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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HTC Desire S review
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A decent update to the original Desire, the S has a better camera, more space for apps and upgraded communications
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£359 inc VAT
Acer beTouch E210 review
Mobile phonesA budget alternative to a BlackBerry for those who prefer Android's apps, but it's currently a bit expensive
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£216 inc VAT
Microsoft lists new features in Windows Phone 7 Mango
Mobile phonesNew handset manufacturers, better app integration and multi-tasking
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HTC Wildfire S review
Mobile phonesHTC's Wildfire S is a capable budget phone, but its limited storage space could be frustrating
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£202 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Ace review
Mobile phonesA smart design, colourful screen and decent camera make the Ace an attractive phone, but it lacks room for apps and a big screen.
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£215 inc VAT
Nokia E7 review
Mobile phonesA beautifully designed, well-built phone with an excellent camera and a full QWERTY keyboard, but the OS is on the way out
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£440 inc VAT
LG Optimus 2X review
Mobile phonesFast gaming performance and some interesting features can't save LG's Optimus 2X from feeling like a rush job.
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£402 inc VAT
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc review
Mobile phonesSubtle and practical improvements to Android, a decent camera and a large, colourful screen make the arc tempting
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£399 inc VAT
HTC Sensation dual-core Android handset on sale in May
Mobile phonesHigh resolution screen and 1080p video support, too
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Microsoft says don’t do homebrew NoDo Windows Phone 7 update
Mobile phonesPlease be patient for cut-and-paste, says company
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