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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Orange San Diego review
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The UK's first Intel-powered smartphone is fast, yet reasonably priced, making it a great option for Orange customers
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£185 inc VAT
HTC One V review
Mobile phonesGreat build quality and a fantastic camera, but better-specified phones are available for only a little more money on contract
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£225 inc VAT
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Mobile phonesNokia's superb build quality and a bigger screen, but there's not enough extra to justify buying this over the cheaper Lumia 800
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£446 inc VAT
Motorola RAZR MAXX review
Mobile phonesIf you want an Android smartphone with a long-lasting battery then buy a RAZR MAXX
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£480 inc VAT
Panasonic Eluga dL1 review
Mobile phonesA super-stylish waterproof smartphone, but it’s a limited by Android 2.3.5, a small battery and some annoying buttons
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£365 inc VAT
LG Prada 3.0 review
Mobile phonesA slim, light and stylish Android 2.3 handset with distinctive styling and an attractive customised operating system, but battery life is poor and there's no Android 4.0 yet
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£350 inc VAT
Motorola Defy Mini XT320 review
Mobile phonesThe 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, there's no memory card slot and the faster One X doesn't cost much more
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£413 inc VAT
Samsung stirs up ‘iSheep’ controversy with new Galaxy teaser video
Mobile phonesWorld's largest handset maker pokes fun at world's second largest handset maker
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