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Smartphones
The specification sells the phone. The support window decides how long you keep it.
Flagship and mid-range smartphones, investigated on the things that still matter in year three: support, battery and durability.
Investigate a Phones Purchase →What we check for Phones
01
Camera
Real-world results across lighting conditions, not marketing samples.
02
Battery
Reported endurance and degradation after the first year.
03
Display
Brightness, refresh behaviour and outdoor readability.
04
Performance
Sustained performance and thermal behaviour.
05
Software support
Published update commitment and the manufacturer's track record.
06
Durability
Repair costs, glass and ingress-protection reports.
07
Price
Where today's price sits in the model's own price cycle.
