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The new Sony Xperia X arrives alongside the XA and, in some countries, the X Performance, a trio that slays the Z series. The Xperia X is the middle child of the three new models, and its market positioning is complicated: it’s more expensive than its predecessor, the Z5, but technically less lavish. Here we take a close look at the Xperia X’s strengths and weaknesses.
Sony Xperia XA review
Sony Xperia X Performance review
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What characteristics must a smartphone have to be a flagship killer? According to OnePlus, there are many factors that will play a role here: tech specs, design, and above all, added value for the user and a low price. On paper, the OnePlus One offers some impressive hardware for an unbeatable price. Whether the smartphone can really live up to and maintain its goal and various promises can be discovered in our hands-on review.
OnePlus 3 review
OnePlus 2 review
Update: The OnePlus dropped in price on May 25. Head to the Price and release date section below for more details.
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Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is now offering a third variant of the P9 and P9 Plus. The Huawei P9 lite is priced more competitively with an aim to build on the success of the P8 lite of last year. We tested this ‘upper-middle class’ smartphone to decide if it lives up to its name. We’ll dive into all the details in this Huawei P9 lite review.
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I’ve thoroughly tested the Apple iPhone SE and iOS after an arduous three-week experiment. As a journalist writing exclusively about Android, the new 4-inch iPhone has given me insight into another world of smartphones. I’ve compiled the results of the experiment – distilled through an Android perspective – to weigh up this phone’s strengths and weaknesses. Does this mark a new phase in evolution of smartphones, or is it just an exercise in re-purposing old technology? Find out in this Apple iPhone SE review.
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This is the reason I love Android. Did you know that you can use your own handwriting for all Android menus, app names and even WhatsApp conversations? Find a printer and a black marker pen and get ready to make your Android even more personal.
The best apps for Root users
Best Xposed Framework modules
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The Moto G4 is our first look at a Moto device with Lenovo at the helm. It hits the market with an eye on securing territory threatened by recent Samsung releases. I went hands on with the device at the launch event, and here are my impressions.
Moto G4 Plus hands on
Moto G (2015) review
Moto X (2016) price, release date, specs and rumors
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Head-to-head battles don’t come any fiercer than between Apple and Samsung flagships. These manufacturers tussle every year to produce the highest quality smartphone on the market. Who is winning so far in 2016? Find out below in our iPhone 6S vs Galaxy S7 comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S7 review
Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S7 comparison
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It’s finally here – HTC has introduced the HTC 10, its grand successor to the One M9. With its newest flagship, the Taiwanese manufacturer has abandoned its former naming convention to leap for a fresh start. Whether HTC has achieved this, we’ll clarify in this HTC 10 review.
Update: Fresh deal on the device with T-Mobile. Head to our release date section for more details.
HTC One M9 review
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The LG G5 is one of our favorite phones to arrive this year but the smartphone itself is only part of the story. The LG G5 is available with a number of modules and accessories. Among them, the LG 360 CAM and the LG CAM Plus. We’ve taken both for a spin to see if they’re worth the money. Read our thoughts below.
LG G5 review
Best smartphone cameras
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Android KitKat has its problems. We’ve had more experience with many of these Android KitKat issues than anyone really deserves, but we learned some valuable lessons in the process. So we’ve compiled this list of the most common KitKat problems and how to fix them. Join us for a walk down Android KitKat troubleshooting lane.
Android Lollipop update news
Android Marshmallow update news