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Stephen Schenck - Former Mobile Tech Reviewer and Video Host

Stephen Schenck - Former Mobile Tech Reviewer and Video Host
stephen.s@phonearena.com
Stephen writes about mobile tech from phones to wearables, sorting out the must-haves from the definitely-skips. He loves flexible, expandable hardware, open platforms, and dense, feature-rich interfaces.
Recent articles by Stephen
Moto G5S Plus Review
review

Moto G5S Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
7.4
Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand & Pad Review
review

Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand & Pad Review

Stephen Schenck
6.5
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD power bank Review
review

Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD power bank Review

Stephen Schenck
8
BlackBerry Motion Review
review

BlackBerry Motion Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Google Pixel Buds earphones Review
review

Google Pixel Buds earphones Review

Stephen Schenck
6
Razer Phone Review
review

Razer Phone Review

Stephen Schenck
7
Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL
versus

Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL

Stephen Schenck
Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
versus

Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Stephen Schenck
HTC U11 life Review
review

HTC U11 life Review

Stephen Schenck
7.7
LG V30 Review
review

LG V30 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.8
Pixel 2 voice call clicking (and how you can fix it)

Pixel 2 voice call clicking (and how you can fix it)

Stephen Schenck
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review
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Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review

Stephen Schenck
9
Apple iPhone 8 Official Leather Case Review
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Apple iPhone 8 Official Leather Case Review

Stephen Schenck
8.5
Apple iPhone 8 Official Silicone Case Review
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Apple iPhone 8 Official Silicone Case Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Review
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
9.2
Apple iPhone 8 Review
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Apple iPhone 8 Review

Stephen Schenck
9.2
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Review
review

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Review

Stephen Schenck
7.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.9
Nokia 8 hands-on: stepping back into the flagship spotlight

Nokia 8 hands-on: stepping back into the flagship spotlight

Stephen Schenck
LG V30 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8: first-look ultra-widescreen phablet comparison

LG V30 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8: first-look ultra-widescreen phablet comparison

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG V30: quick camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG V30: quick camera comparison

Stephen Schenck
BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition hands-on: the powerful new dark side of BlackBerry

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition hands-on: the powerful new dark side of BlackBerry

Stephen Schenck
Sony shares the latest evolution of its Xperia Ear Open-Style Concept

Sony shares the latest evolution of its Xperia Ear Open-Style Concept

Stephen Schenck
LG V30 vs. HTC U11: head-to-head with one of Android's most impressive phablets

LG V30 vs. HTC U11: head-to-head with one of Android's most impressive phablets

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. HTC U11: a comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. HTC U11: a comparison

Stephen Schenck
Honor 9 Review
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Honor 9 Review

Stephen Schenck
8
This Zenfone AR demo reveals intriguing and fun augmented reality use cases

This Zenfone AR demo reveals intriguing and fun augmented reality use cases

Stephen Schenck
Moto Z2 Force Review
review

Moto Z2 Force Review

Stephen Schenck
8.3
Moto Z2 Force & Moto 360 Camera: Unboxing Motorola's latest modular gear

Moto Z2 Force & Moto 360 Camera: Unboxing Motorola's latest modular gear

Stephen Schenck
Moto GamePad hands-on: Super-charge gaming with the new Moto Mod

Moto GamePad hands-on: Super-charge gaming with the new Moto Mod

Stephen Schenck
HTC U11 Alexa hands-on: Should the Google Assistant be worried?

HTC U11 Alexa hands-on: Should the Google Assistant be worried?

