Stephen Radochia

New Jersey

Product Reviewer at Android Police

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Don't buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, but don't say it shouldn't exist

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

I disagree with people who say the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge shouldn’t exist or that no one asked for it. Innovation isn’t always a show of hands, and I can recognize that two things can be true at once. The Galaxy S25 Edge is an impressive piece of technology, fitting a powerful flagship chipset and a 6.7-inch display into a smartphone only 5.8mm thick. However, it’s also not a phone you should run out and buy.
Google's upcoming XR glasses are the smart eyewear I've been been for

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Google Glass debuted in 2013. If you asked me over a decade ago, I would’ve sworn that glasses would be the predominant wearable technology. However, like many projects before and since, the company abandoned Google Glass, and I’ve been waiting for a suitable replacement ever since. The Apple Vision Pro and other AR wearables are impractical, and if Android XR is going to catch on, it won’t be with goggle-style products like Samsung’s upcoming Project Moohan.
The Google Pixel 9a gets even more attractive with this deal

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

The Google Pixel 9a is one of the best smartphones you can buy for $500. Google did a fantastic job producing a well-rounded device, and it’s in the early running for my midrange phone of the year. Thankfully, carrier deals and discounts mean you don’t have to pay the full $500 to get Google’s best A-series phone. There are a few conditions, but if you’re in the market to switch carriers, Mint Mobile can get you a Pixel 9a for less.
Here’s why I’d buy a Samsung Galaxy S25+ right now

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is an impressive piece of technology. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 6.7-inch display into a device that is only 5.8mm thick. I understand why Samsung built it, but it’s not a phone that should wind up in your pocket. It has too many compromises for its $1,100 price tag, and Samsung didn’t fit the device with a silicon-carbon battery, which would’ve made it more viable as a daily driver.
The Google Pixel 8a makes even more sense in 2025

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Technology moves quickly, and as a tech reviewer, I’m forced to move on from devices within a few weeks of their release. It means I don’t get to live with any one phone long-term, making it harder to find perspective. The Google Pixel 8a is only a year old, but it’s already had a successor and several other Pixels released, serving as competition. If you own a Pixel 8a, you’re most likely pleased with your experience, and there will be no reason to part with it for years.
Google found its groove, so the Pixel 10 must carefully stay on track

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

It almost feels unnatural. In nearly 18 months, I’ve had nothing negative to say about Google Pixel phones. The company released several excellent smartphones, with the Pixel 9a being the best $500 you can spend on a device in 2025. Google listened to customer complaints and addressed several issues with its Pixel flagships. Overheating is mostly a thing of the past, and the company’s phone displays went from a negative to a positive, thanks to its Super Actua panels.
The Motorola Razr Ultra is expensive, but AT&T helps out with this deal

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Carrier deals don’t make sense for everyone. If you like shopping around and finding the best price for service, a long-term carrier commitment isn’t ideal. However, if you haven’t switched carriers in years, it makes sense to take advantage of the excellent discounts that come along. AT&T wants you to pick up a new Motorola Razr Ultra for nothing with the trade-in of your current device. It’s a chance to score Motorola’s best new folding phone while adding nothing to your monthly payments.
I used a seven-year-old Pixel 2 XL in 2025 and surprisingly survived

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

The Google Pixel 2 XL revolutionized how we think about smartphone photography. I still remember the first time I saw a portrait image from the Pixel 2 XL. A friend of mine had one on launch, and Google’s computational photography blew me away. Before the Pixel 2 XL, smartphone cameras seemed like an afterthought, which was added as a convenience to take a photo in a pinch. However, the Pixel 2 XL isn’t memorable only for its camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE is coming sooner than expected, but prepare to see double

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Samsung readies Z Flip FE for launch with demo units in production Z Flip FE reuses Flip 6 design but may get Exynos 2400 and 12GB RAM At $800, Z Flip FE costs more than Motorola Razr 2025 but offers a smaller battery We’ve known about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE for some time, with rumors circulating that Samsung would release a slightly more affordable folding phone. However, we didn’t know the timing, as reports cited that the device might be delayed.
The Motorola Razr 2025 is the folding phone I’ve been waiting for

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

I’m a Motorola Razr fan. If I didn’t review phones for a living, there would be a Razr in my pocket every time I left the house. It’s a form factor that works, and Motorola’s done it better than anyone in the last few years. The Razr is sleek and stylish, everything the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t. Motorola understood the assignment, realizing that we don’t buy flip phones for superior specs but for an exceptional experience — and a healthy dose of flair.