Richard Priday

Richard Priday

Assistant Phones Editor

Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.

He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.

While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.

Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.

Latest articles by Richard Priday

Fall guys

Best free PS4 games in 2025

By Richard Priday last updated

These are the best free PS4 games you can play right now, from multiplayer shooters to frenetic fighting games

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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro playing PUBG

The best gaming phone 2025 — I tested them all to crown a winner

By Richard Priday last updated

The best gaming phones won't let you down in the heat of battle. Here are our top picks.

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I spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s what I like and what I don’t

By Richard Priday published

My first day with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has revealed several areas where the phone remains good or has become even better, but one obvious problem remains.

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Samsung execs on Galaxy S25 Galaxy AI: it will make you ‘twice as happy’

By Richard Priday published

Smarter, more helpful and still free

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Samsung Galaxy s25 next to iPhone 16

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16: Which phone could win?

By Richard Priday last updated

With Samsung's new phones now a reality, here's how a Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 showdown is shaping up.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra held in hand together.

Best big phones in January 2025

By Richard Priday last updated

Here are the best big phones with screens 6.5 inches or larger. They boast long battery life and offer immersive displays for watching media.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup

Samsung Galaxy S25 launch live — all the details, Galaxy AI features and a Galaxy S25 Edge surprise

By Richard Priday last updated

Samsung's about to show off another batch of hot products, and we have the latest news and rumors as they appear.

Samsung Phones

Samsung Galaxy S25: Release date, price, specs and more

By Richard Priday published

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus, its two standard flagship phones for 2025. Here are all the features you need to know about.

Samsung Phones

Samsung confirms today's Galaxy S25 launch will include a big One UI 7 software upgrade

By Richard Priday last updated

The Samsung Galaxy S25 launch will most likely bring the official launch of One UI 7 with it, according to new comments from Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim render

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim may not be sold in the US — here's what we know

By Richard Priday published

More proof the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim won't be launching in the United States has apparently just leaked.

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iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

iPhone 16 colors: Every shade available

By Richard Priday last updated

Here's a guide to all the colors you can pick for your new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro

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Forget Samsung Galaxy S25 — Galaxy S26 just tipped for this huge battery upgrade

By Richard Priday published

Samsung may adopt silicon-carbon battery technology for its phones in 2026, meaning the Galaxy S26 series could get the battery life boost that the Galaxy S25 will not.

Samsung Phones

iPhone 18 could get the design upgrade we've been waiting years for

By Richard Priday published

Apple's been granted a patent that would make it easier for under-display sensors to see through the screen, providing a possible way forward for a notchless iPhone.

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Honor Magic7 Pro back

Honor Magic7 Pro review: On the edge of excellence

By Richard Priday published

A phone full of cool tricks, but with a bad sense of timing

Android Phones
OnePlus 13 from the back against a blue brick wall

OnePlus 13 review: The best Android flagship for the money

By Richard Priday last updated

Despite a price increase, the OnePlus 13 delivers great value due to the number and quality of features included on the latest Android flagship. Terrific battery life remains a standout feature.

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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13

iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: Which iPhone should you buy?

By Richard Priday last updated

Our iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13 comparison looks at how the latest phone from Apple compares to last year's model in terms of specs, price, features and more.

iPhones

Samsung Galaxy S25 reportedly just got a last-second performance upgrade

By Richard Priday published

Samsung may have given the Galaxy S25 a sudden RAM upgrade due to manufacturing issues.

Samsung Phones

iPad 11 could get an Apple Intelligence-ready chip — what we know

By Richard Priday published

The next basic iPad could get Apple Intelligence features thanks to an upgrade to the compatible (and much more powerful) A17 Pro silicon.

iPads

I tried OnePlus' new wireless charger on the OnePlus 13 and iPhone 16 Pro Max — here's the results

By Richard Priday published

The OnePlus 13's wireless charger has a fan built-in - can it keep the phone cool?

OnePlus Phones

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen could get downgraded — what we know

By Richard Priday published

Samsung may be removing Bluetooth from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's stylus, costing it some familiar features.

Samsung Phones

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could get better night mode video and run cooler — here's how

By Richard Priday published

Exclusive enhancements to low-light video recording and the vapor chamber cooling system on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are apparently on the way.

Samsung Phones

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy in 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy XR, Galaxy AI and more

By Richard Priday published

We preview the confirmed and likely devices that Samsung will launch in the coming year, including new phones, upgraded AI features and a whole new XR headset.

Samsung Phones
Galaxy Z Fold 6 shown in hand

2024 is the year Samsung fell behind on foldables — here's why

By Richard Priday published

Samsung lost the foldables crown in 2024, and I think it's down to a slow pace of upgrades and a caution over robbing sales from the Galaxy S series.

Samsung Phones

My favorite Android phone of the year isn't from Samsung or Google — and it sets a new standard

By Richard Priday published

By showing the areas where rival foldables' engineering is lacking, Honor and the Magic V3 have won me over this year.

Android Phones

OnePlus Open 2 could launch way later than expected — rumor points to late 2025

By Richard Priday published

The latest rumor concerning the OnePlus Open 2 foldable says that the phone may only launch in the second half of 2025, meaning we could be waiting up to two years for a sequel to the OnePlus Open.

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