Mobile Phone Reviews

The Oppo A54 5G brings 5G access down to its lowest price to date, but there are just too many other performance compromises to deal with to make it a worthwhile handset.

Oppo’s A74 5G provides a compelling and affordable 5G handset, and a big improvement over the Oppo A54 5G.

The realme C21 has some attractive style and onboard NFC, but it’s otherwise overshadowed by more powerful phones in the budget space.

The Oppo A15 appears to be a bargain on paper with a large screen and multi-camera array, but everything is not quite as it seems.

Huawei continues to make great phones let down badly by their lack of proper Google apps support.

The Nokia 3.4 is an affordable Android phone, and the inclusion of Android One means it has the potential to improve over the years. We hope it does, because at launch, the Nokia 3.4 is mediocre.

Nokia’s latest super-affordable feature phone isn’t fancy – but that’s totally the point.

Calling it a “Pro” phone might be a bit of a stretch, but the realme 7 Pro is otherwise a dependable mid-range phone with good battery endurance.

Oppo’s latest affordable 5G handset provides an impressive combination of performance, battery life and camera features.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is a big phone – big in size, big in camera features and big in price – making it a phone only suitable for a small number of people.

Apple’s iPhone 12 mini lives up to its name, delivering plenty of power in a truly pocket-sized phone. Predictably, the price you pay is in battery life.

Its price point still means it’s a luxury buy, but the second generation Samsung foldable phone improves in a huge way over the original model, making it the foldable phone to buy for 2020.

The Pixel 4a adds a lot more than just 5G to the Pixel 4a recipe, and along the way it delivers a great smartphone experience.

Motorola’s Moto G9 Play includes some compromises to meet its price point, but it’s an overall appealing smartphone.

The Blackview BV6300 Pro is a capable mid-range smartphone elevated by its durable and rugged design.

Oppo’s more affordable 5G handset doesn’t just rest on fast network access, providing great battery life and solid all-round performance too.

The Oppo Find X2 Lite brings good 5G and app performance to a new low price point, although its camera quality isn’t superb.

Motorola’s first 5G-capable handset for Australia aims high with a funky curved design, but its limitations in other areas leave us wanting.

The Telstra Essential Smart 2 is almost insanely cheap, and that’s the point.

realme’s latest handset has a higher price than you’d usually associate with the brand, but it’s easily the best mid-range phone you can buy right now.

Samsung boils down the essential greatest hits of its flagship Galaxy lines into the Galaxy A71.

The Oppo A52 promises a lot for a budget phone – and it mostly delivers with great battery life and good camera performance.

Motorola delivers yet another quality mid-range phone in the Motorola G8, but it’s a phone with few really exciting features.

Despite some amazing engineering, the Huawei Mate Xs smartphone ultimately fails to justify its asking price due to some missing applications.

It’s not a fast phone, but the combination of battery life and camera features makes the Alcatel 3L 2020 a real winner in the budget phone battle.

The Nokia 1.3 is certainly cheap, but it makes the most of its meagre resources thanks to the use of Android Go.

It cuts a few budget corners, but there’s a decent amount to like about realme’s affordable C3 phone.

realme’s new flagship phone comes in at a mid-range price, and it’s an impressive proposition.

Apple’s upgraded iPhone SE 2020 doesn’t have great battery life, but it’s otherwise an excellent option, especially for those looking to upgrade from an older iPhone.

Oppo’s latest phone offering shows just how much value you can get out of a mid-range device.

The Huawei P40 Pro has an astonishingly great camera, but it’s so significantly hampered by its software limitations that it’s ultimately not worth your while.

Telstra’s latest update to its “tradie” phone provides a decent level of durability, but its performance is just mediocre.

The Nokia 2.3 is an inexpensive, perfectly acceptable smartphone for budget buyers.

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra is a high-performance phone with a great screen and some of the best battery life we’ve seen from a Samsung flagship in some years.

The Nubia Z20’s dual screen gimmick misses the mark, but there’s a lot of value to be had out of this interesting smartphone.

ASUS’ gaming phone has crazy ambitions and a gorgeous display screen, but it’s too big and difficult to use for everyday phone tasks.

Alcatel’s latest budget “flagship” is nicely built with good battery life, but this isn’t what you could call a fast handset.

Nokia’s 800 Tough lives up to its billing, and while it’s a simple feature phone, it’s an easy recommendation to add to your tradie tools – or fishing tackle box.

Aspera’s flip phone is very basic, and rather inexpensive, and those are the two primary reasons you might buy one.

Motorola’s One Macro phone tries something genuinely different with a focus on macro photography.

The realme 5 Pro sits under the flagship XT, but there’s a strong argument to say that it’s a much better buy.

