Smartphones are the most personal devices we own, keeping us connected at all times and acting as the heart of our tech lives. We may not spend much time actually speaking on them these days, but we use a phone for virtually everything else.
Smartphones today typically fall into one of two categories: iPhone or Android. iPhones are the most popular smartphones overall and offer entry into the much coveted Apple exosystem, where they can be paired with Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks for greater inter-device connectivity.
Android phones, meanwhile, are more numerous combined and often offer higher specs than iPhones on measures such as charging speed and camera quality, while offering integration with a wider variety of devices including Chromebooks and Windows laptops. They also tend to be cheaper.
Our industry-leading phones coverage serves up news, reviews, features and tutorials covering all kinds of devices, from the best smartphones overall to more budget offerings and all points in-between.
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New video leak may have revealed the full Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro design
Leaked promo videos for the upcoming Nothing phones have appeared online, telling us more about the handsets.
The iPhone 16e is here, and I just can’t believe how expensive it is
The iPhone 16e has officially replaced the iPhone SE as Apple’s cheapest handset, but cheapest doesn’t necessarily mean cheap – in fact, I can’t quite believe how expensive the iPhone 16e is.
I tested the Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 and it’s good for charging smaller devices but capable of little else
The Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 has a thin design for greater portability – but is it worth taking on your travels?
Leaked hands-on Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge video hints at its design and specs – and then disappears
We've had another glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge handset, though it didn't stick around for long.
I spent days with this Jiga Power Bank and it has cool features but also some problems that make it hard to carry
The Jiga Power Bank offers convenience thanks to its large capacity and inbuilt flashlight – but is it a good size for travelling with?
This slim 10K MagSafe power bank is the fastest I’ve tested to date
It may be pricey, but with impressive charging speed and a satisfying finish, you're getting your money's worth.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro: which is the pound-for-pound champ?
We pit the mighty Samsung Galaxy S25 against the impressive Google Pixel 9 Pro.
iPhone 16e benchmarks point to performance, RAM, and charging speed details
Ahead of the handset going on sale next week, we've got a few more details about the iPhone 16e.
