Finding the perfect mobile phone for your needs is an important decision. Let us help make the choice easier with our mobile phone reviews.
At its best, the humble mobile phone can become an extension of your personality. It's a connection between you and the rest of the world, whether that be through social media, video calls or capturing your life with the inbuilt camera. At its worst, it can become a permanent frustration, a barrier to productivity and destroyer of memories.
That's why it's important to do the research and make sure that the mobile phone you buy – either on a mobile plan or outright through a retailer – is the one best suited to your needs.
With new phones being announced all the time and software updates bringing new functionality to phones every year, navigating through the sea of smartphones can be challenging.
To help, we've put all the latest mobile phones through their paces, testing them against the competition for performance, specifications and usability. We'll also guide you to where you can get the best deals for each phone, so you can not only buy the best phone for you, but also get it at the best price.
Latest phone reviews
LG G7 ThinQ review: Plans, pricing and specs
If you're keen on the LG G7 ThinQ, we've assembled everything you need to know, including a comprehensive review, specifications and availability. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S9+ review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
Samsung's Galaxy S9+ is without a doubt an iterative release rather than something truly new, but it's been built on a superb foundation. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S9 review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
How well does the smallest member of the Galaxy S9 family really compare? Read more…
LG V30+ review: Plans, pricing and specs
If you're considering the LG V30, read our full review, overview of specifications and plan options before you make your decision. Read more…
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
If you're pondering Sony's Xperia XZ2, we've reviewed everything about its latest flagship smartphone, from plans to performance to help you make the right decision. Read more…
Apple iPhone 8 Plus review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
The iPhone 8 Plus is an exceptional handset, and it might even be better than the iPhone X. Read more…
Alcatel 1C review: Excellent value for a budget handset
The Alcatel 1c isn't a fancy phone by any stretch of the imagination, but it's impossible to argue that it doesn't represent good value. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy Note9: Hands-on review
Samsung's Galaxy Note9 is a sleek device with plenty under the hood, but don't expect too much in the way of fresh design. We've gone hands-on with Samsung's latest to get an early look at its best features. Read more…
Nokia 3.1 review: Refined design but still lacking in power
The Nokia 3.1 upgrades the design of the earlier Nokia 3, but the end result is lacking in performance and battery power. Read more…
Oppo R15 Pro review: Oppo’s finest phone yet, until the Find X arrives
Oppo's R15 Pro adds features the R series has needed for years, but its price point puts it in a tough position. Read more…
Huawei Nova 3e review: Plenty of style but lacking in power
Huawei's budget Huawei Nova 3e, also known as the Huawei P20 Lite, offers a premium design to help it stand out from the mid-range pack, but it's not a terribly powerful device. Read more…
Motorola Moto G6 Plus review: Motorola’s mid-range flagship
The Moto G6 Plus brings heavy value with its large display and impressive performance. Read more…
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review: Sony’s best small handset
Sony proves you can still make a great small phone with the exceptional Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact. Read more…
LG G7 ThinQ review: LG’s smarter smartphone misses the mark
The LG G7 ThinQ is a great upgrade to the G6, but against other flagships, it can't help but feel uninspiring. Read more…
Motorola Moto E5 review: A budget phone with serious battery power
The Motorola E5 isn't a flashy phone, but it has a battery that won't quit at a price point that will appeal. Read more…
Sony Xperia XZ2 review: Sony’s mixed-up premium flagship
The Sony Xperia XZ2 combines smart features with quirky performance, resulting in a clever smartphone that's hard to recommend. Read more…
HTC U12+ review: HTC hits back with its best phone ever
The HTC U12+ has some silly gimmicks, but if you can look past them, it's a top-quality handset with a great camera. Read more…
Nokia 7 Plus review: Added screen size makes for a fine mid-range phone
The Nokia 7 Plus is a fine mid-range phone best suited to those who want larger screens but have limited wallets. Read more…
OnePlus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Flagship handsets tested
