Jon Mundy

Jon Mundy

Freelance Contributor

Jon is a freelance journalist who has been covering tech since the dawn of the smartphone era. He started out full-time on the nascent mobile gaming scene, then had a brief stint in contract publishing, before finding his true calling: working from his home office in Bristol, UK, surrounded by phone packaging and fuelled by an endless supply of high-quality coffee. Besides TechRadar, his words and pictures have appeared in The Telegraph, ShortList, Tech Advisor, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, and more. He largely covers consumer technology, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. However, he's also been known to dabble in the worlds of entertainment and video games. When he's not working, Jon can probably be found eating out, attending gigs, or watching films.

Articles by: Jon Mundy

Review images of the Poco Pad X1

The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem

By Jon Mundy published

In the Poco Pad X1, Xiaomi has released a familiar but capable tablet at an appealing price – if you can find one.

RedMagic 11 Pro product shots

I spent a week playing with the RedMagic 11 Pro, and it brings liquid refreshment to gaming phones

By Jon Mundy published

The RedMagic 11 Pro gives you class-leading gaming performance and features at a mid-market price, so long as you’re prepared to live with a few rough edges.

Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro product shots

The RedMagic 10S Pro takes on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with comparable power, incredible battery life, and a much cheaper price tag

By Jon Mundy published

RedMagic hasn’t done much to improve its gaming phone formula, but it might still be enough for a certain type of gamer

an image showing the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: how much of an upgrade are we talking about?

By Jon Mundy last updated

I detail whether the Samsung Galaxy S25 be a compelling upgrade to the Galaxy S24, based on specs, design, performance and more.

Xiaomi Poco F7 phone from multiple angles showing screen, cameras, and edges

I was pleasantly surprised how fast the Xiaomi Poco F7 could be, but in my review it fell short in ways that other bargain phones don't

By Jon Mundy published

The Poco F7 gives you almost flagship levels of performance and outstanding stamina for less than £400.

Honor 400 Pro on a wicker basket

I spent a week testing the Honor 400 Pro, and it's a powerful almost-flagship with some fancy AI tricks

By Jon Mundy last updated

An AI-bolstered phone for the discerning bargain hunter

The Honor 400 Lite resting on a wooden table

Honor 400 Lite review: iPhone features on the cheap, without the Apple performance

By Jon Mundy published

Honor tries to provide the super-cheap iPhone that Apple won't, with mixed results

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air being held in a hand

RedMagic 10 Air review: a lighter approach to gaming phones

By Jon Mundy published

With the RedMagic 10 Air, RedMagic has made a gaming phone that's a little easier to live with.

Product shots for the Xiaomi Poco X7 Ultra review

Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra review: a top-end mid-ranger that masquerades as a flagship

By Jon Mundy published

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra provides flagship performance at a steep discount, but compromises in other areas.

The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 on a colored background

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15: which is the real bargain?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit Apple's latest mid-range model, the iPhone 16e, against the more expensive iPhone 15.

iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 on orange background

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: which model is right for you?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e against the base model iPhone 16.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max on colored backgrounds

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: old rivals send out their best

By Jon Mundy last updated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here and sharper than ever, but how does it compare to its greatest rival, the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro: which is the pound-for-pound champ?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit the mighty Samsung Galaxy S25 against the impressive Google Pixel 9 Pro.

an image showing the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: which gaming phone is best?

By Jon Mundy published

We pit the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro against the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro to see which Android gaming phone is the best.

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro phone sitting on a wooden table

RedMagic 10 Pro review: extreme performance on a budget

By Jon Mundy published

The RedMagic 10 Pro offers top-level performance for a mid-market price.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review images

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: the most powerful phone around

By Jon Mundy published

After last year's gaming phone revolution, Asus is back to gentle refinement with the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra side by side on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: portability or power?

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the price, specs, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24 side-by-side on a colored background

Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: which base model is better?

By Jon Mundy published

We assess how the Google Pixel 9 compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24.

The Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet positioned on a table

Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet review: a rapid but somewhat unrefined gaming tablet

By Jon Mundy published

Outstanding performance for the money, but the Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet hasn’t yet reached its final form.

An image showing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: which foldable deserves your money?

By Jon Mundy last updated

In the showdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, we pit the flagship foldable against its flipping stablemate.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro side by side

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: which Pro is best for you?

By Jon Mundy published

The iPhone 16 Pro is newer and more powerful than its predecessor, but is it worth upgrading to it from the iPhone 15 Pro? We answer that question.

Side by side image of the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8: Google’s base models compared

By Jon Mundy published

How does Google's new base Pixel 9 compare to its mainline predecessor, the Pixel 8? We have the answer.

Side-by-side image of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro: same name, different game

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the specs, features, and value of the Google Pixel 9 Pro against its predecessor, the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra side by side

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: two AI champions compared

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the specs, features, and overall appeal of the Google Pixel 9 Pro against those of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr Plus 2024 on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr Plus 2024: two clamshell giants compared

By Jon Mundy published

We compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr Plus 2024 (aka the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra).

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