Richard Priday
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

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.

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.

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

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.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Which phone could win?
By Richard Priday last updated
We're looking at the rumored Galaxy S25 Ultra specs compared to what we know about the Pixel 9 Pro XL to figure out the potential winner early.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OnePlus 13R chip and key features just leaked by Amazon — here's what we know
By Richard Priday published
Amazon India's store page for the OnePlus 13R states the phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, as well as some other AI-powered features.

Android 16 could make unlocking your Pixel 9 much quicker — here's how
By Richard Priday published
A new setting for the Pixel 9 series' fingerprint scanner found in Android 16 developer preview 2 lets you unlock the phone with the screen off.

I just tested the weirdest looking Android phone of the year — and it's a hardware monster
By Richard Priday published
A different breed of flagship

OnePlus 13R is coming in January — and it could be the best value phone of 2025
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus has confirmed the 13R will debut alongside the standard model next month and it could be the budget phone to beat

OnePlus 13 is officially going global on January 7 — here's why you should be excited
By Richard Priday published
The OnePlus 13 flagship phone will launch outside China in three weeks' time, and with several major upgrades already confirmed for the global version.

iPhone 17 could see the first iPhone price hike in almost a decade
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 16 avoided a potential price hike according to an analyst, but that means it'll be the iPhone 17 seeing the increase after eight years of stable prices.

Apple’s heading in the wrong direction with the iPhone 17 Air — here’s why
By Richard Priday published
The rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Air point to a confusing mess of a phone so far, which makes me want Apple to make a new mini iPhone all the more.

Samsung XR headset suggests the end of 'Hey Google' is imminent — here's why
By Richard Priday published
It looks as if Google's fully moving towards Gemini and leaving Google Assistant behind, as its Android XR demo shows off a new hotword for getting digital help.
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