Run through three tasks

Pick three things you do often, such as filming indoors, reading on a commute or taking calls one-handed. Check the exact models against those tasks. If you can handle both, spend a minute using the controls you normally reach for with your thumb.

Compare the quotes as a pair

Put storage, condition, included accessories and purchase terms in two columns. A difference that looks small on the headline price may change once you compare equivalent offers. Ask the seller to identify the precise variant in writing, especially if you will use it with a particular network or accessory.

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Compare models and ask about the condition and current availability of your shortlist.

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