Ben Johnston
Recent articles by Ben Johnston
iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 8a: Clash of the mid-range titans
Mobile phonesWe put Apple’s new iPhone 16e up against the Google Pixel 8a to see which is a better mid-range phone for your money
The best budget smartphones to buy in 2025
Mobile phonesLooking 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
Honor Magic 7 Pro: Great for hardware, less so for software
Mobile phonesThe new AI features aren’t worth getting excited about but the Magic 7 Pro impresses with strong hardware and unique features

Oppo Find X8 Pro review: Great but late
Mobile phonesThe Oppo Find X8 Pro marks a successful UK return for the brand but it may struggle to compete against the incoming crop of flagships
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: AI above all else
Mobile phonesThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful and polished flagship that focuses too much on AI and not enough on hardware upgrades

Is the AI-first approach a mistake for Samsung’s Galaxy S25?
Mobile phonesWith brands pushing environmentally unfriendly AI features over hardware improvements, refurbished phones have never looked better value
The best tablets you can buy in 2025
TabletsOur tech experts have tested and reviewed all of the best tablets. These are the top picks
The best smartphones you can buy in 2025
Mobile phonesThe best Android and Apple smartphones to buy this year, as tested and reviewed by us
The best phone cameras you can buy in 2025
Mobile phonesWhich phone has the best camera? We put the best Android and Apple phones to the test, to crown the ultimate champion
The best Android phones in 2025
Mobile phonesLooking for a new Android phone? These are the best Google-powered handsets we've tested to date