Mrwhosetheboss Picks
MRWHOSETHEBOSSPicks

Everything I've tested.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 5G
Not rated1 video
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 5G

Expected top-tier 5G model that might need a Qualcomm chip or be US-only, since the Exynos lacks built-in 5G.

Samsung
Nokia 7.1
I'd buy it2 videos
Nokia 7.1

A solid, bloat-free mid-range phone at £299 with a respectable camera and an HDR display, though the bezels are sizeable.

Nokia
Sony Xperia XZ3
Worth it if…3 videos
Sony Xperia XZ3

An odd-looking phone with a very good HDR screen and a much improved camera.

Sony
Huawei Mate 20
I'd buy it3 videos
Huawei Mate 20

A proper flagship that is worth the money, with cameras and charging a step behind the Pro but excellent performance and battery.

Huawei
Honor 8X
I'd buy it2 videos
Honor 8X

A refreshingly different, affordable phone with a big screen and strong night mode, though he stresses this is not a full review.

Honor
Realme 2 Pro
I'd buy it1 video
Realme 2 Pro

A cheaper, prettier take on the Xiaomi Mi 8 formula that is better in nearly every way, though it isn't Android One.

Realme
Nomu S50 Pro
I'd buy it1 video
Nomu S50 Pro

Extremely tough rugged phone that shrugged off heat, water, a washing machine, a car and heavy throws, though it is bulky and heavy.

Nomu
Razer Phone
I'd buy it5 videos
Razer Phone

The phone from an unexpected company that makes the most sense, with a 120Hz display and great speakers, though aimed at a niche.

Razer
Asus ROG Phone WiGig Dock
Not rated1 video
Asus ROG Phone WiGig Dock

Wireless version of the desktop dock with no real latency problem, though frame rate is lower than wired.

Asus
Asus ROG Phone Gamevice
Not rated1 video
Asus ROG Phone Gamevice

Controller connected directly via USB-C, so there is no noticeable latency and it feels great.

Gamevice
Asus ROG Phone Twin View Dock
Not rated1 video
Asus ROG Phone Twin View Dock

The most over-the-top phone gadget he has seen, adding a second screen, shoulder buttons and extra battery.

Asus
Battery Dash
I'd buy it1 video
Battery Dash

His favourite battery indicator, adding a notch-style percentage display that shows over any app.

Talkfaster
I'd buy it1 video
Talkfaster

Lets you speed up or slow down WhatsApp voice messages and skip silences, which he really appreciated.

Eqfy
I'd buy it1 video
Eqfy

A global equaliser that works with Spotify and is one of his favourites on the list.

Unseen
I'd buy it1 video
Unseen

Collects messages from social apps so you can read them without the sender seeing.

Edge Volume Control
I'd buy it1 video
Edge Volume Control

A no-brainer for Samsung edge panel users, giving separate volume sliders with a swipe from the right.

Frost for Facebook
I'd buy it1 video
Frost for Facebook

A customisable Facebook client with dark mode that strips out sponsored posts and downloads videos.

Substratum
I'd buy it1 video
Substratum

A powerful theming tool that can give a system-wide dark mode, and works without root via Andromeda.

Substratum
Volume Control
I'd buy it1 video
Volume Control

A small bar that adjusts all volumes at once, which he finds better than Android's default handling.

JB LockNow
I'd buy it1 video
JB LockNow

Lets you hold the home button to turn the screen off, with no root needed.

Assistant Shortcuts
I'd buy it1 video
Assistant Shortcuts

Remaps the Google Assistant action to things like the flashlight or opening any app.