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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
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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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
13 April 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Alcatel OT-282 review
The Alcatel OT-282 is a decent budget option for elderly people who want a simple mobile, but the Vodafone 155 offers the same for less. Read more
6 March 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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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 Stockholm review
The Android-based Orange Stockholm delivers smart-phone power on a budget. You'll have to contend with a small screen and Orange's annoying pre-installed bloatware, though. Read more
5 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Vodafone Smart review
The Vodafone Smart is a ludicrously cheap Android smart phone. When you consider that it retails for almost a tenth of the price of some top-range Android devices, it's easy to forgive its shortcomings. Read more
28 June 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Vodafone Emporia RL1 review
Striking a blow for simplicity over complexity, the Vodafone Emporia RL1 is sure to be a hit with those who want nothing more than to talk and text, but the price is a little steep. Read more
17 June 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Galaxy Mini review
The Samsung Galaxy Mini won't suit demanding smart-phone users. But this cheap and cheerful addition to the Galaxy stable is a viable option for newcomers to the Android scene. Read more
12 May 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Wave 723 review
The Samsung Wave 723 is a perfectly serviceable touchscreen phone with a good selection of features, but there are too many cheap, powerful Android phones that do the same job and lots more Read more
23 December 2010 by Flora Graham
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Orange San Francisco review
We're thrilled that the trim, powerful San Francisco Android smart phone only costs £99 on a pay as you go deal, but we'd be even happier if its software wasn't covered in Orange crud. Read more
9 November 2010 by Flora Graham
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