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The best budget smartphones to buy in 2025
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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Nothing Phone (3) hands-on review: Enter the Matrix Nothing’s long-awaited Phone (3) isn’t much of a looker but makes up for it with flagship specs and the cool new Glyph Matrix interface -
recommended
Chatsie Phone review: New tricks for old dogs The impressively accessible Chatsie Phone is the ideal way to get stubborn older relatives to finally try using a smartphone£249 -
recommended
Honor Pad 10 review: X marks the spot It’s not the fastest but the Honor Pad 10’s excellent stamina and superior software support make it the best affordable Android tablet yet£300 -
Motorola Edge 60 Pro review: Edging closer to success A rejigging of specs makes the Motorola Edge 60 Pro a far more compelling phone – but software support remains a concern£600 -
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Trimming the wrong fat The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pairs compelling design with great performance but the camera compromises don’t feel worth it£1099 -
recommended
Honor 400 Pro review: Balancing act While not outstanding in any one area, the Honor 400 Pro is an impressive all-rounder that manages to make very few mistakes£699 -
recommended
Honor 400 review: A successful trip back to basics Honor takes a different approach to the mid-range market with the leaner, but cheaper, Honor 400£400 -
best buy
CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Style and substance on the cheap It’s no Pro, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro has something even more interesting to offer£219 -
best buy
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra review: Razr-ing the bar The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the best performance, stamina and cover display on a flip phone – but software support needs work£1099 -
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge preview: The real Slim Shady The super skinny Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge looks to be an impressive feat of engineering – but I’m not convinced the concessions are worth it -
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best buy
Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro review: Two’s a crowd The excellent Nothing Phone (3a) improves on its predecessor in every way – but there really didn’t need to be a separate Pro model£329