Best budget phone 2024: The top cheap smartphones in the UK, as tested and reviewed by us changed2
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Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Still worth buying in 2017?
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You can still buy a Samsung Galaxy S4, but the smartphone world has moved on and you can do much better these days
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£600 inc VAT
LG G3 review: An impressive smartphone with a WQHD display
Mobile phonesWith its huge 2,560x1,440 display, innovative apps, excellent camera and fast performance, the G3 remains an incredible smartphone
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£490 inc VAT
Meizu Pro 6 Plus review: A very likeable phablet
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With the phablet field looking pretty weak, Meizu provides an excellent alternative to Huawei
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£400 inc VAT (we think)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review: The S6 Mini in disguise
Mobile phonesIt's expensive, but the tiny Galaxy A3 2016 beats every other mid-range smartphone when it comes to looks and battery life
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£269 inc VAT (as of 29th of April)
OnePlus 2 review: The £249 flagship killer
Mobile phonesNow invite-free and cheaper than ever, the OnePlus 2 is yet another fantastic flagship smartphone that's great value for money
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£249 inc VAT (SIM-free, 64GB model)
Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen review: Great value and performance
Mobile phonesThe camera isn't great, but the new Moto E is still great value, with a bigger, better screen, faster internals and a longer-lasting battery
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£109 inc VAT SIM-free
Microsoft Lumia 650 review: Great design, terrible chipset
Mobile phonesSuperb build quality and a fantastic OLED display are catastrophically hamstrung by the Lumia 650's terrible processor
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£160 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Sony Xperia M5 review: A decent choice for selfie fans
Mobile phonesA sluggish chipset and mediocre battery life fail to make the Xperia M5 stand out
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£300 inc VAT (SIM-free)
Sony Xperia 2017
Mobile phonesSony has confirmed it will be announcing a new smartphone at MWC 2017
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime review
Mobile phonesIt's surprisingly quick for a budget phone, but its poor screen and mediocre camera can't keep up with the competition
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£99 inc VAT (Pre-pay, as of 20th May)