Top rated Android phones
PC World Australia's top-rated Android phones.
- — 26 April, 2013 08:40
Our top rated selections are a rank of the top Android phones based on review scores by the PC World Australia editorial team.
We keep this list constantly updated as we review new products. So this is your one-stop guide to the best Android phones on the market, as tested and reviewed by the PC World team.
We test all smartphones accurately and to the highest standards, so that our readers are as informed as possible. Our review process is designed to ensure that smartphones are assessed equally. The basic criteria used by our reviewers includes value, features, performance and design. We rate each product using a five-star scale, with one star being poor, and five stars being highly recommended.
1. Samsung Galaxy Note II Android phone
If you can handle the large size of the Galaxy Note II, Samsung has produced arguably one of the best smartphones on the market. Outstandingly smooth performance, an improved S Pen and excellent battery life combine to make the Galaxy ...
Review Date: 16th Oct., 2012
2. Samsung Galaxy S III Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy S III may not have deserved all of the hype that came with its release, as this is an evolutionary smartphone rather than a revolutionary one. Regardless, Samsung's combination of impressive hardware and excellent, intuitive software makes ...
Review Date: 4th June, 2012
3. Sony Xperia Z Android phone
Boasting a 5in, full HD 1080p display, excellent performance, good battery life and water and dust-resistance, the glass-clad Xperia Z is easily the best smartphone Sony has ever produced. It's only let down by a poor quality loudspeaker and a ...
Review Date: 27th Feb., 2013
4. Google Nexus 4 Android phone
There's no doubt about it, the Nexus 4 represents outstanding value for money. The lack of 4G and no expandable memory will push some potential users elsewhere, but the combination of an excellent screen, an attractive and well constructed design ...
Review Date: 3rd Dec., 2012
5. Samsung Galaxy S III 4G Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy S III 4G takes all that we loved from the original Galaxy S III and adds 4G network capability. It certainly achieves impressive, super fast data speeds on the Telstra and Optus 4G networks and the latest ...
Review Date: 22nd Oct., 2012
6. HTC One Android phone
The HTC One is one of the best designed phones we've ever used. It has an outstanding display and offers fast and smooth performance. However, its battery life is below average, its new camera technology isn't a revolution and the ...
Review Date: 4th April, 2013
7. Motorola RAZR M Android phone
The Motorola RAZR M proves that bigger isn't always better. It sacrifices little in the way of performance or features to achieve its compact and ultimately impressive design. Anyone who likes smaller phones should seriously consider the RAZR M.
Review Date: 1st Nov., 2012
8. Motorola RAZR HD Android phone
The Motorola RAZR HD's big battery definitely lasts a little longer than many of its competitors, giving it a slight advantage. This is a well-built smartphone with some intuitive software but the RAZR HD's industrial look and feel won't strike ...
Review Date: 8th Oct., 2012
9. HTC One S Android phone
The HTC One S certainly doesn't look or feel inferior to the flagship One X. A lower resolution display is the main differentiator, but the One S makes up for that with a design that's more comfortable to hold and ...
Review Date: 2nd May, 2012
10. LG Optimus G Android phone
Poor battery life and the lack of a microSD card slot are downsides, but the 4G-capable Optimus G is fast, well-designed and has some handy software features. It's definitely LG's best smartphone ever.
Review Date: 28th March, 2013
