Mobility Arena

Gadget Hands-on and Unboxings

Mister Mobility, Flamez, and other members of the MobilityArena team give their first impressions of cellphones, smartphones, gadgets, and accessories from brief hands-on encounters with them.

• Samsung Galaxy A3 Core unboxing and hands-on review

  Enjoy photos of the packaging and box contents, as well as first impressions of the phone in this Samsung Galaxy A3 Core unboxing and hands-on review by Mister Mobility.

• itel S16 Pro unboxing and hands-on

  We got our hands on the itel S16 Pro for a review, but while that is cooking, here is an account of our unboxing and hands-on experience of the device.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review

  What is it like using a foldable phone? We go hands-on with the Galaxy Z Flip to see just how it is. Dive into our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review for a serving of our experience.

More hands-on, unboxing, first impressions.

User Stories

Cell phone users like yourself share their experiences with various mobile services and devices.

• Why my current super device will be my last phone with a glass back panel

  Phones with glass back panel require special attention due to their fragile and slippery nature. Here’s what happened to mine and what you should consider doing.

• Xiaomi Phone Wifi Problem: My experience with it and workaround

  I have faced the problem of my Xiaomi phone wifi not connecting to saved hotspot. Mostly my home hotspot, but it has happened with others as well.

• Living with UMIDIGI A5 Pro: a user story and review

  In this personal story and UMIDIGI A5 Pro review, EyeBeekay, shares the story of how he came about this interesting smartphone and his experience so far with it.

More user stories.

Opinions And Analyses

Analyses and hot takes about everything in mobile.

• Why The Stylus As A Smartphone Accessory Is Dead

  Once upon a time, the stylus pen was much sought after as a smartphone accessory. That time is long gone, argues Mister Mobility.

• Finding My Perfect Phone of 2021 – Mister Mobility

  Leading smartphone reviewer and pioneer tech blogger, Yomi Adegboye, AKA Mister Mobility, has a very vivid image of what his perfect phone of 2021 is, and he thinks you can relate with it.

• What’s up with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Fast Charging?

  Why is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra fast charging feature as limited as it is and a downgrade from its predecessor? What were the designers thinking?

More opinions and analyses.

Cell Phone Comparisons

We compare phone specs and features to help you see their comparative strengths and weaknesses, so you can make better purchasing decisions.

• Itel Vision 1 vs TECNO Spark 6 Air: Which Should You Go For And Why?

  Our journey today sees us delve into the entry level market, as we pit the itel Vision 1 against the slightly older TECNO Spark 6

• TECNO Spark 5 vs Gionee P12: Which of These Devices Should You Opt For?

  We continue this week with an interesting smartphone comparison, as we have the TECNO Spark 5 vs Gionee P12 match-up. Both devices are 2020 smartphones

• Gionee K3 Pro vs Cubot Note 20 Pro: Which of These Mid-range Devices Is the Better Option For You?

  We bring another mid-range smartphone comparison for you today, this time, we have two lesser-known brands squaring off in this Gionee K3 Pro vs Cubot

More comparisons.

Best Phones To Buy

Our recommendations on the best phones in all manner of categories.

• LG K42 offers decent performance and military-grade durability for a low price

  The LG K42 is an exciting mid-range phone which features a 6.6″ display, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 4000mAh battery, MIL-STD-810G military-grade durability and low price.

• Best Smartphones With Telephoto Lenses

  What is a telephoto lens and what makes it special? What functionality does it add to a phone camera, and which are the best smartphones with telephoto lenses?

• The Best Android Smartphones Under $200

  Shopping for the best budget Android phones? These are the best phones under $200.

More best phones to buy.

Automobiles, Electric Vehicles, Self-driving cars, Drones, etc

Stay up-to-date with developments about motor cars, electric vehicles, self-driving vehicles, drones, and related technologies.

• Hyundai Kona Electric
• All future Ford and Lincoln vehicles will be powered by Android
• DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone takes aerial photography to a new level
• 3 Technologies That Will Bring Autonomous Vehicles to the Masses

More auto articles and content.

MobilityArena's Claim To Fame

Pioneer tech blogger, mobile phone reviewer in Nigeria, and mobile historian, Yomi Adegboye, started this blog in 2008.

The site soon grew in reputation as the go-to place for phone specs, detailed reviews, information about the latest phones, and the best smartphone deals in the country. As he gained recognition as the country’s most respected and most authoritative tech blogger, fans and admirers of the blog coined him the nickname, Mister Mobility.

Leading brands, including some of the world's top phone companies, have collaborated with Mister Mobility and Mobility Arena. The list includes: OPPO, itel, Anker, TECNO, Infinix, Nokia, Xiaomi, Slot Systems, Apple, Nescafe Africa, MTN, Jumia, 9mobile (formerly Etisalat), Gionee, Ntel, HP, Huawei, Samsung, Airtel, GTBank, and BlackBerry, among others.

From 2001 till date, Mister Mobility has owned over 200 mobile devices, including Windows Mobile phones and Pocket PCs, Symbian phones, Palm phones, BlackBerry phones, Ubuntu phones, Maemo phones, Android phones, and Apple iPhones.

Find specs, release dates, prices, and up-to-date information about the latest Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, TECNO phones, Infinix phones, Gionee phones, OPPO phones, Nokia phones, UMIDIGI phones, and itel phones.