Smartphones

Huawei have set high standards for themselves in the last few years. Their P20 Pro hauled handset of the year awards last year and...

A surplus of power, an impressive battery life, incomparable video capture all in a sleek, new Sony design is quite the package

The body, UI, camera quality, and premium performance are all something to write home about. Despite some issues, this writer found Pixel 3 XL worth the minor workarounds.

Evolution rather than revolution. Galaxy S9+ is probably still worth the €1,000 asking price when compared to the iPhone X

Japanese electronic and mobile giants have announced a follow-up to the well-received Xperia XZ2 fresh from the floor of Berlin-Messe at IFA. The Xperia XZ3 will feature a 6-inch curved OLED screen which they claim is 'powered by Sony's award-winning BRAVIA OLED TVs'

While there is nothing wrong with giving budget users a premium look and feel über alles, a little more under hood might be preferred sometimes. Nokia 3.1 can need more attention than other budget phones to really get the best from it.

Plenty of RAM, some great features and a generous battery make the Xperia a decent option for its price. But the device's camera, overall look and screen let it down.

The poor chassis speakers, lack of splashproofing and camera inconsistency may betray it somewhat when lined up with premium flagships. However, the Honor View 10 can compete elsewhere despite coming in around €200-300 less expensive than others.

Today at Berlin Messe, Huawei announced a 'lite' version of their upcoming Mate 20. Focusing on four key areas that they feel young adult consumers value most, Mate 20 Lite offers a sleek design, AI-led camera & user experience and excellent price/performance ratio

At €249/£219, Nokia 6.1 occupies the lower end of the 'mid-range' but offers a good feature set in a physically attractive handset. The copper detailing and simple design are eye-catching and elegant in a way that no other handsets in this bracket can match.