Richard Priday
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

Samsung Galaxy S25 reportedly just got a last-second performance upgrade
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may have given the Galaxy S25 a sudden RAM upgrade due to manufacturing issues.

iPad 11 could get an Apple Intelligence-ready chip — what we know
By Richard Priday published
The next basic iPad could get Apple Intelligence features thanks to an upgrade to the compatible (and much more powerful) A17 Pro silicon.

I tried OnePlus' new wireless charger on the OnePlus 13 and iPhone 16 Pro Max — here's the results
By Richard Priday published
The OnePlus 13's wireless charger has a fan built-in - can it keep the phone cool?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen could get downgraded — what we know
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may be removing Bluetooth from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's stylus, costing it some familiar features.

Best small phones January 2025
By Richard Priday last updated
These are the best small phones for those who don't want an oversized screen that makes one-handed use difficult.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could get better night mode video and run cooler — here's how
By Richard Priday published
Exclusive enhancements to low-light video recording and the vapor chamber cooling system on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are apparently on the way.

Best OnePlus phones in 2025
By Richard Priday last updated
If you want a top-quality Android phone for less, the best OnePlus phones will suit you well.

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy in 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy XR, Galaxy AI and more
By Richard Priday published
We preview the confirmed and likely devices that Samsung will launch in the coming year, including new phones, upgraded AI features and a whole new XR headset.

2024 is the year Samsung fell behind on foldables — here's why
By Richard Priday published
Samsung lost the foldables crown in 2024, and I think it's down to a slow pace of upgrades and a caution over robbing sales from the Galaxy S series.

My favorite Android phone of the year isn't from Samsung or Google — and it sets a new standard
By Richard Priday published
By showing the areas where rival foldables' engineering is lacking, Honor and the Magic V3 have won me over this year.

OnePlus Open 2 could launch way later than expected — rumor points to late 2025
By Richard Priday published
The latest rumor concerning the OnePlus Open 2 foldable says that the phone may only launch in the second half of 2025, meaning we could be waiting up to two years for a sequel to the OnePlus Open.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus: here's how they compare
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple’s iPhone 14 series saw the debut of the new iPhone 14 Plus model. Aside from a bigger screen, what sets it apart from the standard iPhone 14?

OnePlus 13R chip and key features just leaked by Amazon — here's what we know
By Richard Priday published
Amazon India's store page for the OnePlus 13R states the phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, as well as some other AI-powered features.

Android 16 could make unlocking your Pixel 9 much quicker — here's how
By Richard Priday published
A new setting for the Pixel 9 series' fingerprint scanner found in Android 16 developer preview 2 lets you unlock the phone with the screen off.

I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster
By Richard Priday published
A different breed of flagship

OnePlus 13R is coming in January — and it could be the best value phone of 2025
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus has confirmed the 13R will debut alongside the standard model next month and it could be the budget phone to beat

OnePlus 13 is officially going global on January 7 — here's why you should be excited
By Richard Priday published
The OnePlus 13 flagship phone will launch outside China in three weeks' time, and with several major upgrades already confirmed for the global version.

iPhone 17 could see the first iPhone price hike in almost a decade
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 16 avoided a potential price hike according to an analyst, but that means it'll be the iPhone 17 seeing the increase after eight years of stable prices.

Apple’s heading in the wrong direction with the iPhone 17 Air — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
The rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Air point to a confusing mess of a phone so far, which makes me want Apple to make a new mini iPhone all the more.

Samsung XR headset suggests the end of 'Hey Google' is imminent — here's why
By Richard Priday published
It looks as if Google's fully moving towards Gemini and leaving Google Assistant behind, as its Android XR demo shows off a new hotword for getting digital help.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Flip 5: Biggest differences
By Richard Priday last updated
Here's your guide to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, how they compare and which comes out on top.

Google Pixel 9a leak spills specs early — 5 biggest changes that may be coming to the phone
By Richard Priday published
Pixel 9a specs, allegedly verified by multiple sources, have been leaked online, giving us a thorough look at changes to features like the display and battery.

iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: Which thin flagship could win?
By Richard Priday published
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