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Ben Johnston
Reviews writer Ben has been with Expert Reviews since 2021, and in that time he’s established himself as an authority on all things mobile tech and audio. On top of testing and reviewing myriad smartphones, tablets, headphones, earbuds and speakers, Ben has turned his hand to the odd laptop hands-on preview and several gaming peripherals. He also regularly attends global industry events, including the Snapdragon Summit and the MWC trade show.
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recommendedFairphone 6: Eco-friendly but not completely future-proof The Fairphone 6 is the ideal phone for eco-conscious users – but I worry that some of the specs don’t feel built to last£499Ben Johnston
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The iPhone 17 FINALLY makes this one big change The iPhone 17 brings 120Hz to the non-Pro models, and makes some interesting camera upgrades, tooBen Johnston
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The iPhone 17 Air learned nothing from Samsung's mistakes The iPhone 17 Air is a beautifully skinny piece of kit – but it still hasn’t fixed my key problem with these ultra-slim smartphonesBen Johnston
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IFA 2025: These Motorola phones get BIG battery upgrades The biggest Moto display yet, a sleek compact handset and the highest capacity battery I’ve seen on a UK-bound phone? Well hello, MotoBen Johnston
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Lenovo lines up three new gaming monitors for IFA 2025 The latest Legion Pro monitors come in 27in and 32in screen sizes, with either a UHD or QHD OLED display – and they’re available soonBen Johnston
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Lenovo drops two new AI-powered tablets at IFA 2025 The Lenovo Yoga Pad is designed to empower artists, while the Idea Tab Plus is packed with AI to make your work easierBen Johnston
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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a release date at IFA 2025 And it’s going to hit shelves before the ROG Xbox Ally X – but should you wait?Ben Johnston
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: Yeah magnets! Yeah science! The Pixelsnap magnetic charging is a fun addition but the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has little else in the way of notable upgrades£1199Ben Johnston
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recommendedHonor Magic V5 review: Slight of hand The Honor Magic V5 stumbles on performance, but its ultra-thin design and exceptional battery life keep it in the race£1699Ben Johnston
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recommendedHonor Magic Pad 3: A quality tablet with a middling display The Honor Magic Pad 3 makes several big improvements over its predecessor, but also ditches the OLED display£600Ben Johnston
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The best Android phones in 2025 Looking for a new Android phone? These are the best Google-powered handsets we've tested to dateBen Johnston
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The best budget smartphones to buy in 2025 Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of expertsBen Johnston
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recommendedXiaomi Poco F7 review: A dirt-cheap stamina champion The Poco F7 offers performance and durability far beyond its price point – but the real edge here is that incredible battery life£329Ben Johnston
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Google Pixel 10 review: Snap, Apple The Pixel 10 is a great upgrade with its MagSafe-style charging and sharp telephoto camera – but battery life could be a problem£799Ben Johnston
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Google Pixel 10 Pro review: Magnets don’t always attract The magnetic wireless charging is great, but the Pixel 10 Pro is otherwise too similar to its predecessor to be worth your money£999Ben Johnston