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Ben Johnston

Reviews writer Ben has been with Expert Reviews since 2021, and in that time he’s established himself as an authority on all things mobile tech and audio. On top of testing and reviewing myriad smartphones, tablets, headphones, earbuds and speakers, Ben has turned his hand to the odd laptop hands-on preview and several gaming peripherals. He also regularly attends global industry events, including the Snapdragon Summit and the MWC trade show.

Recent articles by Ben Johnston

The best budget smartphones to buy in 2024
Mobile phones

Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of experts

Our three top-rated Android phones - the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 8 and Motorola Moto G54 - against a warm pinkish to light blue gradient background
The best Android phones in 2024
Mobile phones

Looking for a new Android phone? These are the best Google-powered handsets we've tested to date

Honor Pad 9 on an orange cushion on a desk, display on
Honor Pad 9 review: Growing in an Apple-shaped shadow
Tablets

It’s priced too close to the 2021 iPad, but key improvements make the Honor Pad 9 one of Android’s strongest competitors

£300 inc VAT
The best Xiaomi phone to buy in 2024
Mobile phones

Xiaomi continues to be a rising star in the smartphone world. Find the best handset for your needs and budget

The best mid-range phones in the 2024, as tested by us
Mobile phones

Forget the flagships and save some money with the best mid-range smartphones we’ve tested and reviewed

Amazon Fire Max 11: A super-sized tablet with a big problem
Tablets

Amazon’s biggest tablet introduces a frisson of premium design to the Fire family, but Fire OS holds it back

£250 inc VAT
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion face up with the display on, sitting on an open comic book
This bargain Cyber Monday phone deal is unbeatable
Mobile phones

I’ve looked at a lot of phone deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday but none of them are as insanely good value as this one

Black Friday smartphone deals live. Front and back of grey Google Pixel 8 on purple background
Cyber Monday smartphone deals - LIVE
Mobile phones

Cyber Monday smartphone deals have landed and our team of experts have hand picked the very best bargains

The best refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Cyber Monday deal
Mobile phones

Good deals on the iPhone 15 Pro are scarce this Cyber Monday but I’ve dug up the cheapest way to nab one

Black Friday - PlayStation 5 Deals - Teaser
The best Black Friday deals on PS5 consoles and accessories
Gaming

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have some cracking deals on PS5 consoles and accessories – here are my favourites