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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

from £1199 /go.stuff.tv/15ProMax

This is the best iPhone Apple has ever made. The camera revisions are great, USB-C was long overdue but is fantastic now it’s here, and the action button is genuinely useful. It’s probably only worth upgrading from the 2022 equivalent if you’re desperate for the USB-C port, but there’s no denying this Max lives up to its name.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Just a solidly sensible advance, but the new camera smarts are an absolute joy

Prices quoted are for handset only unless otherwise stated

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

from £1249 /go.stuff.tv/S23Ultra

The flagship Galaxy phone’s remit hasn’t changed since the S22 Ultra: it’s still the very best of Samsung in a (non-folding) phone, with astonishing cameras and a productivity focus that few of its competitors can even come close to matching.

Stuff says★★★★★

Unrivalled productivity, superb photos and stellar performance

OnePlus 11

from £629 /go.stuff.tv/OnePlus11

With rapid performance, a quality display and capable cameras, the OnePlus 11 makes no major compromises yet still manages to undercut the big guns.

Photography remains a small step behind the best, but it makes up for that in other ways.

Stuff says★★★★

A semi-affordable phone that can pretty much do it all

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Sony WF-1000XM5

£219 /go.stuff.tv/WFXM5

The WF-1000XM5 in-ears are significantly smaller than the XM4s, which were themselves a whole lot more compact than their predecessors. And yet Sony has still squeezed even larger drivers inside each earbud, along with the firm’s best active noise-cancelling yet. The feature list is as extensive as ever, and they’re priced to compete with Bose’s best. Add in decent battery life and a strong app, and you won’t find anything more well-rounded for less.

Stuff says★★★★

Sony’s already fantastic flagship in-ears get even better ANC, a more comfy fit and simply stellar audio

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Sony WH-1000XM5

£279 /go.stuff.tv/WHXM5

Nobody was able to displace Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones from the top of this list for two years… yet the latest model manages to be even better. Key to the XM5s’ overall quality is the new carbon-fibre composite 30mm drivers: they bring even greater clarity than the previous generation, and the sound reproduction is beautifully precise. The simple fact is that these are the best noise-cancellers around by almost every measure. You really won’t regret buying them.

Stuff says★★★★★

Sony keeps its grip on the top spot with an unrivalled combo of great sound, ANC and comfort

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Apple Watch SE

from £219 /go.stuff.tv/WatchSE

The SE is easily the best-value Apple Watch. It tracks sleep and all the exercise you need, supports Apple Pay, works great with your iPhone and… what more do most people require? The user experience is broadly identical, and while the screen bezels are a bit larger than on the Series 9 it’s hard to tell them apart without getting right up close. Note also that your SE will now be carbon-neutral if you take it with a Sport Loop (unless you choose one of the fancy multicoloured options).

Stuff says★★★★★

Offers most of the full Apple Watch experience for a whole lot less cash

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