From its launch in 2016 until 2020, Pickr provided phone comparison with specifications and reviews from Australian technology journalists. The goal was to cut through problems with finding local reviews in search engines, and make it possible for Australians to find local reviews.
In recent years, however, search engine approaches have improved, and so our phone comparison and tracking systems are less required.
As a result, Pickr’s phone comparison technology has been deactivated.
You can find the latest news and reviews from our coverage on phones below. Alternatively, please consider our current best phone picks and regular recommendations.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus reviewed: the one with the better battery
May 20, 2025
Bigger than the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus is more of what people want from an iPhone made for everyone: a bigger battery.
9 min read
Apple showcases an accessible future across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
May 15, 2025
Not everyone can see their screen or hear the music. Fortunately, Apple has some accessibility features on the way to assist with both.
4 min read
Nothing, KEF set to collaborate on new gear
May 14, 2025
When audio gear makers work with audio gear specialists, you expect a degree of magic. That's what appears to be on the cards for Nothing from this year.
2 min read
Samsung slims down the Galaxy S25 for a slick Edge
May 13, 2025
It's been years since the "Edge" name appeared on a Samsung product, but it's back for its thinnest phone yet.
3 min read
HMD sets repairable phones to a $169 budget price
May 5, 2025
Budget phones aren't anything new, but budget phones you can fix yourself? That might be, and something HMD is trying.
2 min read
Oppo’s latest mid-range mobile is $399, 5G, water resistant
May 1, 2025
There are limits to how much we all spend on phones, but if what you're after is a high speed phone with resistance to the elements, Oppo has something new.
2 min read