SMARTPHONES

SUPERB MUSIC AND VIDEO PLAYERS THAT MAKE PHONE CALLS TOO

Apple iphone 7

Awards 2016 The lack of a headphone jack distracts from what is a sterling upgrade; an improved screen, camera and sound, plus faster performance. OS IOS Size (hwd) 138 x 67 x 7mm Storage 28/128/256GB

LG G5 (with Hi-fi Plus DAC)

Best smartphone, Awards 2016 LG combines innovation and performance to produce a phone that’s up there with the best. The modular components are a brilliant idea. OS Android Size (hwd) 149 x 74 x 8mm Storage 32GB & microsd

HTC 10

July 2016 HTC bounces back with a superb effort that nails the core functionality of a smartphone and excels in the audio and video departments. OS Android Size (hwd) 146 x 72 x 3mm Storage 32/64Gb/microsd

Google Pixel XL

January 2017 The results are mostly impressive from this first phone made by Google. The interface, camera and screen are great, but the sound disappoints. OS Android Size (hwd) 155 x 76 x 9mm Storage Up to 128GB

Samsung Galaxy S7

July 2016 A lesson in how to make a great phone even better. With microsd support, a superb screen and good design, there’s little to moan about. OS Android Size (hwd) 142 x 70 x 8mm Storage 32GB & microsd

“LG G5 with Hi-fi Plus by B&O Play may be a mouthful, but it is the complete package”

“HTC has focused on the core functionality and we think it has got the focus absolutely spot on”

“There’s no doubt the iphone 7 is Apple’s most controversial handset to date”

“Samsung’s made careful tweaks to an already great phone, making it one of the best you can buy”

“The organic Android experience, now slicker and more user friendly than ever, is a joy to use”