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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RIM BlackBerry Torch review
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The keyboard may be smaller than other BlackBerrys’, but the Torch’s great screen and updated OS make it the best BlackBerry yet.
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£423 inc VAT
Google Nexus S review
Mobile phonesIt's the best Android phone on the market in terms of performance and features, but it's not necessarily the best value and build quality could be better.
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£430 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5801 review
Mobile phonesIt may have updated software, but the Apollo lacks its predecessor’s excellent AMOLED screen and it feels far cheaper.
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HTC Desire Z review
Mobile phonesIt's not perfect, but if you’re looking for an Android handset with a proper keyboard then this is the one to buy.
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£400 inc VAT
Plantronics K100 review
Mobile phones TabletsGood value if your phone supports voice dialling, and if you can find a clear FM channel, the transmitter is a nice bonus.
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£34 inc VAT
LG Optimus 7 E900 review
Mobile phonesGreat hardware, with a smart design and all the usual smartphone features, can't make up for Windows Phone 7's immaturity, but the added competition can only be good for consumers.
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HTC 7 Trophy review
Mobile phonesA smart phone with a large screen, fast processor and plenty of storage, but Windows Phone 7 isn't yet up to the standard of other mobile operating systems.
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Motorola Flipout review
Mobile phonesThe clever design means you get a great QWERTY keyboard in a tiny package, but the screen isn't great and its price doesn't match its size.
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£216 inc VAT
Acer Stream review
Mobile phonesA powerful, up-to-date Android phone, but its large AMOLED screen is disappointingly dim.
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£344 inc VAT
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro review
Mobile phonesThe Timescape UI and customisations make up for the older version of Android, and some may like its cute size, but battery life is poor and there's little storage space.
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£207 inc VAT