The OnePlus 6 promises top-notch performance at a fraction of premium prices, but how does it compare when you actually test it against Samsung's Galaxy S9+? Read more…
Huawei P20 Pro review: It’s all about that camera
The Huawei P20 Pro is easily the best camera phone available today, and it's also a fine handset in its own right. Read more…
Nokia 6 2018 review: A solid and serious handset
Nokia has refined its Nokia 6 model for 2018 with pleasing results, although it faces an uphill battle in the busy mid-range smartphone market. Read more…
Nokia 1 review: Simple and super affordable
Nokia's simplest and cheapest Android phone has a quantity of charm. Read more…
Nokia 8 Sirocco review: Nokia’s best flagship lacks standout features
The Nokia 8 Sirocco is a fine flagship phone, but it lacks that killer feature that would make it stand out from the pack. Read more…
Oppo R15 hands-on review
Oppo has just launched its new R15 and R15 Pro handsets, and we've already gone hands-on to assess its latest affordable yet premium devices. Read more…
HTC U11 Life review: The low-cost Pixel 2 alternative
HTC's U11 Life provides solid value in the mid-range, especially if you hanker after a Google Pixel 2 but can't quite meet its asking price. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S9+ review: Camera tweaks make for a superb phone
Samsung's Galaxy S9+ promised to reimagine the camera, but does it live up to the hype? Read more…
Alcatel 5 and Alcatel 3V hands-on review: Affordable and well designed
Alcatel's latest handsets stick to the company's budget ethos, but you wouldn't pick that from their new style. Read more…
Nokia 8110 4G Hands-on Review: Would you be bananas to buy this handset?
Nokia's throwback phone for MWC 2018 is the iconic Nokia 8110 4G, but after all these years does it still have a compelling story to tell? Read more…
Telstra Tough Max 2 review: One tough phone
The Telstra Tough Max 2 isn't a particularly fast or high-end handset, but it is tough. Read more…
Oppo R11s review: A refined iPhone clone
Oppo's R11s tweaks around the edges of the existing R11 design with mostly pleasing results. Read more…
LG V30+ review: A bold premium handset
LG's V30+ shares much of its DNA with the impressive Pixel 2 XL, but it's a premium phone that truly stands on its own. Read more…
Kogan Agora 8 Plus review: Inexpensive but unexciting
The Kogan Agora 8 Plus isn't fancy or expensive, but it ultimately has little that really stands out, even in the budget space. Read more…
Huawei Mate 10 Pro Review: An intelligent premium Android choice
Huawei combines an excellent camera and its own fast processor in the generally excellent Mate 10 Pro. Read more…
Motorola Moto G5S Plus Review: Excellent mid-range value
Motorola's Moto G5S Plus hits the sweet spot between price, style and features, making it an excellent phone for cash-strapped buyers. Read more…
Huawei Nova 2i review: Four cameras is just the foreplay
The Huawei Nova 2i sells itself on the inclusion of four cameras, but that's actually not its best feature. Read more…
Motorola Moto X4 Review: Premium style at a mid-range price
Motorola's classy looking X4 handset hides some neat features at a mid-range price point. Read more…
Motorola E4 Review: Inexpensive but good value
Motorola's E4 is inexpensive and not without its compromises, but for the asking price it provides a fair value smartphone experience. Read more…
Nokia 3310 3G Review: Simple has its advantages
Nokia's reborn 3310 has nostalgic roots, but if you want a simple and stylish phone, it still has appeal in 2017. Read more…
Apple iPhone 8 Review: Small but very powerful
The smallest member of the 2017 iPhone family is still a serious premium contender. Read more…
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Review: Apple’s best handset yet
The iPhone 8 Plus is an exceptional handset, and it might even be better than the iPhone X. Read more…
LG Q6 review: The cut-price LG G6
The LG Q6 is LG's budget homage to the LG G6, and it's a good option if you want a solid display and camera phone at an affordable price point. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Samsung’s best handset yet
The Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's best phone yet, but it's curiously still a phone best suited for a niche of pen-centric users. Read more…
Nokia 8 review: Good, but not great
The reborn Nokia's first new premium phone is a fine handset, but uninspired design and a less than premium camera detract from its value proposition. Read more…
OnePlus 5 Review: Superb value at a mid-range price
The OnePlus 5 is a speedy and stylish handset at around half the price of everyone else's flagship devices. Read more…
Huawei Y5 2017 Review: Inexpensive, but far too slow
Huawei's Y5 2017 won't worry your wallet much, but you'll spend a lot of time waiting for it to respond. Read more…
Nokia 6 Review: Does this phone put Nokia 6 feet under?
