Editor's choice smartphones: January 2012
The best smartphones as chosen by the PC World Australia editorial team.
- — 07 February, 2012 10:28
Looking for a new smartphone? Don't make a purchase until you've read our Editors Choice selection, a rank of the top 10 smartphones based on review scores by the PC World Australia editorial team.
There are two new entries on our January list: HTC's Velocity 4G is the first 4G smartphone in Australia, while Nokia's highly-anticipated Lumia 800 is the company's first Windows Phone.
They join the likes of Apple's iPhone 4S, the Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Nexus, and the Motorola RAZR.
1. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is without a doubt the best Android phone on the market right now and the best Android phone that's ever been released. The camera could use a boost in quality, the low speaker volume is annoying ...
Review Date: 5th Dec., 2011
2. Samsung Galaxy S II Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy S II is without doubt the best Android phone on the market, and may also be the best smartphone on the market, period. The Galaxy S II combines one of the biggest and best screens on the ...
Review Date: 25th May, 2011
3. Apple iPhone 4S
If you're upgrading from an iPhone 4, Apple's new iPhone 4S is best described as an evolutionary rather than revolutionary upgrade. However, for current iPhone 3G and 3GS users, or those switching from another platform, the iPhone 4S is a ...
Review Date: 18th Oct., 2011
4. HTC Velocity 4G Android phone
The HTC Velocity 4G is definitely the fastest phone on the Australian market, even when you're outside of a 4G coverage zone. However, we don't feel the speed increase is significant enough to warrant choosing it over some of its ...
Review Date: 30th Jan., 2012
5. Motorola RAZR Android phone
If you can live with its large size and sometimes awkward feel, the Motorola RAZR is one of the best Android smartphones released this year. It combines a brilliant and vibrant screen in a unique frame, and tops off the ...
Review Date: 3rd Nov., 2011
6. Samsung Galaxy Note Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy Note is an interesting device that’s been designed as an all-in-one smartphone and tablet. Whether it holds any appeal will depend on you getting your head (and hands) around its mammoth size. If you’re comfortable with the ...
Review Date: 8th Nov., 2011
7. Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone
The Nokia Lumia 800 may not be a better phone than some of its competitors, but it's the first Nokia phone that can at least offer a very good alternative. The Lumia 800 is easily the best Windows Phone on ...
Review Date: 31st Jan., 2012
8. Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc Android phone
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc has a few minor flaws, but these are easily overlooked thanks to its exquisite design. The XPERIA Arc is fast, super-thin and combines a great camera with an excellent display.
Review Date: 6th April, 2011
9. HTC Sensation XL Android phone
The HTC Sensation XL is one of the best Android phones of the year. The lack of expandable memory is an issue, but if you can get your head around this, you're left with a phone that has excellent build ...
Review Date: 14th Nov., 2011
10. Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray Android phone
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Ray is an excellent smartphone wrapped in a compact and light frame, a refreshing change from the norm. Provided you can live with its cramped screen when typing on the touchscreen keyboard, the XPERIA Ray offers ...
Review Date: 22nd Sept., 2011
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