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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
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 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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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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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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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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Orange Berlin review
On the market for a low cost, pay as you go handset that doesn't give features a miss? Try the Orange Berlin. This budget slider packs a whopping feature set, including 3G, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth. For excellent value for money, this phone is genau Read more
28 February 2008 by Frank Lewis
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LG Optimus Chat review
The LG Optimus Chat looks and feels like a low-cost phone, but its Qwerty keyboard means it stands out from the horde of similarly priced Android handsets. If you're mad about messaging, it'll be worth a look. Read more
12 July 2011 by Damien McFerran
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ZTE Skate review
The ZTE Skate impresses with pure Android 2.3 on a massive 4.3-inch screen for a decent SIM-free price despite an under-powered CPU and dodgy build quality. Read more
14 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Orange Rio 2 review
A full Qwerty keyboard, 3G data and a startlingly low price make the Orange Rio II ideal for budget buyers who want a BlackBerry-style experience. Read more
27 July 2011 by Damien McFerran
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