At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Large FHD+ display New ultrawide camera Solid battery life Nice design Cons Stuttering performance No charger included Low light photography is bad Only one OS update Our Verdict It’s good that Motorola has given its new cheap phone an FHD+ display, but in doing so it hasn’t supplied the required performance bump, resulting in a frustratingly stuttering experience. It spoils what would otherwise be an easy budget-friendly recommendation....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordably priced for a foldable Cover display actually useful now Vegan leather design attractive and practical Cons Poor performance for the money Mediocre cameras Much cheaper in the US than the UK Our Verdict The Motorola Razr 50/Razr (2024) supplies a broadly comparable experience to the high-end model in a much cheaper package, with a new and vastly improved cover display. Performance and camera quality aren’t quite where we’d like, but the Razr 50 still makes the Galaxy Z Flip 6 look downright expensive....

In 2024, finding a phone that’s truly unique is more difficult than ever before. That’s especially true for mid-range handsets , which all aim to pack in as many features as possible without letting the prices reach flagship territory. It makes a lot of sense, but also means that they can sometimes be a little… boring. If you’re looking to make a statement with your mid-range phone choice, you may end up disappointed....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent screen quality Sleek, tactile design Super fast wired and wireless charging User-friendly software experience Cons Curved screen false inputs Middling secondary cameras Longer software support available elsewhere Our Verdict Whether it deserves the Pro designation or not (it probably doesn’t), the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is one of the most aesthetically pleasing mid-range phones on the market, while its display, software, and charging provisions are among the best....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Orbi system is expensive, even given the fact that it includes both a router and satellite together. If you only have one room where the Wi-Fi doesn’t work very well then you could save money simply by buying an inexpensive powerline adaptor or range extender for that particular spot. But for larger homes where you need to boost your wi-fi to an upper floor, or perhaps out into your garden, the sheer reliability (and expandability) of the Orbi’s Wi-Fi coverage will make it a very worthwhile investment....

Philips has announced a pair of new premium flagship 4K TVs at its summer launch event. The OLED+936 and OLED+986 arrive with various upgrades including a new P5 processor, brighter OLED panel and Bowers & Wilkins sound systems. The firm will hope the new combination of features will help improve sales and take on rivals such as LG and Samsung who are also embracing the latest Mini-LED technology for TV panels....

At its Next@Acer virtual press conference on 21 October, Acer announced a range of new products in its consumer lineup. The popular Swift line got plenty of attention, including a brand-new device in the form of the Swift 3x. On the face of it, this is much like the Swift 3, 5, and 7 before it, but with one key difference – all models come with a discrete graphics card....

Lenovo will deliver a keynote at CES 2023, but the company isn’t waiting until then to announce new laptops. A refresh of its consumer-focused IdeaPad line includes updated versions of the Slim 5 and 5i. The 2023 versions aren’t huge upgrades, but there are some significant changes compared to last year – particularly in the display department. Both laptops now have the option for a 16in screen (up from 15.6in) or OLED, but you can’t have both on the same device....

There’s a festive new addition to the Philips Hue range, just in time for Christmas. Signify, which owns the Philips Hue brand, has announced a set of string lights called Festavia which you can wrap around your Christmas tree, deck your halls, or hang along the banister rail of your stairs. Wherever you decide to put them, the Festavia can provide a multi-coloured glow from its 250 LEDs which are spread out along a 20m wire....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Multifunctional cooking Oven-safe pot Can steam, sear and bake Digital display Cons Large worktop footprint Can take longer to heat up than a hob Pricier than many slow cookers Our Verdict If you weren’t a slow cooker convert before, the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker (Pro) may convert you. It does away with the chore of searing on the hob and has a host of handy additional functions to win you over....

Eight years after the Nintendo Switch console first launched, the next generation is here – the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo released a first look trailer at the Switch 2 in January 2025, but left out some big details – namely the price, key specs and release date. The Nintendo Direct filled in those gaps, giving fans a thorough idea of what to expect. Now the console has hit shelves in the UK and US, but the demand is very high, and not everyone has secured one just yet, with many pre-orders waiting to be fulfilled....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We’re impressed with the hardware on offer with the Nintendo Switch; it’s versatile, powerful and a rather attractive device, but it’s let down by limited AAA-game availability and expensive accessories. Best Prices Today: Nintendo Switch The Nintendo Switch boasts a hybrid design that provides both console gaming and on-the-go gaming with a single console. Is Nintendo’s console something you should get excited about, or is it a gimmick?...

In January 2018 announced an update to the original Nokia 6, with the 2018 model going on sale in the UK on 11 April as a Carphone Warehouse exclusive at £229.99. Read our New Nokia 6 hands-on review to find out what we think so far. The new Nokia 6 is an aluminium-body Snapdragon 630 (up from 430) smartphone with 3GB/4GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB of storage and Nokia’s Bothie camera, with 16Mp at the back and 8Mp at the front....

Three new budget Android smartphones and a $35 feature phone have been announced alongside its flagship Nokia 9 by Nokia at MWC 2019 today. The Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 will be available in March at $99 and £35 respectively, while the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 will follow in April and May at $169/$199 and $139/$169. We’ll update with UK and EU pricing when that information is available....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Excellent Android skin Solid battery life Programmable lights on the back Cons Cameras are below par Bulky build Screen hard to see outdoors Only IP54 Our Verdict The Nothing Phone (2) is a small hardware upgrade over the Phone (1), with a better display and chipset. The software is improved too, but the cameras remain behind the competition. Best Prices Today: Nothing Phone (2) It’s hard to start a technology company from nothing – perhaps that’s one of the reasons former OnePlus exec Carl Pei named his new company Nothing back in 2020....

OnePlus has confirmed that it is getting rid of arguably the most distinctive design feature of its smartphones . Last month a rumour emerged claiming that OnePlus was set to follow Apple’s lead and replace its signature alert slider with a customisable button. Now company co-founder and CEO Pete Lau has issued a blog post confirming the news. What are OnePlus’s plans for the alert slider? In a OnePlus Community post titled “Let’s talk about the Alert Slider”, Lau acknowledges that the Alert Slider has become a “symbol of thoughtful design” from the company, and is one of his personal favourite features....

At a Glance Our Verdict Given the massively improved specification of the OnePlus 2 over the OnePlus One, and the new features such as the fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C support and better camera, there’s very little reason why you would want to choose the OPO over the OP2. Yes, the OnePlus 2 is a little more expensive, but it’s still drastically cheaper than rival flagships that cost closer to £600. Our only worry with the OP2 is how easy it will be able to get hold of, despite the all-new invitation and reservation system....

OnePlus is the latest company to join the tablet party, with its first such device arriving last year. Although the OnePlus Pad was quite impressive, its successor was never likely to be far away. And indeed, OnePlus’ latest Android tablet has arrived. Known as the OnePlus Pad Pro in China, it’s the OnePlus Pad 2 in Europe and the US. You can find out everything you need to know about it below....

The rollout of Android 16 is well underway. Every Google Pixel phone since the Pixel 6 has received the update, while many other Android phone makers have already released their own versions. Next on the list is OnePlus, whose OxygenOS skin is known for its smooth performance, extensive customisation and strong privacy controls. With OxygenOS 16, the company is continuing to focus on the area every phone maker is talking about right now – AI – but via some new functionality that we haven’t seen before....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The OnePlus X was the best value smartphone of 2015. We love the premium design in a smaller form factor to the firm’s other phones. Software is a strong point and you get a gorgeous screen. However, cuts had to be made somewhere and the X is lacking features such as NFC, 11ac and Wi-Fi. It also is missing the fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port found on the OnePlus 2....