Articles by 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

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs iPhone 12 Pro: second in command flagship phones

By Jon Mundy published 14 March 21

Versus Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Plus both cost a lot, but which premium phone wins out in a straight fight?

iPhone 12 vs iPhone SE (2020): double the price, double the phone?

By Jon Mundy published 7 March 21

Versus Is Apple’s current flagship really twice the phone, or is the iPhone SE still an absolute bargain?

OnePlus One review

By Jon Mundy last updated 15 February 21

Updated The OnePlus One is a considerable threat to the current Android elite, offering top-end performance for a very attractive price tag.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Mi 10 vs Mi 10T: key face-off for the savvy phone buyer

By Jon Mundy published 14 February 21

It’s all Mi, Mi, Mi as we compare three of Xiaomi’s latest and greatest smartphones

11 gaming series you should start in 2021, from Pokémon to The Witcher

By Jon Mundy last updated 2 February 21

If you haven't started these series of games yet, here are starting points for each one.

iPhone SE vs iPhone 7: a worthwhile like-for-like upgrade?

By Jon Mundy published 1 February 21

Versus Apple’s most affordable iPhone is more of an upgrade than you might think.

Oppo A15 review

By Jon Mundy published 20 January 21

The Oppo A15 offers general adequacy for a very low price, but accumulated compromises take their toll

An iPhone 12 and an iPhone 12 mini against a yellow and red background

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 mini: how much does size matter in the Apple ecosystem?

By Jon Mundy published 17 January 21

Versus Size isn't the only way that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini differ.

Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: contrasting routes to the flagship throne

By Jon Mundy published 29 December 20

Versus Frugal meets feature-packed in a fascinating clash of two very different smartphone styles.

Realme 7 5G review

By Jon Mundy published 2 December 20

The Realme 7 5G continues the 7-series’ good work, this time with 5G support and a 120Hz display.

Vivo Y70 review

By Jon Mundy published 17 November 20

The Vivo Y70 supplies a vibrant screen, fast charging and a clean UI – but it loses ground in other vital areas.

Amazon Kindle Oasis vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: which premium e-reader should you buy?

By Jon Mundy published 4 November 20

Versus Which premium e-reader should you pick up: the Kindle Oasis or the Kindle Paperwhite?

OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: classy 120Hz flagships face off

By Jon Mundy published 4 October 20

Versus We look at two of the top phones on the market right now to help you pick which is for you.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: has OnePlus been out-OnePlussed?

By Jon Mundy published 27 September 20

We've put the best Xiaomi phone against the best OnePlus phone to see what the top Android handset is for you.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 review

By Jon Mundy published 20 September 20

Xiaomi focuses on battery life and strong photography with its latest budget phone

Sony Xperia 10 II review

By Jon Mundy published 17 June 20

Updated The second generation Xperia 10’s 21:9 OLED gives you a great view from the cheap seats.

TCL 10 Pro review

By Jon Mundy published 20 May 20

It might look and even feel like a flagship phone, but the TCL 10 Pro suffers in the fine detail.

Sell or recycle a phone: how to make money or do good with your old handset

By Jon Mundy published 30 April 20

Want to know how to make money from your old phone? Here are a few options that you may find helpful.

Motorola One Action review

By Jon Mundy published 4 September 19

Motorola’s latest accomplished Android One phone throws a rare bone to those who like to shoot video.

Roborock S6 robot vacuum review

By Jon Mundy published 13 August 19

Review The Roborock S6 is arguably the best-value robot vacuum cleaner on the market.

Honor 20 review

By Jon Mundy published 4 July 19

Huawei's sub-brand provides a true mid-range powerhouse with an impressive camera.

Nokia 4.2 review

By Jon Mundy published 1 July 19

Nokia has produced another chic, stylish yet affordable Android One handset - but its display and performance aren't quite as impressive.

Alcatel 1X (2019) review

By Jon Mundy published 11 June 19

The Alcatel 1X promises a modern smartphone experience for $120/£100. If that sounds too good to be true... well, it is.

How 5G could improve augmented reality

By Jon Mundy published 1 June 19

Augmented reality today finds itself somewhat boxed in, but 5G could provide the key to unleashing its true potential

Motorola One Vision review

By Jon Mundy published 24 May 19

Motorola’s second Android One phone has a number of eye-catching features for a temptingly low price.

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