Australian T3 - May 2018

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NOKIA 8

$599, nokia.com

Nokia’s 5.8-inch QHD handset didn’t start

in this price bracket. At launch it was

$900, and decent with it. Now available

for a little under $600, it’s a remarkable

phone for the price. Slim and reassuringly

weighty, it’s also super-quick thanks to the

Snapdragon 835 doing the driving, and

comes equipped with 64GB storage and a

13MP dual-sensor rear camera that pulls

its weight, plus a 13MP front camera that’s

no slouch. Forgive the fact it’s a step behind

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SAMSUNG GALAXY A8

$449, samsung.com

Theoretically around $649, but often

available for under $450, the A8 could

tempt those who’ve resisted the S8 so far.

There are no curved edges, and even with

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in the hand, but it does some awesome

things. Its camera package, both front and

back, is stellar, and the rounded-corner

Super-AMOLED screen, coupled with a

strong eight-core processor and 4GB RAM,

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HUAWEI Y7

$249, huawei.com

It barely seems fair to pit the Huawei Y7

against other phones that are more than

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it is a steal. This budget handset has some

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at this price that works in its favour. The

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beast down when it comes to everyday use,

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sharp and helps squeeze more out of the

impressive 4,000mAh battery.

DECEPTIVELY PREMIUM

Words: Alex Cox and Paul Taylor