Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday

iPhone 17 vs. Google Pixel 10: here's the one I think that's worth waiting for
By Richard Priday last updated
The rumors about the Pixel 10 and the iPhone 17 have already given us some interesting points of comparison.

I spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s what I like and what I don’t
By Richard Priday last updated
My first day with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has revealed several areas where the phone remains good or has become even better, but one obvious problem remains.

I tested Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max in a 200-photo shootout — which camera phone wins?
By Richard Priday published
I've compared the cameras of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 against the iPhone 16 Pro Max, to see which of Apple and Samsung's crown jewels shines the brightest.

I measured the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Honor Magic V5 to see which is the world's thinnest foldable
By Richard Priday last updated
After the apparent discrepancy in the thickness of the Honor Magic V5, we take our own measurements against the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and see what's happening and if it really matters.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series may not come with a standard model — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
New evidence that Samsung is planning to sell a Galaxy S26 Pro instead of a vanilla Galaxy S26 has been unearthed. But it's still not obvious what will change aside from the name.

I shot 200+ photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
After ten rounds of photos, here's how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 matches up to another premium device from Samsung, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

iPhone Fold tipped for September 2026 release by JPMorgan — with a $2,000 price tag
By Richard Priday last updated
A JPMorgan analyst has spoken about the expected launch timing and pricing for the iPhone Fold, backing up what previous leakers have said.

Forget Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — here are three rumored upgrades for the Galaxy Z Fold 8
By Richard Priday published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could add three big upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 7, including a bigger battery and display.

iPhone 17 Pro could get three massive camera upgrades — what we know
By Richard Priday published
Someone allegedly working on an advert for the iPhone 17 Pro says there are some major changes coming to the telephoto camera, plus a new pro camera app.

Snagdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 details just leaked — this is how powerful the Galaxy S26 Ultra could be
By Richard Priday published
2026's best Android phones could get a big performance upgrade from the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chip, which runs even faster than the current 8 Elite silicon.

Google Pixel 10 series tipped to be getting heavier — but with good reason
By Richard Priday published
It could be because of new magnets

iOS 26 beta 4 is here — and these are the big changes
By Richard Priday published
iOS 26 beta 4 restores Liquid Glass' original design and revives AI summaries for news notifications. Here are the updates to the OS that you need to know about.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 may have an advantage over next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may lose the Galaxy Z Fold 7's newly-added titanium display back plate as Samsung considers returning to a plastic one next year.

iPhone Fold battery and price just leaked — this could blow away Galaxy Z Fold 7
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple could give the iPhone Fold a surprisingly large battery - and price - according to a new rumor.

I've been testing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a week — 7 things I like and 4 things I don't
By Richard Priday published
The highs and lows of spending 7 days with Samsung's 7th-gen foldable

I put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Fold 6 through a 10-round camera face-off — here's the winner
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung's latest Z Fold shakes up the camera specs and capabilities significantly. So we took the Z Fold 7 and Z Fold 6 through a camera decathlon to find the key differences.

I just tested the Galaxy Z Fold 7's new selfie camera vs. the Fold 6's under-display camera — and the results are drastically different
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung has finally moved back to a punch-hole camera

iPhone Fold could cost less than Galaxy Z Fold 7 — under $2,000
By Richard Priday published
Thanks to cheaper component prices and its delayed entry into the foldable phone market, Apple's iPhone Fold may be a more reasonable price than first thought.

New iPhone 17 report just revealed possible launch date
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple expert Mark Gurman claims iPhone 17 could launch after Labor Day as usual, with September 8th being the earliest likely date.

Samsung Interview: Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 product manager talks new designs, more AI — and that missing S Pen
By Richard Priday published
We talked to Samsung's in-house phone expert to find out why you should pay attention to the brand's new foldables and smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and leaks — everything we know so far
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung should be launching its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 this month so we've been on the hunt for rumors about this new foldable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 just announced — and it’s a massive all-around upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Samsung just revealed its new generation of foldable phones, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 received big improvements both inside and out.

Nothing Phone 3 Review: A first flagship that mostly sticks the landing
By Richard Priday published
It may be more expensive, but the Nothing Phone 3 is still refreshingly different while catching up to its rivals in terms of performance.
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