Mobile Phone Reviews

Google has snipped away exactly what it needed to on the Pixel 3a to bring it down in price while still retaining that great Pixel feel.

The Motorola Moto G7 Power provides an exceptional mix of value and battery life, making it an easy choice for budget phone buyers.

The Nokia 9 Pureview’s multi-camera approach makes it stand out from other premium smartphones, but this isn’t a phone for everybody.

The Huawei P30 is an excellent handset at a great price, and an easy recommendation for anyone wanting a lower-cost premium handset.

The Motorola Moto G7 Plus performs well enough, but it doesn’t do enough over the regular Moto G7 to make it truly stand out.

The Motorola Moto G7 is a fine budget handset, but it’s very much a case of Motorola simply keeping pace with the budget market, rather than leading it.

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

The Huawei P30 Pro’s camera has to be seen to be believed, but it’s not the only great thing about Huawei’s latest flagship phone.

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a great camera and good performance, but its battery stamina is a notable weak point.

The Nokia 8.1 provides solid performance, but it lacks a killer feature to make it truly stand out.

Here are our early impressions of the dual screen, 5G capable LG V50 ThinQ at MWC 2019.

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

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

Oppo’s latest highly affordable phone has a battery with exceptional endurance.

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.

Nokia’s put out a lot of phones this year, but at its price and for what you get, the Nokia 7.1 is a real standout.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Motorola’s latest modular phone, 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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 Nokia 3.1 upgrades the design of the earlier Nokia 3, but the end result is lacking in performance and battery power.

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.

Oppo’s R15 Pro adds features the R series has needed for years, but its price point puts it in a tough position.

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

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.

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.

Apple’s iPhone X is very sleek and attractive, but it’s less sexy if you drop and smash it, which is where a good case makes sense.

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

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

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.

Samsung’s DeX dock has high ambitions, but it doesn’t quite reach the performance bar its hype might suggest.

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

Samsung’s updated Gear VR shows a lot of promise if your VR expectations are relatively simple.

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

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.

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

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

Apple’s AirPods deliver top quality sound, but their design needs refinement.

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

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.

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.

Motorola’s latest phone offers large size and equally large value for its asking price.

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”.

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

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.

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

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

Samsung’s latest oversize phone sports some useful enhancements for the Note family.

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

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

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

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

Apple’s Smart Battery case does solve the most pressing problem for the iPhone 6s, but there are plenty of better and cheaper alternatives.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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