Which smartphones to buy (August 2026)
The best models for every price range: budget, mid-range, and flagship
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Mobile Editor, Smartphones & Tablets
34 published articles
Lucia covers the smartphone and tablet market, with an eye for readers choosing between several similar models. Her guides and comparisons are built to help reach a decision, not just to list specs.

The best models for every price range: budget, mid-range, and flagship

Six premium smartphones compared: iPhone 17 Pro, Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, OPPO Find X9 Pro, and HONOR Magic8 Pro

From the base model to the Pro with the M5 chip, an iPad for every type of user

From the budget model to the S Pen flagship, no Apple required

The real differences between the two high-end models in the iPad lineup

What actually changes between the base model and the mid-tier one

Apple iPad Air vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, the most searched cross-ecosystem comparison

iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPad Pro: how to pick the right one for you

Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, or Surface: finding your way outside the Apple ecosystem



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