The Trusted Reviews Awards 2025 winners are in, and here, we’re shining a light on the mobile devices that impressed us most in testing over the past year.
It has been a big year for phones, tablets and wearables. On-device AI has become genuinely useful, battery efficiency has taken a leap forward, and mobile photography has advanced with smarter processing and larger sensors.
Foldables also feel more durable and mainstream, while Android and iPad rivals have turned tablets into true productivity machines. Even value-focused phones have improved vastly, continuing to blur the line between them and flagships.
Our team has spent the year stress-testing everything from pocketable clamshells to pro-grade camera phones, slim but powerful tablets, and the wearables that deliver the best insights into your health and fitness. Below, you’ll find our hand-picked winners – the mobile products that really set the standard in 2025.
Best Tablet
The Winner: OnePlus Pad 3
An outstanding tablet that nails all the essentials. A Big, bright 13.2-inch 144Hz display, flagship Snapdragon performance and a sleek, premium design, all at a mid-range price point. Throw in smart multitasking and long battery life, and it’s perfect for work and play.
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Best Tablet Under £400
The Winner: Honor Pad V9
An ideal mid-range tablet that gets all the basics right. A versatile jack-of-all-trades with a good display, dependable performance and all-day battery life, it’s easy to recommend for most people looking for an affordable tablet.
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Best Smart Ring
The Winner: Oura Ring 4
A smarter, sleeker fitness-focused smart ring that provides excellent insight into your health. Accurate sleep and readiness tracking, richer metrics and a refined design make it stand out from the competition, making it an easy recommendation.
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Best Running Watch
The Winner: Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin’s top-tier running watch perfects the basics and then some, offering accurate GPS, in-depth training metrics, and multi-day battery life in a lightweight, comfortable design that’s built to go the distance.
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Best Fitness Tracker
The Winner: Whoop MG
The featherweight, screen-free fitness band both nails the fundamentals and goes much further. Deep strain and recovery insights, along with continuous HR monitoring, offer an in-depth view of your health that few can match.
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Best Smartwatch
The Winner: Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
A refined all-round smartwatch that boosts health tracking and day-to-day smarts. Slick Wear OS performance, combined with handy One UI tweaks, robust fitness features, and a premium build, makes it an easy pick for Android owners.
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Best Foldable Phone
The Winner: Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
A stylish clamshell foldable that feels as good to use as it looks. The large cover screen, speedy performance and capable cameras make it genuinely useful, both when closed and open. Throw in a compact form factor, stylish Pantone colours and all-day battery life, and you’ve got an easy recommendation on your hands.
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Best Gaming Phone
The Winner: Asus ROG 9 Pro Edition
A no-compromise gaming phone that delivers blistering performance and excellent thermals. The super-smooth display, long-lasting battery, and game-centric software give it the edge for competitive gameplay, while a premium build and shoulder triggers should make even the longest gaming sessions more enjoyable.
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Best Camera Phone
The Winner: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
A photography powerhouse with class-leading results across all lighting conditions. The versatile Leica-tuned quad-camera system, natural colour science and superb low-light performance set a new bar for mobile photography. Flagship power and a stunning display complete the experience, making for a capable all-rounder.
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Best Phone Under £400
The Winner: Honor 400
A standout affordable phone that nails the essentials. Smooth day-to-day performance, a bright display and dependable battery life make it easy to recommend, while a capable main camera and polished design add to its premium appeal.
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Best Phone Under £700
The Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
A brilliantly balanced mid-ranger that overdelivers for the price. A unique design, clean Nothing OS, smooth performance and a vibrant display make everyday use a joy. Strong cameras, particularly in the zoom department, and solid battery life round out a polished, great-value package.
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Best Phone
The Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The most refined foldable yet, blending premium hardware with top-end performance and mature multitasking chops. A brighter, tougher main screen and faster performance make productivity and play feel effortless, and with a lightweight, thin design, it closes the gap between it and bar phones in most regards. It really is the phone to beat.
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Best Mobile Network
The winner: Tesco Mobile
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- EE
- Giffgaff
- iD Mobile
- O2
- Sky Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Mobile Network for 5G
The winner: EE
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- Giffgaff
- iD Mobile
- O2
- Sky Mobile
- Tesco Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Value Mobile Network
The winner: iD Mobile
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- EE
- Giffgaff
- O2
- Sky Mobile
- Tesco Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Mobile Network for Reliability
The winner: Tesco Mobile
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- EE
- Giffgaff
- iD Mobile
- O2
- Sky Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Mobile Network for Customer Service
The winner: Tesco Mobile
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- EE
- Giffgaff
- iD Mobile
- O2
- Sky Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Mobile Network for Roaming
The winner: O2
You can see the other nominees below:
- BT Mobile
- EE
- Giffgaff
- iD Mobile
- Sky Mobile
- Tesco Mobile
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- Vodafone
Best Camera
The Winner: Fujifilm X-E5
A compact rangefinder-style gem that puts image quality and handling above all. The latest X-Trans sensor, crisp JPEG colour, and tactile controls make shooting addictive. Fast AF and robust video options make it a versatile travel and street companion.
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Best Action Camera
The Winner: Insta360 Go Ultra
A tiny action cam that punches way above its size. Stabilised, sharp footage, clever magnetic mounting and seamless app tools make captures effortless anywhere. Extended battery options and a rugged design make it perfect for hands-free, on-the-go capture.
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