Realme X50 Pro 5G – flagship 5G handset for £500
The new Realme X50 Pro 5G is a cross between the X50 5G and the X2 Pro. Having looked at both these phones previously, my job’s already done for this one and I’m off home now! Like the other 2 handsets, the X50 Pro 5G has a Gorilla Glass 5 front and back and an […]
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 – 6 cameras and an enormous battery
With smartphone manufacturers getting increasingly desperate to differentiate their offerings from the competition, having the biggest, fastest, lightest etc. etc. is viewed as essential. To most users this is not important. They want a decent quality handset, with a good screen that takes clear pictures and does not cost the earth. Basically, they want a […]
Motorola One – a decent mid-range all-rounder
The One in the name of this phone refers to Android One, for which this phone is part of the program. For those not in the know, Android One is the out-of-the-box Google version of Android without the manufacturer updates most versions have. This means that any smartphone running Android One will get the important […]
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro – tough smartphone
Released just before the flagship Galaxy S20 and the innovative Z flip, the not-so glamorous Xcover pro probably slipped under most people’s radar. That’s because this is not an exciting or technology-packed handset, but a proper smartphone designed for people who need a tough, no-nonsense phone for use a lot outside. So, let’s start by […]
LG K61 – decent mid-range phone with 5 cameras
Expected to be released in April (although with Coronavirus this is by no means certain), the LG K61 is part of a trio of new mid-rangers that LG hopes will help it recapture lost market share. I have always had a soft spot for LG smartphones, they are well made and have some quirky features, […]
Xiaomi 9T Pro – excellent value for money
The 9T Pro is another in a long line of Xiaomi smartphones that offer premium specs at mid-range prices. Released in August 2019 it is likely (at the time of writing) to be superseded by an updated model soon. So, the prices are likely to drop further as time goes on, even though the handset […]
Vivo V15 Pro – mid-ranger with premium features
Not as well known in the UK as other Chinese brands, Vivo have sold well in India and it is only a matter of time before we start to seem them appear over here. The Vivo V15 Pro is a pretty good mid-range handset with some premium features worth considering. It also has a few […]
Xiaomi Mi A3 – great specs and price but let down by a low-resolution screen
The Xiaomi Mi A3, released in the middle of 2019, is another great value for money, mid-range handset from the Chinese manufacturer. It pairs great specs and a premium look and feel with a sub £200 price to make it a handset well worth considering for those on a budget. Let’s start with the screen. […]
Smartphones with the most powerful battery
Gone are the days when we have to be at home or in our offices before we can gain access to the internet, the advent of smartphones over the years has made internet accessibility much easier. This development has contributed greatly to the success of businesses, ease of learning and the boom of most countries' […]
OnePlus 7T – better screen, camera and Android 10
Released towards the end of 2019, the 7T was one of 6 handsets OnePlus released last year – as opposed to the usual 2! As the price is pretty similar, is it worth getting the 7T rather than the 7? Let’s find out! Firstly, the AMOLED screen is a slightly larger version at 6.55” compared […]