Jon Mundy

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

Rear view of the Google Pixel 8 in Coral and the Google Pixel 7 in Lemongrass on a diagonal split color background
Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 7: the key differences

By Jon Mundy Published

We pit the Google's latest and previous Pixels against one another to see which delivers the best value right now.

an image showing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: all the big differences

By Jon Mundy Published

Google's top phone goes up against one of Apple's popular Pro iPhones in this Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro showdown.

an image showing the Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: all the key differences

By Jon Mundy Published

We see if Google's Pixel 8 can battle Apple's biggest Pro model in this Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max showdown.

an image showing the Google Pixel 8 vs the iPhone 15 Pro
Google Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro: the big differences

By Jon Mundy Published

We pit the Google's latest Pixel against Apple's smallest Pro model in this Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15 Pro showdown.

an image showing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: the key differences

By James Rogerson last updated

Google's top phone goes up against Apple's smallest Pro model in this Pixel 8 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro showdown.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: top to bottom or across the middle

By Alex Walker-Todd Published

Samsung is responsible for two of the hottest foldables on the market right now, but how do they compare?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: best dressed?

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated

Motorola has the audacity to steal Samsung’s compact foldable title, but Samsung is here for a rematch with a refined follow-up.

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro from the back
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro review: a big performer with a small price tag

By Jon Mundy Published

The Red Magic 8S Pro offers superb performance for a scarcely believable price, but does that make it the ultimate gaming phone?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Pixel Fold.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: which flagship reigns supreme?

By Jon Mundy last updated

Updated We pit the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 against the Google Pixel Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: which foldable flagship is best?

By Axel Metz, Jon Mundy last updated

Updated Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 a meaningful leap forward for the foldable series, or an iterative hop?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: two flagship kings compared

By Axel Metz, Jon Mundy last updated

Updated Samsung’s 2023 flagships face off in a familiar battle of ideals.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra backs on split color background
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – the best made better?

By Jon Mundy last updated

Updated Samsung's two latest Ultra phones go head to head in this comparison.

An iQOO 11 from the back
iQoo 11 review: a speedy phone that's hard to find

By Jon Mundy Published

The iQoo 11 offers top-tier performance and a cutting-edge display, but will it reach the audience it deserves?

A Kindle 2022 against an orange background and a Kobo Clara 2E against a blue background
Amazon Kindle (2022) vs Kobo Clara 2E: well-read rivals

By Jon Mundy Published

Versus The Kindle (2022) and the Kobo Clara 2E are both accomplished ereaders, but they're also quite different.

iPhone 13 vs Pixel 6a
iPhone 13 vs Google Pixel 6a: iOS champ takes on cheap Android

By Jon Mundy last updated

How does Google's former affordable Pixel flagship compare to Apple's previous-gen vanilla iPhone?

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Google Pixel 6a image on colorful background
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Pixel 6a: how do these former go-to Androids compare?

By Jon Mundy last updated

Google’s new mid-range marvel takes on the established people’s champ

Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a: a major step-up in class for Google

By Jon Mundy last updated

Google’s budget smartphone line opened up a major generation gap

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro review front table angled
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro review: Full power without the price tag

By Jon Mundy Published

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iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hero image
iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: a powerhouse showdown

By Jon Mundy Published

The iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are two of the top spec phones of 2022, so how do they compare?

Sony Xperia 1 IV vs iPhone 14 Pro hero image
Sony Xperia 1 IV vs iPhone 14 Pro: which is the real pro here?

By Jon Mundy Published

The Sony Xperia 1 IV might not have pro in the name but arguably it's more of a pro phone than the iPhone 14 Pro.

iPhone 14 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro hero image
iPhone 14 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: platform champs square up

By Jon Mundy Published

The Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro are poster children of their respective operating systems, but which is best?

Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro hero image
Xiaomi 13 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: how do you take your flagship phone?

By Jon Mundy Published

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have finally been revealed. Here's how the two models differ in terms of specs, design, price and more.

A Samsung Galaxy S23 (left) and a Samsung Galaxy S22 (right)
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 – a worthy upgrade?

By Jon Mundy last updated

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is Samsung's standard flagship for the year, but how different is it to the Galaxy S22?

Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 7 Pro two-tone split-screen
Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: nerd credentials or mass appeal?

By Jon Mundy Published

The Sony Xperia 1 IV and Google Pixel 7 Pro both have a lot going for them, but which should you buy?

iPhone 14 and Galaxy S22 on split color background
iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: the big smartphone popularity contest

By Jon Mundy Published

The iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S22 are both very popular, but which is best?

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