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The OPPO Find X3 Pro in two colours, and from the front

OPPO Find X3 Pro Review

Posted by June 8th 2022

The OPPO Find X3 Pro is OPPO’s flagship smartphone of 2021, packed with some of the best technology the company has ever put in a phone. It’s a premium, high-end phone with a price to …


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365 day prepaid mobile plans compared

Posted by September 6th 2024

One of the real advantages to prepaid phone plans is the ability to essentially ‘set and forget’ your plan when you pay upfront. For this reason, many telcos offer long-term prepaid plans, mostly over a …


Front and back of Realme 7 5G phones in blue and silver

Realme 7 5G review: 5G at an affordable price

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Challenger brand Realme is back at it with the release of its first 5G phone, the Realme 7 5G. As with all the phones released by this brand, Realme packs a lot of value in …


New OPPO devices, the OPPO A54 and A74

OPPO releases two new budget friendly A Series 5G phones

Posted by March 31st 2022

OPPO has released two new phones from its budget-oriented A Series, with both sitting comfortably underneath the $500 price point. The OPPO A54 5G and the OPPO A74 5G are the newest additions to the OPPO …


Recycle your old phone, don't hoard it!

How to recycle your old mobile phone

Posted by April 28th 2021

Recycling your old phone is easier than you may think. Canstar Blue explores your options with this state guide to phone recycling.


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Cheap phones compared: $200 vs $300 vs $400 phone review

Posted by April 14th 2021

There’s no doubt that cheap mobile phones are becoming more popular each year. When smartphone technology was still in its infancy, that tech came with big price tags, and if you wanted a phone with …


Nokia G10 phones in dusk and night colours

Nokia updates its smartphone range with affordable new devices

Posted by April 12th 2021

Nokia is the latest smartphone brand to announce its newest range of reliable and durable devices with multi-day battery life. In addition to several new smartphones, Nokia has also unveiled a new, simplified naming structure, …


LG Velvet 5G phones in various colours

LG to leave smartphone business by mid-2021

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Pour one out for LG Mobile: the electronics company has announced it's now calling time on its worldwide smartphone business. In a statement released over the Easter break, LG confirmed plans to close its mobile unit, …


A Playstation 5 console and controller

Vodafone now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans

Posted by September 14th 2022

If finding the latest PlayStation is driving you to despair, good news: Vodafone is now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans to its customers, provided they're signed up on eligible internet and phone plans. Vodafone will …



The Huawei Nova 7i from several angles

Huawei Nova 7i Review: Huawei’s $500 phone

Posted by July 7th 2022

The Huawei Nova 7i is Huawei’s budget smartphone of 2021, and were it not for the lack of Google, it might be one of the best mid-range phones out there. It’s got a lot of …



A family using a phone

ALDI Mobile introduces two new family plans for data sharing

Posted by May 10th 2022

ALDI Mobile has announced two new family-oriented plans, each including shared data for multiple users. The new plans don't replace old ALDI Mobile products, and are instead completely new options designed to cater to families or …


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Telstra still number one for 5G mobile speeds and coverage

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Although it's still early days for 5G networks in Australia, the next-generation mobile technology is becoming increasingly available in major metro and suburban areas across the country. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are each in the …


Front and back of Nokia 5.4 phones in blue and purple colourways

Nokia 5.4 review: A value-packed phone for under $350

Posted by March 9th 2021

Carrying on the brand's tradition of affordable smartphones packed with features is the Nokia 5.4. These days, Nokia has a more recognisable reputation for producing a solid smartphone experience for a cheaper price point (with …



A range of Nokia phones

The best Nokia mobile phone plans

Posted by September 7th 2022

Nokia is back! Compare Nokia 8 phone plans at Canstar Blue. Get your hands on the Nokia 8 with a beefy plan from less than $65 a month.



Samsung Galaxy S21 in violet against a green background

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: a fast new flagship smartphone

Posted by March 27th 2025

Samsung's latest premium smartphone — and the first major device release of 2021 — is the Galaxy S21, a high-end upgrade to last year's much-loved S20 series. Touted as a handset that puts the 'epic' …


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Telstra’s new mobile plans ditch bills for upfront payments

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of 'upfront' mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance - just don't call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled …