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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Samsung Galaxy Europa GT-i5500 review
The Samsung Galaxy Europa GT-i5500 might not look it, but it's a capable little Web phone thanks to Android 2.1, Wi-Fi and 3G. Read more
4 October 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung Galaxy Apollo GT-i5801 review
If you can't afford a high-end Android smart phone, the cheaper Galaxy Apollo GT-i5801 is definitely worth a perusal instead. It runs version 2.1 of Android, offers a responsive capacitive touchscreen, and trumps most of the competition when it comes to battery life. Consider us impressed Read more
3 August 2010 by Frank Lewis
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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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Sagem my150X review
The Sagem my150X is a great value, no-frills pay as you go phone. It's thin, stylish and easy to use and has a great reception, with crisp call quality and a very effective speakerphone mode. Despite its small size, the handset has a surprisingly good battery life, too Read more
11 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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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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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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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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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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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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ZTE Racer review
The Racer is an impressive Android handset at a rock-bottom price. It feels plasticky and its resistive screen doesn't support multi-touch, but ZTE's made precious few other cost-saving cuts. Running version 2.1 of Android and offering loads of features, it's well worth a look for broke folk Read more
29 July 2010 by Ben Williams
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