Ben Johnston
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Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: Almost a flagship smasher
Mobile phones
With super-fast charging and impressive performance, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro is close to flagship greatness
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro review: Overpriced and undercooked
HeadphonesDespite impressive audio performance and battery life, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro are too expensive for what they offer
Motorola Razr 2022 review: Fastest flip in the west
Mobile phonesThe Motorola Razr 2022 makes its mark in the flip phone game with impressive performance and stamina, but it’s lacking in software support
Oppo Enco Free 2: Another successful Dynaudio collaboration
HeadphonesDespite their sub-par battery life, the Oppo Enco Free 2 are excellent earbuds offering impressive noise cancellation and fine sound quality
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro hands-on review: The champ is back
Mobile phonesWith more powerful hardware and a handful of new features, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is on track to be one of the best mid-range phones of 2023
1MORE Aero review: Spatial audio for the masses
HeadphonesThe 1MORE Aero aren’t the best in their price range for battery life or features, but effective spatial audio gives them a crucial edge
Xiaomi 13 Lite hands-on: Shaping up to be a solid mid-ranger
Mobile phonesThe affordable entry into Xiaomi’s 13 series uses the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 CPU but doesn’t get Leica cameras like its siblings
The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra has insane range
ScootersXiaomi’s latest electric scooter debuts at MWC 2023, bringing impressive maximum range, a durable design and a beefy motor
Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro hands-on: Stylish and long-lasting
SmartwatchesThe latest smartwatch from Xiaomi nails the classic watch aesthetic, but does it offer the features to back it up?
The Xiaomi 13 Pro takes aim at Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra
Mobile phonesUnveiled at MWC 2023, the Xiaomi 13 Pro looks to be one of the most premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones yet