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Phones & Accessories

Our experts review the best phones and phone accessories in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best new smartphones and phone accessories here from Apple, Samsung and more top brands. We test the top models on the market for quality, technical specs, ease of use and value for money. From the latest Android smartphones and iPhones to solar chargers, we've got you covered. You can also find the latest deals on mobile phones and accessories here.

Latest Phone and Accessories reviews and deals

<p>I've pulled together all the rumours you need to know about the upcoming handsets </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 17: New leaks reveal release date and more

<p>The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a wider 21:9 display when closed, making the outer display more comfortable to use</p>
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Samsung unveils thinner, lighter Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 phones

<p>The top solar panels are small enough to carry, but powerful enough to charge laptops </p>
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Best solar chargers 2025, tested for camping and backpacking

<p>Samsung’s range includes iPhone-rivalling flagships and class-leading foldable phones</p>
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The best Samsung phones in 2025, tried and tested

<p>The Garmin Venu X1 will be available in two colours at launch: black and moss green</p>
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Garmin Venu X1 takes on the Apple Watch Ultra 2

<p>There are discounts at Carphone Warehouse, Amazon and more </p>
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Best refurbished iPhone deals

<p>We’ve assessed the key specs and performance of mobiles from Samsung, Google, Apple and more </p>
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Best smartphones in 2025, reviewed by a tech expert

<p>There are two main types of folding phone: the classic clamshell style and the larger book style</p>
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Best folding and flip phones 2025, tested by a tech writer

<p>We tested the power banks and portable chargers for speed, weight, portability, power, design and extra features</p>
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Best power banks for 2025, tested by a tech expert

<p>A titanium frame, as seen on the S25 Ultra, should help protect the S25 Edge from bending</p>
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Samsung’s new phone is razor thin, but will it affect performance?

<p>Our expert tech writer tested phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more </p>
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Best Android phones of 2025, reviewed by a tech expert

<p>At £269, the OnePlus Watch 3 is great value versus rivals the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch</p>
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OnePlus Watch 3 review: One of the best value Android smartwatches

Tech deals

<p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>
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Best AirPods deals July 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

<p>Vodafone’s february phone deals offer some impressive savings</p>
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Vodafone deals: Save more than £300 in February 2025

<p>Need to upgrade your tablet? Now’s the time to do it</p>
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Best iPad deals in July 2025: Save £100 on the iPad Pro

<p>Upgrade your phone, TV and more for less</p>
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<p>The Pixel 9a is available in black, white, ‘iris’ blue and ‘peony’ pink (pictured)</p>
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Google Pixel 9a review: Is this the best bargain smartphone?

<p>Not every model can run Apple Intelligence, even if you have iOS 18.3 </p>
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iOS 18.4 launches with 8 new emojis – here’s what to know

<p>Perfect for tracking luggage or just locating your keys, Apple’s trackers are a must-have</p>
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Best AirTag deal I’ve ever seen arrives, thanks to Amazon Spring Sale

<p>Retailers and carriers have launched their best pre-order deals </p>
Phones & Accessories

Best iPhone 16e pre-order deals in the UK

<p>You can grab a decent phone that does everything you need for less than £200</p>
Phones & Accessories

Best cheap phones 2025: Top budget smartphones in the UK

<p>Slightly narrower, and with curved sides, updates to the design are subtle, but look good </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: AI here, there and everywhere

<p>Retailers and carriers have launched their best pre-order deals </p>
Phones & Accessories

Best iPhone 16e pre-order deals in the UK

<p>You can grab a decent phone that does everything you need for less than £200</p>
Phones & Accessories

Best cheap phones 2025: Top budget smartphones in the UK

<p>Slightly narrower, and with curved sides, updates to the design are subtle, but look good </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: AI here, there and everywhere

<p>The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus in pink and yellow</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S25 early review: First impressions of new AI features

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Samsung Galaxy S25 early review: First impressions of new AI features

<p>The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus in pink and yellow</p>
<p>The OnePlus 13 is available in three colourways: white (pictured), black, and a blue version featuring a “microfibre vegan leather” finish</p>
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OnePlus 13 review: Could the first mobile of 2025 be this year's best?

