Sam Rutherford

Sam is a Senior Writer at Engadget and previously worked at Gizmodo as a Senior Reporter. Before that, he worked at Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag as a Staff Writer and Senior Product Review Analyst, overseeing benchmarks and testing for countless product reviews. He was also an archery instructor and a penguin trainer too (really).

Articles by: Sam Rutherford

LG X Venture Review: Rugged Phone, Civilized Price

By Sam Rutherford published

For people who want ruggedness and fantastic battery life without spending flagship-phone money, the LG X Venture is an intriguing pick at $330.

Moto G5 Plus Review: Budget Done Right

By Sam Rutherford published

With fantastic gesture controls, top-notch performance, great battery life and two models to choose from, the Moto G5 Plus is easily one of the best phones under $300.

How to Watch NFL Games on Your Phone

By Michael Andronico, Sam Rutherford published

If you're looking to catch a football game when you're away from home, here are the services and apps that will let you stream NFL matches right on your phone.

The Best New Features of the Galaxy S8

By Sam Rutherford published

From its Infinity Display and more powerful processor to its smart home powers, here are the top features Samsung packed into the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Moto Z2 Play Review: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Big Step Back

By Sam Rutherford published

The Moto Z2 Play is an even thinner version version of Moto's fun modular phone, but it takes a hit on battery life.

Overwatch: Everything You Need to Know

By Michael Andronico, Sam Rutherford published

Here's what you need to know about Blizzard's first-ever FPS and one of the biggest multiplayer games in the world.

Living with the Galaxy S8: What I Love, What I Hate

By Sam Rutherford published

There are some things you can't learn about a device unless you use it every day. Here are the most important things I've learned about the Galaxy S8 after owning one for a month.

Honor 9 Is a Sparkling Beauty We Want in the US Now

By Sam Rutherford published

The Honor 9 offers flagship specs and a gorgeous all-glass design to go along with its dual cameras. But will it be worth the wait?

Samsung Bixby Review: Tons of Potential, Still a Work in Progress

By Sam Rutherford published

Samsung is slowly rolling out the voice features of its Bixby personal assistant, making them available as a beta for Galaxy S8 owners. We took Bixby out for a spin to see how it performs.

Alcatel Idol 5S Review: A Stunner with One Spoiler

By Sam Rutherford published

The Alcatel's Idol 5S style, bright display and sweet sound bring it so close to being a great value, but weak battery life holds it back.

Alexa Finally Lands on Phones for Real with HTC U11

By Sam Rutherford published

It's a big day for Alexa, as an update for the HTC U11 will let Amazon's assistant function like you always wanted it to on a smartphone.

Overwatch League: Everything You Need to Know

By Sam Rutherford published

Here's everything we know about the Overwatch League so far, from the first teams to how competitions will work.

OnePlus 5 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Dual Camera Shootout

By Sam Rutherford published

The OnePlus 5 is the latest phone to hop on the dual-camera bandwagon, but can it top the iPhone 7 Plus for quality?

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Review: Long Zoom, Longest Battery Life Ever

By Sam Rutherford published

With sharp dual rear cameras, a 2.3x optical zoom and the best battery life ever, Asus' ZenFone 3 Zoom is a great pick for an affordable price.

Kodak Lives! Ektra Is Surprisingly a Good Camera Phone for the Price

By Sam Rutherford published

With a big bulky grip and an even bigger camera module, the Kodak Ektra may not be the sleekest or the most powerful phone, but it's still pretty charming.

Honor 6X Review: Flagship Features for a Fraction of the Price

By Sam Rutherford published

The Honor 6X goes all in on value, giving you dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor and other features usually reserved for higher-priced phones.

OnePlus 5 vs. Galaxy S8: David Takes on Goliath

By Sam Rutherford published

We pit the OnePlus 5 against the Samsung Galaxy S8 to see which flagship phone is the right one for you.

OnePlus 5 Review: A Midrange Masterpiece

By Sam Rutherford published

If you just want a solid phone at an attractive price, the OnePlus 5 has everything you need.

11 Tips For Taking Better Photos with the Samsung Galaxy S8

By Sam Rutherford published

If you just got a new Galaxy S8, check out these handy tips for getting the most out of your phone's camera.

ZTE Max XL Review: A $99 Phone We Really Like

By Sam Rutherford published

The ZTE Max XL is a fantastic big-screen phone for budget-conscious buyers on Sprint, Boost and Virgin Mobile.

HTC U11 Review: The Best Phone HTC Has Made in Years

By Sam Rutherford published

With top-notch performance, a stunningly good rear camera and a unique, eye-catching design, the U11 is the best phone HTC has made in years.

No Humble Bragi: These Wireless Earbuds Translate Any Language

By Sam Rutherford published

Packing built-in language translation, automatic activity tracking and excellent battery life, Bragi's Dash Pro are looking to take true wireless audio to a new level.

Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7: Which Phone Is Really the Fastest?

By Sam Rutherford published

With Samsung and Apple constantly striving to outdo each other, it's time to compare the Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 7 to see which phone is the true king of speed.

This Handy Grip Gives Your iPhone DSLR-Like Controls

By Sam Rutherford published

If you're looking for better controls while you're out snapping pics, the Pictar grip could offer a super simple solution that will make an iPhone feel like a DSLR.

Samsung DeX Review: The Phone-as-PC Dream Remains Elusive

By Sam Rutherford published

Samsung's $150, puck-shaped DeX station is the slickest attempt yet at turning a phone into a desktop, but this system is definitely a work in progress.

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