Best budget phone 2025: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us
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Motorola Defy Mini XT320 review
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The lack of Android 4.0 is a shame, but the front-facing camera, LED flash and long battery life are more than you'd get on other budget handsets, and the Mini's rugged build is also a bonus
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£155 inc VAT
HTC One S review
Mobile phonesA slim and light handset with an excellent camera, a fast chip and Android 4.0, but HTC's software can be annoying
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£413 inc VAT
HTC One X review
Mobile phonesA quad-core processor, plenty of storage space and a camera that rivals a compact digital camera - the HTC One X is a superb Android phone.
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£485 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Beam now available for pre-order in the UK
Mobile phonesHas pico projector along with 4in screen, dual-core 1GHz CPU and Android 2.3
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RIM Blackberry Bold 9790 review
Mobile phonesThis smartphone is a little fiddly to set up and not as fun to use - or as good value - as an Android or Apple smartphone
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£310 inc VAT
T-Mobile Vivacity review
Mobile phonesIt's a little tacky to look at and hold, but this budget smartphone has a decent specification and the 480x800 screen is great
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£100 inc VAT
Sony Xperia S review
Mobile phonesThe Xperia S has a great 12.1-megapixel camera, but is let down by its screen and lack of Android 4.0
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£430 inc VAT
Sony Xperia Sola introduces “floating touch” navigation
Mobile phonesNew touchscreen technology reduces greasy fingerprints by letting you select links without touching the screen
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Motorola MotoLuxe review
Mobile phonesMotorola takes a middle line between the tough DEFY and the sleek RAZR
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LG Vu – the squarer smartphone with hip pretensions review
Mobile phonesWith a 4:3 aspect ratio, the Vu feels a little like a mini iPad
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