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

Images of the Xiaomi 12 (left) and the iPhone 13 (right)

Xiaomi 12 vs iPhone 13: which compact flagship will rule 2022?

By Jon Mundy published 2 March 22

Apple hit first and hard with the iPhone 13, but the Xiaomi 12 is shaping up to be a high-value alternative.

A OnePlus 10 Pro on the left and a Samsung Galaxy S21 on the right

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21: which is the right flagship for you?

By Jon Mundy published 27 February 22

How far has OnePlus advanced its flagship line? Let’s compare the OnePlus 10 Pro with one of last year’s finest to find out.

A Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi Mi 11 against a yellow and pink background

Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi 11: has shrinkage hit Xiaomi’s flagship line?

By Jon Mundy published 20 February 22

Versus Does new trump older when it comes to Xiaomi's flagship smartphones?

OnePlus 10 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: two smartphones in the Pro league

By Jon Mundy published 19 February 22

Versus Can OnePlus hope to take on Apple’s first true Pro phone?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: heavyweight phone contenders

By Jon Mundy published 11 February 22

Versus Will Samsung’s careful Note-taking help extend its flagship phone lead over Apple?

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S21: which smartphone is for you?

By Jon Mundy published 10 February 22

Versus Samsung follows up its surprisingly dinky 2021 hit with an even smaller flagship.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: stylus over substance?

By Jon Mundy published 9 February 22

Versus Can Samsung’s intriguing flagship mutation top last year’s best phone?

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone 13: Apple and Samsung size each other up

By Jon Mundy published 9 February 22

Versus Samsung and Apple’s mainstream flagships are finally fighting in the same weight class.

A Vivo Y52 5G from the front showing the home screen

Vivo Y52 5G review

By Jon Mundy published 6 February 22

Vivo’s latest budget effort is neat and tidy, but completely lacking in highlights.

Xiaomi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21: Xiaomi attempts to beat Samsung at its own game

By Jon Mundy published 5 February 22

Versus The Xiaomi 12 is officially real in China, but how does it compare to the Samsung Galaxy S21?

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch SE: big screen or big value smartwatch?

By Jon Mundy published 29 January 22

Versus Two of the most popular Apple Watch models you can buy right now go head-to-head.

A Google Pixel 6 (left) and a OnePlus 9 (right)

Google Pixel 6 vs OnePlus 9: which affordable flagship is the bigger bargain?

By Jon Mundy published 23 January 22

Versus Two of the best affordable flagship phone choices from OnePlus and Google – but which is right for you?

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S21: which phone is for you?

By Jon Mundy published 18 January 22

Versus The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was a day late and a dollar short, but how does it compare to the original?

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs iPhone 13: has Samsung undercut Apple's phone champ?

By Jon Mundy published 15 January 22

Versus The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE’s delay meant that it launched in the iPhone 13’s wake – can it remain buoyant in a straight comparison?

Apple Watch 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: which is the best smartwatch?

By Jon Mundy last updated 14 January 22

Versus The best from Apple and Wear OS go head-to-head in our comparison of the two best smartwatches.

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max: Android and iOS top phones do battle

By Jon Mundy published 13 January 22

Versus We look at the very best iPhone and one of the best Android phones to see which is the top choice for you.

A Sony Xperia 5 III held in someone's hand against a wall

Sony Xperia 5 III review

By Jon Mundy last updated 12 January 22

Updated Sony shrinks the size and price of its Xperia 1 III, but is that enough to make the Xperia 5 III a mainstream proposition?

iPhone 13 vs iPhone SE (2020): which is the right smartphone choice for you?

By Jon Mundy published 9 January 22

Versus We look at two of the most popular iPhone models right now and try to work out which is the best for you.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: which phone is for you?

By Jon Mundy published 6 January 22

Versus The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is finally here, and here's how it stacks up against 2020's S20 FE.

A selection of the best gaming phones including Asus ROG Phone 5, Lenovo Legion Phone Duel and Nubia Red Magic 5G

When is someone going to make a gaming phone for adults?

By Jon Mundy published 3 January 22

Opinion Gaming phones are brash handsets made for a younger audience, so when will there be an adult one?

Come on, foldable phones still have a long way to go

By Jon Mundy published 1 January 22

Opinion 2021 has seen foldable phones become far more mainstream, but I’m still not buying a bending handset.

iPhone 13 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Which phone is more deserving of the Pro name?

By Jon Mundy published 24 December 21

Versus Apple’s pocket dynamo takes on Samsung’s seasoned S Pen slate in a spot of asymmetrical warfare.

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6: marginal gains for Apple’s flagship smartwatch

By Jon Mundy published 17 December 21

Versus The rumored flatter watch wasn’t real, but the Apple Watch 7 is still a significant upgrade.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 and Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21: stylish almost-flagship phones face off

By Jon Mundy published 13 December 21

Versus Google's latest is here, but how does it compare to the king of Android handsets?

Google Pixel 6 vs iPhone 13: Has Google managed to undercut its great rival again?

By Jon Mundy last updated 13 December 21

Versus Has Google managed to undercut its great smartphone rival again?

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