Jordan Palmer
Jordan is the Phones Editor for Tom's Guide, covering all things phone-related. From a fascination with Android through to pouring over the latest iPhones, as well as poking fun at the near-pointlessness of gaming phones, Jordan has been writing about phones for more than six years. And he plans to keep doing this for at least another half dozen years again.
From his time at Tom’s Guide so far, Jordan has reviewed the likes of the iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Google Pixel 6 Pro. But he’s not just a flagship phone fan, having turned his hand to the likes of the Asus Zenphone 9 and getting to grips with the Nothing Phone (1), the first phone from Carl Pei’s Nothing brand.
Jordan is also keen on exploring some of the more intriguing areas of tech, such as de-Googling Android or taking an old MacBook Pro and turning it into a Chromebook; yes really. And he’s also a dab hand at putting mini-PCs to the test, as seen in this Geekom MiniAir 11 review.
Outside the world of Tom’s Guide, Jordan loves nothing more than relaxing in his home with a book, game, or his latest personal writing project. He likes finding new things to dive into, from books and games to new mechanical keyboard switches and fun keycap sets. And you can also find him poring over open-source software and his studies.
Latest articles by Jordan Palmer
Intel NUC 12 Pro review
By Jordan Palmer published
Intel used to be the king of mini PCs, but is it still? Our review will break down what the Intel NUC 12 Pro got right.
Google Pixel 6 Pro review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Pixel 6 Pro turned a page for Google
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review: The fun foldable gets refined
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a marked improvement over its predecessor in many ways, especially battery life. But it's not without its faults.
This is the One UI 5.1 feature you need to try on your Samsung phone
By Jordan Palmer published
One of the new One UI 5.1 features is Routines, helping you automate tasks on your Galaxy smartphone. You should definitely try it out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 could get a UFS 4.1 boost thanks to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
By Jordan Palmer published
A new leak claims to spill the beans on the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. We're a bit skeptical, but if this is true, 2024's Android phones could be powerhouses.
Best root apps for Android phones 2024
By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer last updated
These are the best root apps for Android power users.
Forget flagships: I would buy these affordable mid-range phones in 2023
By Jordan Palmer published
With the Pixel 7a, Galaxy A54, and Nord 3 on the horizon, mid-range phones in 2023 will be worth paying attention to.
Nier: Automata ver1.1a is my new favorite anime video game adaptation
By Jordan Palmer published
Nier: Automata ver1.1a is the right kind of video game adaptation, plenty familiar enough for fans of the game while still offering newcomers plenty to sink their teeth into.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 7: Which one is best for you?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 vs. Pixel 7 face-off takes a look at each entry-level flagship to help you determine which one is right for you.
OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro: All the major differences
By Jordan Palmer published
This OnePlus 11 vs. OnePlus 10 Pro face-off will break down the biggest upgrades to determine if the newest handset or the older model is the best option for you.
Forget the OnePlus 11T — the OnePlus 11 is the only phone you need
By Jordan Palmer published
With how good the OnePlus 11 is, I don't see the need for a OnePlus 11T nor for any T series phone in the future.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Plus: What should you buy?
By Jordan Palmer published
Which big screen Galaxy S23 is for you? We’ll break down all of the differences to help you make the right choice for your needs.
Samsung Galaxy S23 proves that we don’t need new flagship phones every year
By Jordan Palmer published
Between the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23, we’ve hit a point where we no longer need new flagship phones every year.
iPhone 15 Pro just tipped for biggest RAM upgrade since iPhone 12
By Jordan Palmer published
A new report claims that Apple is planning on a RAM upgrade for the iPhone 15 series. The Pro models will allegedly get a bump to 8GB.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus review
By Jordan Palmer published
The Galaxy S23 Plus makes some welcome upgrades over its predecessor, including much better battery life, stronger camera software and a brighter display. With the new silicon, it’s a powerhouse.
OnePlus 11 vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: There's a clear winner
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This OnePlus 11 vs. Pixel 7 Pro face-off looks at both phones to see which one is the better value. Both devices put up a good fight.
The OnePlus 11 is now the best Android value — here's why
By Jordan Palmer published
With the OnePlus 11 official, it's definitely the best Android value right now. You get flagship specs for hundreds less than the competition.
The OnePlus 11's battery life is what I expect from flagship phones going forward
By Jordan Palmer published
In our OnePlus 11 review, we found the battery life to be outstanding. Now this is what I expect from smartphones going forward.
Azulle Access4 review: A nifty letdown
By Jordan Palmer published
This mini PC stick fails to impress
OnePlus 11 review: The best Android flagship value
By Jordan Palmer published
The OnePlus 11 is a great phone with tons of power, better cameras than ever, awesome battery life and an insanely good starting price.
5 Galaxy S23 camera features that excite me the most
By Jordan Palmer published
Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 series earlier this week with all three models sporting some camera upgrades. Here are some of the more eye-catching additions to the cameras on the new phones.
Latest Android 13 beta reveals options for new lock screen tweaks
By Jordan Palmer published
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is out and while there isn't a whole lot new per se, it paves the way for new customizations and enhancements.
Moto G Play (2023) review: A budget phone bust
By Jordan Palmer published
The Moto G Play (2023) suffers from poor performance, lackluster cameras, and an underwhelming display. Save up for something a bit better than this sub-$200 handset.
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