Top Android phones: rated and reviewed
- — 08 March, 2011 09:00
If 2010 was a landmark year for Google's Android operating system in Australia, then 2011 is set to be the year it truly explodes. Offering a number of benefits over Apple's iPhone including an open applications market, a customisable user interface and full multitasking, the Android smartphone platform continues to go from strength to strength.
There are now a wealth of Android smartphones on the market in Australia from a wide range of manufacturers including HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG. For those who want an alternative to the iPhone, we've rounded up the best Android smartphones currently available in Australia.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc
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HTC Desire HD
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play
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HTC Desire
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Samsung Galaxy S
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Google Nexus S
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Motorola Defy
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HTC Incredible S
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Motorola Milestone 2
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HTC Desire Z
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Motorola Atrix
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10
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Huawei IDEOS X5
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LG Optimus One
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Huawei IDEOS (U8150)
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HTC Wildfire
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini Pro
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Samsung Galaxy 580
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HTC Legend
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8
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HTC Aria
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Google Nexus One
The HTC Wildfire boasts impressive build quality and the full suite of Android features, but it has a low-resolution display and sluggish performance. When you consider its price though, these minor issues are much easier to live with and are a small compromise to pay for a handset that offers outstanding value for money.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 20th Aug., 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- HTC
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 159.00
- Pros:
- Good build quality, well-designed on-screen keyboard, HTC Sense UI, capacitive touchscreen, multitouch and Flash support, battery life
- Cons:
- Low-resolution display with poor viewing angles, keystroke lag, often sluggish
