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Looking for a new Android smartphone but don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up the best Android phones you can buy in Australia right now. We’ve mostly focused on phones that have been released this year and you can get on a plan, but we’ve also included a few of our favourite picks from the end of last year.
Best Android Phone: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Galaxy S21 Ultra may be Samsung’s most expensive non-foldable phone, but it’s also the best Android flagship that makes the least compromises this year.
For example, the non-Ultra Galaxy S21 struggled to last an entire day unless we disabled features like the high refresh rate display, but that’s not as much of an issue when it comes to the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
You also get perks like the best zoom on a smartphone to date, a great primary camera, one of Samsung’s incredible displays, and gorgeous industrial design. Well, maybe other than that camera bump. If you’re after a high-end Android phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra won’t disappoint.
Here are some of the cheapest Galaxy S21 Ultra plans around from each telco:
OPPO Find X3 Pro
The OPPO Find X3 Pro is another excellent pick when it comes to high-end Android devices, but isn’t quite as compromise-free as the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
With 5G and the 120Hz display switched on, we were only able to get between three and four hours of screen time per charge. That’s barely enough to scrape through a day for moderate users.
Turning off 5G helped take this to around five hours of screen time per charge, but we’re not a fan of disabling functionality to get the most out of a $1,699 phone. The Find X3 Pro has incredibly fast charging, however, which can help get around this.
Battery aside, the OPPO Find X3 Pro is excellent. It’s zippy, has a gorgeous display, and the best primary and ultra-wide cameras you can get on an Android smartphone right now.
Here are some of the cheapest Find X3 Pro plans around from each telco:
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Source: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/07/the-best-android-phones-of-2021/