Articles by Luke Baker, Freelance Contributor

Luke is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience in the consumer electronics industry. Previously Features Editor at Pocket-lint, Luke can now be found contributing articles on the latest smartphones and camera tech to the likes of TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tech Advisor, Pocket Tactics, Digital Camera World, and more. He also runs a YouTube channel called Neon Airship in his spare time, which features deep dives into the latest and greatest smartphone imaging tech. Luke has had a lifelong obsession with cameras, no matter whether it's a phone, drone, or a professional mirrorless body. It all started with filming skateboarding videos on miniDV camcorders in the early 2000s, and eventually led to a degree and a financially crippling gear cupboard. When he's not writing about the latest tech, you'll find Luke getting injured at the skatepark, trying to rescue his drone from a tree, or drowning in a pile of wires.

Articles by: Luke Baker

'A game-changer for mobile creators' — this amazing audio adapter unlocks a whole world of affordable pro microphones

By Luke Baker published 29 March 26

This tiny adapter from Shure unlocks the ability to use any XLR microphone with your mobile device.

Close up shot of the DJI Mic Mobile Receiver

This $14 DJI accessory is a vlogging and action cam essential – here's why

By Luke Baker published 12 January 26

The cheap DJI Mic Series Mobile Receiver is a must-buy for levelling up audio quality vlogging with a phone

The Honor Magic 8 Lite resting on a table

The Honor Magic 8 Lite has the best battery life of any phone I've ever tested – but it's not a total home run

By Luke Baker published 8 December 25

The Honor Magic 8 Lite boasts some of the best battery life on the market, but it's let down by middling cameras and average performance.

I took Vivo’s iPhone 17 Pro rival to Shanghai to find out just how far ahead Chinese camera phones really are

By Luke Baker published 18 October 25

I tested the Vivo X300 Pro in Shanghai to see how it stacks up against the iPhone 17 Pro.

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The CMF Watch 3 Pro by Nothing is an expensive-looking, super-cheap smartwatch

By Luke Baker published 11 October 25

The CMF Watch 3 Pro looks impressive and packs a lot in, even if there are a few performance niggles preventing it from hitting the heights of the likes of the Amazfit Active 2.

After a week with the Vivo X200 Ultra phone, I'm ready to sell my compact camera

By Luke Baker published 24 May 25

The Vivo X200 Ultra is one of the most impressive camera phones I've ever tested.

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Honor Magic 7 Pro review: the Android endurance king

By Luke Baker published 17 January 25

The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a powerful, long-lasting, and feature-packed Android flagship.

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Honor Magic V3 review: raising the foldable bar

By Luke Baker published 5 September 24

The Honor Magic V3 is a super slim, feature-packed foldable that impresses in almost all areas.

Honor 200 Pro review: a portrait powerhouse

By Luke Baker published 12 June 24

The Honor 200 Pro delivers impressive performance and a unique camera system at a competitive price.

OnePlus Watch 2 review: Finally, a Wear OS watch with staying power

By Luke Baker published 13 May 24

Recommended

Review The OnePlus Watch 2 is a comeback king, unrecognizable from the first entry in the series.

CMF Watch Pro by Nothing review: A great value smartwatch, but not perfect

By Luke Baker published 14 January 24

The CMF Watch Pro is outstanding value with great design, but a few small frustrations mar the overall experience.

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