Smartphone Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, include flips, folds and rectangular slabs.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Good phone, wrong time
The Galaxy S21 FE is a solid remix of the original S21 and S21+ at a good price. Sadly, it's arrived a bit too late.
Android 12 review: Living in a Material (You) world
The biggest changes in Android 12 are visual and navigational.
iOS 15.1 review: Apple tries sharing
Read Engadget's review of iOS 15.1, which brings the much-awaited SharePlay feature.
Sony Xperia 1 III review: Fine control for camera obsessives
The Xperia 1 III is another Sony phone aimed at camera fans. It sidesteps software processing tricks, popularized by phones like the Pixel series, instead showcasing Sony’s camera smarts in features like focus tracking and fine-grain controls. The gorgeous 4K screen can run at a smooth 120Hz, but specs like this come at an almost prohibitive price.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro review: Solid phones, great software, perfect pricing
Our review of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, complete with benchmark and battery test results, plus camera samples.
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Surface Duo 2 review: Microsoft's second dual-screen hybrid is a letdown
Our review of Microsoft's Surface Duo 2, which is available today for $1,500.
Motorola Edge (2021) review: Improvements where they matter most
The 2021 Moto Edge address many of the shortcomings of its predecessor and even includes a few surprises for a phone at this price.
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max review: Apple saved the real upgrade for the Pros
The iPhone 13 Pro, not the regular iPhone 13, is the phone iPhone 12 owners should upgrade to this year.
iPhone 13 and 13 mini review: A subtle upgrade that's all about the cameras
Should you get the iPhone 13 and 13 mini? Depends on how badly you want the new camera features and upgraded battery.
ZTE Axon 30 review: An 'invisible' selfie camera comes at a cost
Shame about the selfies.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: Doing the most and yet not enough
Despite a ton of progress, Samsung's latest Fold still won't replace traditional smartphones.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Samsung's best foldable yet is still a tough sell
The Z Flip 3 is a satisfying upgrade from the original, but is held back by battery life and potential durability issues.
Pixel 5a review: The 4a 5G wasn't broken, so Google didn't fix it
Google Pixel 5a review
Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders review: Not for most people
The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders boasts a 144Hz screen, comprehensive 5G support, fast charging and special audio enhancements.
iOS 15 beta hands-on: A surprisingly complete preview
iOS 15 features like SharePlay, Focus modes and Live Text are ready for testing.
OnePlus Nord N200 5G review: A $240 5G phone that's predictably average
At $240, the OnePlus Nord N200 5G seems like a better buy than the Pixel 4a and iPhone SE. But OnePlus’ promises come with asterisks.
OnePlus 9 Pro review: A case against duopolies
Conventional wisdom — and quite a bit of market data — tells us that when people start shopping for high-end smartphones, they’ll usually wind up with an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy. With the new OnePlus 9 Pro, though, OnePlus makes a convincing argument for skipping the duopoly and trying something different. That’s because the company managed to build its best smartphone yet, one truly deserving of the flagship label. Its focus on speed, screen quality, and a renewed commitment to photography just might help the brand win over a new legion of fans. It’s just too bad OnePlus’s best phones these days aren’t the deals they used to be.
Oppo's X 2021 prototype shows that rollable phones have potential
The Oppo X 2021 prototype rollable phone can switch between a conventional 6.7-inch screen and a mini-tablet-like 7.4-inch screen. This is achieved by rolling part of the flexible OLED panel into the back of the phone, which supposedly avoids the creasing issue we've seen on foldables.
This $70 S Pen/case combo won't turn your S21 Ultra into a Galaxy Note
Mind you, that's not because of the S Pen itself. That comfort is all thanks to the S Pen's size. This $40 S Pen packs all of the requisite bits needed to play nice with the invisible Wacom digitizer inside the S21 Ultra's massive display.