PHONES · COMPARISONXiaomi 17 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: the camera king against the all-rounderThe Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 1-inch Leica camera, a 200 MP continuous zoom and 90 W charging; the Galaxy S26 Ultra has the S Pen, a Privacy Display and seven years of updates. Which 2026 Android flagship should you buy?
PHONES · COMPARISONPixel 11 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: which is the best Android phone in 2026?Google's Pixel 11 Pro is $200 cheaper, smaller and smarter with Gemini; Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster, lasts longer and adds an S Pen and a Privacy Display. Specs, cameras, battery and which Android flagship to buy.
PHONES · COMPARISONGalaxy Z Fold 8 vs iPhone Duo: which foldable phone should you buy?Apple's first foldable, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, takes on Samsung's eighth-generation Galaxy Z Fold 8 from $1,899. Design, screens, durability, cameras, battery, multitasking and which foldable to choose.
PHONES · COMPARISONOnePlus 15 vs Pixel 11 Pro: battery champion or Google's smart camera phone?The OnePlus 15 lasts almost twice as long and is faster; the Pixel 11 Pro has the better zoom, Gemini and seven years of updates. And OnePlus has left the US and Europe. Which one should you buy in 2026?
PHONES · BUYING GUIDEBest phones under $500 in 2026: the budget models worth buyingPixel 10a, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Galaxy A57, Moto G and Galaxy A17: the best cheap phones of 2026 compared on price, battery tests, cameras and years of updates, with the right pick for each budget.
PHONES · COMPARISONPixel 10a vs Galaxy S26 FE: the best Android phone for a reasonable price?The $499 Pixel 10a is cheaper, compact and lasts long on a charge; the $699 Galaxy S26 FE offers a bigger screen, a zoom lens and faster charging. Both promise seven years of updates.
PHONES · COMPARISONiPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: which premium phone should you buy?The iPhone 18 Pro is smaller, faster and cheaper at list price; the Galaxy S26 Ultra has a bigger screen, longer zoom, an S Pen and frequent discounts. Here is which one fits you.
PHONES · COMPARISONiPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: which flagship should you buy?The Pixel 11 Pro is $100 cheaper, brighter and promises seven years of updates; the iPhone 18 Pro is faster and lasts longer. Here is which one suits you.
PHONES · BUYING GUIDEBest foldable phones of 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro Fold or iPhone Duo?Samsung's wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the best foldable for most people, the Fold 8 Ultra the most complete. The Pixel is tougher; the iPhone Duo is not out yet.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL: what the reviews sayGoogle's largest Pixel costs $1,299, $100 more than last year, with less base RAM. Reviewers love Magic Capture and the camera, but many call it a software upgrade.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: what the reviews saySamsung's $1,299 flagship adds a clever Privacy Display, faster charging and a slimmer body. Reviewers like it, but several call it a safe, familiar upgrade.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPGoogle Pixel 10a: what the reviews sayThe $499 Pixel 10a keeps the Pixel 9a's chip and cameras but adds a flush back, a brighter screen and faster charging. Reviewers call it a lazy upgrade, yet still a top value pick.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPOnePlus 15: what the reviews sayThe $899 OnePlus 15 packs a 7,300 mAh battery that reviewers say lasts two days, plus a 165 Hz screen. Its cameras and four years of Android updates draw more criticism.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPiPhone 18 Pro: what the first reviews sayReviewers almost all agree it is the best iPhone Pro so far, but not a revolution. Here is where they agree and where they differ.
PHONES · FIRST IMPRESSIONSiPhone Duo: what the first hands-on impressions say about Apple's first foldableApple's first foldable goes on pre-order on 16 October from $1,999. Early hands-on reports praise the finish and durability, but not the weight or the price.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPGalaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra: what the reviews sayThe Fold 8 Ultra is praised for its battery, displays and reduced crease, but many reviewers say the cheaper, wider Fold 8 is the better buy.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPGoogle Pixel 11: what the reviews sayReviewers love the Pixel 11's camera, display and battery life, but most find it a small step over the Pixel 10, held back by the Tensor G6 chip.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPSamsung Galaxy S26 FE: what the reviews sayA premium-looking phone with a big battery and seven years of updates, but reviewers say a $50 price rise for small changes makes it hard to recommend.
PHONES · REVIEW ROUNDUPPOCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra: what the reviews sayFlagship performance, huge batteries and 100 W charging for less than rivals, but reviewers note clear price increases and only four years of updates.
PHONES · PRACTICAL GUIDEHow to compare phone specifications without being misledA specification sheet becomes useful only when every number is connected to a real task, regional compatibility and long-term support.
PHONES · PRACTICAL GUIDEPower banks: capacity, charging speed and safetyThe useful capacity, output protocol and build quality matter more than the largest printed number.
PHONES · BUYING GUIDEHow to buy a refurbished phone safelyA lower price is useful only when battery condition, parts, software support and warranty are clearly documented.