Articles by Alex Walker-Todd, Freelance Contributor

Alex joined TechRadar as Senior Phones Editor in June 2022, bringing over a decade's worth of experience to the role. He's covered keynotes hosted by the biggest brands and attended the launches for some of the most influential mobile products of the last few years. While the mobile space is where Alex operates on a daily basis, his profession, paired with his natural passion for technology, has allowed him to test everything from automotive audio to AR t-shirts and tablets with 3D displays. He continues to freelance for TechRadar and other reputable technology publications, including GSMArena, TechAdvisor, MacWorld, and Trusted Reviews.

Articles by: Alex Walker-Todd

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the best Xiaomi phone yet and one of the best camera phones I've ever tested

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 24 April 26

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Innovative camera upgrades lead the charge, but the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is an all-round powerhouse in the flagship phone space.

Hands-on with the Honor Magic V6 — the stunning new foldable with 'world’s thinnest mobile phone battery'

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 3 March 26

The Honor Magic V6 boasts a refined design, an impressive camera with a 1-inch sensor and a variable telephoto zoom, plus a huge battery.

Hands-on with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra: three upgrades I love and two things I wish it had

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 2 March 26

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra boasts a refined design, an impressive camera with a 1-inch sensor and a variable telephoto zoom, plus a huge battery.

I'm a serial iPhone case-buyer, and these are the best iPhone 17 cases I've tested

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 25 November 25

Our pick of the best cases for your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, based on style, resilience and versatility.

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The Xiaomi 15T Pro may borrow from the competition, but I love it anyway

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 10 October 25

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The most iPhone-like Xiaomi ever

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I review camera phones for a living – here are 3 rumored iPhone 17 Pro camera upgrades I hope turn out to be true

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 8 September 25

There are a few consistent rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 Pro's camera experience. Here are three that I hope hold water.

Oppo Find N5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Honor Magic V5 on a table with some digital calipers

Which foldable is the thinnest? I measured the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Honor Magic V5, and Oppo Find N5 to find out

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 12 August 25

We compare the open and closed thickness of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Honor Magic V5, and Oppo Find N5.

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The Poco F7 poses a real problem for the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nothing Phone 3

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 13 July 25

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Nothing Phone 3 are stealing headlines, but the Poco F7 offers a price/performance balance that puts these pricier rivals to shame.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in the Coral Mous case, the OnePlus 13 in its magnetic case and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a Mous Limitless case

Android camera phone face-off: I compared the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 13 – and there's a clear winner

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 26 June 25

The Pixel 9 Pro, OnePlus 13 and Galaxy S25 Ultra all boast excellent cameras on the Android side of the fence, but which is best for you?

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Clash of the camera phones 2025: I compared the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Galaxy S25 Ultra – here are the pictures

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 3 May 25

The best cameras from Apple, Google and Samsung in a three-way face-off, but which has the features and quality you need?

Samsung Galaxy S24: price, release date, camera, and everything you need to know

By Alex Walker-Todd Last updated 14 April 25

Updated With the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is steering hard into AI, but what else does the company's new base flagship offer up?

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OnePlus Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 3: Time for a new Wear OS king?

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 29 March 25

OnePlus' latest Watch 3 serves as a tempting Wear OS alternative to Google's Pixel Watch 3.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: the beast from the east

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 2 March 25

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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a cutting-edge, feature-packed camera with personality to burn.

iPad 11: what we want to see

By Alex Walker-Todd Last updated 13 January 25

Updated The iPad 11 could be a top budget tablet, and we're starting to hear about it.

Oppo Find X8 review: admired from afar

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 15 December 24

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Oppo's more modest Find X8 doesn't pull any punches, with its biggest shortcoming being limited international availability.

Xiaomi Mix Flip review: great to use, hard to find

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 27 November 24

Xiaomi's first foray into flip-style foldables is taking no prisoners.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 5 November 24

OnePlus' latest Buds Pro 3 are exceptional, but just how much more do you get compared to the more affordable Nord Buds 3 Pro?

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs OnePlus Open: two of today's most desirable foldables

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 3 November 24

We compare Google's second-ever foldable to OnePlus' first to see which is the more versatile device.

I turned my iPhone into a serious filmmaking and photography tool with Shiftcam’s case, grip and lenses

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 3 November 24

Testing the ShiftCam ProGrip and camera case, alongside its 1.55x anamorphic, 75mm long range macro and 60mm telephoto lenses.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review: a huge sonic upgrade from OnePlus' not-too-pricey buds

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 18 September 24

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 expand on the already-expansive feature set of their predecessors, with better compatibility and massively reworked sound that surpasses expectations.

Nothing Phone 2 vs Nothing Phone 2a vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus: more like-minded than you think

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 15 September 24

Curious about the similarities and differences between the three latest Nothing Phones? Here's all you need to know.

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Nothing Phone 2a Plus review: add a little bit of spice

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 14 September 24

The success of the mid-range Phone 2a likely spurred the creation of the Nothing 2a Plus, which demands a higher price for more performance. Does that mean this is the Nothing phone to buy right now?

Insta360 Flow Pro review: the dream iPhone gimbal

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 12 September 24

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Everything that made the original Flow great. Not to mention, this is the first gimbal with Apple DockKit support, delivering amazing iPhone integration. And all for less than the original.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: Google's AI gateway device

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 21 August 24

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The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the biggest Pixel this year, and while it doesn't have many special features you can't find on the Pixel 9 Pro, that doesn't mean it isn't special in its own way

Press images of the Google Pixel Watch 3 on a green background on the left, with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 against a light orange background on the right

Pixel Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch 7: Google and Samsung’s latest timepieces square off

By Alex Walker-Todd Published 19 August 24

Google follows Samsung in bringing a brand new Wear OS smartwatch to market. Which is better?

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