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Motorola Moto G77: The last budget phone out of Saigon
With budget tech falling left and right, the Motorola Moto G77 is refreshingly good value for money
£250
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Google Pixel 11: A great phone with a mediocre processor The Google Pixel 11 would be my favourite phone at this price but the Tensor G6 silicon simply can’t keep up with the competition£879 -
Samsung Galaxy A57: A good phone with mediocre cameras A slim design and excellent battery life weighed down by a camera system in desperate need of an overhaul£529 -
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: Better but still not good enough The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a moderate improvement on its predecessor but still not on par with the industry’s top dogs£1279 -
Google Pixel 11: Small improvements to a solid formula More starting storage, faster wireless charging and fresh new colours help to offset the Google Pixel 11’s higher starting price -
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL: Just the HiLights The new HiLight feature spearheads an otherwise meagre selection of improvements for Google’s Pro Pixels -
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold : In the thick of it Despite several solid improvements, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold still isn’t on a par with the best foldables on the market -
Oppo Pad 5: Solid but outclassed The Oppo Pad 5 is competent and well-priced, particularly the 5G version, but rivals offer just a little more value£329 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Competent but falling behind Despite a couple of solid upgrades, the lack of IP68 protection holds the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra back£1899 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Great design but lacking key features The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so much fun to use, but it’s hard to recommend with such a rudimentary set of features£1699 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 hands-on review: A real Z-lister With few upgrades and a higher price, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is going to have a hard time tempting people away from the Razr 70 Ultra -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Wide or die Samsung’s new, wider Z Fold 8 has a unique, eye-catching design and cheaper price – but lacks some premium features -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Not exactly ultra With only a few upgrades and a £100 price increase, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra doesn’t feel like it’s living up to its name