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Sony Xperia J review

Despite its uncanny resemblance to James Bond's own Xperia T, the Xperia J is easily outclassed by similarly priced Android phones. Read more

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21 November 2012 by Damien McFerran

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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

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5 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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Nokia Asha 311 review

The Nokia Asha 311 runs old technology masked by a lick of paint to try and pass it off as a serious competitor to slicker phone OSes. Read more

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28 August 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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LG Optimus L3 review

The LG Optimus L3 is very cheap on pay as you go, but its tiny low-res screen will never let you forget exactly how little you spent on it. Read more

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9 August 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

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4 July 2012 by Damien McFerran

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Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 review

The Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 is light on features and not very powerful but as a cheap first-time smart phone it's charmingly basic. Read more

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14 June 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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Nokia Lumia 610 review

The Nokia Lumia 610 cuts corners, but the intuitive user experience makes it one of the more attractive budget smart phones out there. Read more

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6 June 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

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1 May 2012 by Damien McFerran

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Samsung Galaxy Y review

The Samsung Galaxy Y is an okay starter smart phone for kids but budget Androids are getting better so shop around before you buy. Read more

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13 April 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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ZTE Skate Acqua hands-on

The ZTE Skate Acqua doesn't have a huge processor, but its low price and decent design might make it a good option for smart phone newbies. Read more

27 February 2012 by Andrew Hoyle