CAMERA

The 7 Plus is the only iphone to get Apple’s nifty dual-lens setup: one wide-angle, one telephoto. It means the camera’s more versatile, with optical image stabilisation, 2x optical zoom and a neat Portrait mode, which combines the two cameras to throw the background out of focus to simulate bokeh – the holy grail for proper photographers. On the Pixel XL, a 12.3MP sensor and powerful HDR+ mode combine for some impressively detailed snaps, with consistently excellent colours and exposure. There’s no optical stabilisation but the autofocus is speedy and shutter lag is non-existent. The unlimited storage on Google Photos is also a nice touch. It’s a close call, but…