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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
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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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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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 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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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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INQ Cloud Touch review
The INQ Cloud Touch is a budget Android smart phone that offers some tantalising treats for Facebook fiends and Spotify supporters, although its looks reflect its low price. Read more
7 April 2011 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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BlackBerry Curve 9360 review
The BlackBerry Curve 9360's design is sharper than a Savile Row suit and its Qwerty keyboard is the best yet, but check out Android phones before you buy. Read more
17 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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LG Optimus One P500 review
The LG Optimus One P500 smart phone packs plenty of punch, offering all the joys of Android 2.2 at a rock-bottom price. We just wish LG's tweaks to Android didn't look so clumsy. Read more
5 November 2010 by Flora Graham
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HTC Wildfire S review
With a better screen and more alluring design, the Wildfire S builds on its popular predecessor. The phone remains underpowered, but is still a compact and pocket-friendly Android handset. Read more
5 May 2011 by Damien McFerran
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