The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may seem like just a different shaped folding phone, but it transforms the way you use it. The excellent hinge encourages you to open the phone and enjoy the big screen, which is ideal for video and reading.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 may seem like just a different shaped folding phone, but it transforms the way you use it. The excellent hinge encourages you to open the phone and enjoy the big screen, which is ideal for video and reading.
The Honor Magic V6 is a great big-screen foldable which brings all the expected benefits of the style, but it lacks anything special to make it standout against the existing competition, and the big-name devices set to be released in the very near future.
The Xiaomi 17T Pro's battery life impresses, helped by the performance and efficiency of the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, plus the camera can take fun photos with vivid colors. However, Xiaomi's decision to launch the phone so soon after the last one is still questionable.
It’s still the best phone you can buy new for $500, and it’s the device I’ll continue to recommend to casual users or people switching to Android for the first time.
It’s a shame Xiaomi hasn’t nailed the fundamentals with the 17 Ultra, because the camera is fantastic, and a return to form after the 15 Ultra’s slight misstep.
The OnePlus 15 is the phone power users have been waiting for, as its battery and performance eclipse the current competition. It's let down by an average camera and software which can frustrate compared to the best from Google and Samsung, but neither should really put you off.
The Xiaomi 15T Pro impresses with its long battery life, robust performance, and vibrant, versatile camera. It's an excellent day-to-day phone, and the modern design has just the right level of durability.
The performance, battery life, and camera are all still more than enough for enjoyable everyday use, making it a great buy for the right person.
The Pixel 9a will not be the smartphone for everyone, but it's likely all the smartphone you need right now.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra isn't a bad phone — it just fails to stand out in any particular way.
With powerful specs, everlasting battery life, and a camera good enough to make you forget your Pixel, the OnePlus 13 is an early front-runner for smartphone of the year. Yeah, it's that good.
When all is said and done, the Ace Pro 2 shines as a clear leader. It has solid stabilization and horizon leveling, really good software, reliable battery life and fast charging, a flip-up screen, and great low-light performance.
The Pixel 7a earns my recommendation, but not without some massive caveats that weren't present in previous A-series devices. Google might impress me with its camera results and its software experience, but none of that matters if a phone can't survive to bedtime.
It's just too bad it can't live up to the "Pro" in its title — or the multitasking skills seen on other foldables, for that matter.
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is one of the best action cameras on the market and excels in low-light conditions. It's versatile, easy to use, and very competitively priced for its quality.
What I do know, however, is this: for as much confusion as we all might feel about the Pixel 8a, even at full price, it's a pretty great phone for the money. However, whether we all feel that way in a year or two is impossible to know.
Put simply, DJI managed to upgrade several aspects of the previous generations without making any meaningful sacrifices, and at no meaningful increase to price. It’s simply better across the board while retaining everything that was already great.
The Honor Magic 6 Pro is all-in-all an impressive device with some serious hardware breakthroughs.
OnePlus absolutely nailed the foldable formula with its Open, and I truly believe that every foldable should be like this or at least use this as the benchmark and build on it.
The Google Pixel Fold attempts to adapt everything we love about the Pixel experience into a pocketable tablet.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung's best version of its most accessible foldable phone yet. This year's Flex Window adds a ton of new functionality to an already successful design.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a minor step forward for Samsung's most expensive smartphone. It keeps most of what worked on last year's model, while closing the gap between its two halves for a lighter, thinner chassis.
The Insta360 Go 3 is a great miniature action camera that can fit just about anywhere and lends itself to plenty of creative shots.
[T]he Pixel 7 Pro is a great choice.
