Best budget phone 2024: The top cheap smartphones in the Black Friday sales
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
To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more
Mobile phones
Most Popular Mobile phones
Latest Mobile phones
Google Android 2.2 review
Mobile phones Software
It's not quite as polished as Apple's iOS, but Android is starting to build up a feature advantage. It's also not clear which devices will get the update - and when.
Published :
Google Nexus One review
Mobile phones
Hard to distinguish from HTC's Desire, the Nexus One lacks HTC's Sense software and more practical controls
Published :
£500 inc VAT
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 review
Mobile phonesA smart, well-made phone with top business credentials, the Bold 9700 can be a pain to set up correctly, and doesn't offer a large screen or a wide variety of apps
Published :
£350 inc VAT
Palm Pixi Plus review
Mobile phonesSmart design and the intuitive webOS interface are let down by awful battery life and a lack of decent apps, and at £30 per month it's also over-priced
Published :
Samsung Wave GT-S8500 review
Mobile phonesA snappy processor, gorgeous AMOLED screen and great build quality can't make up for the poor widget interface and lack of decent apps
Published :
£299 inc VAT
HTC Tattoo review
Mobile phonesA snappy little Android phone with a decent camera and HTC's Sense software, it's overshadowed by Samsung's better-value Galaxy Portal
Published :
£199 inc VAT
Samsung I5700 Galaxy Portal review
Mobile phonesDespite 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
Published :
£247 inc VAT
Apple iPhone 4 32GB review
Mobile phonesSleek and well designed, the iPhone remains the best touchscreen phone that you can buy
Published :
£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
Published :
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.
Published :
£315 inc VAT