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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Samsung Monte review
The Monte is a widget-packed phone with a capacitive touchscreen, an affordable price tag and impressive connectivity. If you're a social-networking fanatic but don't fancy splashing out on a high-end smart phone, we reckon the Monte may be just the trick Read more
26 April 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Huawei Ideos review
The Huawei Ideos has the body of a cheap phone, but the heart and soul of a brilliant Android smart phone, with plenty of features and a usable, responsive screen. Read more
8 September 2010 by Flora Graham
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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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Motorola Gleam review
The Motorola Gleam is a cheap and shiny homage to everyone's favourite flip phone of yesteryear, the Razr. It's a good choice for those who value simplicity. Read more
16 May 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 Fit review
The Samsung Galaxy Fit looks good and offers a great camera. Its low-res screen and relatively weedy CPU are disappointing but this Android smart phone is very affordable. Read more
11 July 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Vodafone 541 review
The Vodafone 541 gets by on its kooky, if a little chunky, design and acute touchscreen with a well thought-out menu to match. The gesture area is perhaps an unnecessary addition, but it's generally a fun phone to use. Read more
18 August 2010 by Mat Greenfield
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Huawei G7002 review
It may be outperformed by other cheap touchscreen phones, and the resistive display is something of a let-down, but the Huawei G7002 has one massive advantage on its side -- price. Read more
4 November 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-255 review
For email access on a shoestring, the Alcatel OT-255 has no peer. Its Qwerty keyboard is a joy to use, allowing you to compose text messages and email missives with ease. The phone's biggest shortcomings are its lack of other key features, poor connectivity options and a rather unappealing exterior. Read more
8 October 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Nokia 6303 Classic review
Unlike most budget phones, the 6303 Classic is worth getting excited about. While it doesn't offer any high-end features, it's simple in a remarkably elegant way. It's a perfect choice for those seeking a good-looking and solidly built handset for basic calling and texting Read more
20 August 2009 by Flora Graham
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