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

The RedMagic 12 Pro being held in the hand

'No longer screams bargain' — the RedMagic 12 Pro is faster and longer-lasting than its predecessor, but familiar pricing issues spoil the appeal

By Jon Mundy Published 3 November 26

You won’t find a more capable gaming phone than the RedMagic 12 Pro, but familiar pricing pressures bring unflattering scrutiny.

The RedMagic Astra 2 is the world's first liquid-cooled tablet — and the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested

By Jon Mundy Published 19 August 26

Best in Class

With the RedMagic Astra 2, Nubia's gaming sub-brand has produced a compact yet powerful tablet with a unique cooling system.

The RedMagic 11S Pro on top of a wooden table

‘We’ve seen this movie already’ — the RedMagic 11S Pro is blazing fast and games like a champ, but it's far too similar to its predecessor

By Jon Mundy Published 27 May 26

The RedMagic 11S Pro is another impressive gaming phone, but I question its value proposition.

The Honor 600 Pro resting on a wooden table

Honor 600 Pro review: as iPhone-y as Android gets (but is that such a bad thing?)

By Jon Mundy Published 30 April 26

Honor has gone all in on Apple and AI with its latest phone, with intriguing results.

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air being held in a hand

The RedMagic 11 Air is no looker, but you won't find better gaming performance for the money

By Jon Mundy Published 14 March 26

RedMagic doubles down on gaming performance with its latest budget device, at the expense of a few quality-of-life features.

The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem

By Jon Mundy Published 18 December 25

In the Poco Pad X1, Xiaomi has released a familiar but capable tablet at an appealing price – if you can find one.

I spent a week playing with the RedMagic 11 Pro, and it brings liquid refreshment to gaming phones

By Jon Mundy Published 26 November 25

The RedMagic 11 Pro gives you class-leading gaming performance and features at a mid-market price, so long as you’re prepared to live with a few rough edges.

The RedMagic 10S Pro takes on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with comparable power, incredible battery life, and a much cheaper price tag

By Jon Mundy Published 8 August 25

RedMagic hasn’t done much to improve its gaming phone formula, but it might still be enough for a certain type of gamer

an image showing the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: how much of an upgrade are we talking about?

By Jon Mundy last updated 4 August 25

I detail whether the Samsung Galaxy S25 be a compelling upgrade to the Galaxy S24, based on specs, design, performance and more.

Xiaomi Poco F7 phone from multiple angles showing screen, cameras, and edges

I was pleasantly surprised how fast the Xiaomi Poco F7 could be, but in my review it fell short in ways that other bargain phones don't

By Jon Mundy Published 5 July 25

The Poco F7 gives you almost flagship levels of performance and outstanding stamina for less than £400.

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Honor 400 Pro on a wicker basket showcasing the phone

I spent a week testing the Honor 400 Pro, and it's a powerful almost-flagship with some fancy AI tricks

By Jon Mundy last updated 2 June 25

An AI-bolstered phone for the discerning bargain hunter

The Honor 400 Lite resting on a wooden table

Honor 400 Lite review: iPhone features on the cheap, without the Apple performance

By Jon Mundy Published 25 April 25

Honor tries to provide the super-cheap iPhone that Apple won't, with mixed results

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air being held in a hand

RedMagic 10 Air review: a lighter approach to gaming phones

By Jon Mundy Published 24 April 25

With the RedMagic 10 Air, RedMagic has made a gaming phone that's a little easier to live with.

Product shots for the Xiaomi Poco X7 Ultra review

Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra review: a top-end mid-ranger that masquerades as a flagship

By Jon Mundy Published 27 March 25

The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra provides flagship performance at a steep discount, but compromises in other areas.

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The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 on a colored background

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 15: which is the real bargain?

By Jon Mundy Published 15 March 25

We pit Apple's latest mid-range model, the iPhone 16e, against the more expensive iPhone 15.

iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 on orange background

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: which model is right for you?

By Jon Mundy Published 1 March 25

We pit Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e against the base model iPhone 16.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max on colored backgrounds

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: old rivals send out their best

By Jon Mundy last updated 26 February 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is here and sharper than ever, but how does it compare to its greatest rival, the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro: which is the pound-for-pound champ?

By Jon Mundy Published 22 February 25

We pit the mighty Samsung Galaxy S25 against the impressive Google Pixel 9 Pro.

an image showing the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: which gaming phone is best?

By Jon Mundy Published 2 January 25

We pit the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro against the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro to see which Android gaming phone is the best.

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro phone sitting on a wooden table

RedMagic 10 Pro review: extreme performance on a budget

By Jon Mundy Published 3 December 24

The RedMagic 10 Pro offers top-level performance for a mid-market price.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: the most powerful phone around

By Jon Mundy Published 19 November 24

After last year's gaming phone revolution, Asus is back to gentle refinement with the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra side by side on a colored background

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: portability or power?

By Jon Mundy Published 10 November 24

We compare the price, specs, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24 side-by-side on a colored background

Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: which base model is better?

By Jon Mundy Published 7 November 24

We assess how the Google Pixel 9 compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24.

The Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet positioned on a table

Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet review: a rapid but somewhat unrefined gaming tablet

By Jon Mundy Published 31 October 24

Outstanding performance for the money, but the Nubia Red Magic Nova Tablet hasn’t yet reached its final form.

An image showing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: which foldable deserves your money?

By Jon Mundy last updated 10 October 24

In the showdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, we pit the flagship foldable against its flipping stablemate.

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