Stephen Schenck
UE Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker review
review

UE Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker review

Stephen Schenck
8.6
JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker Review
review

JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker Review

Stephen Schenck
8.4
Marshall Monitor Bluetooth Headphones
review

Marshall Monitor Bluetooth Headphones

Stephen Schenck
8.2
Motorola Moto Z2 Play Review
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Motorola Moto Z2 Play Review

Stephen Schenck
7.6
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 Review
review

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.8
Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Review
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Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.8
Huawei P10 Plus Review
review

Huawei P10 Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
7.8
OnePlus 5 hands-on: the affordable flagship grows up

OnePlus 5 hands-on: the affordable flagship grows up

Stephen Schenck
Stunning solar red HTC U11 finally coming to the US

Stunning solar red HTC U11 finally coming to the US

Stephen Schenck
Huawei Fit gets ready for summer with new swimming features

Huawei Fit gets ready for summer with new swimming features

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Level On Pro wireless headphones review
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Samsung Level On Pro wireless headphones review

Stephen Schenck
7
HTC U11 Review
review

HTC U11 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.2
HTC U11 hands-on: all the color options, noise-cancelling earbuds, and more

HTC U11 hands-on: all the color options, noise-cancelling earbuds, and more

Stephen Schenck
Making the HTC U11: from design to assembly, a smartphone is born

Making the HTC U11: from design to assembly, a smartphone is born

Stephen Schenck
HTC U 11 hands-on: putting the squeeze on its competition

HTC U 11 hands-on: putting the squeeze on its competition

Stephen Schenck
BlackBerry KEYone Review
review

BlackBerry KEYone Review

Stephen Schenck
8.5
Samsung Gear VR with Controller Review
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Samsung Gear VR with Controller Review

Stephen Schenck
8.3
Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Review
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Samsung Gear 360 (2017) Review

Stephen Schenck
8.5
Samsung Galaxy S8 processor showdown: Exynos 8895 vs Snapdragon 835

Samsung Galaxy S8 processor showdown: Exynos 8895 vs Snapdragon 835

Stephen Schenck
Moto G5 Plus Review
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Moto G5 Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Samsung Bixby hands-on: What you can do with the new GS8 virtual assistant

Samsung Bixby hands-on: What you can do with the new GS8 virtual assistant

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Galaxy S7 edge: The big-screen option gets even bigger

Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Galaxy S7 edge: The big-screen option gets even bigger

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6: Ultra-widescreen showdown

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6: Ultra-widescreen showdown

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on: there's never been smartphones like these before

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ hands-on: there's never been smartphones like these before

Stephen Schenck
HTC U Ultra Review
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HTC U Ultra Review

Stephen Schenck
7.2
LG G6 Review
review

LG G6 Review

Stephen Schenck
8.7
Sony Xperia Ear Open-Style Concept: checking out the next generation of Sony's wearable assistant

Sony Xperia Ear Open-Style Concept: checking out the next generation of Sony's wearable assistant

Stephen Schenck
Huawei P10 Plus: taking a closer look at this stylish dual-camera flagship

Huawei P10 Plus: taking a closer look at this stylish dual-camera flagship

Stephen Schenck
Sony Motion Eye slow-mo hands-on: shooting at high speed with the new Xperias

Sony Motion Eye slow-mo hands-on: shooting at high speed with the new Xperias

Stephen Schenck
Smartphone 4K HDR in action: check out the Sony Xperia XZ Premium's display

Smartphone 4K HDR in action: check out the Sony Xperia XZ Premium's display

Stephen Schenck
There's a party in your pocket, and the Alcatel A5 LED is invited: hands-on

There's a party in your pocket, and the Alcatel A5 LED is invited: hands-on

Stephen Schenck
Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra hands-on: new life for the mid-range

Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra hands-on: new life for the mid-range

Stephen Schenck
Sony Xperia XZs hands-on: a minor refresh with a fancy new camera

Sony Xperia XZs hands-on: a minor refresh with a fancy new camera

Stephen Schenck
Sony Xperia XZ Premium hands-on: the return of mobile 4K

Sony Xperia XZ Premium hands-on: the return of mobile 4K

Stephen Schenck
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Book, the new lightweight 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Book, the new lightweight 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet

Stephen Schenck
Huawei P10 & P10 Plus: hands-on impressions of this sleek, dual-camera flagship

