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Time for an upgrade? Find the mobile phone that's right for you.

Smartphones are key to our social lives, entertainment lives, work lives and, well, pretty much our whole lives these days. For something that hasn't been around that long, they're certainly becoming one of the most indispensable tools for modern living. The best smartphone is the one that most easily performs the tasks that make your life easier and more enjoyable, but how do you know which one that is? Well, that's where we come in.

Review and compare

Smartphone reviews We test and compare the latest smartphones, including the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Pixel 5.

Mobile phones for seniors reviews We test mobiles simple phones from Alcatel, Telstra, Konka, Aspera and Opel.

Mobile power bank reviews We review mobile power banks that deliver portable power for your smartphone or tablet.

Antivirus mobile software reviews We compare and test mobile malware solutions designed to keep Android devices secure.

Buying guides

How to buy the best power bank Keep your mobile device battery charged, no matter where you are.

How to buy the best smartphone for your needs Need a new mobile? Tips to help you pick the best.

How to find the best mobile phone for seniors A guide to the features to look for in mobile phones for seniors and kids.

Articles

We've got your number: Telemarketers not playing by the rules A CHOICE survey shows that unwanted calls and texts have risen in lockdown, and that telemarketers are flouting the law.

The smartphones with the longest battery life Stay connected all day with these phones. Plus, we reveal the quickest-charging phones from a range of brands.

A simple mobile that boasts a QR code scanner We review the Nokia 2720 Flip phone to see how well it performs as a simple mobile and a COVID-19 check in device.

Realme 7 5G smartphone review A mid-priced 5G smartphone with premium performance.

4 tips for looking after phone and laptop batteries Why you shouldn't charge your device to 100% and other pointers for longer lithium battery life.

Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone review It’s one of the most affordable 5G phones on the market, but the 4a 5G is still a mid-range device edging closer to a premium price tag.

Google Pixel 4a smartphone review The latest iteration of Google’s popular Pixel range cuts out all the flagship model fat, resulting in an excellent, mid-range phone.

Realme X3 SuperZoom review An affordable mid-range smartphone that's great for general day-to-day use, though the camera isn't fantastic.

Apple iPhone SE review Apple's budget-beating iPhone SE is definitely a product of its time – if that time was 2017.

Australia’s best smartphone brand We've calculated Australia's top smartphone brand for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

How to clean your smartphone to protect against COVID-19 COVID-19 can survive on surfaces, and that includes your smartphone.

Australia's most reliable smartphone brands The smartphone brands that hold up best over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

How to find a lost or stolen smartphone, tablet or computer Find My Device lets you remotely track, lock, and erase the data on a lost or stolen device. Here's how to use it.

SwissVoice C50s smartphone review A smart yet simple phone for seniors.

Why 5G isn't a health hazard The science behind the latest mobile technology.

Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone review A smartphone that folds out into a tablet and costs $3K.

LG V50 ThinQ twin screen smartphone review It's twin screen, it's 5G but is it good enough for you to switch?

High-gain antenna reviews – boosting mobile phone performance in remote areas Which antennas get the best reception in the outback?

How we test power banks Here's how we find a good power bank that will keep your smart device up and running when you need it most.

How we test smartphones Smartphones are put through hundreds of tests to find the best performers.

How we test mobile phones for seniors How we find the phones that are easy to use and provide the best way to communicate in times of emergency.

Oppo Reno 5G review 5G is here but its not everywhere, so is it worth getting a 5G mobile?

Oppo R15 Pro review Get more smartphone for your money

Is Aldi's $469 iPhone 6S worth buying? Aldi will sell refurbished Apple iPhones this Wednesday, but should you buy one?

Oppo R17 Pro review Did you know that $899 is considered mid-range for a smartphone? Well now you know.

Oppo Find X smartphone review Oppo pops up with an all-screen gem.

How to curb smartphone addiction They're designed to keep us using them – and it's working way too well.

How to stop nuisance calls to your mobile You can go on the Do Not Call Register, but some organisations are still allowed to call.

Telstra says it misled 100,000 customers Shuts down debit billing system in response.

Apple iPhone 8 first look But she's got a new hat!!!

Online retailers selling refurbished phones as new are reprimanded by ACCC Almost 200 complaints lodged to the watchdog just this year.

Mobile phones: repair or replace? The design of smartphones means we keep upgrading instead of repairing them.

Apple embraces a radical redesign with the iPhone X But it'll be one of the most expensive phones once it goes on sale later this year.

Samsung Galaxy S8 review Cutting edge design, but does it push all the buttons?

Hanging up on Virgin Mobile Optus will phase out Virgin Mobile in Australia, and hopes to keep its customers

Mobile phone rights for consumers Signing on the dotted line doesn't mean signing away your rights.

Turning off in-app purchases How to avoid sneaky charges from 'free' apps.

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