Best budget phone 2025: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us
Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of experts
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This Voxi SIM-only deal is perfect for social media fanatics
Mobile networksVoxi, our favourite mobile network overall, is currently serving up 45GB of SIM-only data for just £10/mth, plus unlimited social media
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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion review: Sure to elicit a reaction
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With very few missteps, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion quickly asserts itself as one of the most attractive options in its price range
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£350 inc VAT
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra review: A clamshell bombshell
Mobile phonesWith its new telephoto camera and a terrific external display, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra sets a high bar for Samsung to follow
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£999 inc VAT
The best Nokia phones to buy right now
Mobile phonesIt’s not just nostalgia – Nokia has some superb-value smartphones to choose from. We’ll help you find one that’s right for you
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Get 20GB of free SIM-only data from award-winning Smarty
Mobile networksFour-star Smarty is currently serving up 120GB of 5G-compatible data for just £12/mth on a rolling, 30-day plan
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Honor 200 review: The biggest threat yet to the Pixel 8a?
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The Honor 200 pairs an affordable telephoto camera with terrific stamina – if only the software and performance could match the Pixel 8a
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£500 inc VAT
Honor 200 Pro review: Putting the ‘AI’ in portraits
Mobile phonesThe software isn’t the best but the Honor 200 Pro more than makes up for it with strong performance and incredible portrait photography
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£700 inc VAT
Honor 200 Lite review: Epic stamina in a slender frame
Mobile phonesThe Honor 200 Lite didn’t impress in my performance testing, but its excellent battery life and main camera got me back on board
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£280 inc VAT
iPhone vs Android: Which smartphone ecosystem is best
Mobile phonesWe put Android and Apple head-to-head and determine which is better for user interface, affordability, photography and gaming
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Get a massive data boost from Voxi, our favourite network
Mobile networksIf you're quick, you can pick up 50GB of extra data for the same price (£12/mth) from five-star Voxi, along with neat unlimited extras
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