In the busy mid-range space, the Nokia 7.2 is good but not best in class in any particular way.

realme’s first flagship in Australia hits the sweet spot for mid-range phones with great design alongside solid camera and app performance.

You won’t have to lay down much to pick up an Aspera Jazz 2, but that’s its primary selling point.

The Mintt UltraMintt Y3 provides an excellent range of features for its price, and while it’s not the fastest or best smartphone, it’s hard to argue it’s not good value for money.

Huawei’s Y9 Prime 2019 impresses with camera quality and good battery life, but lingering issues about Android updates give us pause for thought.

Nokia’s reimagined flip phone has a fun form factor but it’s also a rather frustrating phone.

The LG G8s ThinQ hits all the right notes for a premium smartphone in essential performance, but its gimmicks are best ignored.

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ brings a range of quite useful productivity features to Samsung’s flagship phone, but battery life is still a concern.

The Oppo Reno Z retains the premium look and features of other Reno smartphones while clocking in at a more budget-friendly price.

Huawei brings much of the camera goodness in the Huawei P30 to the mid-range with the more affordable Huawei P30 Lite.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 boils down the premium features of its Galaxy S10 phones in a mostly pleasing and affordable way, and is highly recommended if you want a large-screen phone.

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 5G is a beautiful and fast phone but you shouldn’t rush to it just for 5G.

The BlackBerry KEY2 is a mid-range phone at a premium price, and even if you’re a keyboard fan, you can do better.

Here are our very early impressions of Sony’s just-announced Sony Xperia 1.

LG’s V50 ThinQ’s dual screen makes it stand out, but like 5G it’s not without its issues.

The Nokia 1 Plus is an ultra-budget smartphone that makes smart compromises to deliver more value at an affordable price.

Here are our early impressions of Huawei’s just-announced Huawei Mate X.

Oppo’s flagship remains the Oppo Find X, but the Oppo R17 Pro offers better value for money if you’re after a premium phone experience on a budget.

Wireless chargers promise easy power boosts to your compatible smartphone, but how well do they deliver the power you crave?

Oppo’s flagship remains the Oppo Find X, but the Oppo R17 Pro offers better value for money if you’re after a premium phone experience on a budget.

The Oppo Find X features innovative design and excellent battery life, but it’s a weird mix of some very good features and some annoying omissions.

The reborn Nokia 8110 can’t – and doesn’t – compete with a smartphone, but for the feature phone crowd, this is a great premium choice.

The Nokia 2.1 combines attractive design with the simplicity of Android Oreo Go, and the end result is spectacular value.

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.

The Motorola E5 isn’t a flashy phone, but it has a battery that won’t quit at a price point that will appeal.

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.

The Telstra Superior isn’t really superior to all that many phones, but at its price point, it does offer superior value.

The Telstra Essentials Plus covers the essentials and not much more, but at its asking price it’s undeniably good value.

Oppo’s R15 Pro adds features the R series has needed for years like water resistance and NFC, plus it boasts a massive 6.28-inch screen and 6GB of RAM.

The Oppo R15 offers a large 6.28-inch display, 6GB of RAM and a slick design at a price around half that of most flagship smartphones.

Huawei’s Nova 3i is a mid-range smartphone with great performance, and premium looks. Well worth considering if you’re after a more budget handset.

Nokia’s reborn 3310 has nostalgic roots, but if you want a simple and stylish phone, it still has appeal.

Motorola’s Moto G4 Plus offers large size and equally large value for its asking price.

Motorola’s Moto G4 Play is a budget phone that doesn’t pretend to be anything else, meaning it’s neither exciting nor disappointing.

Huawei’s new Huawei Mate 20 Pro brings plenty of power, whether it’s for battery life, performance or camera capabilities.

Alcatel’s Go Play offers a colourful mid-range alternative with excellent waterproofing features.

Alcatel’s Pop 4 is an inexpensive phone, and while it’s no superstar, its general performance is acceptable for its asking price.

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.

The Sony Xperia XA2 offers solid performance and exceptional battery life for a mid-range handset.

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.

The Google Pixel 3 XL combines Google’s very specific AI focus with a raft of claimed optimisations around its camera.

Google’s in-house flagship phone, the Pixel 3, is shaping up to be a remarkable phone, or at least that’s what Google hopes will happen.

The Moto Z Play gives you access to Motorola’s Moto Mods at a lower price, although its general performance isn’t spectacular.

Nokia released a lot of phones in 2018, but at its price and for what you get, the Nokia 7.1 is a real standout.

Should you say hello to the world of modular phone accessories with the original Motorola Moto Z?

The Motorola Moto X4 is Motorola’s “style” phone, but it’s not just a pretty face, with a solid camera and plenty of power to justify its asking price.

Motorola’s Moto X Force has a seriously impressive display that can take just about anything you can throw at it, quite literally.

