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.
Nothing firms the mid-range with 3a, 3a Pro
March 5, 2025
One of the more unique players in the phone world is back with two options for the midrange, and they're a little different from everything else.
3 min read
HMD focuses on families and ears in 2025
March 4, 2025
The high-end may well be where a lot of the impact is in phones, but HMD has families in mind for phones this year, as well as earbuds, too.
2 min read
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy is all about the A and the I
March 4, 2025
Mobile World Congress kicks off, and Samsung is bringing two letters and 5G to lower price points, covering AI and IP ratings.
2 min read
Google, Qualcomm bring eight years of updates for Snapdragon 8 Elite phones
February 26, 2025
High-end mobiles released this year, and even a few mid-range models, too, should get updates for nearly a decade.
2 min read
Oppo’s Reno 13 splits mid-range AI phones three ways
February 26, 2025
Packing in water and dust resistance, several cameras, and AI features, the Oppo Reno 13 series aims to impress across several mid-range price points.
2 min read
Apple’s iPhone SE replaced with $999 iPhone 16e
February 20, 2025
Not quite as low-priced as its predecessor, the iPhone 16e aims to get an iPhone 16-styled device with Apple Intelligence for under a grand in Australia.
5 min read