A great mix of design, specifications and features, the Huawei Nova is a premium mid-range that certainly warrants a second look. FULL STORY >

New to South Africa, Meizu makes a strong first impression with the Pro 6. FULL STORY >

Despite sporting a great camera and solid processor, the Xperia X compact from Sony has lost the crucial element that made its smaller flagship predecessors so enticing. FULL STORY >

If you’re still a bit sour that the Note 7 blew up, and not interested in Huawei’s Mate 7 phablet (review), the V20 is the phone to seriously investigate. FULL STORY >

High-powered, and fitted with a great camera, the Mate 9 shows Huawei is ready to go up against the top manufacturers, but still needs to improve on the premium feel. FULL STORY >

Another solid offering from Sony, the Xperia XZ sports a great camera, but unfortunately lacks the special quality needed to stand out from the rest of the flagship pack. FULL STORY >

At 6.44", the Mi Max is close to tablet territory. Luckily, this phablet is not simply about the screen real estate, but also packs some solid specs in a relatively low cost package. FULL STORY >

Hisense may not be a household name on the local smartphone scene just yet, but if they release more great value for money devices like the Elegance, they soon will be. FULL STORY >

Despite serving up a number of solid specs, the Xperia E5 arrives on the scene when a number of great mid-range devices are already on the market. Ultimately, Sony's option is not a clear standout. FULL STORY >

As rugged a smartphone as they come. Don't be fooled by the BV600's exterior, however, it's a solid mid-range performer in its own right. FULL STORY >