It's almost that time of year: Apple is expected to unveil the next generation of iPhones in a month. However, older models are already getting discounts in anticipation of that date, so let's take a closer look.
All iPhone 15 models are currently £100 off. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the only ones (for now) to support Apple Intelligence, which is currently in beta. They also have 120Hz displays and telephoto cameras (77mm on the Pro, 120mm on the Pro Max), something the regular iPhone 16 and 16 Plus won't have.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a 48MP main camera, which allows for in-sensor zoom. It doesn't have the range of an optical zoom, but it's much better than what the previous regular models offered. Plus, they have Dynamic Island-style displays rather than the old-school notch of the 14 series. That and a USB-C connector. However, they lack the chipset and RAM needed to run Apple Intelligence.
Of course, if you're buying an older iPhone, you can opt for an older model. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are still available with their notched displays, 12MP main cameras, and Lightning ports. Right now, the 14 Plus (128GB) is £200 off, making it the same price as the iPhone 14.
Keep in mind that these discounts are relative to the already reduced prices of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. Both models originally cost £850 and £950 when they first launched in 2022.
Next up, we'll look at Samsung's Android tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ use IPS LCD displays, measuring 10.9 and 12.4 inches respectively, that run at 90Hz. Both tablets are powered by the Exynos 1380 and are IP68 dust and water resistant. Both support DeX, but no wired or wireless video output.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is the most budget-friendly option. It has an 11-inch LCD display (also 90Hz) and runs on the older Snapdragon 695 chipset. It has four speakers and expandable memory, making it a solid entertainment machine. Note that the version with 128GB of storage has double the RAM (8GB).
Finally, Samsung's affordable Galaxy Watch FE has an aluminium frame, while the Apple Watch SE is rumoured to be made of plastic. This model is only available in a 40mm size (1.2″ screen) and uses the previous Exynos W920 chipset (5nm). Note that Amazon Prime Student subscribers get an additional £15 off the price.
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