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Ben Johnston

Reviews writer Ben has been with Expert Reviews since 2021, and in that time he’s established himself as an authority on all things mobile tech and audio. On top of testing and reviewing myriad smartphones, tablets, headphones, earbuds and speakers, Ben has turned his hand to the odd laptop hands-on preview and several gaming peripherals. He also regularly attends global industry events, including the Snapdragon Summit and the MWC trade show.

Recent articles by Ben Johnston

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra folded on the edge of a table with the external display on
My favourite flip phone is even cheaper for Black Friday
Mobile phones

Already a bargain after its first discount, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra just got yet another price cut – here’s why now’s the time to buy

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Black Friday smartphone deals live. Front and back of grey Google Pixel 8 on purple background
Black Friday smartphone deals - LIVE
Mobile phones

Black Friday smartphone deals have landed and our team of experts have hand picked the very best bargains

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The best budget smartphones in the Black Friday 2024 sales
Mobile phones

Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of experts

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Google Pixel 8 Pro in hand, rear view, in front of some shelving
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is crazy cheap ahead of Black Friday
Mobile phones

Here’s why I think you should go for this Google Pixel 8 Pro Black Friday deal instead of a new Pixel phone

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Our three top-rated Android phones - the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Moto G54 - against a warm pinkish to light blue gradient background
The best Android phones in the 2024 Black Friday sales
Mobile phones

Looking for a new Android phone? These are the best Google-powered handsets we've tested to date

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Amazon Fire Max 11: A super-sized tablet with a big problem
Tablets

Amazon’s biggest tablet introduces a frisson of premium design to the Fire family, but Fire OS holds it back

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£250 inc VAT
Motorola Moto G55 5G in hand, rear view, in front of a window
Motorola Moto G55 5G review: My new favourite budget phone
Mobile phones

With only a couple of minor flaws, the Motorola Moto G55 5G is a worthy recipient of the best budget smartphone crown

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£200 inc VAT
Huawei MatePad Pro (2024) in a keyboard case, sitting on a desk in front of a window with the display on
Huawei MatePad Pro (2024) review: Imperfect harmony
Tablets

It’s well-equipped for digital art but Huawei’s usual software problems keep the MatePad Pro from seriously challenging the industry’s best

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£799 inc VAT
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) in hand in front of a window, facing front with the display on
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: Frustratingly unrivalled
Tablets

Better than its predecessor in some ways and worse in others, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) is still the best £100 tablet – albeit by default

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£100 inc VAT (32GB with ads)
Xiaomi 14T Pro in hand, front view with the display on, in front of an orange and white mosaic table
Xiaomi 14T Pro review: A T-rrific flagship alternative
Mobile phones

The Xiaomi 14T Pro has the hardware and performance to compete with the best flagships – but iffy software is still holding it back

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£699 inc VAT (12GB RAM, 512GB storage)