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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

Comparison image with the iPhone 16e on the left and Google Pixel 8a on the right
iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 8a: Clash of the mid-range titans
Mobile phones

We put Apple’s new iPhone 16e up against the Google Pixel 8a to see which is a better mid-range phone for your money

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The best budget smartphones to buy in 2025
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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Honor Magic 7 Pro in hand, rear view, in front of a black cushion
Honor Magic 7 Pro: Great for hardware, less so for software
Mobile phones

The new AI features aren’t worth getting excited about but the Magic 7 Pro impresses with strong hardware and unique features

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£1099 inc VAT
Oppo Find X8 Pro in hand, rear view, in front of a window
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: Great but late
Mobile phones

The Oppo Find X8 Pro marks a successful UK return for the brand but it may struggle to compete against the incoming crop of flagships

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£1049 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in hand, rear view, in front of a leafy bush
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: AI above all else
Mobile phones

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful and polished flagship that focuses too much on AI and not enough on hardware upgrades

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£1249 inc VAT
Is the AI-first approach a mistake for Samsung’s Galaxy S25?
Mobile phones

With brands pushing environmentally unfriendly AI features over hardware improvements, refurbished phones have never looked better value

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Best tablet - Honor Pad 8 sat on a blanket with a plant and book
The best tablets you can buy in 2025
Tablets

Our tech experts have tested and reviewed all of the best tablets. These are the top picks

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Rear of Google Pixel 8 Pro in hand against bookcase background
The best smartphones you can buy in 2025
Mobile phones

The best Android and Apple smartphones to buy this year, as tested and reviewed by us

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The best phone cameras you can buy in 2025
Mobile phones

Which phone has the best camera? We put the best Android and Apple phones to the test, to crown the ultimate champion

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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 2025
Mobile phones

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

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