Best Mobile Deals
The best deals for pre-paid and outright mobile phones in Australia from March 2012 onwards.
Phone prices both outright and pre-paid change almost randomly so it is difficult to predict when the best time is to buy a particular model. However what we have done is to trawl through the websites and brochures to tell you what we think is the best mobile phone you can buy for the best price. Basically price vs features
There are a continuing increase in the number of really good mobile phones that can be purchased outright for not very much money hence getting a SIM only package and a good un-locked mobile phone can be cheaper than a package. However pre-paid packages can have some older gems that although network locked can still be used if you are on the same network.
We are DO NOT take the call charges or network features into account (unless a real standout) on this page purely because they change often. This recommendation is based on the best mobile phone for your dollars. That is, the phone works the best and has the most features for the price.
Also be aware that many pre-paid deals that come with mobile phones that are network locked. It may be a better option to purchase a new phone outright and IF purchased from certain retailers are completely unlocked so you can use it on any network!
Overall Winners
We’ve refined our winners list over the years and for ease we will only nominate three or four of our favorites for the title.
For overall value in the overall lists it has to be the Huawei Vision. It’s good hardware specifications is matched by the functionality of Android OS together with its bargain price of between $250- 280 AUD makes it great value.
For the top range smart phone its has to be the Nokia Lumia 800 priced arount $500. It has all the hardware you can imagine in a phone and functionality. Sure its missing a few things like a memory card but overall it so easy and logical to use and priced lower than the iPhone that you should have a serious look.
For the best feature phone it has to be the Nokia N8 for its ability to customize the phone and its super camera for those who value true colors in their pictures and ability to play virtually any media file you care to load. You also free off line GPS maps and navigation so no need to use your data plan. The only problems are the ancient OS which takes time getting used to and its lack of Sync stability. However best of all because it’s no longer promoted deals can be had on run-out stocks.