Editor's choice smartphones: November 2011
The best smartphones as chosen by the PC World Australia editorial team.
- — 06 December, 2011 12:13
Looking for a new smartphone? Ensure you 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 a few new entries in our list this month. The most notable is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus: a phone we believe to be the best Android phone ever and the best phone of 2011. Motorola's new RAZR, and the HTC Sensation XL and Sensation XE duo are the other new phones to make our Editor's Choice list as we approach Christmas.
Apple's iPhone 4S, the popular Samsung Galaxy S II, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc and the HTC Incredible S remain on the list, as does the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the Windows Phone powered HTC HD7.
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. 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
5. 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
6. HTC Sensation XE Android phone
The HTC Sensation XE is by no means a bad Android phone, but none of its features blew us away. We love the red and black design and the urBeats headphones are a nice inclusion, but average battery life and ...
Review Date: 15th Nov., 2011
7. 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
8. HTC Incredible S Android phone
The HTC Incredible S is a slick, fast and well-constructed Android phone. It may lack a HDMI port, but this is a minor flaw in an otherwise excellent smartphone.
Review Date: 4th April, 2011
9. RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone
The BlackBerry Bold 9900’s superb keyboard, fantastic design and great display make it without a doubt the best BlackBerry ever produced. However, it's still very tough to recommend this over iPhone and Android alternatives when you take into account the ...
Review Date: 7th Sept., 2011
10. HTC HD7 smartphone
The HTC HD7 impressed us with its massive screen and built-in kickstand, but a few annoying quirks in its design detract from this smartphone's overall appeal. The HD7 remains an excellent Windows Phone 7 smartphone but sits a notch below ...
Review Date: 7th Dec., 2010
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