To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more

Katharine Byrne

When Katharine's not glued to her Wii U and 3DS, she's usually found darting between tiny smartphones and huge pieces of home cinema equipment.She’s tested everything from laptops and monitors to motherboards and projectors, but she currently specialises in smartphones, games and AV.

Recent articles by Katharine Byrne

Samsung UE55KS9000 review: 4K at its finest
TVs

With its superb picture quality and excellent HDR, Samsung's KS9000 is a force to be reckoned with

£1999
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review
Mobile phones

The Note 4 is still a fantastic phablet with a stunning screen, excellent design and long-lasting battery

£600 inc VAT SIM-free
HTC Desire 626
HTC Desire 626 review
Mobile phones

HTC's Sense 7 interface is wonderfully flexible, but the Desire 626's mediocre camera and so-so performance don't do it justice

£250 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review: Not worth it in 2017
Mobile phones

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini has excellent battery life and a decent camera, but its downgraded performance holds it back

£324 inc VAT SIM-free
iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Which is best?
Mobile phones

We compare the specs, features and camera of the new iPhone 7 and the Samsung S7

Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Still worth buying in 2017?
Mobile phones

You can still buy a Samsung Galaxy S4, but the smartphone world has moved on and you can do much better these days

£600 inc VAT
LG G3 review: An impressive smartphone with a WQHD display
Mobile phones

With its huge 2,560x1,440 display, innovative apps, excellent camera and fast performance, the G3 remains an incredible smartphone

£490 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy A3 2016
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review: The S6 Mini in disguise
Mobile phones

It's expensive, but the tiny Galaxy A3 2016 beats every other mid-range smartphone when it comes to looks and battery life

£269 inc VAT (as of 29th of April)
OnePlus Two
OnePlus 2 review: The £249 flagship killer
Mobile phones

Now invite-free and cheaper than ever, the OnePlus 2 is yet another fantastic flagship smartphone that's great value for money

£249 inc VAT (SIM-free, 64GB model)
Moto E 2015 press shot
Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen review: Great value and performance
Mobile phones

The camera isn't great, but the new Moto E is still great value, with a bigger, better screen, faster internals and a longer-lasting battery

£109 inc VAT SIM-free