I went hands-on with TCL Stylus 5G — first impressions By Kate Kozuch published 3 June 22 Not yet rated The TCL Stylus 5G promises swift note-taking at the ultimate value. Here are our initial impressions.
Google Play Protect review By Brian Nadel published 2 June 22 Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.
iPhone 13 mini review: The best small phone just got better By Jordan Palmer published 25 May 22 The iPhone 13 mini is the most powerful small phone ever. It packs in great cameras and better battery life, plus class-leading performance.
Moto G 5G (2022) review: How far the budget king has fallen By Jordan Palmer published 20 May 22 Battery life and the 90Hz display are great — not much else is
OnePlus Nord 2T review By Richard Priday published 19 May 22 The Nord 2T is another great mid-priced OnePlus phone, but one that could have used a few extra upgrades to cement its status above similar Samsungs and Pixels.
Honor Magic 4 Pro review: An entrancing camera By Richard Priday published 12 May 22 While the Honor Magic 4 Pro offers an entrancing box of tricks with its many cameras and top quality display, the phone trips up in a couple of crucial areas.
Motorola Edge Plus (2022) review: A flagship phone that comes up short By Philip Michaels published 12 May 22 The Motorola Edge Plus (2022) has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, super-fast refresh rate and colorful screen in its favor. But too many key features are missing.
iPhone SE (2020) review By Mark Spoonauer published 21 April 22 Editor's Choice The iPhone SE 2020 is an outstanding phone for under $400, delivering fast performance and very good cameras in a compact design.
Oppo Find X5 Pro review By Roland Moore-Colyer published 18 April 22 Sporting a lovely design, great display and killer performance, the Oppo Find X5 Pro is let down by its cameras and high price.
Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro review: The next great gaming phone no one will buy By Jordan Palmer published 15 April 22 A powerful gaming phone that doesn’t correct past RedMagic mistakes
Samsung Galaxy A53 review: Worth every penny By Jordan Palmer published 13 April 22 The Samsung Galaxy A53 might just be the best cheap Android phone right now, even if the Pixel 5a’s cameras outperform it. The A53 offers some of the best performance for a sub-$500 phone.
iOS 15 review: A better iPhone experience By Philip Michaels published 13 April 22 iOS 15 isn't a major overhaul, but there's a lengthy list of improvements in this version. Here's what to expect when you upgrade — and whether you should do so right now.
Moto G Stylus (2022) review: A letdown in almost every way By Jordan Palmer published 25 March 22 The Moto G Stylus (2022) is the latest affordable Motorola phone with a built-in stylus. Horrible performance, a bulky body, subpar cameras, and slow 10W wired charging undermines that effort.
Realme GT 2 Pro review: Ignore it at your peril By Richard Priday published 16 March 22 Thanks to competitive specs, some unexpected features and a below-average price, the Realme GT 2 Pro has everything it needs to deserve your attention.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review By Philip Michaels published 15 March 22 The Galaxy S21 FE has finally arrived. And while we're impressed by how few trade-offs this lower cost version of the S21 makes, it's hard to buy the phone with the Galaxy S22 now available.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right By Jordan Palmer published 15 March 22 Like the Galaxy S21, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus gets a lot of things right. It’s a big-screen phone with a beautiful display and capable cameras.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE review By Mark Spoonauer published 15 March 22 Editor's Choice The Galaxy S20 FE packs all the best features of the Galaxy S20 into a more affordable package, but there are some trade-offs if you get this phone.
Xiaomi 12 Pro review: The fastest charging phone we've ever tested is here By Richard Priday published 15 March 22 The rapid charging and display are outstanding on the Xiaomi 12 Pro, but a higher price than last year and some less stellar features mean it is not quite the deal its predecessor was.
Moto G Power (2022) review: A step back for Motorola's long-lasting phone By Philip Michaels published 11 March 22 The Moto G Power (2022) is a long-lasting budget phone just like its predecessors. But performance issues mean it's less of a bargain than previous models.
Sony Xperia Pro-I proves why Sony should stop making phones By Jordan Palmer published 9 March 22 Sony’s imaging-focused phone drops the ball in other places
Nubia RedMagic 7 review: A killer gaming phone for a great price By Denise Primbet published 22 February 22 The Nubia RedMagic 7’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is great at running Triple-A games and even better at making us forget about its flaws. It’s a fantastic gaming phone.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the best Android value yet By Richard Priday published 17 February 22 Not yet rated OnePlus' new "Core Edition" phone changes little about the original Nord 2, but with a new lower price, it's even better value for money.
iPhone XR review By Mark Spoonauer published 18 January 22 Editor's Choice The iPhone XR delivers fast performance, great cameras and longer battery life than other flagship phones, all in a colorful and affordable package.
OnePlus 9 Pro review: One of the best Android phones you can get By Jordan Palmer published 12 January 22 Editor's Choice The OnePlus 9 Pro is peak OnePlus. It’s a big, beautiful, and powerful phone that does just about everything right.
Android 12 review: The biggest changes in years By Jordan Palmer published 11 January 22 Android 12 is a metamorphosis that focuses on customization and privacy
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: The pros and cons By Mark Spoonauer published 6 January 22 Editor's Choice The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra delivers an amazing 120Hz display, powerful cameras and lots of S Pen upgrades to justify its ultra-premium price.
Xiaomi Mi 11 review: A worthy alternative to Android flagships By Richard Priday published 30 December 21 The Xiaomi Mi 11, the latest flagship from the Chinese phone maker, is an ideal handset for work and play, but its cameras need a bit of work.
Microsoft Surface Duo review: A beautiful, bewildering phone By Adam Ismail published 8 December 21 The Microsoft Surface Duo feels truly innovative, but its myriad software inconsistencies, outdated hardware and subpar camera — all for an exorbitant price — betray its inspired design.
Moto G Pure review: 4 reasons to buy — and 5 reasons to skip By Philip Michaels published 9 November 21 You won’t pay much for the Moto G Pure, but you get plenty of limitations in return. Our Moto G Pure review looks at the trade-offs you make in exchange for a low-priced phone.
Honor 50 review: A mostly triumphant return By Richard Priday published 27 October 21 Resurrected with Google apps, the Honor 50 is a midrange phone for users who like watching and making video. Just watch out for a lack of performance.