Phones

The strangest of the batch; the 360-degree camera is a gimmick that works but explains why the phone never took off.

Impressive fast wired and wireless charging and strong specs at a competitive price.

Solid build and clean Android One software, but the bundled charger and earphones are unimpressive.

Incredible packaging and top internals, but he dislikes the look of the back.

Built to get a reaction; he was unconvinced by the dual-screen pitch, though the rear-camera-as-selfie idea appeals.

Good value on paper at $250, with a big battery and a custom Mr Who's the Boss logo on the back.

Similar to the Reno 2 in price and spec, with a dual pop-up selfie camera and good protection, but heavy.

The 3D effect works better than expected, though the resolution is lacking and it's a bit gimmicky.

Huge battery, fast charging and big display make it great for many users despite a mid-range chip.

A pricier A-series phone that is one of the most affordable 5G handsets, with a better camera and chip than the A70.

Still impressive and one of the fastest phones around, with slimmer bezels and a better display than the XR.

He really likes it, with a glass back, wireless charging and a dense, good feel.

He liked the size but never the design, and it was marred by bendgate.

Stronger aluminium and 3D Touch, but not a high point thanks to battery and camera criticism.

More premium feeling with jet black option, but removing the headphone jack felt early.

Looks the same as the 3G outside but is a full upgrade inside in speed, battery and camera.

An incredible phone that introduced Siri, and the last one Steve Jobs saw announced.

One of Apple's biggest changes, with Lightning, EarPods and a taller screen that he really likes.

A dream phone to him as a 13-year-old, notable for GPS, 3G and the debut of the App Store.

A beautiful, capable phone, but he can't bring himself to switch to it from the S10 5G because of the corners, battery drain and better pho…

The standard version is mentioned as the base for the 5G model and noted for its full dual speaker setup.

A sponsored first look that praises it as a big-screen, gaming-friendly phone and a sensible first step into 5G, with a camera a step behin…

The better buy than the XS if you can cope with its size, thanks to a bigger screen and 10 to 15 percent more battery life.

A more shocking and impressive phone for its time, with great customisation and value, but dated cameras and performance now.