Best smartphones 2021

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Best smartphone over £1000: Sony Xperia 1 III

Sony Xperia 1 III

The Xperia 1 III is a brilliant all-rounder that excels at music and video

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Best smartphone under £1000

Apple iPhone 13 review

Apple iPhone 13

Apple hasn’t reinvented the iPhone, but it has improved it in a few key areas

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