Indeed, it’s arguably one of the best-priced smartphones we’ve ever tested. OWhere it counts, the OnePlus Nord is a welcome return to form and a cracking choice for anyone put off by those flagship prices.If you were put off by the sky-high prices for 5G phones and contracts at launch, it might be worth taking a second look. That not only comes down to the huge capacity, but the efficiency of the components Motorola uses.
It has oodles of power, good battery performance and a great display, all efficiently packed into a tidy handset package.
The downside is that you get a 2017 designed phone with a display that hasn't moved forward.
if you want a phone that's well-suited for your Instagram gallery, without having to break the bank, then this is it.The Samsung Galaxy series of phones doesn't begin and end with the S and Note lines. It can't compete with the Galaxy S20+ in terms of performance, but the compromises more than justify themselves when you consider the price.
That it's been priced to be more competitive should be. Price-wise it’s really in the budget category rather than the mid-range but it benefits from a gigantic 6,000mAh battery, making the Galaxy M31 the longest-lasting smartphone we've ever tested, and by quite a margin too.Offering best-in-class battery life, the Galaxy M31 reached over 30 hours in our video playback test, and it should comfortably last for over two days if you forget to charge it overnight. But on the software front, OnePlus wins over some rivals in offering a cleaner take on Android, avoiding bloat and clutter while keeping its phones running fast and smooth.
Apple might prefer customers to spend more on the iPhone 11, but the lower asking price for the iPhone SE makes it a far more exciting value proposition, and your wallet will likely breathe a sigh of relief in return.Despite costing more than half the price, the iPhone SE (2020) uses the same speedy processor as the iPhone 11 – the A13 Bionic – and its camera is up to the job, too. The other advantage of going SIM-free is that you can sell your phone on and upgrade whenever you want, rather than having to wait for the end of your contract – by which time your handset may well be distinctly out of date.Everyone’s priorities are different – so it’s a good idea to work out what yours are.
All of these top phones have been fully reviewed by us - we don't just include stuff we think sounds good. While it's not quite the Pro - and everyone will know you didn't go for the Pro - when it comes to actually using this phone, you won't be left wanting.
That means that the iPhone 11 is likely to be the big seller in the range. Sure, it's a year older and slightly less powerful - but it still offers the same advantages - the big screen, the S Pen interaction and some good cameras, while being a lot more affordable. Samsung's A-series lineup is a very different proposition, offering flagship-like goodies without the high price tag – and the Galaxy A51 is no different.
It's one of the best devices in this category thanks to its affordable pricing and clean software.It's build isn't as premium as some - and half the cameras are really wasting space - but there's no questioning bang for your bucks.The Mi 10 Lite is another Snapdragon 765 phone, meaning excellent value for money, while offering 5G and performance that's close to a flagship phone. The best camera phones are all stunning performers, but there are different factors that put them on this list.
So even if you’re considering splashing out on a top-of-the-range handset, you’d be well advised to check out the mid-range before spending the cash.Here’s our guide to what to look for – along with our regularly updated selection of the best mid-range smartphones in 2020.When we talk about mid-range smartphones, we generally mean handsets that cost between £300 and £500 to buy outright. Probably the biggest issue with making the switch is that you won’t be able to bring your iOS apps and accessories with you.Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi isn’t yet a household name in the UK, but its affordable smartphones have been quietly attracting a lot of praise, and the Mi Note 10 is its best offering yet.Indeed, it’s arguably one of the best-priced smartphones we’ve ever tested. You can find plenty of mid-range handsets with great-looking screens, but you can’t take this for granted, so make sure to read our reviews before buying.Apple seems to be focused on the upper end of the smartphone market at present. It's a smart-looking smartphone with a total of six cameras and one of the latest 5G-enabled chipsets: the octa-core Writing by Chris Hall. Then it launched the Mi 9T Pro, leaving us scratching our heads, but filling our boots.
The iPhone 11 (£729) is our best smartphone overall, thanks to its combination of specs, style and value.
But we don’t all have massive wads of cash burning holes in our pockets – and the good news is, there’s no need to spend four figures to get a smartphone that combines top performance with gorgeous design.Indeed, not only do the latest mid-range smartphones look and feel as slick as their “flagship” counterparts, they can actually outperform them in key areas. It has a large, 90Hz screen, astonishing performance within its price bracket and the quadruple-camera arrangement isn't to be sniffed at, either.
Sure, it can't compete in overall power or camera performance, but if you want the reassurance of knowing your phone will last longer than you do, the Moto G8 Power has a lot to offer.The 2020 version of the iPhone SE sells itself in one major area: power for the money.
That it's virtually as powerful as the Pro and only missing out on some of the camera features, isn't one of them.