Phones
The best mid-range phones in the 2025, as tested by us
Forget the flagships and save some money with the best mid-range smartphones we’ve tested and reviewed
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Best phone battery life: The longest-lasting smartphones We put every smartphone to the test and determine which of them offers the best phone battery life - best buy
Nothing 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£329 -
The best kids' phones to buy in the UK If you're looking for a phone for your child, you'll want something cheap and robust. We’ve tested all the best contenders -
Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 8a: The ultimate mid-range rumble We compare Google’s new Pixel 9a with last year’s Pixel 8a to see which is better bang for your buck - recommended
Honor 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£250 -
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 hardware -
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 AI -
The fastest charging phones in 2025 We put every smartphone to the test to establish which of them juices up the fastest -
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: Too close to call? We compare Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship against last year’s S24 Ultra to see if it’s worth the upgrade – and the extra money - recommended
Oppo 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£649 -
How long does Apple support iPhones? One of the key advantages to buying an iPhone is Apple’s exemplary software support - recommended
Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: In the pink The iPhone 16 gets a refreshed design, new camera button, faster performance and better battery life, but things aren’t all rosy£899 - recommended
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The long-life legend Bigger screen sizes, better battery life and improved repairability – another significant incremental upgrade from Apple£999