Google Pixel 9a
The best camera-focused mid-range phone if you want dependable photos and long support, and can live with slow charging.
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Read the TV buying guide| TV | Best for | Watch out for | Price | Buy |
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Samsung S90H | Reflections and stronger built-in sound | The automatic picture mode Samsung turns on at setup can look too bright and blue | £1,999 | Check price |
LG C5 OLED | Films and several consoles in a shaded room | Less punchy in a very bright room than the brightest LED TVs, such as Samsung's QN90F | £2,699 | Check price |
TCL C7K Mini LED | A bright picture at a lower price | Motion and upscaling of lower-quality programmes trail high-end Sony and LG sets | £1,399 | Check price |
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The best camera-focused mid-range phone if you want dependable photos and long support, and can live with slow charging.

The safest all-round OLED for films, sport and consoles, as long as sunlight does not hit the screen for much of the day.

The most convenient high-end earbuds for iPhone owners who want strong noise cancelling, instant pairing and Find My built in.

The safest conventional console for most game-first households, especially if you want to buy, borrow or resell games on disc, though Sony says new games will be digital only from January 2028.
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Buy the S90H while the two cost about the same. Choose the S85H only if it is clearly cheaper and your room does not get strong daylight.
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The Pixel 9a is the proven camera-first choice. The Pixel 10a makes sense if you want the newest support period and its group-photo tools at a price you are happy with.
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Choose the Sony for travel and switching between phone and laptop. Choose the Bose if comfort on long journeys matters most and the higher price is worth it to you.
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Choose the Switch 2 for newer games and better TV play if you mostly play near a charger. Choose the Switch OLED for longer handheld battery life if the games you want are on the original Switch.
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