Articles by Alex Walker-Todd, Senior Phones Editor

Alex joined as TechRadar's Senior Phones Editor in June 2022, but brings over a decade's worth of experience to the role, with an expertise in smartphones, tablets and wearables. He's covered keynotes hosted by the biggest brands and attended the launches for some of the most influential mobile products of the last few years. While the mobile space is where Alex operates on a daily basis, his profession paired with his natural passion for technology has allowed him to test everything from automotive audio to AR t-shirts and tablets with 3D displays.

His experience was amassed at some of the most reputable consumer technology publications out there, including GSMArena, TechAdvisor, MacWorld, Trusted Reviews and Recombu, where he also helped build the brand's YouTube viewership of mobile fans past 100,000 subscribers. Alex is excited for the advancements coming to the world of foldable phones with 2023 looking like the year they really take hold.

Articles by: Alex Walker-Todd

A Xiaomi 13 Pro from the back in someone's hand

Xiaomi 13: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 26 February 23

Updated The Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Lite launched at MWC on February 26. Here's everything you need to know.

Xiaomi 13 Pro review back angled full reflection

Hands on: Xiaomi 13 Pro review – a camera-led flagship for the world

By Alex Walker-Todd published 26 February 23

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Hands-on with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company's new flagship, which will finally be available internationally.

How to improve battery life on your Pixel Watch

By Alex Walker-Todd published 19 February 23

From simple to extreme, here are some tips to make your Pixel Watch's battery last longer

Samsung Galaxy S23 Cream S23 Plus Phantom Black S23 Ultra green hands on table

Samsung Galaxy S23 specs: S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra specifications and details

By Alex Walker-Todd published 15 February 23

Want an easy-to-understand breakdown of the Galaxy S23 series specifications and how they compare? You've come to the right place.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro press image versus split color background

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Google Pixel 7 Pro – two top phones compared

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 13 February 23

How does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra compare to Google's own Android champ, the Pixel 7 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review angled laptop tea

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: indomitable showman

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 13 February 23

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One of the most hotly anticipated phones of 2023 will be a tough act to follow.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing box lid lift

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing (in pictures)

By Alex Walker-Todd published 2 February 23

We unbox the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for the curious.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra hands on white with green case

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: release date, price, specs and latest news

By Hamish Hector last updated 1 February 23

Updated Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra – here's the release date, specs, price and everything you need to know.

A 3-year-old iPhone will always offer the best bang for your buck, seriously

By Alex Walker-Todd published 28 January 23

Why buying an older iPhone makes the most financial sense.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and OnePlus 11 in green

A deep dive into the OnePlus 11 with its chief designer

By Alex Walker-Todd published 27 January 23

Chief Product Designer, Hope Liu speaks about the OnePlus 11's design.

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The best Apple Watch screen protectors 2023: our top picks

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 25 January 23

Updated Is a thin film tough enough to protect your Apple Watch, or should you enclose it in a rugged case?

Samsung needs to kill its Plus phones after the Galaxy S23

By Alex Walker-Todd published 17 January 23

While Samsung's Galaxy S series are widely regarded as some of the world's best smartphones, the Plus line has got to go.

Google Pixel Watch restarting text on screen

How to avoid the Pixel Watch restart bug that locked me out till it died

By Alex Walker-Todd published 12 January 23

A personal encounter with a known, debilitating Pixel Watch bug and how to fix it.

ThinkPhone by Motorola press image red blue raindrops

Motorola's new business-only ThinkPhone has features every Moto user deserves

By Alex Walker-Todd published 5 January 23

Lenovo has tasked Motorola with making the business-first ThinkPhone, and it has features everyone would want.

Oppo Find N2 hands-on back angled 3/4 view

Hands on: Oppo Find N2 – a capable but by-the-book folding update

By Alex Walker-Todd published 16 December 22

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The Oppo Find N2 looks to be a capable but by-the-book update to 2021's original Find N that you'll only find in China.

The Apple AirTag, Glaxy Smart Tag and Tile trackers on three different red backgrounds

Apple AirTag vs Tile vs Samsung Galaxy SmartTag: which tracker is best?

By Hamish Hector last updated 13 December 22

Apple AirTag, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, and Tile are each location trackers that can find your misplaced possessions – we work out which is right for you.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 6 December 22

The Flip 4 features a familiar form-factor, dressed with user-informed upgrades.

Nothing Phone 1 review

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 6 December 22

Nothing hopes to inject some fun back into the mobile market with its first smartphone.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 press image concept device in-hand

Which upcoming phones will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 23 November 22

Snapdragon Summit 2022 The newly-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is coming, but to which phones?

A herp press images of the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 platform and glasses

Qualcomm's new chip will lead to augmented reality glasses you'll actually want to wear

By Alex Walker-Todd published 16 November 22

Snapdragon Summit 2022 The new Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 fits WiFi 7, and a design and features tailor-made for AR into more compact headworn wearables.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 gaming press image

Oppo showcases mobile gaming with ray tracing on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

By Alex Walker-Todd published 16 November 22

Snapdragon Summit 2022 Oppo took to the stage during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit to showcase the next visual leap in mobile gaming.

A model of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in a perspex disc in-hand at the Snapdragon Summit 2022 in Hawaii

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 announced: All the killer features it's bringing to your next phone

By Alex Walker-Todd published 15 November 22

Snapdragon Summit 2022 The newly-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 promises smarter AI, richer gaming and faster connectivity, all while using less power.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra won our Phone of the Year award

By Alex Walker-Todd published 1 November 22

TechRadar Choice Awards 2022 By combining the best of Samsung's S series and the Note phones, Samsung produced a TechRadar Choice Awards 2022 winner

Best small phone 2022: the top tiny, compact smartphone choices

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 31 October 22

Buying Guide Small phones are less common than they once were, but there are still some top options.

Motorola Razr 2022 review

By Alex Walker-Todd published 25 October 22

Motorola’s third foldable Razr is unquestionably its best yet, but this folding clamshell doesn’t operate in a vacuum.

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