Mobile Phone Reviews

Huawei slices out a few features from the Mate 20 Pro to make the slightly cheaper Huawei Mate 20, but it's overall an exceptional handset for those on a tighter budget. Read more…

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. Read more…

Apple's iPhone XR is probably the iPhone you should buy this year, but it's a phone full of unusual design decisions, not all of which have a positive overall impact. Read more…

The updated Nokia 5.1 refines its design, includes Android One and adds up to a good value budget phone as long as you don't expect speedy performance. Read more…

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

Google's smaller phone in the Pixel 3 family is more affordable and a rare example of a small and powerful handset. Read more…

Google's Pixel 3XL shows how far it can push software to provide a smooth smartphone experience, but it's ultimately a smartphone for the Google faithful. Read more…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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. Read more…

Motorola's Moto G5 Plus provides a large screen and solid performance at a highly attractive price. Read more…

Motorola's Moto G5 is the ute of mobile phones. Read more…

Motorola's Moto C is a seriously budget centric phone that sells itself on that low asking price. Read more…

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. Read more…

The revived Nokia's cheapest handset looks pretty good on the outside, but appearances can be deceptive. Read more…

Oppo's R11s tweaks around the edges of the existing R11 design with mostly pleasing results. Read more…

Apple has outdone itself with the spectacular iPhone XS Max, but its asking price still leaves plenty to be desired. Read more…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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. Read more…

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

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…

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

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. Read more…

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

If you're considering the HTC U Play, our review breaks down all the important details you should consider. Read 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. Read more…

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

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. Read more…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

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. Read more…

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

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'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…

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

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

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…

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. Read more…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

If you're pondering picking up a cheap Apple iPhone 6s Plus, we've reviewed everything about it, from plans to performance to help you decide. Read more…

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. Read more…

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'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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

Nokia's reborn 3310 has nostalgic roots, but if you want a simple and stylish phone, it still has appeal in 2017. Read more…

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

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…

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…

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

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

The Moto G5 Plus offers a near-ideal mix of features and a price point fit for outright phone buyers. Read more…

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…

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’s reimagined 3310 brings back fond memories of a classic phone, but there’s no point in importing one into Australia. Read more…

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

LG’s mid-range smartphone covers the basics well at first glance. Read more…

Despite solid design and battery life, this Android phone doesn't impress. Read more…

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

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…

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’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’s latest phone offers large size and equally large value for its asking price. Read more…

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 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’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’s Pop 4 is inexpensive, and while it’s no superstar, its general performance is acceptable for its asking price. Read more…

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

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

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

Boost's exclusive Galaxy J2 is an affordable phone for Samsung enthusiasts, but not much else. Read more…

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

Oppo’s R9 promises iPhone-style looks at a much cheaper price point, but its performance is generally lacking. Read more…

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

What's it like to use a BlackBerry that's not a BlackBerry? Read more…

Samsung's latest oversize phone sports some useful enhancements for the Note family. Read more…

Oppo's F1 is an impressive piece of tech for iPhone expats and mid-range shoppers. Read more…

The R7s isn’t an absolute top-tier smartphone, but it’s well suited to its price bracket. Read more…

Huawei's lite alternative to the P8 is a mid-tier handset with some impressive features and a budget price tag. Read more…

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

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’s premium smartphone cuts down on the bloat for a better experience. Read more…

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

Samsung’s premium curved handset is gorgeous, but at a price. Read more…

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

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

The expensive sister of the Samsung Galaxy S6 has arrived – does it make the cut? Read more…

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…

The Samsung Galaxy S5 boasts an impressive 5.1-inch full HD screen, a 16-megapixel camera and a host of other new features. Read more…