What’s the handiest, handsomest handset? Phablets

PHABLETS

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TIPS & TRICKS

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The iPhone 11 Pro Max signifies Apple’s best tech of 2019 in its largest chassis. It’s got the triplethreat camera setup which includes a telephoto lens, a wide-angle and a main sensor. Is it basically a bigger iPhone 11 Pro? Yes. Same insides, different size. Bigger is better, right? Another year, and another Samsung S-range. The Newly released Samsung S20+ looks better than all the others on this page on paper, but that doesn’t mean squat if it doesn’t work well in real life. 64MP? 100x zoom? We don’t see the appeal. know, we know, Huawei’s shiny new devices ed in SA. But it was lockdown and we’ve only ten to reviewing them now. Which means this Huawei still sits the throne for another e. It was the first techslab to feature the t generation of camera tech. Following this, er smartphone brands have tried to top its -light photography chops, and even the y zoom capabilities. Many have also failed. one still reigns for another month. ff says ★★★★★

l the best bigboi out there, let’s see at Samsung can do to top it

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Huawei Supercharge 10 000 mAh

The P30 Pro’s huge battery is no reason not to get it a high-speed power bank of its very own.

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Apple iPhone Pro Max

from R26 500 / myistore.co.za

Stuff says ★★★★★

It’s worth maxing out your credit card for this iPhone

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

from R19 800 / samsung.com/za

R800 / huaweistore.co.za

Stuff says ★★★★★

Look past the giant camera module and it’s a beauty

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HOT BUY 9 Huawei Mate 20 Pro

★★★★★ R11 500 / huaweistore.co.za While it still supports Google Mobile Services, this is one of the most boss devices out there.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

★★★★ , from R21 900 / samsung.com/za Samsung has pumped up the specs on its excellent phablet, including more S-Pen features.

Apple iPhone XS Max

★★★★ , from R23 000 / myistore.co.za Apple must do something big to claw its way back. The XS Max proves they’re capable of that.

Samsung Galaxy A51

★★★★ , from R6 000 / samsung.com/za This one’s a sleek, powerful, elegant phone and costs less than all your cents combined.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

★★★★ , from R16 000 / samsung.com/za Still an excellent purchase if you must have a stylus, even if it’s slipped down the ranks a tad.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

★★★★ , from R12 500 / myistore.co.za Short stay on the podium notwithstanding, the iPhone 8 Plus is looking cheap vs the XS Max.

Honor 8x

★★★★ , from R4 500 / hi-online.co.za Our fave budget handset right now holds its own against far pricier ones, and looks the part, too.