Hey all,
I’m after an Android phone would love your deal-spotting help.
Budget: Around $1,500 (can go a bit higher if it’s truly worth it).
Buying style: Prefer outright, but open to plan/bundle if it’s a no-brainer. Not looking to do a trade-in.
Priorities (in order):
• Great camera (photos + video)
• Strong battery life + fast charging
• Smooth performance & long software support
• Good screen (120Hz+ preferred)
• Bonus GC would be a plus
About me: I’m a regular user (social, photos/videos, maps, light gaming). I switched to iPhone about 4 years ago, but now I’m keen to get back into Android. I also have access to an education store through my daughter’s school email, so I can make use of those discounts if it helps.
Network: Open to switching for a good port-in bonus (Telstra/Optus/Voda fine).
Would really appreciate suggestions on the best current outright or plan deals, and whether there are any good education store or stacking tricks I should know about. Thanks!
There are plenty of options meeting your modest requirements, all very similar.
Samsung have some nice features, but also make things worse. I prefer a more pure Android experience such as Pixel.
I'm a bit confused over your budget - $1500 is huge, but you are penny-pinching over gift -cards, education discounts and port-in bonuses.
If you truly are looking for value, keeping cost down, then why say $1500? You are rejecting iPhone, so clearly interested in function over status-symbols.
Post-paid plans these days are poor value. Not like the old days.
The Ozbargain way to go is buy your phone outright, and go on a "prepaid" plan.
Check out the polls:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/921733
How does Pixel 9a look to you? Way under budget. Anything missing?
Samsung S25 is under $1k now.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/mobile-phones/google-p…