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Mobile phones

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.

Meet the mobile phones team

Review and compare

Smartphone reviews We review the latest smartphones, including the Apple iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30. Find out which have the best sound quality, displays, cameras and more.

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

Mobile phones for seniors and kids We test mobiles simple phones from Doro, Telstra, Konka, Aspera and Motorola.

Antivirus mobile software reviews We compare and review 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

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

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?

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

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.

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 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 R15 Pro review Get more smartphone for your money

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.

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

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

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The mobile phones team

Our smartphones are tested in world-renowned laboratories in a joint testing arrangement with our sister organisations, Which? in the UK, and Consumer Reports in the USA. This means we can report on more products, more often. Our Telstra NextG test is done here in Australia though, with the reception test carried out in The (we're only half kidding) Middle of Nowhere.

Denis Gallagher Product Category Manager - Digital Home

Home entertainment, Phones, Cameras, Computers, Gadgets, Tablets and personal media devices, Cars, Camping, Cooling, Heating, Bedroom

Scott O'Keefe Test coordinator - Digital home

Home entertainment, Phones, Tablets and personal media devices

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