Adam Ismail
Adam Ismail is a staff writer at Jalopnik and previously worked on Tom's Guide covering smartphones, car tech and gaming. His love for all things mobile began with the original Motorola Droid; since then he’s owned a variety of Android and iOS-powered handsets, refusing to stay loyal to one platform. His work has also appeared on Digital Trends and GTPlanet. When he’s not fiddling with the latest devices, he’s at an indie pop show, recording a podcast or playing Sega Dreamcast.
Latest articles by Adam Ismail
Samsung Galaxy A51 review
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a good midrange phone in an era of good ones, and doesn't quite match up to the iPhone SE and Pixel 3a.
Google Pixel 4a camera samples are amazing — and that’s bad for iPhone SE
By Adam Ismail published
The Pixel 4a's first camera images have leaked, and they're everything we hoped they'd be.
OnePlus 8 for Verizon has a ridiculous flaw
By Adam Ismail published
Turns out the OnePlus 8 needs a special case for its special 5G version, if you choose to buy the phone from Verizon.
Stunning iPhone 12 design is the flagship we've been waiting for
By Adam Ismail published
New renders provide a stunning, accurate-looking peek at the iPhone 12 before you're supposed to see it.
Motorola Edge Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: Which Android phone should you buy?
By Adam Ismail published
Here’s how the Motorola Edge Plus stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus in an Android flagship battle.
OnePlus 8 deal takes 50% off at T-Mobile: How to get it
By Adam Ismail published
Eyeing the new OnePlus 8? T-Mobile offers the best OnePlus 8 deal we've seen.
These Sprint phones will lose 5G: What you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Did you buy a 5G phone from Sprint last year? Get ready for some bad news
iPhone 12 leak reveals price details on every model
By Adam Ismail published
The iPhone 12 could be less expensive than you think, if these rumored prices are any indication.
The Pixel 4a is going to beat the new iPhone SE: Here's why
By Adam Ismail published
While the Pixel 4a might not have an answer to the iPhone SE's fast CPU, it'll likely be better in lots of other ways that matter.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is on sale today for $650 — and we wouldn't buy it
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite seemed like a compelling midrange handset when it was announced in January, but now it looks like the wrong phone at the wrong time.
Sony Xperia 5 review
By Adam Ismail published
Sony's compact flagship is a looker, but hard to live with
OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Adam Ismail published
Our OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 8 Pro comparison spells out all the differences between these two highly-anticipated Android flagships.
PS5 and Xbox Series X backwards compatibility is going to let us all down
By Adam Ismail published
Backwards compatibility means something very different to Sony and Microsoft than it does to you.
Does iPhone Face ID work with masks? What you need to know
By Adam Ismail published
Using Face ID with a face mask is tricky — but that hasn't stopped people from trying.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G review
By Adam Ismail published
The LG V60 ThinQ 5G may be new, but we can't help but wonder if we've been here before.
Google Pixel 4a specs just confirmed: Here's what you'll get for $399
By Adam Ismail published
The Google Pixel 4a looks to be a formidable follow-up to last year's excellent Pixel 3a, judging from the latest leaked specs.
Forget the iPhone 11: Samsung Galaxy A51 5G has faster speeds and bigger screen for $200 less
By Adam Ismail published
Samsung's 2020 Galaxy A series lineup includes phones at every price range — including a 5G model for just $499.
OnePlus 8 Pro leak shows massive advantages over OnePlus 8
By Adam Ismail published
Rumored specs illustrate the differences between OnePlus first two phones of 2020, and why the OnePlus 8 Pro will likely be one of the company's most expensive smartphones ever.
New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip could get 5G — with one major catch
By Adam Ismail published
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip may get a 5G variant later this year, according to a new report.
iPhone 12 could fix the most annoying thing about Apple's phones
By Adam Ismail published
Apple needs to implement this clever Face ID feature right away.
OnePlus 8 Pro’s screen is going to beat Samsung Galaxy S20: Here’s why
By Adam Ismail published
The OnePlus 8 Pro will deliver a new standard for smartphone brightness, based on findings from DisplayMate published by PCMag.
iPhone 9 will be the most important phone of 2020 — here’s why
By Adam Ismail published
The way 2020 is shaping up, the iPhone 9 will be the most important iPhone that Apple releases this year.
Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus now on sale for $750 less than Galaxy S20
By Adam Ismail published
Motorola's new budget phones, the Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power, could have what it takes to be the year's best budget smartphones — and you can order them right now.
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