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iPhone 16e review: the no-frills iPhone ideal for first time users
The iPhone 16e offers a great first iPhone experience. it prioritizes battery life and the essentials over all else, for a no-frills iPhone experience. Here's why.
Nothing Phone 3a Review: the new champion of value
The Nothing Phone 3a offers a triple camera setup, large 120Hz display and 5,000mAh battery for under $400. However, is it any good and should you buy it?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone
We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: Our high expectations have been met
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's incredible camera specification has us really excited. Can the phone lived up to our very high expectations. We find out.
Motorola Moto G (2025) Review: The practical choice
The Moto G 2025 is a budget smartphone that embraces its limitations while delivering just enough to make it a compelling option for the right buyer.
Amazfit Active 2 Review: the best $100 smartwatch you can buy
The Amazfit Active 2 has nearly all of the Apple Watch features but costs just $100. It's a premium-looking price that's an excellent buy, albeit with some caveats.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: A fantastic phone with an identity crisis
Explore our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S25 review covering its features, performance, battery life, and how it stacks up against competitors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: Built to last (but with a catch)
The Galaxy S25 Plus brings the best of the Galaxy S25 series in the perfect size. It's built to last but with several catches that may not appeal to you.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: a powerhouse you won’t regret buying
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a real powerhouse, but competition is tough, so has it got what it takes to beat them?
OnePlus 13R review: the best $600 you can spend on a phone this year
The OnePlus 13R may not be the flashiest phone to launch in 2025, but in terms of raw value and bang for your buck, it's one of the best you'll find.
OnePlus 13 review: it’s brilliant, no luck needed
Superstitious about the number 13? The wonderful OnePlus 13 will put your mind at rest, as it'll make you feel very lucky to own it.
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: move over Samsung, this is my new favorite phone camera
The Oppo Find X8 Pro proves that a smartphone can have it all: an excellent quad camera, fantastic hardware, great display, and outstanding performance.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: 2024’s best gaming phone
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro follows on from the last model very closely, so can it keep its top gaming smartphone crown? I found out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the best Ultra ever
Samsung may not have changed the look of the Galaxy S24 Ultra much, but everything else has been given a massive upgrade. Prepare for a very positive review.
iPhone 16 Pro review: I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it
The iPhone 16 Pro is a powerful and capable iPhone. But is it the one you should buy this year? I used it to find out.
The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024
The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a solid $650 phone. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is Samsung's cheapest entry into the S24 family. But is it any good? I reviewed the phone to find out.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: a huge success
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a big and expensive smartphone. It's also one of the best I've used this year. Let me explain why in my full review.
iPhone 16 review: Who needs the Pro?
The iPhone 16 is the cheapest and least technically impressive new iPhone. It's also probably the one you should buy.
Google Pixel 9 Pro review: the iPhone of Android
The Pixel 9 Pro is one of the absolute best Android phones of the year. Our full review explains why it should be your next phone.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: the smartwatch I’ve been waiting for
The Google Pixel Watch 3 isn't just a good smartwatch — it's one of the best I've used this year. Learn why in my full review.
Google Pixel 9 review: better than ever
The Google Pixel 9 comes with Gemini AI, but guess what? AI isn't the reason this is a good phone, as we explain in our in-depth review.
iPhone 16 Pro Max review: Bigger is better?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is big, powerful, and expensive. If you can handle its size and price, it's a fantastic iPhone.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to explain why you'll love it too.
The Nothing Phone 2a is the best cheap phone I’ve reviewed in ages
The Nothing Phone 2a's design and price will grab your attention, but will the phone hold it if you buy one? We've found out in our in-depth review.
This repairable Android phone is a good buy, even if you’re not clumsy
The HMD Skyline has a gorgeous design, a bright color, and a unique feature where if the screen breaks, you can repair it yourself. But is it worth buying?
I thought this $250 Android phone would be a disaster. It wasn’t
How good can a $250 Android phone really be? I tried the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G to find out — and it genuinely surprised me.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is so good, I don’t care that it’s a repeat
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's folding design still delights onlookers, but it's not that different to the last model, so should you pay $1,900 for one?
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s not what I expected
Don't dismiss the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra as a meaningless Apple Watch Ultra clone. I reviewed the new watch, and it surprised the heck out of me.
The Motorola Razr 2024 is this year’s best affordable foldable
The Motorola Razr 2024 isn't the most technically impressive foldable you can buy in 2024, but at just $700, it is one of the best values out there.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is Samsung’s laziest folding phone ever
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has all of the makings of a great flip phone. But with a higher price and many similarities to the Flip 5, is it worth it?
I reviewed the OnePlus Nord 4, and I found something surprising
The OnePlus Nord 4's unusual all-metal body catches your eye, but can the rest of the phone keep up with the style? We find out in our review.
I reviewed the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. It’s one of the best folding phones I’ve ever used
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is one of the newest folding phones on the market. I’ve had it for a while, and it’s one of the best foldables I’ve used.
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Section Editor, Mobile
Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.
Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.
Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.
Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.
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