<p>The best smartphones are still low in price post-Cyber Monday </p>
Black Friday

Best post-Black Friday mobile phone and SIM-only deals 2024

<p>The iPhone 16 is the best the entry-level iPhone has ever been, and shares most of its features with the more expensive iPhone 16 Pro </p>
Phones & Accessories

How to get the iPhone 16 for less than the price of a coffee a day

<p>It comes with a built-in USB-C cable </p>
Prime Day

I’ve tested dozens of power banks – and my favourite has 50% off

<p>It comes with a built-in USB-C cable </p>
Prime Day

I’ve tested dozens of power banks – and my favourite has 50% off

<p>From the camera improvements to display, here’s what I thought of the new launch </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 Pro review: It could be revolutionary, but isn’t yet

<p>There are absolutely no differences between the iPhone 16 and the Plus, apart from their size, battery life and price</p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 review: More than just bold colours?

<p>Most cases have a gap for the new camera control button, but some have covers that work with it </p>
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Best iPhone 16 cases 2024, according to a tech critic

<p>All four iPhone 16 models feature a new camera control button </p>
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These are the best iPhone 16 deals, according to a tech expert

<p>The newer Pixel 9 series launched last month, but the Pixel 8 Pro is still a stellar smartphone with a great camera </p>
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Pixel 8 Pro deal: Get a £250 discount and a £100 Currys voucher

<p>This year the gap is starting to close between the basic and pro models </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: Which should you buy?

<p>Could they tempt users away from Apple’s AirTag </p>
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Tile’s new Bluetooth trackers feature an SOS button for emergencies

<p>The new puck fixes everything I hate about wireless charging </p>
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This is the most exciting Apple launch no one else is talking about

<p>As Google expands and improves Gemini, we should see it become more reliable and more powerful</p>
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These 5 impressive AI features convinced me to upgrade to the Pixel 9

<p>Pixel 9 is available to buy - with Pro and Fold available for pre-order</p>
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Google Pixel 9 is available to buy now

<p>The Pixel 9 Pro is available in two sizes – the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL is identical besides the bigger screen and battery </p>
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: Powerful AI features shine

Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: Powerful AI features shine

<p>The Pixel 9 Pro is available in two sizes – the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL is identical besides the bigger screen and battery </p>
<p>The Pixel Watch (left) is available in two sizes for the first time this year </p>
Phones & Accessories

Pixel Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch 7: Which smartwatch is best for you?

<p>The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 in porcelain and the 45mm version in obsidian</p>
Phones & Accessories

Pixel Watch 3: Where to pre-order Google’s new fitness wearable

<p>You have four colourways to choose from this year, plus three online-exclusive designs available only from Samsung’s official store </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: The flip phone gets AI features

<p>They run on an ultra-fast 3nm processor </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra have launched – where to buy

<p>They run on an ultra-fast 3nm processor </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra have launched – where to buy

Tech

Google Gemini app launches in the UK

<p>The £569 deal gets you the original Pixel Watch and the 128GB Pixel 8 </p>
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Google Pixel 8 deal: Get £140 off plus a free Pixel Watch

<p>More leaks are dropping daily </p>
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The iPhone 16 Pro max battery life could be longest ever

<p>The newest phone in the Pixel a-series is available in black, white, blue and a limited-edition green colourway</p>
Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel 8a review: Premium AI features for less

<p>I’ve never considered my phone as an accessory – until now </p>
Women's Accessories

This unexpected accessory filled the front row at London Fashion Week

<p>The phones get thinner bezels, a flat display, and a raft of new AI-powered photo-editing and writing features</p>
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Best SIM-free contract deals on the Samsung Galaxy S24

<p>Both the Galaxy S24 ultra and the iPhone 15 pro max represent the very best that Samsung and Apple are capable of. But which one should you choose? </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra vs iPhone 15 pro max

<p>The top-of-the-range Samsung starts from £1,249 and is available in four colours</p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: The best Android phone

<p>The expensive piece of kit has been reduced just four months after its launch </p>
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iPhone 15 Pro Max price plummets in rare Apple deal

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