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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
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
21 November 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Huawei Ascend G510 review
The Huawei Ascend G510 boasts a big screen and it's cheap as chips, but its clunky bloatware and lack of power mean it should be avoided. Read more
17 April 2013 by Andrew Hoyle
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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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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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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
9 August 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Sony Xperia U review
The Android-powered Sony Xperia U is cheap, cheerful, cute as a button and -- provided you're not too demanding of it -- fleet of foot. Read more
18 June 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Nokia Asha 300 hands-on
The Nokia Asha 300 is shaping up to be a solid bet if you want a simple, small and cheap phone. A resistive touchscreen could make it fiddly to use though. Read more
26 October 2011 by Luke Westaway
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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
14 June 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Nokia C2-01 review
The Nokia C2-01 is a simple, likeable and cheap phone. It also offers a surprising number of features that are normally absent at this price, including 3G connectivity. Read more
18 March 2011 by Damien McFerran
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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
6 June 2012 by Damien McFerran
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