The Nokia 6 is not the premium return of the Finnish brand you were hoping for. Read more…
Nokia 5 Review: The tricky middle child
Nokia's mid-range Android handset might be the best of the bunch, but it's fighting in a very crowded budget space. Read more…
Nokia 3 Review: Pretty, but also pretty slow
The revived Nokia's cheapest handset looks pretty good on the outside, but appearances can be deceptive. Read more…
Oppo R11 Review: A great value iPhone alternative
Oppo's R11 is an impressive phone, especially if you're keen on a dual lens camera but not the premium prices they usually command. Read more…
Sony Xperia XZ Premium review: A true premium experience
Sony sells the Xperia XZ Premium on the back of its amazing slow-motion ability, but there's a lot more to this premium handset. Read more…
Motorola Moto Z2 Play Review: The next generation impresses
The second generation Moto Z Play is thin, pretty and powerful, although adding any mods to it can quickly bring it up into premium price territory. Read more…
BlackBerry KEYone review: The best keyboard phone, but does that still matter?
The TCL-produced BlackBerry KEYone is the best BlackBerry in years, but the market for it is still quite niche. Read more…
Huawei GR5 2017 Review: Acceptable but not exciting
The GR5 2017 offers fine value for money within the low mid-range space, although nothing to get too excited about. Read more…
HTC U11 Review: Cranking it all the way up to 11
HTC's U11 is an exceptional phone, and a very serious challenger for best phone of 2017. Read more…
Huawei P10 Plus Review: Does Huawei’s most expensive phone offer value?
Huawei jumps the $1,000 price barrier with the P10 Plus with mixed results. Read more…
Huawei P10 Review: A perfect mix of premium features and price
Huawei has priced the P10 to sell, but that doesn’t mean it has skimped on either features or style. Read more…
Motorola Moto G5 Review: Inexpensive can be exciting
The Moto G5 is the ute of phones, and that’s a very good thing. Read more…
Motorola Moto G5 Plus review: Spend small to get big value
The Moto G5 Plus offers a near-ideal mix of features and a price point fit for outright phone buyers. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Australian Review: Is bigger better?
