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Apple iPhone 13 review: the iPhone for the masses

In our iPhone 13 review, we find it's the phone that Apple expects most people will buy, and for good reason. Here's everything you need to know.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's open screen and crease.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: so good, it should be your next phone

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be coming up to a year old, but after revisiting it in our ongoing, in-depth review, we explain why it's still a great buy.
Someone outside holding the Pixel 6a. We see the back of the phone.

Google Pixel 6a review: cheap, small, and packing a big punch

The Google Pixel 6a is here. It has a fresh design, a custom Google chipset, and it now costs just $349. Is it a good buy in 2023? Here's our full review.
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Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus-pocus

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.
Someone holding the Motorola Edge Plus (2023) at an angle.

Motorola Edge Plus (2023) review: a Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S23 killer

The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is Motorola's answer to the Galaxy S23 and Pixel 7 Pro. But is it any good? Here's a closer look at the $799 flagship.
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Google Pixel 7a review: a good Pixel, but a hard sell

Google has just released the Pixel 7a, the latest phone in the Pixel A-series. But is this upgrade worth the price increase from the Pixel 6a? Let's find out.
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Using this new Android phone made me miss my Pixel 7

The Poco F5 Pro is the highest-spec phone the brand has made, but that doesn't make it exciting. Our review goes into why it needs more than good stats.
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The RedMagic 8 Pro is the year’s best phone you haven’t heard of

The RedMagic 8 Pro is a gorgeous-looking gaming phone that offers excellent performance, battery life and a lovely display.
The back of the Motorola ThinkPhone.

Motorola ThinkPhone review: all business, no fun, no sale

Yes, you can buy the Motorola ThinkPhone even if you're not a business, but does that mean you should? We found out after using it.
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro review: Still the best you can get

How does the iPhone 13 Pro stack up against the competition several months into its life? Turns out, it's still a winner in our updated review.
iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro review: A step above

The iPhone 12 Pro is Apple's best phone, if price isn't a factor. It has an excellent balance of power and speed, an exceptional camera, and great hardware.
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iPhone 11 Pro review: The best camera on the best phone

The iPhone 11 Pro is the best phone money can buy right now. A beefier battery and new triple-camera system with Night mode set the bar for smartphone cameras, and help put the 11 Pro at the top of the pack. But Google's Pixel 4 is right around the corner, and it could steal the camera throne back.
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iPhone 11 Pro Max review: Turning everything up to max

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is for big-screen enthusiasts, but it's also undeniably the best smartphone you can buy at the moment. It excels at almost everything, from incredible battery life and a fantastic screen to powerful performance and class-leading cameras. This is the iPhone to splurge on.
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Apple iPhone 11 review: The iPhone for all

The iPhone 11 succeeds the iPhone XR, yet it's even more affordable at $699. Is it worth saving $300 by going for it over the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max? For most people, yes. The upgrades include a second ultra-wide-angle lens, Night mode for the camera, and slightly better battery life.
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Nokia 7.2 review: Nokia aims high but misses the mark

HMD Global's latest phone in the U.S. is the Nokia 7.2, and not only does it look sophisticated, but it also has some killer camera specs. There's a 48-megapixel camera, along with a wide-angle and depth-sensing lens. But can it dethrone the Google Pixel 3a, which remains the best camera on a phone under $400?
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Motorola One Action hands-on review

Motorola’s latest phone is called the Motorola One Action, and it wants to end vertical videos once and for all. The unique action camera lets you film in portrait orientation, but you still get landscape video footage. Sadly, in the U.S. this phone won’t be a part of the Android One program.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Review: The Note for everyone else

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 is one of two phones launched at Unpacked 2019, alongside the Note 10 Plus. Of the two, this one is smaller, has only one storage option (and no MicroSD slot), as well as a smaller battery. But it’s still has a lot going for it, including its beautiful sleek design.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus Review: Renaissance Phone

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus is here, and it’s the biggest and best Samsung phone ever. Its key feature is its looks, as it has an attractive rear design, highlighted by the new Aura Glow color, but little else has changed. Read our Note 10 Plus review for our in-depth thoughts on Samsung's latest.
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Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Google’s latest phones, and their key selling point is that they bring the same exact software and camera experience from the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a much lower price point -- $399 and $479, respectively. You also get great performance and battery life.
Galaxy Fold open.

