Phones

A foldable full of small compromises that I would only recommend to experienced foldable users who really want one.

Argues the Fold beats Apple's foldable on multitasking, desktop mode, interpreter mode, reverse charging and face unlock.

A really good phone with excellent battery life, big performance headroom and much better image processing, though not an exciting upgrade…

Strong gains in battery, charging and gaming performance, but the AI speedup and variable aperture feel underwhelming in daily use.

A wider, mini-TV style fold with a great inner screen, but more of a side-grade than an upgrade and hard to justify at the price.

An iPhone in a rugged case survived the drop test better than the rugged phone, so I prefer that route.

Beats the iPhone Duo on paper for weight, battery and price, but sloppy software, overheating and weaker cameras stop it being the better p…

The best choice for anyone wanting a big screen and battery now the Plus is gone, especially in eSIM-only countries.

My pick for best camera and co-smartphone of the year, thanks to the 5x zoom, 24MP shots, portrait conversion, battery and USB-C.

I'm conflicted over the lack of camera and battery upgrades, but I conclude it's the most complete Android phone and a great all-rounder fo…

Faster sensor captures high-resolution photos much quicker than the 15 Pro Max, though everyday image quality is similar.

Capable phone with great cameras, thermals and battery, but the upgrades feel incomplete and it is an optional upgrade for most people.

Winner of the glow-up award, with a much better screen and doubled storage for the same price.

Used only as a stabilisation benchmark, where its footage looked shaky next to the Honor's.

Impressive built-in gimbal tech with excellent stabilisation and tracking, but the AI party tricks are gimmicky and durability is a worry.

Same modest upgrades as the Pro, with smaller charging gains than advertised and a price of $1,299.

Thinner bezels are welcome, but the design is still ugly and the new back panel feels like a cost-cut.

Only four small hardware changes and a $100 price rise, so the software is the real draw.

Subtle hardware improvements, with misleading marketing claims and a $100 price hike.

A big surprise: 26% thinner with a larger screen and better crease, though the battery and S Pen support are letdowns and it costs $2,000.

A big surprise: 26% thinner with a larger screen and better crease, though the battery and S Pen support are letdowns and it costs $2,000.

The slimmest Samsung fold yet with a bigger battery and strong screen, but the Ultra name feels like branding rather than a real leap.

A tidy refresh that's thinner and lighter with a much more capable cover screen, though I think that removes the friction I liked.

Safe and fine, but worse in every way than the S25 Ultra.