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Shopping for a high-end smartphone can be daunting. Complex jargon and slick-sounding buzz terms make every handset seem like a miracle of technology. Parsing fact from fiction can be tricky for even the most tech-savvy consumer, so we've run down the key features you'll want to focus on when comparing Sony smartphones:
First things first: there is no one "best" phone for everybody. Factors like how you use your phone, what your budget is and your love (or hatred) for big screens all influence what phone is most likely to meet your needs. Nevertheless, we've spent a lot of time testing and reviewing phones over the years, and we feel this puts us in a position to recommend handsets worth your time and money.
Just remember to weigh our recommendations against your specific needs before making a buying decision.
Note: Sony hasn't released a new phone in Australia for quite some time, so many of our recommendations are phones released in 2018 or earlier. Bear this in mind if you're looking for a handset equipped with the latest in smartphone technology.
While we had a few gripes with Sony's Xperia XZ2 smartphone, we were far more impressed by its smaller sibling, the Xperia XZ2 Compact. Comfortable to hold and packing excellent performance on par with many larger, more-expensive handsets, the XZ2 Compact represents top value for those after a smaller smartphone that doesn't short-change you on performance.
Read our full review of the Xperia XZ2 Compact here
Despite being a year old at this point, the Xperia XZ Premium still represents the best option for photography enthusiasts keen on a Sony smartphone. Its 19MP front-facing camera exhibits none of the wonkiness we experienced with the more recent Xperia XZ2, and its support for 4K video recording and HDR photo capture remains a standout feature even among the latest competing handsets.
Read our full review of the Xperia XZ Premium here
Sony doesn't exactly make "cheap" phones, but by smartphone standards, the Xperia XA2 is quite affordable – especially if you shop around. Affordability doesn't come at the expense of quality, either, as the Xperia XA2 combines solid performance and a powerful 23MP camera with a high-capacity battery that leaves competing handsets in the dust.
Read our full review of the Xperia XA2 here
Unfortunately, there are no Sony plans currently available from Australian telcos.
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