Ernest Doku

Telecoms expert | Spokesperson

About the expert

Background

Sometime Uswitch spokesperson and Head of Commercial for broadband and mobiles. Part-time handset reviewer. One-time video games tester. Full-time gadget-fancier.

As well as writing sector reports and putting new phones to the test for Uswitch, Ernest is a regular contributor to Mobile News, The Metro, Huffington Post and Mobile Today.

A self-confessed Hypebeast and all-round Beau Brummel of the Billionaire Boys Club era, Ernest claims that 2022 is the year he gets his ruinous clothes-shopping habit under control once and for all. Nobody believes him.

Recent Coverage

BBC - UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street
iNews - The best broadband deals as consumers could save £170 a year by switching their tariff
mobilenews - Uswitch: More than three million customers could save by switching to SIM-only

Expertise

Broadband
Mobiles
Handset reviews
Telecoms

Education

The University of Manchester

Comments On

Smart phones / handsets / gadgets
Network coverage / price rises
Regulation / complaints

Articles by Ernest Doku

Oppo Find N5 ReviewThe finest foldable remains out of reach...for now.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro 5G ReviewThe return of the Reno leads with a mid-range master.

Samsung Galaxy A56 ReviewAI for all in an affordable Android effort from Samsung.

REDMAGIC 10 Pro ReviewElite chip, elite performance. Is the tenth time a charm?

OnePlus Watch 3 ReviewOnePlus' latest Android smartwatch takes the (working) crown.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus ReviewThe Goldilocks zone for Galaxy phones?

Sky Glass Review: is it any good?Sky Glass is an all-in-one smart TV and streaming service. Here's how it compares to Sky's ..

Redmagic Nova Gaming TabletAn Android tablet that is the last word gaming in on the go.

Oppo Find X8 Pro reviewComes close to smartphone perfection.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra reviewHow much tablet is too much tablet?

OnePlus 13R reviewPlus on specs, minus on price.

OnePlus 13 reviewSetting the smartphone bar for 2025.

Rear of the Honor Magic 7 Lite, covered in water.

Honor Magic 7 Lite reviewA beast of a battery blurs the line between budget and premium.

iPhone 15 Pro Max review - iphone handsets front and back

iPhone 15 Pro Max reviewIs Apple's flagship the best professional smartphone? Find out our expert verdict.

Honor Magic V3 ReviewA fantastic foldable that raises the bar.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE ReviewIs this the phone that brings AI to everyone?

HMD Skyline ReviewSmartphone, meet sustainability. Here's our expert review of the HMD Skyline

OnePlus Pad 2 ReviewA new standard in mid-range tablets.

Honor 200 Pro ReviewIs Honor's latest a Pro without the price tag?

OnePlus Nord 4 ReviewA thoroughly modern, metal mobile.

Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition ReviewThe Nubia Z60 Ultra Photography Edition may be a bit of a mouthful, but this phone command ..

OnePlus Pad Go ReviewOnePlus has returned to the tablet market with a wallet-friendly sequel, the Pad Go. But d ..

Samsung Galaxy A55 ReviewA mid-range marvel.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Review - The Gaming Phone Goes Into Stealth ModeAsus' latest ROG device gets a glow-up to become the sleekest we've seen in a while. Read ..

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: A Masterclass in RefinementThe fan favourite flagship now comes with AI smarts...is this what keeps Samsung on top?

OnePlus 12 review: the return of the flagship killerIt has the looks, the smarts, and the price point. Is this OnePlus' best phone to date?

Oneplus Open review: the foldable you've been waiting forIs the OnePlus Open the foldable's final form? Read our review to find out more!

Redmagic 9 Pro Review: sleek, affordable gaming greatnessLong-time contenders for the gaming smartphone crown, Redmagic has cooked up something spe ..

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 long term reviewWe've put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 through daily use for a number of months, to see whe ..

Sony Xperia 5 V review: small phone with big ambitionsSony's latest flagship continues to combine compact design and quality photography. How do ..

Motorola Razr 40 review: A foldable blast from the pastMotorola resurrects the folding phone and iconic Razr brand once again for 2023. Is it eno ..

Sony Xperia 1 V review: One for smartphone prosSony continues to lean into strong imaging credentials in the Xperia 1 V. Could this be th ..

Asus Zenfone 10 review: A compact flagship without compromiseSmall phone with a big personality. Can Asus continue to deliver where so many manufacture ..

Honor Magic 5 Pro reviewBringing together top end photography skills, a premium frame and expansive display, is Ho ..

Motorola Razr 2022 reviewReady to flip out over Motorola's new take on its old-school clamshell classic? Read our i ..

RedMagic 8 Pro reviewThinking of getting the latest RedMagic device? Read our detailed review to find out if it ..

OnePlus 11 review: A flagship phone with flairTempted by the new OnePlus? We've tested out the OnePlus 11 to find out if it lives up to the hype.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reviewTesting out the new Samsung flagship.

Nokia T21 Tablet ReviewCheck out the Uswitch review of the new Nokia T21 Tablet, a budget device to challenge the ..

Mobiles - reviews - ROG Phone 6 Pro review - The best gaming phone?

ROG Phone 6 Pro reviewCan the new ROG phone live up to the hype? We find out.

Mobiles - Reviews - OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Review

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G ReviewA new hero for the mid-range market.

Mobiles - review - Oppo Find X5 Pro review

Oppo Find X5 Pro reviewThe best smartphone of 2022 so far?

Mobiles - reviews - OnePlus 10 Pro 5G review

OnePlus 10 Pro 5G reviewIs this OnePlus' best phone yet? We find out.

Mobiles - reviews - Nothing Phone 1 Review

Nothing Phone 1 ReviewMuch ado about Nothing? We find out.

Sony XPERIA 5 IV ReviewA worthy compact challenger.

Google Pixel 7 Pro reviewThe Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch is a duo to beat. Find out our expert verdict.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 ReviewThe Z Flip 4 comes with a stellar 6.7-inch display at 1080p resolution. The 22:9 aspect ra ..

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