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BUYER’S GUIDE

SMARTPHONES

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

IPHONE SE (2020)

From $679, apple.com/au

Long battery life and sound that’s closer to the more neutral tones of hi-fi cans (though still with

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