Smartphones

Samsun Galaxy S8 £689 / samsun .com

You don’t need us to tell you that the Galaxy S8 is a bezel-less thing of wonder. Just look at it: glorious! And beneath that gorgeous facade lies an equally sumptuous blend of power and performance. With enough oomph to run any app you please, and a point-and-shoot camera to rival both the iphone 7 Plus and the Google Pixel, this really is an astoundingly good comeback after Samsung’s Note 7 woes. We’d have accepted nothing less. Stuff says +++++ It’s beautiful… and it’s hands-down the best phone you can buy ri ht now ● NOW ADD THIS DEX Station Hook up a monitor, keyboard and mouse to this puck-sized device for an almost complete computer experience via your Galaxy S8. £130 / samsun .com

Oneplus 5 from £449 / oneplus.net

It isn’t quite as budget-friendly as its predecessors… but with an AMOLED screen, dual-lens camera and super-speedy processor, Oneplus is now offering proper flagship features for at least £100 less than any of its rivals. A different kind of bargain. Stuff says +++++ A more refined phone from Oneplus at a price that’s still pretty amazin

Apple iphone 7 Plus £679 / apple.com

The camera upgrade makes the 7 Plus a no-brainer for ios-loving photographers. Waterproofing is a welcome touch, and it’s a performance powerhouse when it comes to gaming. Add the bigger battery and you’ve got a clear winner over the basic iphone 7. Stuff says +++++ The ultimate iphone when it comes to camera, screen and battery

Honor 9

+++++ £380 / hihonor.com The new Honor serves up quality flagship features for half the price of its wallet-depleting rivals.

HTC U11

+++++ £600 / htc.com This glass-backed beauty aims to please with a squeeze – and it takes a mean photo too.

LG G6

+++++ £650 / l .com One of the most visually unique phones out there, and it holds its own against strong competition.

Huawei P10 Plus

+++++ £680 / huawei.com A true flagship phone that gives you plenty of power, a great screen and one of the best cameras going.

Apple iphone 7

+++++ from £579 / apple.com Forget the headphone furore; the iphone 7 is a slick update packed with worthwhile new features.

Goo le Pixel

++++, from £500 / madeby. oo le.com Not the slam dunk we’d hoped for, but Google’s Pixel still delivers some standout features.

Wileyfox Swift 2 X

++++, £219 / wileyfox.com A 1080p display, a bigger battery and a still-appealing price make this the Wileyfox to go for.