Articles by Jamie Richards, Mobile Computing Staff Writer

Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer at TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. He’s been tech-obsessed from a young age and has written for numerous news and culture publications. Jamie graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, and throughout his studies published local news and multimedia features for the university’s news site Eastlondonlines. He also worked for specialist trade publication Securities Finance Times during this time. Jamie has been publishing digitally since 2020, when he began writing reviews and interviews for online music blogs like 108MICS and No Bells. His passion for tech began with the iPod Touch and has since grown to include anything with a screen. This is mirrored by an equally obsessive love for music equipment, which led to him serving as Technology Officer for Goldsmiths’ student radio station. He always keeps an eye out for deals and is a strong believer in the power of consumer journalism. Outside of the TechRadar office, Jamie can be found binge-watching tech reviews, DJing at local venues around London, or challenging friends to a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Articles by: Jamie Richards

If you’re serious about mobile gaming, these are the gaming phones to look out for this Black Friday – including some great early deals

By Jamie Richards published 3 November 25

Heads up, gamers: here are the phones to keep an eye on during this year’s biggest shopping event.

Xiaomi 15 rear panel, lake in background

Xiaomi will straight-up give you a free TV if you buy this phone – and that’s worth keeping in mind this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards published 1 November 25

The world’s third-biggest phone brand isn’t one for big discounts, but its free gifts and bundle offers are pretty wild.

With the rumored OLED upgrade for the iPad Air, Apple has the chance to make the best general-purpose tablet ever

By Jamie Richards published 1 November 25

The iPad Air has been tipped for a major display upgrade – and I think Apple has the chance to do something incredible with it.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Need help buying the best phone for you? Here’s what the TechRadar experts use, and how to score a good deal

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 1 November 25

With the Black Friday deals already here, now's a great time to snap up a brilliant phone that has the TechRadar seal of approval.

Don’t get the iPhone 16e – get this early Black Friday iPhone deal instead

By Jamie Richards published 29 October 25

Sure, the iPhone 16e is cheap, but at AO’s early Black Friday price, I’d go for the iPhone 16 instead.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE in white with a black cover display

Samsung flip phones aren’t always a safe bet for Black Friday deals, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could change that

By Jamie Richards published 29 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hasn’t always been a reliable source of Black Friday Deals, but I’m hoping the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could change that.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro could be your best bet for a powerful new Android phone this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards published 28 October 25

If you want to buy a powerful, sleek, and smart new Android phone in the upcoming Black Friday sales, I’d recommend the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

I cover phone deals for a living – here’s why you should keep an eye on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards published 27 October 25

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series has been a reliable pick for Black Friday discounts in years past – I’m hoping for a repeat for this year’s fancy new model.

I’m a phone expert, and this is the phone I’m looking for this Black Friday

By Jamie Richards published 27 October 25

The OnePlus 13R is already one of the best phone deals at retail price – I’ll be looking for discounts on this powerful Android mid-ranger this Black Friday.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max camera housing, with the Bose subwoofer visible

This wild new phone has its own subwoofer, and it's got me wondering why phone speakers are still an afterthought

By Jamie Richards published 27 October 25

The new Redmi K90 Pro Max has a denim rear panel, a flagship chipset, and a built-in subwoofer – it’s undeniably weird, but raises some good questions about mobile audio.

The Oppo Find X9 Pro with the Hasselblad lens extender attachment

I tried the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s detachable zoom lens and I'm not allowed to tell you how cool it is yet

By Jamie Richards published 23 October 25

Oppo has revealed the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, its next generation cameraphone flagships, the latter of which supports a detachable 10x zoom lens.

The best Android phones 2025: Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and more

By Philip Berne, Jamie Richards last updated 23 October 25

Updated Here's our list of the best Android phones for every type of user, from budget buyers to power users.

The new 'Colorgate' controversy might stop me recommending the iPhone 17 Pro – but not yet

By Jamie Richards published 21 October 25

With a little more evidence, these changing hues could change my view

iOS 26: everything you need to know

By James Rogerson last updated 21 October 25

Updated iOS 26 has landed, complete with new features, a new name, and a whole new look.

The iPhone Air might not be selling too well, but I hope Apple doesn't give up on its most exciting phone in years – here's why

By Jamie Richards published 20 October 25

Low sales reports for the iPhone Air have me worried that the latest middle-child iPhone might not stick around for too long

Honor Magic V5 unfolded, red tree in background

I used the Honor Magic V5 for a week and it put a spell on me

By Jamie Richards published 19 October 25

Recommended

The Honor Magic V5 lands on UK shelves with incredible displays, a huge battery, and genuinely impressive cameras. It’s the Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival Samsung should be most worried about.

iPad and iPad Air on a split navy/maroon background

iPad vs iPad Air: Which Apple tablet is right for you?

By Jamie Richards published 18 October 25

The base-model iPad is the best value it’s ever been, while the iPad Air offers incredible power – here’s our head-to-head to help you choose between Apple’s cheaper tablets.

Motorola is making a super-thin phone, and I actually think that’s a huge deal

By Jamie Richards published 15 October 25

Motorola has teased the new Moto X70 Air, its contribution to the growing super-thin phone market – and though Motorola isn’t the biggest phone maker, I think this reveal is actually a huge deal.

The OnePlus 15 will get an impressive display feature that most phones miss out on

By Jamie Richards published 14 October 25

OnePlus has confirmed the display specs for the new OnePlus 15 in a social media post for its Chinese audience, confirming a 165Hz refresh rate, increased brightness, and better color accuracy.

The iPhone Fold could be the ultimate mobile gaming device, if Apple sticks to this rumored design

By Jamie Richards published 12 October 25

iOS is the best mobile platform for triple-A games – giving Apple the chance to do something weird and wonderful for mobile gaming with its long-rumored folding iPhone.

OnePlus 13 on a yellow background. Text reads: Don't miss

Save a chunk of change on the best Android phone with this Prime Day OnePlus 13 deal

By Jamie Richards published 7 October 25

The OnePlus 13 is the best Android phone on the market, and this $100 Prime Day saving could be your last chance to grab a deal before its follow-up arrives.

Xiaomi Pad Mini, rear panel visible, greenery in background

The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can't buy - here are my hands-on thoughts

By Jamie Richards published 30 September 25

Xiaomi takes aim at the iPad mini

The OnePlus 15 in the Sand Storm color option

OnePlus confirms global launch for OnePlus 15 and unveils new ‘Sand Storm’ design

By Jamie Richards published 29 September 25

OnePlus has confirmed that the successor to the OnePlus 13 will launch globally with a new special edition ‘Sand Storm’ handset.

Ultimate Guitar open on a folding phone. Tree in the background

After years away from my guitar, this app has made learning songs easier than I ever thought possible

By Jamie Richards published 28 September 25

Ultimate Guitar is the app of choice for guitar tabs and chord breakdowns, which has made it a great companion for re-learning guitar.

The best gaming phone 2025: top picks for gaming on the go

By Philip Berne, Jamie Richards last updated 24 September 25

Updated We've tested all the best gaming phones to see which ones have the hardware and software power to help you claim victory.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: