Articles by Alex Walker-Todd, Senior Phones Editor

Alex joined as TechRadar's Senior Phones Editor in June 2022, but brings over a decade's worth of experience to the role, with an expertise in smartphones, tablets and wearables. 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.

His experience was amassed at some of the most reputable consumer technology publications out there, including GSMArena, TechAdvisor, MacWorld, Trusted Reviews and Recombu, where he also helped build the brand's YouTube viewership of mobile fans past 100,000 subscribers. Alex is excited for the advancements coming to the world of foldable phones with 2023 looking like the year they really take hold.

Articles by: Alex Walker-Todd

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: best dressed?

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 2 September 23

Motorola has the audacity to steal Samsung’s compact foldable title, but Samsung is here for a rematch with a refined follow-up.

Sony Xperia 5 V announced: release date, features, and everything you need to know

By Alex Walker-Todd published 1 September 23

The Sony Xperia 5 V offers up Sony's latest 'Exmor T for mobile' imaging in a smaller package but ditches a telephoto sensor altogether.

Fairphone 5 lifestyle press image clear and blue

Fairphone 5 puts Apple, Google and Samsung to shame in one major way

By Alex Walker-Todd published 30 August 23

The Fairphone 5 doubles down on the company's environmental and longevity promises, including unprecedented long-term software support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hands on partial open angled table

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: release date, price, features, and everything you need to know

By Michael Allison last updated 11 August 23

Updated Samsung's 2023 clamshell foldable finally arrives! Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy S24 might boast next-gen display tech destined for the iPhone 16

By Alex Walker-Todd published 10 August 23

Samsung Galaxy S24 might boast next-gen display tech and more baseline RAM than we've ever seen in a Galaxy.

Press image of the back of the Google Pixel 7a in blue and the Pixel 7 in Lemongrass on a split-color background

Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 7: against the new baseline

By Alex Walker-Todd published 2 August 23

Does the newer Pixel 7a offer enough of the standard Pixel 7 experience at its lower price?

The OnePlus Nord 3 from the front and back

OnePlus Nord 3: news, specs, and everything you need to know

By Michael Allison last updated 2 August 23

Updated The OnePlus Nord 3 is finally here and it's coming to the UK! Here's everything we know about the newest Nord.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 hands on display crease

Samsung shows us just how durable its new foldables are in extreme temperatures

By Alex Walker-Todd published 1 August 23

A new infographic from Samsung Display shows just how less durable the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5's displays become in extreme temperatures.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Slim S Pen Case for Z Fold 5 angled

Samsung and fans still can't agree on where the S Pen should live but there's only one right answer

By Alex Walker-Todd published 26 July 23

With Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 5 offering S Pen support but nowhere to put it, we're starting to question whether the stylus will ever find a home.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked as it happened: Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5, Watch 6 and more announced

By Matt Hanson, Alex Walker-Todd last updated 26 July 23

With July’s Samsung Unpacked now over, here's everything that was announced as it happened.

Final x Dragon Ball Z Vegeta Frieza Goku TWS earbuds

I need these Dragon Ball Z earbuds to take my power level over 9,000

By Alex Walker-Todd published 20 July 23

Japanese high-end audio brand Final buddied up with Dragon Ball Z on a trio of 'buds modelled after famed characters from the series.

Samsung all but confirms this major Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 design rumor

By Alex Walker-Todd published 19 July 23

Samsung's TM Roh confirms that the company's "latest foldables" will be "slimmer and lighter than our previous generations."

Xiaomi Pad 6 offers last-minute competition to Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 line

By Alex Walker-Todd published 7 July 23

The Xiaomi Pad 6 line launched in China in April, and now it's coming to a host of new markets.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Unpacked teaser image

You can already reserve the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung hasn't even announced it yet

By Alex Walker-Todd published 6 July 23

Follow the official announcement of Unpacked on July 26, Samsung is already letting your reserve the products it'll be launching on the day.

A Google Pixel Fold's screen broke already. Should you be concerned?

By Alex Walker-Todd published 27 June 23

One reviewer found the new Pixel Fold's display didn't stand up to everyday use, but could others be affected?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 press image hero

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is here to make 5G phones more affordable

By Alex Walker-Todd published 26 June 23

The latest iteration of Qualcomm's most modest mobile chipset – the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 – is here. Here's what it brings to the table.

Nothing Phone (1) front angled on table camera close up with reflection

Nothing Phone 2 could cost more than a Pixel 7 according to leak

By Alex Walker-Todd published 22 June 23

One French website has put a price on the Nothing Phone 2 and, if true, it's a lot pricier than the original.

OnePlus 11 K-shape curve closeup on black background

Is this OnePlus' first foldable? New renders of the OnePlus V Fold appear

By Alex Walker-Todd published 20 June 23

OnLeaks and Smartprix team up to deliver the first high-quality renders of OnePlus' expected debut foldable, based on a "prototype unit".

This iPhone 15 feature could truly unlock the Vision Pro's potential

By Alex Walker-Todd published 19 June 23

New statements from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo point to enhanced interoperability between the iPhone 15 and Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Galaxy Z Flip 5's cover screen is going to be able to do more with your favorite apps

By Alex Walker-Todd published 13 June 23

It's not just Samsung's own apps that'll make the most out of the Z Flip 5's cover screen, Google apps will work well too.

Samsung Galaxy A54 review Awesome Violet side Edge Panel

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE battery certification reaffirms the phone's existence

By Alex Walker-Todd published 12 June 23

The Galaxy S23 FE looks to be still incoming, based on a new listing for a battery on a South Korean certification site.

iPhone 14 Pro Max review front angled Always On

Which iPhones will get iOS 17?

By Alex Walker-Todd published 6 June 23

Apple announced iOS 17 at WWDC 2023, so will your iPhone support it?

The 10 best iOS 17 features announced at WWDC 2023

By Alex Walker-Todd published 5 June 23

Apple's WWDC 2023 gave us our first official look at iOS 17's best new features. Here's a rundown.

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Honor Magic Vs review: The affordable foldable rival

By Alex Walker-Todd published 31 May 23

Updated Honor's first internationally available foldable is a great value alternative to some obvious rivals, but could be improved.

Google confirms it's been working on another foldable but it's not ready 'yet'

By Alex Walker-Todd published 30 May 23

The Google Pixel Fold's designer speaks to what could have been or could still be.

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