Apple iphone 14 Pro Max

2023-07-01 -

from £1199 / go.stuff.tv/14promax

This is essentially the same phone as the 14 Pro, but with a bigger screen and a bigger battery. So on paper it’s Apple’s best ever… but while that justifies its promotion to top spot, we should point out that it’s only worth it for people who really need that extra screen space. Do you? Well, it does make photo, video and audio editing (and gaming) easier.

Stuff says ★★★★★

The latest model gives the Pro Max a real bump, though all this quality costs

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Belkin Boostcharge Pro

This solid Magsafe charging dock lets you top up your iphone, Apple Watch and Airpods.

£140 / belkin.com

TIPS & TRICKS

The Dynamic Island makes it easier to control a call: tap it and hang up without switching apps. Airpods also show up in the Island when connected, and you can see their battery status. In Apple Maps, you can see turn-by-turn directions overlaid at the top of the phone’s screen.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra from £1399 / go.stuff.tv/s23ultra

The flagship Galaxy phone’s remit hasn’t changed since the S22 Ultra: it’s still the very best of Samsung in a (non-folding) phone, with astonishing cameras and a productivity focus that few of its competitors can even come close to matching.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Unrivalled productivity, superb photos and stellar performance

Oneplus 11 from £729 / go.stuff.tv/oneplus11

With rapid performance, a quality display and capable cameras, the Oneplus 11 makes no major compromises yet still manages to undercut the big guns. Photography remains a small step behind the best, but it makes up for that in other ways.

Stuff says ★★★★★

A semi-affordable phone that can pretty much do it all