The plus-sized variant of the Galaxy S8 improves battery life markedly and gives you more screen real estate to play with. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S8 Australian Review: A sleek and near-perfect phone
We go in-depth to assess Samsung's exceptional new smartphone. Can it justify its asking price in a competitive market? Read more…
LG G6 Review: Simply the best
LG’s G6 takes a simple approach to delivering premium value that works exceptionally well. Read more…
Oppo R9s Plus Review: A great mid-range Oppo-rtunity
Oppo's R9s Plus is the mid-range phone maker's best device yet, mounting a serious challenge to the entire field of premium devices. Read more…
HTC U Ultra review: Pretty but pricey
HTC’s U Ultra hits the sweet spot of design and even performance, but it’s overpriced for its feature set compared to the rest of the Android market. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy A7 review: Not afraid of a dunking
Samsung's latest smartphone family is big on megapixels and battery life, but low on price. Read more…
ZTE Axon 7 review: A stylish phone that punches above its price
ZTE has squeezed a flagship smartphone's specs into a mid-range price point with the ZTE Axon 7. But is it worth the money with so many new phones incoming? Read more…
Nokia 3310: Hands-on review
Nokia’s reimagined 3310 brings back fond memories of a classic phone, but there’s no point in importing one into Australia. Read more…
Huawei Mate 9: A phablet to go all the Huawei with
Huawei’s first premium phone for 2017 combines size with photographic power. Read more…
Oppo R9s Review: An iPhone clone with a budget heart
Oppo’s R9s provides solid mid-range performance with premium styling that is incredibly reminiscent of Apple’s own phone line. Read more…
LG Stylus 3 hands-on review
LG’s mid-range smartphone covers the basics well at first glance. Read more…
Huawei Nova Plus Review: Fine design but mid-range performance
Despite solid design and battery life, this Android phone doesn't impress. Read more…
Apple iPhone 7 Review: A powerful phone with poor battery life
Apple’s iPhone 7 is a sleek and attractive and powerful device, except in the critical area of battery life. Read more…
LG X Power Review: I like big batteries and I cannot lie
Incredible battery life in a smartphone definitely helps, but isn't the only factor to consider. Read more…
Motorola Moto Z Play review: The lower cost modular option
The Moto Z Play gives you access to Motorola's Moto Mods at a lower price, although its general performance isn't spectacular. Read more…
Motorola Moto Z review: The start of the modular revolution
Can Motorola's modular Moto Z restore the RAZR glory days? Read more…
Google Pixel XL Review: The ultimate Android experience
How well does Google's newest smartphone deliver on its promises? Read more…
Sony Xperia XZ review: Premium style at an affordable price
The Xperia XZ is Sony’s best phone to date, and an attractively priced competitor in the premium space as well. Read more…
Motorola Moto X Force Review
Motorola’s sturdy new smartphone likes it rough. Read more…
Hands on: Google Pixel first impressions review
Like Apple before it, Google has seen the benefit of creating both hardware and software with the Pixel. But what's it like in the flesh? Read more…
Motorola Moto G4 Play Review
Motorola's Moto G4 Play is a budget phone that doesn't pretend to be anything else, which means it's neither exciting nor disappointing. Read more…
Apple iPhone 7 Plus Review
Should you upgrade to the latest big-screened iPhone? Is it worth the money? Find out in our comprehensive iPhone 7 Plus review. Read more…
Alcatel Idol 4S review
Alcatel’s Idol 4S smartphone tries to sell itself on the inclusion of VR, but there are better reasons to opt for this mid-range smartphone. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review
Samsung’s latest Note was impressive at first, but a series of exploding batteries and multiple recalls urged Samsung to pull the Note 7 from the market. Read more…
Motorola Moto G4 Plus Review
Motorola’s latest phone offers large size and equally large value for its asking price. Read more…
Sony Xperia X review
Sony’s Xperia X has good battery life, but it needs more to really stand out in the crowded midrange Android space. Read more…
Sony Xperia XA review
Sony brings the budget back to its smartphone line-up with the Xperia XA, though you might get better bang for your buck elsewhere. Read more…
Telstra Signature Premium Review
Telstra’s Signature Premium sits oddly in the premium space, simply because while it’s a pleasant enough device, it doesn’t really push hard enough to be truly "premium". Read more…
Alcatel Pop 4 Review
Alcatel’s Pop 4 is inexpensive, and while it’s no superstar, its general performance is acceptable for its asking price. Read more…
HTC One X9 review
The HTC One X9 promises high-spec design in a mid-range phone, and that’s largely what it delivers. Read more…
Huawei P9 Review: You’ve come a long wei, baby
The Huawei P9 is delightful to use and a landmark achievement for the increasingly popular manufacturer. Read more…
Sony Xperia X Performance Review: Great design but lacking in premium power
Sony's latest premium phone is a curious mix of premium parts and mid-range power, making it hard to recommend. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy J2 review: Just a pretty face?
