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BEST OF THE BEST

If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time.

In 54 different categories, we’ve chosen the top four products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that.

Look for the links above each category that take you to the same list (plus more beyond the top four, and many more categories) at T3.com, where our price comparison system shows you the current best deals for every product.

SMARTPHONES

Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/au/bestphone

APPLE iPHONE 12

From $1,199, apple.com/au

Apple has outdone itself. 5G has been added, the CPU has more power than you’re ever going to need, and the dual-lens rear camera system can take spectacular photos in any kind of light.

ONEPLUS 8 PRO

From $949, oneplus.com

A simply jaw-dropping handset that delivers across the board. It is, simply put, the best phone on the market for those shopping for a premium Android handset.

iPHONE SE (2020)

From $679, apple.com/au

Apple’s iPhone SE (2020) handset has taken this year by storm, the hot new handset winning acclaim worldwide with its balance of features, quality and performance for a very attractive price.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 ULTRA

From $1,149, samsung.com

Samsung has really gone to town here, from the 100x digital zoom on the rear camera to the huge 6.9-inch AMOLED display around the front. It’s the priciest of the S20 models, and it shows.

CHEAP SMARTPHONES

Find the lowest prices at: t3.com/au/bestcheapphone

iPHONE SE (2020)

From $679, apple.com/au

A near-flagship iPhone experience for a fraction of the cost. The SE is under half the cost of the iPhone 11 Pro, and for that reason it demands attention from any prospective phone upgrader.

ONEPLUS NORD

From $599, oneplus.com

A fantastic mid-ranger, with a Snapdragon 765G processor, at least 8GB

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