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Product of the year

Best smartphone under £1000

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Apple iPhone 17

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The iPhone 17's upgraded screen and atypically good audio make it the perfect choice for film and music fans

Best buys

Best smartphone over £1000

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Advanced upscaling and a clear, spacious sound make Samsung's flagship this year's premium selection

Alastair Stevenson
Alastair Stevenson
Editor in Chief

Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time. 

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