Boost's exclusive Galaxy J2 is an affordable phone for Samsung enthusiasts, but not much else. Read more…
Huawei Mate 8 Review: Big and bold
Huawei’s Mate 8 provides solid performance and excellent battery life at an appealing price point. Read more…
LG Stylus DAB+ Review: A large mid-range phone, but radio disappoints
The LG Stylus DAB+ sells itself on the inclusion of a digital radio module, but it’s not the best reason to buy it. Read more…
Oppo R9 review: Inexpensive but unexciting
Oppo’s R9 promises iPhone-style looks at a much cheaper price point, but its performance is generally lacking. Read more…
LG G5 review: Innovative but in need of refinement
The LG G5 offers features you won’t find on any other phone, along with a few quirks that need ironing out for what is meant to be a premium device. Read more…
HTC 10 review: Premium style, but not quite premium
The HTC 10 is a very finely designed premium device, but in a packed Android crowd it doesn't quite do enough to stand out. Read more…
Alcatel Go Play review: Waterproof and budget-friendly
Alcatel’s Go Play offers a colourful mid-range alternative with excellent waterproofing features. Read more…
Apple iPhone SE review: Small but not quite perfect
The iPhone SE is almost the entire iPhone 6S in the body of an iPhone 5S, though Apple didn't quite manage to deliver on the promise of battery life. Read more…
BlackBerry PRIV review: BlackBerry goes Android
What's it like to use a BlackBerry that's not a BlackBerry? Read more…
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review: A power-packed phablet
Samsung's latest oversize phone sports some useful enhancements for the Note family. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S7 review: A superbly refined smartphone
Samsung hasn’t reinvented the smartphone with the Galaxy S7, instead opting for refinements all round that add up to a superb device. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review: Samsung’s best phone yet
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is Samsung’s most expensive smartphone, but you do get a premium device for your money? Read more…
Oppo F1 review: An affordable iOS clone that works
Oppo's F1 is an impressive piece of tech for iPhone expats and mid-range shoppers. Read more…
Oppo R7s Review: An affordable mid-range Android
The R7s isn’t an absolute top-tier smartphone, but it’s well suited to its price bracket. Read more…
Huawei P8 Lite review: The lite side of mid-range handsets
Huawei's lite alternative to the P8 is a mid-tier handset with some impressive features and a budget price tag. Read more…
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review
Sony’s high-end smartphone impresses with a quality camera and high resolution display. Read more…
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 review: A solid budget smartphone
The Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 packs a lot of value into a mid-priced smartphone, but it's still very much a budget offering. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S6 review
Samsung’s premium smartphone cuts down on the bloat for a better experience. Read more…
LG G4 review: A cheaper premium alternative
LG’s premium smartphone packs in a great camera at an appealing price. Read more…
Sony Xperia Z5 review: A tough premium device
The Xperia Z5 combines an eye-catching design with a robust exterior. Read more…
Apple iPhone 6s Plus review: Apple’s big smartphone impresses
The Apple iPhone 6s Plus is only a slight upgrade but the overall experience is still excellent. Read more…
iPhone 6s review: A forceful premium phone
The iPhone 6s is a solid upgrade for older iPhone owners. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review
Samsung’s premium curved handset is gorgeous, but at a price. Read more…
Google Nexus 5X Review: The lower-cost Nexus option
The Nexus 5X returns to the affordable roots of the Nexus program. Read more…
Google Nexus 6P review: A clean premium Android device
The Google Nexus 6P is uncluttered, stylish and powerful. Read more…
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
The expensive sister of the Samsung Galaxy S6 has arrived – does it make the cut? Read more…
Apple iPhone 6 Review: iPhone 6 Features and Specifications
The new iPhone 6 has just been unveiled. Find out what the hype is about with our details review of the iPhone 6 features and specs. Read more…
Apple iPhone 6 Plus review
Though it may not seem like it from afar, the Apple iPhone 6 is a huge upgrade from the iPhone 5. Here we pull apart all the specs to find out how much the iPhone has evolved since its last iteration. Read more…
