Best phones on the market right now
AWARDS LIST: WhistleOut names the best phones and mobile and internet service plans of 2019
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WHEN picking a new phone, Australians should avoid the two majors - Apple and Samsung - and pick a more obscure mobile brand.
Today telecommunications comparison service, WhistleOut released its annual awards to the best mobile and internet providers.
WhistleOut publisher Joseph Hanlon said while consumers tended gravitate towards Apple and Samsung there were many great mobiles flying under the radar.
"Challenger brands have launched a number of excellent phones that are highly competitive and should make consumers think twice before choosing which device to go with," Mr Hanlon said.
The judging panel compared the price, performance, battery, screen, camera, design and the overall user experience of phones launched in the last financial year.
Huawei, Oppo, and Google devices were judged to be the best smart phones on the market.
The Huawei P30 Pro was judged to have the best camera on the market. WhistleOut's recommendation for the best value phone, and phone of the year was the Google Pixel 3a.
The awards also compared the mobile and internet service plans and promotions offered to Australians over the past 12 months.
As Australians consume more mobile data, Mr Hanlon said data plans were a key factor when choosing a mobile plan.
He said more mobile plans were offering inclusions across the board, without pushing prices up.
For home internet, Mr Hanlon said many Australians were making the switch to NBN and many were choosing Standard Plus speeds.
"At the same time, mobile broadband has become a more attractive proposition for lots of people, and interest in home wireless broadband has grown," he added.
The 2019 WhistleOut Award winners:
Mobile Devices
Best Phone Camera
Huawei P30 Pro
Best Phone Design
OPPO Reno 5G
Best Smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 4
Best Value Phone
Google Pixel 3a
Best High Performance Phone
Huawei P30 Pro
Phone Manufacturer of the Year
OPPO
Best Phone of the Year
Google Pixel 3a
Phone Plans
Best SIM-Only Provider, Value Plans
Spintel
Best SIM-Only Provider, Large Plans
Jeenee Mobile
Best Prepaid Provider, Value Plans
Catch Connect
Best Prepaid Provider, Large Plans
TPG
Best Provider, iPhone Plans
Optus
Best Provider, Samsung Plans
Optus
Best Provider, International Calls
Belong
Best Provider, Plans for Kids
Belong
Best Phone Plan Promotion
Optus
Internet Plans
Best Unlimited NBN Provider
Exetel
Best Premium NBN Provider
Click Broadband
Best Fixed Wireless NBN Provider
Exetel
Best Satellite NBN Provider
SkyMesh
Best Mobile Broadband Provider, Everyday Use
Jeenee Mobile
Best Mobile Broadband Provider, High Use
Optus
Best Home Wireless Broadband Provider
Exetel
Best Internet Promotion
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