Best budget phone 2024: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us
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Vodafone Smart Ultra 7 review - return of the Moto G killer?
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It's very fast for its price, but its flawed screen, battery life and camera fail to build on the success of last year's Smart Ultra 6
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£135 inc VAT (PAYG, as of 27th June)
Sky Go to drop iOS 7 support
Mobile phonesYou'll need iOS 8 or higher to run Sky Go next time you have to do a forced update
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Apple iOS 10: iPhone 7's software will look very different
Mobile phonesWith some significant changes and the ability to delete Apple Apps, iOS 10 is a big upgrade from iOS 9
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Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 review - taking on the OnePlus 3
Mobile phonesIt's fast, has a great screen and excellent battery life, but the Smart Platinum 7's camera just falls short of perfection
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£295 inc VAT (on PAYG, as of 22nd June)
Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus - what's the difference?
Mobile phonesConfused by Motorola's latest Moto G family? We put both phones head to head to see what's new and how they differ
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Moto Z & Moto Z Force specs and release date confirmed
Mobile phonesMeet the world's thinnest smartphone, the Moto Z, and its shatterproof cousin, the Moto Z Force
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Moto G4 Plus review - the one true king?
Mobile phonesStill a great phone, but its camera isn't quite good enough to warrant a £60 premium over the regular Moto G4
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£229 inc VAT (SIM-free, as of 9th May)
Obi Worldphone MV1 review - stunning design on a budget
Mobile phonesObi's Worldphone MV1 is beautifully designed for a budget smartphone, but its specs and camera can't live up to the Moto G
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£119 inc VAT (as of 6th June)
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua review
Mobile phonesThe camera could be better, but the Xperia M4 Aqua has both the build quality and speed to put its rivals to shame
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£225 inc VAT SIM-free
Everything you need to know about Samsung Pay
Mobile phonesYou’ll soon be able to use your Samsung smartphone to pay for goods in-store, here’s how it works
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