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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RIM BlackBerry Curve 9320
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A retro BlackBerry that doesn't satisfy our business or leisure needs
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Motorola RAZR i
Mobile phonesA fast, highly-compact, and practical smartphone - a great pick if you don't want a super-sized phone
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£342 inc VAT
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860
Mobile phonesA good, mould-breaking BlackBerry that's great for business and pleasure
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LG Optimus 4X HD
Mobile phonesIt’s strange to give a range-topping handset a Budget Buy award, but the powerful Optimus 4X HD is a real bargain on contract
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£455 inc VAT
Windows Phone 8X by HTC announced
Mobile phonesHTC's WP8 flagship gets the nod over Nokia from Microsoft
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Samsung Galaxy S Advance
Mobile phonesHas a large screen, but the S Advance proved slightly sluggish in use
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LG Optimus L7
Mobile phonesReflective screen and sluggish performance detract from what is otherwise a good phone
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Vodafone Smart II
Mobile phonesNot bad for £70, but it's slow and isn't good for viewing media
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Sony Xperia P
Mobile phonesA fantastic screen, high-resolution and high-class feel make this a great smartphone for media fans
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£280 inc VAT
Samsung Ativ Windows 8 line-up review
Laptops Mobile phones Tablets Ultraportable laptopsHybrid tablets lead Samsung’s four-pronged Windows 8 assault
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