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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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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 hands-on review: Aping the Razr Samsung makes some decent changes to the Galaxy Flip 7, including the one Razr design feature that it desperately neededBen Johnston
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE hands-on review: On repeat Samsung finally adds a cheaper option to its foldable family with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – but is it worth it?Ben 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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The best mid-range phones in 2025, as tested by us Forget the flagships and save some money with the best mid-range smartphones we’ve tested and reviewedBen Johnston
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best buyNothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro review: Two’s a crowd The excellent Nothing Phone (3a) improves on its predecessor in every way – but there really didn’t need to be a separate Pro model£329Ben Johnston
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Nothing Phone (3) review: A Glyph in the Matrix The Nothing Phone (3) has excellent cameras and fun features like the new Glyph Matrix but it isn’t quite the full flagship experience£799Ben Johnston
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best buyOnePlus Nord CE 5: A bargain handset with very few drawbacks The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is one of the most well-rounded budget phones I’ve tested this year and an absolute steal at this price£299Ben Johnston
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My favourite Prime Day headphones deal ends TODAY The Shokz OpenFit 2 are down to their lowest price ever - but only until midnight tonightBen Johnston
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Already the best iPhone deal of Prime Day The iPhone 16e is massively discounted for Prime Day, making it even more of a bargain buyBen Johnston
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recommendedOnePlus Nord 5 review: A true rival for the Pixel 9a The OnePlus Nord 5 isn’t the best all-rounder, but it stands out thanks to excellent performance and class-leading battery life£399Ben Johnston
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The best simple phones for older people Keep in touch with your loved ones with our list of the best simple mobile phones for older peopleJon Mundy
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Honor Magic V5 hands-on review: Slight of hand As foldable phones get slimmer, their appeal grows broader, and the Honor Magic V5 is looking like one of the most attractive versions yetBen Johnston
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recommendedChatsie Phone review: New tricks for old dogs The impressively accessible Chatsie Phone is the ideal way to get stubborn older relatives to finally try using a smartphone£249Ben Johnston
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recommendedHonor Pad 10 review: X marks the spot It’s not the fastest but the Honor Pad 10’s excellent stamina and superior software support make it the best affordable Android tablet yet£300Ben Johnston
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recommendedNintendo Switch 2 review: It’s a super-sized smash, bro The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 evolves the formula with more powerful hardware and a much better display – but battery life suffers£395Ben Johnston