxy smartphone. You should definitely try it out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 could get a UFS 4.1 boost thanks to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
By Jordan Palmer published
A new leak claims to spill the beans on the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. We're a bit skeptical, but if this is true, 2024's Android phones could be powerhouses.
Best root apps for Android phones 2024
By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer last updated
These are the best root apps for Android power users.
Forget flagships: I would buy these affordable mid-range phones in 2023
By Jordan Palmer published
With the Pixel 7a, Galaxy A54, and Nord 3 on the horizon, mid-range phones in 2023 will be worth paying attention to.
Nier: Automata ver1.1a is my new favorite anime video game adaptation
By Jordan Palmer published
Nier: Automata ver1.1a is the right kind of video game adaptation, plenty familiar enough for fans of the game while still offering newcomers plenty to sink their teeth into.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 7: Which one is best for you?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 vs. Pixel 7 face-off takes a look at each entry-level flagship to help you determine which one is right for you.
OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: All the major differences
By Jordan Palmer published
This OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro face-off will break down the biggest upgrades to determine if the newest handset or the older model is the best option for you.
Forget the OnePlus 11T — the OnePlus 11 is the only phone you need
By Jordan Palmer published
With how good the OnePlus 11 is, I don't see the need for a OnePlus 11T nor for any T series phone in the future.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Plus: What should you buy?
By Jordan Palmer published
Which big screen Galaxy S23 is for you? We’ll break down all of the differences to help you make the right choice for your needs.
Samsung Galaxy S23 proves that we don’t need new flagship phones every year
By Jordan Palmer published
Between the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23, we’ve hit a point where we no longer need new flagship phones every year.
iPhone 15 Pro just tipped for biggest RAM upgrade since iPhone 12
By Jordan Palmer published
A new report claims that Apple is planning on a RAM upgrade for the iPhone 15 series. The Pro models will allegedly get a bump to 8GB.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus review
By Jordan Palmer published
The Galaxy S23 Plus makes some welcome upgrades over its predecessor, including much better battery life, stronger camera software and a brighter display. With the new silicon, it’s a powerhouse.