Motorola’s Moto G5s Plus is a solidly built phone, but it’s one that’s been largely superseded by Motorola’s newer budget handsets.

Motorola’s Moto G5 Plus provides a large screen and solid performance at a highly attractive price.

The Moto G5 from Motorola isn’t a high-performance handset, but with an outright price under $300 it does a good job for the price.

The Motorola Moto Z3 offers reasonable performance for its price, but unless you’re already invested in moto mods, it can quickly become quite pricey.

The Nokia 1 is a low-cost phone that’s been cheaply built, but the inclusion of Android Oreo Go makes it a far more appealing prospect than it might appear at first glance.

The revived Nokia’s cheapest handset looks pretty good on the outside, but appearances can be deceptive.

Oppo’s R11s tweaks around the edges of the existing R11 design with mostly pleasing results.

Motorola’s Moto E4 provides value at a budget price point, but this isn’t a particularly fancy 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.

The Nokia 6 is outclassed by its smaller sibling and offers very little justification for its existence.

Nokia’s mid-range Android handset might be the best of the bunch, but it’s fighting in a very crowded budget space.

Huawei has priced the P10 to sell, but that doesn’t mean it has skimped on either features or style.

The Huawei Nova 2i sells itself on the inclusion of four cameras, but that’s actually not its best feature.

Huawei absolutely knocks it out of the park with the Mate 9, putting every other smartphone maker on notice.

LG’s budget X Power phone has an exceptional battery, but it’s otherwise a rather plain phone.

The LG Stylus DAB+ sells itself on the inclusion of digital radio, but it’s not the reason to buy this particular phone.

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.

Razer’s updated Razer Phone offers an excellent screen and speakers, along with Chroma RGB logo to tempt in the gamers, but it’s a harder phone to recommend to the wider phone buying crowd.

We’ve put the Samsung Galaxy Note9 through exhaustive testing, comparing performance, camera, plans and everything else you need to know.

LG’s premium smartphone packs in a great camera at an appealing price.

The Kogan Agora 8 Plus isn’t fancy or expensive, but it ultimately has little that really stands out, even in the budget space.

Apple’s more affordable flagship is the Apple iPhone XR, and we’ve collected everything you should know, including pricing, availability and specifications.

Apple’s iPhone XS Max commands a premium price, but it brings with it some serious specifications and a superb large display.

We’ve done more than play with the Motorola Moto G6 Play to see if this budget phone offers superior value, testing specifications, features and camera quality.

Motorola’s Moto G6 is an affordable phone, but is it good value? We put Motorola’s latest handset to the test.

The KEYone is the best BlackBerry in years, but the market for it is still quite niche.

Considering the Nokia 8 Sirocco? We’ve put it through its paces, comparing performance, camera, plans and everything else you need to know.

If you’re considering the HTC U Play, our review breaks down all the important details you should consider.

Considering the Google Pixel XL? We’ve comprehensively reviewed it, as well as outlining specifications, pricing and plan options.

Does the Motorola Moto G6 Plus deserve its plus suffix? We’ve comprehensively tested Motorola’s latest budget handset for performance, camera quality and more.

Thinking of buying the Huawei Mate 10? We’ve collected everything you need to know about Huawei’s pro-grade premium flagship including performance, camera, plans and pricing.

We’ve put the HTC U Ultra through its paces, comparing performance, camera, plans and everything else you need to know.

We’ve got every Google Pixel detail you should consider, from performance, pricing and specifications to compare and make the right decision.

The HTC U11 Life combines Android One and HTC’s unique design style at a mid-range price point. We’ve comprehensively tested it so you can easily compare performance, camera and plans.

If you’re considering the HTC U11, we’ve tested every feature including performance, camera, plans and everything else you need to know.

Considering the Huawei Mate 10 Pro? We’ve put it through its paces, comparing performance, camera, plans and everything else you need to know.

The LG G5 offers features you won’t find on any other Android phone, along with a few quirks that need ironing out for what is meant to be a premium device.

LG’s G6 takes a simple approach to delivering premium value that works exceptionally well.

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.

The Nokia 7 Plus is a fine mid-range phone best suited to those who want larger screens but have limited wallets.

The upgraded model of OnePlus’ current flagship improves the camera and display screen, making for a compelling flagship device.

OnePlus delivers another high quality but highly affordable premium handset with the OnePlus 6.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 is low on price, but big on megapixels and battery life.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is an impressive piece of tech, but you do get a premium device for your money?

Samsung hasn’t reinvented the smartphone with the Galaxy S7, instead opting for refinements all round that add up to a superb device.

Sony proves you can still make a great small phone with the exceptional Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact.

Apple’s smallest iPhone remains the iPhone SE. We’ve put it through its paces so that it’s easier for you to compare performance, camera, pricing and plans.

