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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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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Improved but not yet perfected Several key improvements show Google is headed in the right direction with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold – but there’s still some way to go£1749Ben Johnston
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best buyGoogle Pixel 8a review: Trickle-down AI-conomics The new AI features look fun, but the real strength of the Pixel 8a lies in its hardware improvements and fantastic software support£499Ben Johnston
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Five reasons this is the perfect first folding phone Ready to take the plunge with your first folding phone? Here’s five reasons why I love this clamshell phone – and two why you may notBen Johnston
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Last year’s best Android phones are now dirt cheap Our favourite Android phones from last year are massively discounted for Prime Day – here’s why I’m recommending them over this year’s dealsBen Johnston
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Why I think this flip phone is worth a second look After I declared it the runner-up in a showdown with Razr, this flip phone has caught my attention with a massive Prime Day discountBen Johnston
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Pixel too pricey? This is the phone deal I recommend instead The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is down to its lowest price ever in Amazon’s Prime Day sale, offering unbeatable value for moneyBen Johnston
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This five-star smartphone is now even more of a bargain My favourite mid-range phone has the best cameras and software support in its class – and this Prime Day deal is the best time to grab oneBen Johnston
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Best Motorola phone 2024: Which Moto is right for you? We've tested and ranked the best Motorola phones for all budgets, from great value options to high-end foldable flagshipsBen Johnston
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Amazon unveils new Fire HD 8 tablets ahead of October sale The new Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets get more RAM and slightly better cameras – and they’re already massively discountedBen Johnston
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Sony unveils a LinkBuds speaker alongside its latest earbuds Sony’s LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open get a unique style and tuning developed with Olivia Rodrigo and the LinkBuds Speaker makes its debutBen Johnston
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review: A big nothing Though competent by itself, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is far from enough of an upgrade to justify its existence – or its bloated price£399Ben Johnston
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recommendedHonor Magic V3 hands-on: The UK’s thinnest foldable yet The ultra-thin Honor Magic V3 impresses with its class-leading hardware but a couple of minor points hold it back from true magic£1699Ben Johnston
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recommendedGoogle Pixel 9 Pro: This small phone casts a large shadow Google’s first compact Pro phone tucks myriad features into a svelte package, easily outshining its pricier big-screened sibling£999Ben Johnston
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What is roaming data? The best UK networks for travel What is roaming data and which are the best networks for travelling abroad? We reveal all belowMax Figgett
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The best running headphones you can buy Discover the wired and wireless running headphones that are guaranteed to sound great and help you go the distanceBen Johnston