VALUE SMARTPHONES

SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E

From $789, samsung.com/au

The modestly sized and pocket-friendly 5.8-inch screen on the S10e is a breath of fresh air. With Samsung’s impeccable levels of fit and finish, great software and top specs, it’s a deal.

MOTOROLA ONE ACTION

From $289, motorola.com

One of the most exciting budget smartphones to have launched in... forever. There’s a massive 6.3-inch LCD screen on the front, a triple camera on the rear and 128GB of storage inside.

GOOGLE PIXEL 3A

$649, store.google.com

64GB of storage, always up-to-date Android with no extra cruft, snappy performance and a truly brilliant camera, all in a package that defines ‘cheap and cheerful’ – it’s great value.

HONOR PLAY

From $485, hihonor.com

Pitched as a gaming phone, but it’s just an all-round brilliant Android phone that’s a stone-cold bargain. It has a high-end processor, 6.3-inch screen, good rear cameras and a fantastic design.