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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Motorola Motosmart review
The Motorola Motosmart has an alluringly cheap price but plodding performance means it's unlikely to be anyone's first choice. Read more
5 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Vodafone Smart 2 review
The Vodafone Smart 2 offers Android on a shoestring. It's ideal for novices but several glaring shortcomings impact the user experience. Read more
4 July 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Motorola Defy Mini review
Raw power is lacking, but the dinky Motorola Defy Mini offers a cheap yet tough package that should prove ideal for younger owners. Read more
1 May 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Huawei Ascend G300 review
The Huawei Ascend G300 is the new star on the Android bargain block. You'll be hard-pressed to make your money go further. Read more
17 April 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Nokia Asha 201 review
The Nokia Asha 201 is brimful of features for the price. It won't win any speed awards, but if money's tight, The Asha offers decent value. Read more
15 February 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman review
Despite sporting the once-prestigious Walkman name, the Sony Ericsson Live isn't that impressive a music player, but it's still good value. Read more
11 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-990 review
The Alcatel OT-990’s large screen, solid construction and 5-megapixel camera make it attractive for Android newcomers. Read more
21 October 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Orange Monte Carlo review
Despite its bloatware, uninspiring build quality and under-powered CPU, the Orange Monte Carlo impresses, offering the latest Android software and a huge screen at a surprisingly low price. Read more
15 September 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Galaxy Pro review
The Samsung Galaxy Pro's keyboard is undeniably fantastic but, otherwise, this Android phone is disappointing, with its screen being particularly poor. Its low price and half-decent camera are some compensation, but there are better phones to be had. Read more
23 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Mojo Chat review
The Mojo Chat aims to be a BlackBerry on a budget, but it's just cheap and nasty. It feels like it should be given away with a pack of cereal. Avoid it as you would a punch in the face. Read more
8 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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