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iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel head-to-heads and buying guides. Which phone to buy in the UK, what each upgrade really adds, and which models to skip.
Smartphones · Best of
Best budget Samsung phone UK 2026: six Galaxy picks ranked
The best budget Samsung phone in the UK is the Galaxy A57, ranked against the Galaxy A37, A27, A17 5G, A07 and S25 FE on price, updates and cost per year.
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Smartphones · Head-to-head
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: UK price and size
iPhone 18 Pro Max or iPhone 18 Pro? Same A20 Pro and cameras, so size and battery decide it. UK prices from £1,199, cost per hour of battery, hand-size guide.
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Smartphones · Best of
Best Mobile Phone UK 2026: iPhone 18 Pro, S26 Ultra, Pixel
The best mobile phone in the UK for autumn 2026: iPhone 18 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 10a ranked on camera, battery, updates and yearly cost.
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Smartphones · Best of
Best battery life phone UK 2026: longest-lasting phones
Best battery life phone UK 2026: OnePlus 15, OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra ranked on capacity, silicon-carbon chemistry and charging speed for all-day use.
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Smartphones · Best of
iPhone 18 release date UK and every iPhone compared
iPhone 18 release date UK: the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max went on sale 18 September 2026 from £1,199, and the standard iPhone 18 is reported for spring 2027.
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Smartphones · Head-to-head
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: which to buy in the UK
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: A20 Pro speed and faster charging against a bigger screen and battery for less. UK prices, price per GB and our pick.
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Smartphones · Technology
New vs renewed vs refurbished tech UK: is Renewed worth it?
New vs Amazon Renewed on six devices, from the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Switch: real UK savings, Renewed Premium rules and your refund rights.
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Smartphones · New launch
iPhone 18 colours: every iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max shade
iPhone 18 colours explained: the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max come in Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy, the rumoured Dark Cherry. UK price by storage.
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Smartphones · Best of
Best budget phone UK 2026: six picks at £400 and under
The best budget phone in the UK in 2026 is the Pixel 10a, ranked against the Galaxy A57, Nothing Phone (4a), Redmi Note 15 Pro, moto g86 and renewed iPhone 15.
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Smartphones · Technology
Best place to buy refurbished iPhone UK: 7 sellers compared
The best place to buy a refurbished iPhone in the UK: Apple, Amazon Renewed, Back Market, giffgaff, O2 and Music Magpie on warranty, battery and returns.
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Smartphones · Head-to-head
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: release date, UK price and which to buy
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10 in the UK: Pixel 11 release date, £879 price, Tensor G6 and camera upgrades against a Pixel 10 now £549 on Amazon. Our pick and the maths.
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Smartphones · Best of
Best camera phone UK 2026: Pixel, iPhone, Galaxy, Xiaomi
The best camera phone in the UK for 2026: Pixel 11 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Pixel 10a compared on sensor size and zoom.
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Smartphones · Best of
Best mid range phone UK 2026: four picks from £400 to £700
The best mid range phone in the UK for 2026: Pixel 10, Galaxy S26, OnePlus Nord 5 and iPhone 17e compared on camera, updates and cost per year of support.
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Smartphones · Head-to-head
iPhone vs Android UK 2026: iPhone 18 Pro vs S26 Ultra
iPhone vs Android in the UK for 2026: the iPhone 18 Pro against the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro on ease of use, updates, resale value and switching costs.
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