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Ben Johnston
Reviews writer Ben has been with Expert Reviews since 2021, and in that time he’s established himself as an authority on all things mobile tech and audio. On top of testing and reviewing myriad smartphones, tablets, headphones, earbuds and speakers, Ben has turned his hand to the odd laptop hands-on preview and several gaming peripherals. He also regularly attends global industry events, including the Snapdragon Summit and the MWC trade show.
- Motorola ThinkPhone 25 review: Taking care of business The work-focused Motorola ThinkPhone 25 pairs a robust build with excellent stamina but it struggles to compete as an all-rounder£450
- iPhone 16e vs Google Pixel 8a: Clash of the mid-range titans We put Apple’s new iPhone 16e up against the Google Pixel 8a to see which is a better mid-range phone for your money
- recommendedHonor Magic 7 Pro: Great for hardware, less so for software The new AI features aren’t worth getting excited about but the Magic 7 Pro impresses with strong hardware and unique features£1099
- Oppo Find X8 Pro review: Great but late The Oppo Find X8 Pro marks a successful UK return for the brand but it may struggle to compete against the incoming crop of flagships£1049
- recommendedSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: AI above all else The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful and polished flagship that focuses too much on AI and not enough on hardware upgrades£1249
- Is the AI-first approach a mistake for Samsung’s Galaxy S25? With brands pushing environmentally unfriendly AI features over hardware improvements, refurbished phones have never looked better value
- The best tablets you can buy in 2025 Our tech experts have tested and reviewed all of the best tablets. These are the top picks
- The best phone cameras you can buy in 2025 Which phone has the best camera? We put the best Android and Apple phones to the test, to crown the ultimate champion
- The best Android phones in 2025 Looking for a new Android phone? These are the best Google-powered handsets we've tested to date
- The Honor Magic 7 Pro debuts Snapdragon 8 Elite in Europe The Honor Magic 7 Pro runs the latest flagship Snapdragon processor and upgrades its cameras with a handful of new AI features
- Honor Magic 7 Lite review: Reach exceeding its grasp The Honor Magic 7 Lite is a solid mid-range phone but this latest price bump puts it up against some difficult competition£400
- Motorola Moto G35 5G review: Lost in the crowd Despite a solid showing, the Motorola Moto G35 5G fails to justify itself as anything other than an extra addition to a crowded lineup£150
- Does anyone need a 2K resolution Ring security camera? In a new announcement, Ring upgrades two of its security cameras to 2K resolution and adds vehicle detection for a handful more
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: Software support wins The rest of the improvements are minor but the seven years of software support make the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus a serious contender£999
- The best bone conduction headphones you can buy Enjoy music and podcasts while leaving your ears clear to hear the world around you with our pick of the best bone-conduction headphones