Motorola Moto G4 Plus Review: An Enhanced Budget Phone
In the past we've had no trouble recommending the Moto G for those after a fantastic budget smartphone. In 2016, Motorola has expanded the Moto G line and the $250 Moto G4 Plus is the most fully featured of the bunch. It shares the same display, SoC and design with the basic Moto G4 but upgrades the camera and includes a fingerprint sensor.
Best Smartwatches of 2016: Best for Android, iPhone users, fitness-centric and luxury pick
Smartwatches are not a 'must-buy' for most people at current prices and with their current capabilities, but if you are set on getting one, there are a handful of things to consider such as compatibility and key features. Here are our picks in four distinct categories: best for iPhone users, best for Android users, best fitness-centric smartwatch and our luxury pick.
Better Buy: Older flagship smartphones are better than current budget offerings
If you're in the market for a new phone and don't have a ton of money to spend, most companies would want you to look at their collection of mid-range and entry-level handsets. But that's not always the smartest move. If you know where to look, the flagship phones of yesteryear can provide considerably better hardware and value.
Which of the two would you rather hold?
Oppo F1 Smartphone Review: A budget contender to the Moto G
The Oppo F1 is loaded with a collection of very respectable hardware for its $200 price tag. Inside is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC to power a 5.0-inch 720p display, all in a slim metal body. The cameras are billed as the stars of the show, alongside the 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 that protects the display. But the question is, what don't you get given the cost of admission?
Ideal smartphone: The no compromise device that should be possible to create in 2016
In 2015 I saw a ton of great smartphones hit the market, but I'm yet to see the elusive 'perfect' device – the phone with no compromises in hardware or software. In this article I'll go through every aspect of the modern smartphone and list exactly what I want to see, with every aspect of it firmly grounded in reality. This is a smartphone that should be possible to create in 2016.
The Best Smartphones: Top phones you can buy these holidays
Updated The good news is that, despite the sheer number of options out there, smartphones have become so good that it's getting harder to pick something you will regret. But at the same time there are so many good options that picking the right one for you can be challenging. TechSpot is here to help.
