Best budget phone 2025: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini review: Not worth it in 2017
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini has excellent battery life and a decent camera, but its downgraded performance holds it back
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£324 inc VAT SIM-free
LG X Power 2: Hands-on review and UK release date
Mobile phonesLG’s new phone has a huge 4,500mAh battery that should last multiple days away from the mains
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Sony’s new mid-range phones look stunning
Mobile phonesIt’s hard to get excited about mid-range Android phones but the XA1 has two significant points of difference
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Old vs New: The Nokia 3310 17 years on
Mobile phonesWondering if picking up a new Nokia 3310 is worth it when you’ve still got your old one kicking about? Here’s what’s changed
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Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Still worth buying in 2017?
Mobile phonesYou can still buy a Samsung Galaxy S4, but the smartphone world has moved on and you can do much better these days
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£600 inc VAT
LG G3 review: An impressive smartphone with a WQHD display
Mobile phonesWith its huge 2,560x1,440 display, innovative apps, excellent camera and fast performance, the G3 remains an incredible smartphone
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£490 inc VAT
Meizu Pro 6 Plus review: A very likeable phablet
Mobile phonesWith the phablet field looking pretty weak, Meizu provides an excellent alternative to Huawei
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£400 inc VAT (we think)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review: The S6 Mini in disguise
Mobile phonesIt's expensive, but the tiny Galaxy A3 2016 beats every other mid-range smartphone when it comes to looks and battery life
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£269 inc VAT (as of 29th of April)
OnePlus 2 review: The £249 flagship killer
Mobile phonesNow invite-free and cheaper than ever, the OnePlus 2 is yet another fantastic flagship smartphone that's great value for money
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£249 inc VAT (SIM-free, 64GB model)
Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen review: Great value and performance
Mobile phonesThe camera isn't great, but the new Moto E is still great value, with a bigger, better screen, faster internals and a longer-lasting battery
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£109 inc VAT SIM-free