Jon Mundy

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I spent a month testing the Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra, a top-end mid-ranger that masquerades as a flagship

By Jon Mundy published

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra provides flagship performance at a steep discount, but compromises in other areas.

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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15: which is the real bargain?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit Apple's latest mid-range model, the iPhone 16e, against the more expensive iPhone 15.

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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: which model is right for you?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e against the base model iPhone 16.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: how much of an upgrade are we talking about?

By Jon Mundy last updated

I detail whether the Samsung Galaxy S25 be a compelling upgrade to the Galaxy S24, based on specs, design, performance and more.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: old rivals send out their best

By Jon Mundy last updated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here and sharper than ever, but how does it compare to its greatest rival, the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: which gaming phone is best?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro against the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro to see which Android gaming phone is the best.

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: the most powerful phone around

By Jon Mundy published

After last year's gaming phone revolution, Asus is back to gentle refinement with the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: portability or power?

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the price, specs, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: which base model is better?

By Jon Mundy published

We assess how the Google Pixel 9 compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24.

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Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet review: a rapid but somewhat unrefined gaming tablet

By Jon Mundy published

Outstanding performance for the money, but the Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet hasn’t yet reached its final form.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: which foldable deserves your money?

By Jon Mundy last updated

In the showdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, we pit the flagship foldable against its flipping stablemate.

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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: which Pro is best for you?

By Jon Mundy published

The iPhone 16 Pro is newer and more powerful than its predecessor, but is it worth upgrading to it from the iPhone 15 Pro? We answer that question.

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Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8: Google’s base models compared

By Jon Mundy published

How does Google's new base Pixel 9 compare to its mainline predecessor, the Pixel 8? We have the answer.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: same name, different game

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the specs, features, and value of the Google Pixel 9 Pro against its predecessor, the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: two AI champions compared

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the specs, features, and overall appeal of the Google Pixel 9 Pro against those of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr Plus 2024: two clamshell giants compared

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr Plus 2024 (aka the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra).

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: small upgrades that add up

By Jon Mundy last updated

If you already have a Galaxy Z Fold 5, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may not be the phone for you. But for others, it's a compelling foldable choice.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Google Pixel Fold: which is the best?

By Jon Mundy last updated

We pit the newer Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 against the aging Google Pixel Fold.

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro review: playing fast and loose with the term ‘new’

By Jon Mundy published

The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a familiar package that offers strong gaming performance at a low price.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: the battle of the Galaxy flagships

By Jon Mundy published

We pit the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which one is best overall.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: is bigger better?

By Jon Mundy published

Do you need to go Ultra with the Galaxy S24 series or will the standard model do? We find out.

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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7: Today’s mid-ranger or yesteryear’s flagship?

By Jon Mundy published

How does Google's new Pixel 8a compare to the Pixel 7, and older but more-premium phone? We have the answer.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23: is the upgrade worth it?

By Jon Mundy published

How does the largest member of the Galaxy S24 family compare to the smallest member of the Galaxy S23 family?

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Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 15

By Jon Mundy published

We pit the Google Pixel 8a against the most affordable of the iPhone 15 family, to see if Google's AI powers can beat the slick feel of iOS.

Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 7a: which mid-range phone is the smarter buy?

By Jon Mundy published

How does Google's new Pixel 8a compare to its previous-generation budget phone, the Pixel 7a? We have the answer.

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