The HTC U11 Life is a mixed bag. It's one of the cheapest water-resistant phones available and it's the first device in Australia to run Android One, but it looks dated and doesn't have a headphone jack. If you want a water-resistant phone on a budget, the U11 Life is a top choice. Otherwise, it's just fine.
If you're after wire-free headphones, the Powerbeats Pro are some of the best AirPod alternatives around.
Thanks to a versatile camera setup, a swanky notchless design, good battery life, and the added bonus of 5G, the Reno 5G is definitive proof that OPPO can make a top-tier smartphone.
The Nokia 9 PureView is ambitious smartphone with a unique camera setup that unfortunately doesn't quite hit the mark.
If you want a smartphone with a physical keyboard, the BlackBerry KEY2 sure is one. It's not great value, but if all you want is that sweet, sweet tactile typing, the KEY2 delivers.
Apple's second generation AirPods are still the wire-free buds to beat.
Google's Pixel 3a is a game changer. It's an affordable smartphone with a top-tier camera and great battery life that genuinely poses the question "why spend more?".
The Moto G7 Plus is an incredibly polished device that doesn't feel too far removed from the far pricier phones it goes up against. The camera won't blow you away, but otherwise, the Moto G7 Plus is a fantastic alternative to dropping over a grand on a new handset.
Samsung makes a few sacrifices in packing the S10 into a smaller frame. You still get the same peppy performance and an amazing display, but we found that the smaller battery struggled after a busy day.
Let's not beat around the bush: the Huawei P30 Pro has the best camera on any smartphone you can buy right now, by a solid margin. It's very easy to forget the photos it captures were taken on a phone. The phone itself is excellent too, but the frankly magical camera alone makes the P30 Pro worth considering.
The Nokia 8.1 isn't exactly a standout device, but it's a good value handset that won't break the bank. There are no major flaws, but nothing overly exciting either. It's just a phone, but it's a good one.