It goes without saying that iPhones are the top selling mobile phones in the world.

The iPhone 11 is still a relatively new phone but is still fantastic if you’re on the hunt for a budget iPhone. At just over £400 from the musicMagpie Store, the iPhone 11 has the all-new ultra-wide lens (great for landscape photos) and an improved 12-MP selfie camera which can also operate on landscape mode.

Enjoy longer battery life and its super fast A13 Bionic Processor for longer streaming and music entertainment on the go too!

So if you’re wondering “what mid range phone should I buy?” - definitely consider the iPhone 11. For the price, you get a bang for your buck!

A step-up from the iPhone 11 is the iPhone 11 Pro. The main differences between the two are the 11 Pro has a triple-lens (added telephoto), it comes in two sizes (5.8-inch and 6.5-inch) and a bigger battery life - assuming you pick the bigger model!

Performance-wise, it’s no different than the iPhone 11, but some people prefer the option of sizes and the telephoto future. Plus, it has the same RAM and processing speed as the 11 too, so you’ll still get fantastic streaming or gaming performance on the go.

Up there with one of the top-selling phones, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is an absolute must for an avid Apple user on a budget. Now that the iPhone 12 is in the mix, the iPhone 11 Pro Max has reduced in value - making it far more accessible than it was upon release!

What people enjoy about the 11 Pro Max is its Night Mode, extended battery life, and fantastic 6.5-inch OLED display - which is fantastic for watching your favourite shows on. According to numerous tests, the battery is said to last around 24 hours - which for an iPhone is pretty impressive. 

So if unmatched performance, decent cameras and sizable battery life are what you’re after, then the iPhone 11 Pro Max can’t go amiss.

Wondering “what is the top-selling phone right now?”. The iPhone 12 is the top-selling phone at the time of writing!

Equipped with 5G connectivity, an A14 Bionic chip and a swanky OLED display that makes things crystal clear - the iPhone 12 is a phone for the masses. All of the iPhone 12 range comes with a MagSafe feature, which is an attachment that can make it clip onto a magnetic car vent, fitness mounts, assist with face motion trackers and fit on power banks too!

The only downside is its base 64GB storage. But if that doesn’t bother you, then the iPhone 12 is a solid choice (just back up your folders and keep on top of your storage!).

One of the best iPhones to buy, the iPhone 12 Pro packs a lot into its neat design. Complete with the same features as the iPhone 12, one of the main reasons people opt for the pro is its unmatched camera. Its main sensor allows a ton of light and its Night Mode has been highly praised. Plus, its ultrawide and TrueDepth features allow for fantastic landscapes and portraits alike.

Measuring 6.1-inches with an OLED display, it’s encased in a Ceramic Shield, which gives it extra protection if it were ever dropped on the ground. A tiny downside for many is that Apple doesn’t include any charger in the box. But for the money you pay, you’re investing in one of the best smartphones in the world to date.

“What Apple phone should I buy for the best performance?” In short - the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max sports an immersive 6.7-inch OLED screen, the A14 Bionic processor and 5G (just like the rest of the iPhone 12 range). What’s especially amazing about this phone is its ability to last almost 11 hours of internet browsing - which is a hell of a long time and probably the best out of any iPhone yet!

Featuring 3 rear lenses just like the 12 Pro, it has a larger sensor that can gather more light for correctly exposed photos. You can also capture Dolby Vision audio which is fantastic for video-making and vlogging.

If you’re looking for something compact with the same horsepower as the original-sized iPhone 12 - then the iPhone 12 Mini is the way to go.

With the same A14 Bionic Chip, two 12MP cameras, MagSafe and 5G connectivity, you’re definitely not sacrificing on quality. Plus, it’s priced just under the iPhone 12 so it’s cheaper, smaller but still equally as powerful.

Again, its only downside is 64GB base storage, which could be an issue for avid photo/video takers. But this could be a minuscule problem for those simply after an iPhone that has all the latest features and can be used in one hand.

“What Samsung phone should I buy?” we hear you ask? The Samsung Galaxy S21 is one of the best new Samsung phones out there.

Priced well under £700, it’s an affordable price to pay for one of the latest Samsung phones to date. With a sleek design, impressive camera and the all-new Zoom Lock feature that allows up to 30x zoom, you can capture things super far away without compromising quality.

Its processor is the fastest yet thanks to the Snapdragon 888 chip. Plus, it has a new feature known as Single Take 2.0 that allows you to capture photo and video at the same time. Nice!

For those after a larger version of the S21 - the S21+ is the phone for you. There’s actually not much of a difference at all compared to the S21, but some people prefer bigger screens!

Measuring at 6.7-inch and an AMOLED screen, this phone is optimised for streaming video content at large without the price tag of the S21 Ultra.

The Samsung S21 Ultra is one of the best new Android phones out there (and probably the best new Samsung phone there is too!).

Measuring 6.8-inches with an AMOLED display, it’s one of the biggest phone screens of the Samsung range. One of the best features is the dual telephoto cameras, with 3x and 10x optical zoom, and the ability to Space Zoom up to 100x with a new Zoom Lock feature to keep it in place without sacrificing quality. Its night mode has also received really high praise too!

Its video capabilities outrank iPhones at the time of writing, thanks to its new Director’s View mode which allows you to record with the front and back cameras simultaneously. Worried about this killing your battery? You won’t need to with a 5,000 mAh battery life!