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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
£799 / stuff.tv/s205g
The bigger and flashier S20+ and S20 Ultra models are the headline-grabbers, but the ‘basic’ Galaxy S20 feels like the Goldilocks of flagship phones right now: not too big and clever, not too small and basic, just right. It delivers excellent battery life, a phenomenal display, blistering performance and superb photo quality. Until someone else does it better, this is the Android handset to beat.
Stuff says ★★★★★ All the features you’d want in a flagship smartphone, plus a few more
● NOW ADD THIS
Sandisk Ultra Dual Drive 128GB
This USB-C drive will double your S20’s 128GB storage to 256GB for a lot less than you might expect. £13 / amazon.co.uk
Oneplus Nord from £379 / stuff.tv/nord
Oneplus wanted to get back to its bargain roots with the Nord, and it’s mostly pulled it off. You may not get a top-end CPU, but the rest is here: reliable performance, a solid camera, a strong OLED screen and plenty of storage… and it’s still classier than a Moto.
Stuff says ★★★★★
This is one of the best-value 5G smartphones you can buy
Apple iphone 11 from £729 / stuff.tv/iphone11
The Bionic A13 chip packs serious power, the cameras are ace and the battery will last all day: if you don’t mind the lack of an OLED display, it could be time to say hello to the everyman iphone. Just note that we’ll be reviewing the new iphone 12 very soon…
Stuff says ★★★★★
Wow – an affordable Apple handset that doesn’t scrimp on specs
Apple iphone 11 Pro
★★★★★ from £1049 / stuff.tv/iphone11pro
The best iphone ever, but too pricey to top our list. Will the incoming 12 Pro be even better?
Realme X50 Pro 5G
★★★★★ £540 / stuff.tv/x50pro
Realme’s high-spec, mid-price marvel makes for a compelling alternative to a Oneplus.
Oneplus 8
★★★★★ from £549 / stuff.tv/oneplus8
The mid-range Android king glides stylishly over the 5G hump. See also the new 8T, reviewed on p74.
Oppo Find X2 Pro
★★★★★ £1000 / stuff.tv/findx2pro
Paying a grand for an Oppo seems odd, but this slick Android is just about as good as any phone out there.
Huawei P30 Pro
★★★★★ £600 / stuff.tv/p30pro
Heaps of power and the best phone camera you can buy… but the Google issue makes it a risky choice.
Realme X2 Pro
★★★★★ €449 / stuff.tv/realmex2pro
The definition of excellent value for money: this phone’s price easily excuses its few weaknesses.
Motorola Edge
★★★★★ £550 / stuff.tv/motoedge
Moto takes the mid-price fight to Oneplus with a flagship-like design and superb OLED screen.