Huawei P10 & P10 Plus: hands-on impressions of this sleek, dual-camera flagship

Stephen Schenck
Chromecast Ultra Review
review

Chromecast Ultra Review

Stephen Schenck
8.5
ZTE Blade V8 Pro Review
review

ZTE Blade V8 Pro Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Google Home Review
review

Google Home Review

Stephen Schenck
8.2
ASUS ZenWatch 3 Review
review

ASUS ZenWatch 3 Review

Stephen Schenck
6.7
Honor 6X Review
review

Honor 6X Review

Stephen Schenck
7.7
Giveaway: Win an Honor 6X from Honor and PhoneArena

Giveaway: Win an Honor 6X from Honor and PhoneArena

Stephen Schenck
This upcoming smartphone can "taste" sweetness, measure body fat, and identify counterfeit drugs

This upcoming smartphone can "taste" sweetness, measure body fat, and identify counterfeit drugs

Stephen Schenck
Classic design bridges the path to BlackBerry's future: hands-on with the BlackBerry Mercury

Classic design bridges the path to BlackBerry's future: hands-on with the BlackBerry Mercury

Stephen Schenck
Alcatel literally bets big on phablets with 6-inch A3 XL: hands-on

Alcatel literally bets big on phablets with 6-inch A3 XL: hands-on

Stephen Schenck
Whet your appetite for Sony's upcoming noise-canceling wireless headphones with this early preview

Whet your appetite for Sony's upcoming noise-canceling wireless headphones with this early preview

Stephen Schenck
Samsung Galaxy A3 & Galaxy A5 (2017) hands-on and up close from CES 2017

Samsung Galaxy A3 & Galaxy A5 (2017) hands-on and up close from CES 2017

Stephen Schenck
Hands-on with the GPS-enabled Casio Pro Trek Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch

Hands-on with the GPS-enabled Casio Pro Trek Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch

Stephen Schenck
Honor 6X: hands-on with the new dual-camera budget smartphone

Honor 6X: hands-on with the new dual-camera budget smartphone

Stephen Schenck
Misfit Phase Review
review

Misfit Phase Review

Stephen Schenck
7
MagicMount Wall Charger Review
review

MagicMount Wall Charger Review

Stephen Schenck
6
ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review
review

ZTE Axon 7 Mini Review

Stephen Schenck
6.8
Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Review
review

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Review

Stephen Schenck
6.5
HTC Bolt Review
review

HTC Bolt Review

Stephen Schenck
7
Huawei Mate 9 Review
review

Huawei Mate 9 Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Google Pixel XL vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus
versus

Google Pixel XL vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Stephen Schenck
Google Pixel vs Apple iPhone 7
versus

Google Pixel vs Apple iPhone 7

Stephen Schenck
Huawei Fit Review
review

Huawei Fit Review

Stephen Schenck
6.7
iPhone 7 Plus Portrait mode gallery part 2: putting performance to the test

iPhone 7 Plus Portrait mode gallery part 2: putting performance to the test

Stephen Schenck
Google Pixel Review
review

Google Pixel Review

Stephen Schenck
9
iPhone 7 Plus Portrait mode gallery: it's called "beta" for a reason

iPhone 7 Plus Portrait mode gallery: it's called "beta" for a reason

Stephen Schenck
Lenovo Yoga Book Review
review

Lenovo Yoga Book Review

Stephen Schenck
6.5
Google Pixel XL Review
review

Google Pixel XL Review

Stephen Schenck
9
Huawei Nova and Nova Plus Review
versus

Huawei Nova and Nova Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
7.3
Moto G4 Play Review
review

Moto G4 Play Review

Stephen Schenck
7
Apple Watch Series 2 Review
review

Apple Watch Series 2 Review

Stephen Schenck
8
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Review
review

Apple iPhone 7 Plus Review

Stephen Schenck
9.3
Apple iPhone 7 Review
review

Apple iPhone 7 Review

Stephen Schenck
9.3
Apple Watch Series 2 unboxing: Apple's smartwatch grows up and learns some new tricks

Apple Watch Series 2 unboxing: Apple's smartwatch grows up and learns some new tricks

Stephen Schenck
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless