Category: Reviews

Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Checking out the Sky edit and Erase object features of the Gallery app

Published date March 8, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a stack of cool editing features, and you can see how to transform images in a matter of seconds!

Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Whether creating or consuming content, the Mi 11 is a standout performer

Published date March 4, 2021

Kicking off 2021 with one of the first Snapdragon 888 smartphones to sell all around the world, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is setting a high bar.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Photo & Video samples [Updated]

Published date February 22, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is here to give Samsung and Apple a run for their money, with a top-class screen, pumping stereo sound, the fastest 5G chipset, plus a killer camera setup…

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Review: Getting just the right level of improvements to stay competitive in 2021

Published date January 19, 2021

The Pro version of Huawei’s excellent Watch GT 2 brings a few new features to keep it up to date and able to compete.

Realme Watch S Review: Smart watch performance for fitness band money

Published date December 22, 2020

If you don’t fancy spending big money on a smartwatch, but still want something that looks and acts the part, Realme’s Watch S could be for you.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Review: Photo Gallery (part one) [Updated]

Published date December 6, 2020

I’ve got the new Huawei Mate 40 Pro to put to the test, and its strongest feature is the camera – so this is the first thing I’ll be testing during my limited time with the phone.

Realme 7 5G Review: The fastest 7-series phone in the family

Published date November 19, 2020

Realme has added a 5G enabled phone to the 7-series range, and it is quite the performer…

Vivo X51 5G Review: Firmly fixed on providing a top-quality photography experience

Published date November 18, 2020

Vivo is the latest mobile entrant in the UK, and with its launch came four new handsets. The X51 5G is the European variant of the Chinese X50 released earlier this year.

Withings ScanWatch Review: For people who are serious about their health

Published date November 16, 2020

With so many smartwatches out there, you really have to consider your purchase on a number of factors; price, looks and functionality. The Withings ScanWatch has a strong focus on health.

Realme 7 Review: Cheaper and quite cheerful, but cheap enough to consider over the Pro?

Published date November 12, 2020

When Realme launched the new 7-series, I raved about the 7 Pro, but I haven’t forgotten about the standard model. Read my review here.

Amazfit Neo Review: 1980s retro design meets 2020 smartwatch tech

Published date October 12, 2020

This cool retro smartwatch isn’t on sale in the UK, but if you’re up for it you can get the Amazfit Neo imported for around £32. Is it worth a punt?

Sony Xperia 1 II Review: Sony finally nails the camera on its flagship smartphone

Published date October 10, 2020

Sony’s Xperia 1 II has been out for a while, but it’s still the flagship in the family. Can this be the start of a new wave of phones that helps Sony turn the tide?

Realme 7 Pro Review: Competition beware, Realme is coming for your customers

Published date October 7, 2020

This year has seen a fierce battle in the mid-range as people hunt for a better deal. Realme is once showing the world it means business with the Realme 7 Pro.

Lenovo Duet Chromebook Review: The secondary device you’ll be using all the time

Published date September 20, 2020

Every now and then, a company produces something that exceeds expectations. This year, that’s the Duet Chromebook from Lenovo.

[Updated] Zepp E Circle Review: A smart watch that oozes style

Published date September 8, 2020

When Zepp reached out to me, my initial response was ‘who?’. It turns out Zepp is the new name for Amazfit and here’s their first smartwatch under the new name…

Camera Group Test: OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 8, Oppo Find X2 Neo, Realme X50 5G and Sony Xperia 1 II (plus Huawei P40)

Published date September 2, 2020

Check out this huge group test, comparing the cameras on the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 8, Oppo Find X2 Neo, Realme X50 5G, Sony Xperia 1 ii and Huawei P40.

Oppo Find X2 Neo Review: The cheaper alternative to the Pro still packs a punch

Published date August 17, 2020

Oppo’s Find X2 Series has really put the company on the map in the UK, and the £599 Neo seeks to find a balance between affordability and functionality. Can Oppo pull it off?

Realme Watch Review: A small investment for a lot of features

Published date August 12, 2020

Realme’s new smartwatch retails at just £49.99. This may set your expectations low, but you’ll be surprised how much it can do.