Five bang for buck smartphones under AUD$700

The weak Australian dollar has sent smartphone prices skyrocketing to the point where you need to drop at least AUD$1,000 for the latest devices from Apple and Samsung. While Apple and Samsung both make great smartphones, AUD$1,000 isn't exactly a small figure when you're eyeing at an outright purchase.

If you're looking for something more affordable that doesn't make too many compromises, you've come to the right place. Here are five bang for buck smartphones that are all priced between AUD$500 and AUD$700.