Samsung Galaxy Fold review: Wait for the next generation

Samsung's Galaxy Fold is the company's first foldable smartphone. It boasts two screens, six cameras, and a dual-cell battery. The phone was delayed due to display issues, but Samsung has fixed all its problems, and it's now available. Here's what it's like to use a foldable smartphone.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G hands-on review

The question of whether to buy a 5G phone in 2019 is complex. The Galaxy S10 5G will be one of the first 5G phones on all major carriers, but it’s also going to be among the most expensive in Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup. We break down what it’s like, and whether you should wait or buy into the next-gen network.
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Sony Xperia 1 review: One for the fans

Sony’s Xperia 1 smartphone is svelte, tall, modern, and powerful. The 21:9 aspect ratio means you get a cinematic viewing experience. It’s too bad there are several other shortcomings, such as a lackluster camera, unimpressive battery life, and far too high of a price tag. Here’s our Xperia 1 review.
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LG G8 ThinQ review

LG’s latest is the LG G8 ThinQ, and its marquee features are the weirdest we’ve seen on a smartphone in a long time. You can hover your hand over the phone’s selfie camera to make gestures to unlock and control it. While these features differentiate the phone, is it worth using? Find out in our LG G8 ThinQ review.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review: The details matter

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Plus has anything and everything you’d want in a smartphone. From a gorgeous HDR10+ screen that you can’t stop looking at, to an in-display fingerprint sensor that actually works, it’s awesome. But is it worth $1,000? Read our full Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review to find out.
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Sony Xperia XZ3 review

Sony fans will be excited about the adoption of OLED in its latest flagship phone, which also offer incremental improvements over its predecessor, but should anyone else be? We put it through its paces in our Sony Xperia XZ3 review to find out exactly how it measures up.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium review

Sony’s third flagship phone of 2018 is its first to ever feature a dual-camera lens. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium can capture ultra-low-light video far better than phones like the iPhone X or Galaxy Note 9, but is it worth the high cost? We look at how the overall package holds up against the spotlight video features.
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Oppo Find X review

Is the Oppo Find X the most beautiful smartphone we’ve ever seen? We think it’s right up there, but because it’s an import-only phone, you’ll have to put in some effort to get one. Is it worth going the extra mile? We’ve been using this design powerhouse to find out if it’s one you should buy.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 review

Sony’s current flagship smartphone is the Xperia XZ2. It costs $800, and it’s quite comparable to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 in many ways. Does that mean you should drop your hard-earned money on it? It’s a tough question, as the XZ2 checks off a lot of boxes. We find the answer in our review.
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Land Rover Explore Hands-on Review

It may have the Land Rover name on the front, but the Explore is not only for people who own the world’s greatest SUV. It’s for anyone who loves the lifestyle that goes along with the Land Rover
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Google Pixel 2 Review

We review Google’s Pixel 2, a 5-inch phone that’s compact, blazing fast, and sports the best camera in any smartphone.
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LG V30 review: LG’s finest hour

Our LG V30 review reveals how LG has given the previously confused V-series range a purpose -- and in turn has come up with its best phone yet.
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Hands on: Huawei P8 Max

Huawei saved a big surprise for the closing moments of the P8 smartphone launch. It’s the P8 Max, and at 6.8-inches, it’s a very big surprise indeed.
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LG G Flex2 review

Phones don’t have to flat and boring. LG’s second curvy smartphone, the G Flex2, ups the power and makes the body even more durable than last time around. It looks superb, but is its beauty more than skin deep?
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Hands on: Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640 XL

If you’re in need of a solid, mid-range phone and don’t care whether you’ve got the latest and the greatest processor, screen resolution, and all the shiny new features, phones like the Lumia 640 could be just what you need. Microsoft sure makes a nice budget smartphone. Its latest Lumias, the 640 and 640 XL, […]
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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