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
The OnePlus 11's battery life is what I expect from flagship phones going forward
By Jordan Palmer published
In our OnePlus 11 review, we found the battery life to be outstanding. Now this is what I expect from smartphones going forward.
Azulle Access4 review: A nifty letdown
By Jordan Palmer published
This mini PC stick fails to impress
OnePlus 11 review: The best Android flagship value
By Jordan Palmer published
The OnePlus 11 is a great phone with tons of power, better cameras than ever, awesome battery life and an insanely good starting price.
5 Galaxy S23 camera features that excite me the most
By Jordan Palmer published
Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 series earlier this week with all three models sporting some camera upgrades. Here are some of the more eye-catching additions to the cameras on the new phones.
Latest Android 13 beta reveals options for new lock screen tweaks
By Jordan Palmer published
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is out and while there isn't a whole lot new per se, it paves the way for new customizations and enhancements.
Moto G Play (2023) review: A budget phone bust
By Jordan Palmer published
The Moto G Play (2023) suffers from poor performance, lackluster cameras, and an underwhelming display. Save up for something a bit better than this sub-$200 handset.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: Everything to expect
By Philip Michaels last updated
Samsung's holding a launch event on February 1, with all signs pointing to the Galaxy S23 release. Here's what we know about Samsung's plans.
Samsung One UI 5.1 features just leaked — what's coming to Galaxy S23
By Jordan Palmer published
Details for Samsung's One UI 5.1 update leaked ahead of the Galaxy S23's launch. Here's what we know about the software that will power Samsung's latest phones.
Here's how the OnePlus 11 can steal Galaxy S23's thunder
By Jordan Palmer published
The battle between the OnePlus 11 and Galaxy S23 will come down to price. Can OnePlus return to its roots?
iPhone 15 looks like a lock for Wi-Fi 6E — what it means for you
By Jordan Palmer published
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Wi-Fi 6E is a given for the iPhone 15. Here's why that's a big deal.
Apple iPhone trade-in values just dropped — see what yours is worth
By Jordan Palmer published
After lowering some trade-in value prices in November 2022, Apple has once again dropped how much it'll offer you for your old iPhone.
I bought the Beats Fit Pro — and I actually like them better than AirPods Pro 2
By Jordan Palmer published
I picked up a pair of Beats Fit Pro at the end of 2022 and I've spent the last few weeks using them constantly. They've become a huge part of my daily life.
Galaxy S23 Ultra — I still think most people don’t need the S Pen
By Jordan Palmer published
The S Pen is a hallmark feature of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and likely will remain that way for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Our phones editor remains skeptical that most people need it.
Samsung Galaxy S23 prices might jump by $100 or more
By Jordan Palmer published
This could be bad news for Samsung's upcoming phone
Samsung Galaxy S23 and Google Pixel 8 need to address short battery life
By Jordan Palmer last updated
With the advancements in power management and efficiency, the subpar battery life on Samsung and Google smartphones is no longer acceptable.
The iPhone’s keyboard is terrible — and it needs to be fixed now
By Jordan Palmer published
Long has the iOS keyboard irked me, especially in comparison to Android options and even third-party choices for iPhone. Apple needs to fix it.
OnePlus 11 — what can OnePlus do to beat Samsung and Google?
By Jordan Palmer published
The OnePlus 11 is official and coming to the West next month. While we wait to get our hands on it, I wondered: what can OnePlus do to beat Samsung and Google in 2023?
I love Asterigos: Curse of the Stars' refreshing take on the Souls-like formula
By Jordan Palmer published
Over the holidays, I discovered Asterigos: Curse of the Stars. I found this Greco-Roman Souls-like refreshing. It's also more accessible than FromSoftware's games.
OnePlus 11 camera samples are out — here's what we think
By Jordan Palmer published
New photos from the OnePlus 11 hit the internet, so we took some time to give them an in-depth analysis before the phone's launch outside of China next month.
Google Pixel 7a could have a 90Hz display — why I'm excited and concerned
By Jordan Palmer published
An alleged Pixel 7a prototype leaked and it revealed a 90Hz display. This is both exciting and concerning. Does it mean Google might increase the price from the Pixel 6a's $449?
Google Pixel 7a prototype just leaked — with a 90Hz display
By Jordan Palmer published
Photos of an alleged Pixel 7a prototype have leaked, giving us a potential first look at Google's upcoming budget phone.
2022 was the year of the mini PC
By Jordan Palmer published
In 2022, we got a slew of powerful mini PCs that were more than just thin clients. If you wanted an ultra small form factor computer, this was the year to grab one.
Google Pixel 7 Pro is my favorite phone of the year — here’s why
By Jordan Palmer published
Google did a great job with the Pixel 7 Pro, offering excellent performance and top-tier photography. While not without its drawbacks, the Pixel 7 Pro is our phone editor’s favorite phone of 2022.