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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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recommendedHonor 400 Lite review: The Talented Mr. Ripley The Honor 400 Lite is one of the better budget phones out there but its iPhone cosplay leaves it with little identity of its own£250Ben Johnston
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Here’s our first look at the Motorola Edge 60 and 60 Pro The latest Motorola Edge devices go all-in on Moto AI, add fun new colours and severely improve the hardwareBen Johnston
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Motorola Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra preview: Cutting edge The new Motorola flip phones offer bigger batteries, better charging, stronger performance and a bucketload of AIBen Johnston
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recommendedOppo Reno 13 Pro review: Made for marathons, not sprinting The Oppo Reno 13 Pro isn’t the fastest performer but it still succeeds on the strength of its epic battery life and telephoto camera£649Ben Johnston
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The best Samsung phone to buy in 2025 We put Samsung’s recent smartphone output to the test to find the perfect phone for youBen Johnston
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best buyGoogle Pixel 9a review: A better class of mid-range phone I don’t love the new design but it’s hard to complain when the Google Pixel 9a gets so much right everywhere else£499Ben Johnston
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The best smartphones you can buy in 2025 The best Android and Apple smartphones to buy this year, as tested and reviewed by usBen Johnston
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This is how much the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost you We finally know how much the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost, when it’s launching and what games you can play on day oneBen 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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Google Pixel 9a preview: Raising (and removing) the bar Losing the camera bar leaves the design a little generic but the Google Pixel 9a otherwise looks to be a solid improvement for a keen priceBen Johnston
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recommendedSamsung Galaxy A56 review: The best mid-range Samsung phone Better than last year’s model in some ways and worse in others, Samsung’s Galaxy A56 is an affordable pick for Samsung enthusiasts£499Ben Johnston
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Lenovo’s MWC laptops are wide, tall and downright adorable With the twice-folding ThinkBook Flip and a modular concept laptop, Lenovo is focusing on expanding its laptop array with expanding laptopsBen Johnston
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Is the HMD Fusion X1 a phone kids and parents can agree on? Pairing modern design with robust safety features, the HMD Fusion X1 aims to be a phone that kids will want and parents can trustBen Johnston
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Honor Pad V9 vs Honor Pad 9: What’s the difference? Honor just announced the new Pad V9 – here’s how it compares to last year’s Honor Pad 9 tabletBen Johnston
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra hands-on: Held back by the software The incredibly powerful Xiaomi 15 Ultra undercuts the competition on price but the software could undermine it allBen Johnston