Articles by Axel Metz, Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Working out of the brand’s London office, he is a versatile, NCTJ-accredited journalist with a keen interest in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and has bylines in various publications including Total Film, ShortList, Esquire, and FourFourTwo.

After graduating from the University of Warwick with a degree in English Literature, Axel spent time as a freelance writer before joining TechRadar as part of its inaugural digital training scheme. His role sees him keeping a close eye on the latest trends in the worlds of mobile technology and digital culture, and his coverage extends from news reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.

Away from the keyboard, Axel can be found working his way through a lengthy watchlist of films and counting down the days until Chelsea's next managerial change. Want to get in touch? You can contact Axel over email (linked above) or through Twitter.

Articles by: Axel Metz

Best Xiaomi phones 2025: top Xiaomi, Poco, and Redmi devices ranked

By Axel Metz last updated 7 August 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Xiaomi phones features models for every budget, from the Xiaomi 15 Ultra to the Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro.

Huawei’s new MatePad has got me thinking: where are all the good cheap tablets?

By Axel Metz published 31 July 25

Huawei has teased its new MatePad 11.5 tablet, and it's got me thinking about the state of affordable tablets in 2025.

The best iPad 2025: top Apple tablets to consider right now

By Axel Metz last updated 29 July 25

Updated We've tested and ranked the best iPads available now, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.

This human skin-like phone case is the most disgusting accessory I’ve ever seen – but it comes with an important message

By Axel Metz published 26 July 25

O2 has teamed up with The British Skin Foundation on the Skincase, a phone case that's designed to look, feel, and react to the sun like human skin.

In EA Sports FC 26, EA is finally addressing my biggest FC gameplay gripe

By Axel Metz published 22 July 25

EA Sports has shared its first gameplay deep-dive into FC 26, and it spotlights an entirely new gameplay preset.

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Want a cheap iPhone upgrade? Amazon's record-low iPhone 16e deal is ending soon

By Axel Metz last updated 10 July 25

Amazon is currently offering the iPhone 16e for a record-low price as part of its Prime Day sale.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on a pink deals background

Prime Day has a surprise sale: it's the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By Axel Metz last updated 10 July 25

You can already score a discounted Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ahead of its official release date.

The Google Pixel 9, iPhone 16, and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on an orange deals background

Please, lay your ageing phone to rest with one of these Prime Day phone deals – the latest iPhones, Pixels, and Galaxy phones have never been cheaper

By Axel Metz published 10 July 25

Amazon's Prime Day sale has heralded price cuts on dozens of top-end phones, meaning now is a great time to upgrade.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 next to the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7

9 things we learned from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event

By Mark Wilson published 9 July 25

Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked of 2025 event is over, and we were treated to a feast of new foldables and wearables. Here are all the big headlines.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Blue Shadow and Coral

I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it matches the Motorola Razr Ultra in one key area

By Axel Metz published 9 July 25

Samsung has seemingly innovated in all the right places with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which boasts a big, beautiful cover display and a host of meaningful longevity upgrades.

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Want the best Android phone ever made? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just crashed to a new record-low price for Prime Day

By Axel Metz published 8 July 25

Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to a new record-low price in both the US and UK.

The Nothing Phone 3 being held in the hand

‘We're not just chasing whatever competitors are doing’: Nothing’s AI chief explains why the Phone 3 uses the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, not the 8 Elite

By Axel Metz published 6 July 25

Nothing’s AI lead, Sélim Benayat, has explained how the Phone 3 will deliver a flagship-level experience without the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

‘Our relationship with phones has grown unhealthy’: Nothing’s AI chief explains how the Nothing Phone 3 will ‘help you be more human’

By Axel Metz published 5 July 25

Nothing’s AI lead, Sélim Benayat, explains in an interview with TechRadar how the Phone 3 will “help you be more human.”

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published 5 July 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

I went hands-on with the Nothing Phone 3, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year – here's why

By Axel Metz published 1 July 25

Nothing has officially revealed its new Phone 3 flagship, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year.

Ryan Gosling wears an astronaut suit in First Man

New Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary gets first poster – and it looks like Interstellar

By Axel Metz, Amelia Schwanke published 27 June 25

The first poster for the Ryan Gosling-starring Project Hail Mary has been released.

Ready for a cheap tablet upgrade? I’d still recommend the base iPad over (literally) anything else right now – here's why

By Axel Metz published 26 June 25

A new cheap tablet contender is coming soon, but I can’t see it displacing Apple’s base iPad as my go-to recommendation.

The Fairphone 6 looks like a modular iPhone – and I think that's a very smart move

By Axel Metz published 25 June 25

The newly announced Fairphone 6 is the most conventional-looking Fairphone product yet, but I think that's a good thing.

I'm skipping the Apple AirTag 2 wait line and buying a discounted original model instead – here's why you should do the same

By Axel Metz published 25 June 25

The Apple AirTag 2 will reportedly launch later this year, but the now-discounted original models are still worth buying.

Translate via the Action button on the iPhone 16 Pro

This overlooked iPhone feature helped me level up my Duolingo learning – here's how

By Axel Metz published 24 June 25

Two years into learning Spanish, and the Action button on my iPhone 16 Pro has become crucial to my language learning routine.

You can totally tell that 28 Years Later was shot on an iPhone – and that’s a good thing

By Axel Metz published 19 June 25

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later was shot using iPhones, and the result is far from gimmicky.

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Nothing confirms its flagship Phone 3 won't have a flagship chipset, but I don't think that matters – here's why

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

Nothing has confirmed that the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 won't use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but I don't think that's a problem.

OnePlus ditched metal on the new Nord 5 because its buyers 'prefer styles that are brief, simple, and elegant'

By Axel Metz published 17 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus explained why it's decided to change the design of its upcoming Nord 5 smartphone.

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Exclusive: OnePlus reveals the OnePlus Nord 5 series, OnePlus Buds 4, OnePlus Pad Lite, and a new OnePlus Watch

By Axel Metz published 16 June 25

In an exclusive interview with TechRadar, OnePlus has revealed the names and specs of five upcoming OnePlus products.

Best Honor phones 2025: the top Honor handsets you should consider

By Axel Metz last updated 12 June 25

Updated Our roundup of the best Honor phones includes models for every budget, from the Honor Magic 7 Pro to the Honor 400 Lite.

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