A smartphone can be a considerable investment, so it’s important to weigh up which features are important to you. Are you looking for long battery life, a durable phone, a cool new design with a foldable screen or a great camera? We break down the specs of five feature-laden devices to help you pick the best smartphone for your needs.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: A Foldable Screen for Watching Videos 

Like its predecessors, the Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 smartphone is actually two products in one. Collapsed, it’s a handy smartphone with enough touchscreen to answer calls, type emails and experience most apps. But open up the foldable screen and you’re suddenly holding a powerful tablet on which you can comfortably watch content, run multiple apps at the same time and use Samsung’s S Pen to write and draw with.

This fifth-generation model is 2.4mm thinner than the previous one and not only does it feel great in your hand, it’s also good to look at. Both the outside and the generous 7.6” inside display have a fast 120Hz refresh rate and greater screen brightness to add punch to your Instagram scrolling and YouTube binges. 

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Moto Razr 40 Ultra: The Return of the Flip Phone 

Flip phones are cool again, and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra fits easily into your pocket. With an impressive 3.6” external display, you can respond to notifications, make calls, control your music and even take photos without opening it. 

But when you do flip it open, you’ll find a top-notch 6.9” display that boasts vivid colours, optimum brightness and a super-speedy refresh rate for fluid visuals. There are several cameras to capture your selfies and videos, but the real strengths of the Moto Razr are its combination of super-fast performance (thanks to the Snapdragon 8+ processor) and over 30 hours of battery life. 

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Google Pixel 7a: A Feature-Packed Smartphone Camera 

Google has built a reputation on tech-laden yet user-friendly smartphones, and the Google Pixel 7a is no exception. It runs on the same chip as the Pixel 7 Pro, so you’re not lacking for power, and the 6.1” OLED display offers a crisp resolution and a fast refresh rate for vibrant images and quality video. 

This Google Pixel is also water- and dust-resistant, has an under-screen fingerprint reader for security and comes with the enviro-cred of more than 20 per cent of the product being made from recycled materials. But the winning feature of the Google Pixel 7a is the camera system, including a wide-angle, an ultra-wide angle and a front camera, backed with impressive tools like Magic Eraser (begone, unwanted objects or photo-bombers from your images!).

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Oppo A78: All the Bells and Whistles, All the Value 

If you’re looking for a smartphone with a sleek design and loads of features that’s also at a lower price point, then the Oppo A78 fits the bill. It has a generous 6.56” HD+ display with the goods to make scrolling, viewing videos and playing games impressively smooth. Also on board are smartphone camera AI algorithms to help you capture better nighttime images, pro-worthy portrait photos and ultra-clear 108MP shots that stay crisp no matter how much you zoom in. 

A super-fast processor and 5G gives you faster streaming and downloads, plus this Oppo phone has impressive battery life that can take you through to a second day (and speedy charging if you do run out of juice). Add in a stylish, thin chassis and you have power, features and design, all for under $400. 

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Nokia C32: Best for Battery Life

The new Nokia might look like a flagship smartphone with its sleek glass rear panel and slim and chic design, but this Nokia phone doesn’t carry a flagship price tag. In fact, for less than $250, you get a rich 6.51” screen and three cameras, a powerful Octa-core processor and a hardy device with water and dust resistance. But perhaps the best feature of the Nokia C32 is its long-lasting battery that can run for up to three days. 

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Trade in Your Old Tech 

If you have old devices lying around, consider trading them in for an instant Officeworks gift card. With just a few questions, you can assess the value of your old phone, tablet, laptop or smartwatch, then receive a digital gift card for the agreed value to spend on whatever you like, in-store at Officeworks. To find out more check out the Officeworks Trade-in page. 

Hot Tip: Remember to delete any personal data from anything you trade in or bring in to be recycled.