Jon is an experienced freelance journalist who got his start covering the nascent mobile gaming scene just as the first iPhone came to market. He now covers consumer technology and culture for a range of websites. As well as providing smartphone and tablet reviews for Expert Reviews, he has written for the likes of TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tech Advisor, and ShortList.
Honor X8 review: Slim pickings Want a slimmer, lighter, affordable phone? The Honor X8 has a proposition for you£200
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G: A familiar, high-quality mid-ranger The Poco X4 Pro 5G joins the OnePlus Nord CE 2 and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G at the top of the £300 pile£299
Xiaomi 12 Pro review: Xiaomi finally enters the Pro league The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a stylish, well-equipped phone that makes a couple of costly stumbles£1049
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G review: A classy budget phone Poco’s latest budget phone is low on significant upgrades but high on all-round competence£249
Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro review: Full-fat gaming It’s not a looker, but the Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro lays on an opulent gaming phone package – for a price£1099
Nubia Redmagic 6R: A gaming phone with mainstream appeal With top notch power, an affordable price and a surprisingly reserved design, the Nubia Redmagic 6R is the most accessible gaming phone yet£519
Lenovo Legion Duel 2 review: Big game hunter Lenovo’s latest gaming phone places the onus on all-encompassing landscape usage, for better and for worse£699
Nubia Redmagic 6S Pro review: A mobile gaming bargain Nubia’s Redmagic 6S Pro is powerful, responsive and well priced, making it the most impressive all-round gaming phone yet£519