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
iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you?
By Josh Render last updated
Our iPhone vs. Android face-off will help you figure out which kind of phone is right for you.
MSI Cyborg 14 review: A solid mid-range gaming laptop
By Jordan Palmer published
The styling might be polarizing, but the performance is not
Best Android games 2024
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here are the best Android games for your phone or tablet. Some games are free, others are paid, but every one of them is awesome.
Best iPad cases in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
Xfinity Mobile: What is it and is it worth it?
By John Velasco last updated
Comcast offers wireless phone service through Xfinity Mobile. We look at what the service provides and whether it’s a good value.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro — the biggest differences
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are huge, so here’s what you need to know.
Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2024
By John Velasco last updated
Here are the best Metro by T-Mobile phones, including inexpensive models that won't bust your budget.
Best cell phone signal boosters 2024
By John Velasco last updated
The best cell phone signal boosters fix poor service at home or on the road. Some even support all carriers.
The best waterproof phones 2024
By Jordan Palmer last updated
With one of the best waterproof phones in your possession, you don't have to worry about unlucky spills and splashes.
What is Mint Mobile, and is it worth it?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Mint Mobile offers big savings on your wireless bill if you buy months of service up front. Here's what you need to know.
Best free Android apps in 2024
By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer last updated
These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.
Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The best Galaxy S21 Ultra cases will help keep your older phone safe and useable for years to come. These are our picks for the top options out there.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
She’s finally here and we’re not ready
Android 14 release date and all the new features
By Jordan Palmer, Richard Priday last updated
Check out the features coming to your Android phone sometime soon in this guide to Android 14, the latest update from Google.
iOS 17 — release date, new features and supported devices
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything we know about iOS 17 now that the software is here
Google Pixel 7 Pro review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The Pixel 7 Pro is the ideal follow-up to the Pixel 6 Pro. This year, the design is refined, the cameras are better, and video gets a major boost. This is Google’s best effort yet.
Minisforum Neptune HX99G review
By Jordan Palmer published
This AMD-powered mini PC delivers a ton of performance in a small footprint that’s ideal for 1080p gaming, especially if you don’t want your gaming PC to take up too much space.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which Android phone wins?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Pixel 7 Pro face-off will reveal which flagship Android phone is best. As in previous years, it’s all about the cameras.
Android 13 review
By Jordan Palmer last updated
A small Android update that puts the focus on stability and privacy
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra release date, price, specs, cameras and more
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Samsung's newest flagship is here and we have the full breakdown. Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21: Should you upgrade?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
This Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21 showdown will show if it’s time for you to upgrade. Two years makes a big difference in a lot of ways.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 benchmarks: How Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 stack up to the iPhone
By Jordan Palmer last updated
We've had time to test several Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones and we have a good idea of how it stacks up to Apple and Google.
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