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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Samsung I5700 Galaxy Portal review
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Despite a lower spec camera and less storage, the Galaxy Portal is a better smartphone than the original Galaxy, and is available free on a £20-per-month contract
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£247 inc VAT
Apple iPhone 4 32GB review
Mobile phonesSleek and well designed, the iPhone remains the best touchscreen phone that you can buy
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£599 inc VAT
Vodafone 845 review
Mobile phonesA great budget Android smartphone with limitless home screen customisation, the 845 has all the features of a more expensive smartphone - except a larger screen
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Sony Ericsson U5i Vivaz review
Mobile phonesA beautiful design with a great camera, however the Symbian operating system creaks under the weight of Vodafone's branding, making it a nightmare to use.
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£315 inc VAT
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 review
Mobile phonesA decent camera, but the customised interface isn't as snappy as other Snapdragon phones, and you're paying a premium for the luxury build quality
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£456 inc VAT
HTC Desire review
Mobile phonesA beautiful and powerful phone, however the Desire can't rival the iPhone's build quality, and HTC's Sense software has some annoying quirks
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£387 inc VAT
HTC Legend review
Mobile phonesFantastic build quality, good battery life, a vibrant display, and superbly functional software make the Legend the best value smartphone currently available.
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£367 inc VAT
Nokia N900 review
Mobile phonesPerfect for Linux developers with deep pockets, but it's not suitable for consumers who want a wide selection of apps and easy updates.
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£440 inc VAT
Acer Liquid review
Mobile phonesA well-built phone with a fast processor and good battery life, but as it's based on Android 1.6 and lacks social aggregation software, it just misses out on an award.
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£314 inc VAT
Virgin Mobile 7.2Mbit/s Mobile Broadband review
Mobile phones TabletsVirgin's upgraded mobile broadband is good value and easy to use, but better deals with higher monthly download limits are available.
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£15 inc VAT