If you’re considering HTC’s latest premium smartphone, the HTC U12+, our complete review includes plans, performance and all you must know before you buy.

If you’re considering picking up the Google Pixel 2 XL, we’ve got each detail covered in our comprehensive review, including plans, pricing and performance.

Considering picking up the Huawei P20 Pro on contract or outright? We’ve reviewed everything you need to know, from performance to plan pricing to guide you to the best decision for you.

The plus-sized variant of the Galaxy S8 improves battery life and gives you more screen real estate to play with.

If you’re keen on the LG G7 ThinQ, we’ve assembled everything you need to know, including a comprehensive review, specifications and availability.

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.

How well does the smallest member of the Galaxy S9 family really compare?

If you’re considering the LG V30, read our full review, overview of specifications and plan options before you make your decision.

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 overcame the disaster that was the Galaxy Note 7, delivering exceptional features and performance you can now get cheaper than ever.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 very nearly lives up to its immense hype, meaning that it’s a very fine phone indeed.

The iPhone 8 Plus is an exceptional handset, and it might even be better than the iPhone X.

The smallest member of the 2017 iPhone family is still a serious contender in the premium smartphone space.

Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus isn’t insanely innovative, but it is exceptionally good.

Apple’s iPhone 7 is sleek and attractive and powerful, except in the critical area of battery life.

The Apple iPhone 6S Plus was a groundbreaking smartphone when it launched, and it’s still a solid handset if you can find it at a discounted price.

In the market for a low-cost iPhone 6s? Don’t buy until you’ve read our guide, covering reviews, specifications and plan pricing.

If you’re considering the somewhat older iPhone 6, we’ve got all the details you need to make the right buying decision.

Samsung’s DeX Pad brings a refined style and the promise of productivity from your smartphone, but it’s still a niche product with a few app-related bugs.

Alcatel’s latest handsets stick to the company’s budget ethos, but you wouldn’t pick that from their new style.

The Telstra Tough Max 2 isn’t a particularly fast or high-end handset, but it is tough.

BlackBerry serves its niche well with the upgraded Black variant of the KEYone, but this is still a phone for keyboard fanatics only.

Apple’s upgraded and LTE-ready smartwatch will impress, but it’s still very much a luxury buy rather than a must-have gadget.

The OnePlus 5 is a speedy and stylish handset at around half the price of everyone else’s flagship devices.

Huawei’s Y5 2017 won’t worry your wallet much, but you’ll spend a lot of time waiting for it to respond.

Oppo’s R11 is an impressive phone, especially if you’re keen on a dual lens camera but don’t want to pay the premium prices they usually command.

The GR5 2017 offers fine value for money within the low mid-range space, although nothing to get too excited about.

Huawei jumps the $1,000 price barrier with the P10 Plus with mixed results.

We put 13 Galaxy S8 cases through their paces to sort out the style picks from the heavy duty protection options.

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.

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?

Oppo’s R9s provides solid mid-range performance with premium styling that is incredibly reminiscent of Apple’s own phone line.

Despite solid design and battery life, this Android phone doesn’t impress.

Apple’s AirPods are a fascinating fusion of its ongoing love affair with design over just about everything else, which has both its appeal and its rather obvious drawbacks.

The Xperia XZ is Sony’s best phone to date, and an attractively-priced competitor in the premium space as well.

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.

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.

Entering the brave new world of virtual reality is easy with the new Kaiser Baas VR-X headset.

Sony’s Xperia X has good battery life, but it needs more to really stand out in the crowded midrange Android space.

Sony brings the budget back to its smartphone line-up with the Xperia XA, though you might get better bang for your buck elsewhere.

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”.

The HTC One X9 promises high-spec design in a mid-range phone, and that’s largely what it delivers.

The Huawei P9 is delightful to use and a landmark achievement for the increasingly popular manufacturer.

Sony’s latest premium phone is a curious mix of premium parts and mid-range power, making it hard to recommend.

Boost’s exclusive Galaxy J2 is an affordable phone for Samsung enthusiasts, but not much else.

Huawei’s Mate 8 provides solid performance and excellent battery life at an appealing price point.

The Oppo R9 promises iPhone-style looks at a much cheaper price point, but with a performance that is generally lacking.

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.

What’s it like to use a BlackBerry that’s not a BlackBerry?

Oppo’s F1 is an impressive piece of tech for iPhone expats and mid-range shoppers.

Sony’s high-end smartphone impresses with a quality camera and high resolution display.

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 packs a lot of value into a mid-priced smartphone, but it’s still very much a budget offering.

Samsung’s premium smartphone cuts down on the bloat for a better experience.

The Xperia Z5 combines an eye-catching design with a robust exterior.

The Nexus 5X returns to the affordable roots of the Nexus program.

The Google Nexus 6P is uncluttered, stylish and powerful.