Phones
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Samsung 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£499 - recommended
Apple iPhone 16e review: The best value iPhone Misses out on some core features but the iPhone 16e has better battery life and a much nicer design than SE models£599 -
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 -
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 trust -
Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro hands-on: Two’s a crowd While the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro are a big improvement over last year’s entries, I’m not convinced they needed to be two phones -
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 all -
Honor ups the Magic 7 Pro’s software support to seven years Honor matches Samsung and Google’s seven years of software support for its Magic phones – but it’s not good news for everyone -
Xiaomi 15 review: Get a Samsung Galaxy S25 instead The Xiaomi 15 is a sleek, powerful and capable smartphone – but the Samsung Galaxy S25 does better for less money£899 - recommended
Xiaomi Pad 7 review: My new favourite iPad alternative The software still bothers me but the Xiaomi Pad 7 gets enough right elsewhere to be Android’s best answer yet to the 10.9in iPad£369 -
Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36 hands-on: Mid-range marvels? Samsung gives its mid-range A-series smartphones a bit of spit and polish but there’s nothing particularly dramatic about this update -
Motorola ThinkPhone 25 review: Taking care of business The work-focused Motorola ThinkPhone 25 pairs a robust build with excellent stamina but it struggles to compete as an all-rounder£450 -
Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone SE 3: A one-sided fight Should you upgrade to the iPhone 16e from your ageing iPhone SE 3 (2022)? Of course you should – here's why -
iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 8a: Clash of the mid-range titans We put Apple’s new iPhone 16e up against the Google Pixel 8a to see which is a better mid-range phone for your money