Verdict The Poco X7 offers great value, if you catch it on sale. Its standout features include a vibrant AMOLED screen, excellent battery life with fast 45W charging, and decent performance for everyday use. However, HyperOS is a major downside, as it’s bloated with pre-installed apps, ads, and sluggish updates. The cameras are fine for … Read more
Verdict Very cheap Good build quality Decent T9 keypad Proprietary headphone jack Poor music software Low-res screen Key Features Life at the bottom of the barrel can’t be much fun. The Samsung Monte Slider’s bigger siblings get all the attention ─ it’s not even pricey enough to earn mobile phone salespeople enough commission for an … Read more
Verdict Thin, light, and wonderfully rounded, the Moto G85 5G is a reliable phone for the money without a doubt. But if you’re willing to drop the curved display and brand, you can get more bang for your buck. Pretty, edgeless P-OLED panel Clean shape and good feel Smooth enough performance Lags behind phones of … Read more
Verdict If you’re looking for a tablet for your child that offers a robust design, excellent parental controls and a big screen for under £200, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids is superb. It doesn’t have the fastest performance or the quickest charging speeds, but the interface is easy to use – even for smaller … Read more
Verdict While loaded with software bloat and AI features you might never use, the Oppo Reno 13 FS 5G is a fast, attractive, and capable camera phone despite its ageing chipset. Bright and beautiful display Solid camera system Good enough performance Loads of AI features Endless bloatware No included case Key Features Review Price: £399 … Read more