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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

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Which Apple smartphone is right for you?
Mobile phones

Bobbing for Apple handsets? We test all the latest iPhones so you can find one to suit your needs

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Motorola Edge 50 Pro review
Mobile phones

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers a telephoto camera on the cheap but makes some big sacrifices to hit its price point

£600 inc VAT
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The new iOS 18 features already available on Android phones
Mobile phones

Apple announces new iPhone features, including joining the AI race, but it offers little that wasn’t already available on Android

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Five-minute fast charging for phones – is there any point?
Mobile phones

Realme is the latest phone manufacturer to trial 300W fast-charging – but is anyone really asking for it?

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I got a sneak peek at Sharp’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars
Soundbars

Sharp wants to make immersive Dolby Atmos audio more accessible – are these new soundbars where that starts?

Best phone battery life: The longest-lasting smartphones
Mobile phones

We put every smartphone to the test and determine which of them offers the best phone battery life

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra folded in tent mode on a grey backdrop with the display on
How the Motorola Razr 2024 can finally surpass Samsung
Mobile phones

If Motorola can address the few concerns I had with the Razr 40 Ultra, the Razr 2024 could be a real game-changer

Motorola Moto G04 in hand with the display on
Motorola Moto G04 review: Wholly unnecessary
Mobile phones

It gets a few things right, but the Moto G04 ultimately falls victim to Motorola’s overcrowded smartphone lineup

£90 inc VAT
Motorola Moto G34 5G review: Cheap 5G but not much else
Mobile phones

Despite a couple of strong points, the Moto G34 5G ultimately wilts in the shadow of the superior, and only slightly pricier, Moto G54 5G

£150 inc VAT
M4 iPad Pro in hand, editing software showing on the display
Apple’s OLED iPad Pro is super thin and debuts the M4 chip
Tablets

The new iPad Pro is Apple’s thinnest product ever, runs on the new M4 chip and finally gets that long-rumoured OLED screen