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Motorola Moto G review

Motorola wants to revolutionize the low-cost Android phone with its newly introduced Moto G. It’s spec sheet looks good, but how does it perform in the real world?
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Sony Xperia 5 II review: A true compact flagship, with classic Sony problems

The Sony Xperia 5 II is just the right size, has a sleek unusual design, and a very high specification, making it a rarity in the smartphone world today.
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: A cheap phone that’s made to last

Tempted by the new, very blue OnePlus Nord CE 5G? We don't blame you. We've been testing the phone out to see if it's the new low-cost 5G phone leader.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review: Big in size, specs, and camera, but not in appeal

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is big, with a large screen, 108MP camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. But do these big specs mean big appeal? We found out in our review.
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Realme GT review: A midrange phone with a flagship processor inside

Don't let the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 inside the Realme GT fool you -- this isn't a Galaxy S21 rival. It's a powerful midrange phone with a good price.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: A fully functional foldable

Foldables are clearly part of the future of phones, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the best you can get right now.
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: Bringing 5G to the masses

The OnePlus Nord 10 5G offers a reasonably modern design and a very modest price -- but how many corners are cut to reach that price?
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OnePlus 9 review: Ultimate performance with a middling camera

The OnePlus 9 offers among the best performance in a smartphone, plus it has an incredible display. But ultimately, its camera could still be better.
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OnePlus 9 Pro review: The most dependable smartphone you can buy

After a year of waiting, the OnePlus 9 Pro is here to replace the OnePlus 8 Pro. Has OnePlus made the most of its longer than usual development period?
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Google Pixel 5 review: Google’s best tech, condensed for convenience

The Pixel 5 won't turn heads with stunning looks, but it will perform better than many other more expensive phones. Here's our review of this compact winner.
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A great second impression

Microsoft dropped the ball with its first-generation Surface Duo. But the Duo 2 makes up a lot of ground.
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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the other

If the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy and the Galaxy S21 is a slight disappointment, where does that leave the Galaxy S21+? We find out.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Samsung's latest budget flagship phone.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The sequel is never as good

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes at an odd time and fails to meet the budget flagship expectations set by its predecessor.
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Nokia G50 review: Buy for the battery and software, not 5G

The Nokia G50 is a $300 with a 5G connection, which is a decent benefit but mostly for the future. Today, you'll want to get it for other reasons.
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Motorola Moto G Pure review: Low in price, high in compromises

The Moto G Pure is Motorola's best value smartphone but it comes with a boatload of compromises, making it no bargain.
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Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: Tiny yet mighty

The iPhone 12 Mini is delightfully small, yet provides a complete experience with exceptional hardware, features, and camera quality. It's the best small phone.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G review: The conqueror

It's go big, or go home when it comes to Samsung's Galaxy Note series, and the new Note 20 Ultra is the biggest, most feature-packed version of the phone yet.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review: 2021’s true S Series phone, and the best yet

There may be three new Galaxy S Series phones this year, but only one really fulfills the criteria we expect from the range, and that's the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
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Motorola Moto E (2020) review: Great value at $150

The Moto E has decent specs for the price and a modern design, but there are tons of budget phones. Is the Moto E the phone to beat in the under-$150 range?
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Asus ROG Phone 2 review: The power to change your game

Asus is on a roll in 2019, having started out with the Zenfone 6 -- a welcome surprise and a great phone -- and now the ROG Phone 2. This gaming smartphone is a performance powerhouse, from the processor to the battery, and the stunning screen is a joy.
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Sony Xperia 10 review

The Sony Xperia 10 is as close to a truly budget phone as Sony gets, but how does it measure up against the rest of a strong budget field? We tested it out to uncover the pleasing high notes and the disappointing compromises. If you’re considering buying this phone, then you must read our Sony Xperia 10 review first.
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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G review: An unexpected, but welcome, surprise

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra is much better than I thought it was going to be, and I've kept it has my main phone for longer than expected. Let's look at it closely.
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Nokia 8.3 review: A PureView camera phone in all but name

Nokia's back at the top of its camera game with the Nokia 8.3, which really should wear the PureView name. We review this impressive, cost-effective phone.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The foldable future is now ready for everyone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 combines its cool folding action with a reasonable price, so you're right to be tempted. This is what it's like to live with.
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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Pro review: A phone that’s very good at being average

The Moto Edge 20 Pro is Motorola's top new Edge phone for 2021 and the specification looks great. We've tried it to see what it's like in the real world.
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Oppo Find X3 Pro Review: At last, a consistent camera experience

The Oppo Find X3 Pro emphasizes consistency in the camera, a sleek unibody design, and a 10-bit color screen. We've tried it, and it lives up to expectation.
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OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: Just call it the OnePlus 9 Lite

The OnePlus Nord 2 is an important phone for not just OnePlus, but MediaTek, too. It features the new, custom flagship chip, and it's shaping up well.
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Asus Zenfone 8 review: Size isn’t everything, and this small phone proves it

Asus isn't targeting the massive flagship phones of this year with the Zenfone 8, but more compact phones like the Google Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 Mini.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review: Almost, but not quite Ultra enough

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you want from a top-spec smartphone in 2021, and a few things you don't want, and that gives the competition the edge.
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Palm review (Connected model)

The all-new, Verizon-exclusive, Palm syncs to your primary smartphone and acts as a secondary device -- with features to help balance smartphone usage. But after spending some time with it, its poor camera quality and awful battery life are only a few of the issues we have with the device.
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Honor 50 review: Honor’s back, and what’s old is new again

Honor, the newly independent brand previously owned by Huawei, is back with the Honor 50, which comes with Google Mobile Services and a Qualcomm chip.
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Vivo X70 Pro+ Review: Lives up to the promise, but just try finding one

The Vivo X70 Pro+ has an enviable spec sheet, but can it live up to the promise? We've found out in our review, and are pleased to say it really does.
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Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Not worthy of its Pro name

Xiaomi has dropped the Mi name from its latest smartphone, the 11T Pro. While the phone is decent, it's a struggle to find anything that makes it Pro at all.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S review: No 5G means no deal

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 10S isn't very expensive, but there are a lot of very good low-price phones available today, so is this one to buy? We've found out.
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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