The best phones you can buy in Australia right now
Our picks for the best phone at every budget, from under $300 to no-limit flagships — with today's cheapest price at Australian stores.
The best phone is the one that does what you need at a price that makes sense. These are our picks at every budget, with live prices from the stores we check every morning.
Best overall: Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro
The most complete Android phone: 200MP camera with long zoom, a 6.9" screen and the S Pen built in.
The pick if you're on iPhone. Pro cameras, the A19 Pro chip and a 6.3" size that's easier to hold than the Max.
Best value flagship: Galaxy S26
Flagship speed in a compact size, starting at 256GB.
Best iPhone for most people: iPhone 17
Everything most people use an iPhone for, at a price well below the Pro.
Best mid-range: Pixel 10a
The best camera under $800 and clean Google software.
Best budget: Galaxy A27
A big screen, 5G and Samsung's long software support under $500.
Best foldable: Galaxy Z Flip8
The flip phone that finally feels like a normal phone — and folds down to fit any pocket.