Simon Chandler

Contributor, Tech Advisor

Simon Chandler is a freelance journalist based in London with a focus on consumer technology, specialising in reviews and coverage of smartphones, tablets and wearables, while also writing regularly about cryptocurrency, blockchain and finance.

Articles by Simon Chandler

Oppo A40 review: Absurdly cheap, but for casual users only

Good looks can’t disguise underpowered specs and an underwhelming camera

By Simon Chandler

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: Primetime budget tablet

A dependable yet unspectacular tablet

By Simon Chandler

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G review: Affordable all-rounder

A low-cost Android that ticks nearly every box

By Simon Chandler

HMD Skyline review: The first Qi2 Android phone

A mid-range phone with a couple of key differences

By Simon Chandler

The budget Poco Pad is a better tablet than you might expect

An ambitious Android tablet that's fairly priced

By Simon Chandler

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ hits a real sweet spot of size, performance and features

A super all-rounder and the best Samsung Galaxy phone that doesn’t support the S Pen

By Simon Chandler

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review

Premium design and long battery life outweigh disappointing performance

By Simon Chandler