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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Asus PadFone 2
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We wish the tablet's screen was brighter, but this is still an innovative and convenient alternative to carrying a smartphone and tablet
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£599 inc VAT
Nokia Lumia 720
Mobile phonesA lovely mid-range Windows Phone 8 handset, but we don’t think it offers enough over the cheaper Lumia 620
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£294 inc VAT
iPad 5 getting thinner screen thanks to slim LED backlight
Mobile phonesNew slimmer LED backlight will let the iPad 5 be even slimmer
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Galaxy Mega 6.3 announced by Samsung
Mobile phonesSamsung has officially confirmed the existence the Galaxy Mega, a massive 6.3in smartphone due to launch in the UK in May
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EE promises to double 4G speeds
Mobile phonesNetwork provider EE has re-emphasised its commitment to 4G by promising to double the speed and capacity of its network
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Facebook Home – what is it and should you care?
Mobile phonesWe take a closer look at Facebook's radical new Android launcher, which was officially announced last night
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Facebook Phone – what to expect
Mobile phonesFacebook will reveal its next big thing for Android later today - but will it be the much-rumoured smartphone, or a radical new app instead?
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Motorola RAZR HD
Mobile phonesCamera aside, the RAZR HD is a brilliant smartphone with 4G support and a huge battery
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£405 inc VAT
BlackBerry Z10 review
Mobile phonesAn interesting and well-resolved new operating system and fine build quality, but it's up against some seriously stiff competition
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£520 inc VAT
Doro PhoneEasy 614 review
Mobile phonesExpensive with some superfluous features, but easy to use and ideal for older users
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£105 inc VAT