Best budget phone 2024: 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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Sony's budget Xperia E4 smartphone gets 4G upgrade
Mobile phonesThe Sony Xperia E4G will launch in April for just 129 Euros
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LG to launch new mid-range phones at MWC
Mobile phonesLG's new curved Magna and Spirit handsets and flat Leon and Joy will join the G Flex 2 at MWC next month
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Prestigio Multiphone 5550 Duo review
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A promising first effort from Prestigio, but the Multiphone 5550 Duo's poor camera and battery life prevent it from being a real bargain
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£126 inc VAT SIM-free
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus - which model is right for you?
Mobile phonesThe iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are very different handsets, so which phone should you go for? We compare Apple's latest handsets
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Android Lollipop review - Rolling out now
Mobile phones TabletsBrighter, whiter and smarter to boot, it's early days for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) but the signs are excellent
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Samsung Galaxy Fame review
Mobile phonesA budget phone with Samsung’s excellent build quality, but there are much better options available for just £10 more
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£145 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 review
Mobile phonesThe Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has its flaws, but its recent price drop makes it much better value than its budget 4G competitors
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£175 inc VAT
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s - should you get Apple's new mobile?
Mobile phonesCan't decide to keep your iPhone 5S or upgrade to the iPhone 6, or are just wondering which to buy? we'll give you the answers you need
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How fast is the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition phone?
Mobile phonesVideos show stuttering performance from the first Ubuntu phone on the market
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Nokia Lumia 635 review
Mobile phonesThis 4G version of the Lumia 635 is a good value Windows phone, but a brighter screen means less battery life than its 3G counterpart
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£139 inc VAT SIM free