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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Nokia 5228 X-Factor review
You can blame it on stage fright, but when the lights go up, the Nokia 5228 pales in comparison to rival budget phones. Despite its self-proclaimed star quality, it just doesn't have the X factor to win our vote. Read more
19 October 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung B3310 review
Aimed at social-networking fiends with small pockets, the B3310 packs a full Qwerty keyboard into a compact body at a very affordable price. Its lack of 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity hampers the Web-browsing experience, but its streamlined Facebook and MySpace apps make it easy to stalk your friends Read more
23 February 2010 by Luke Westaway
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INQ Chat 3G review
The Chat 3G is an inexpensive social-networking phone that makes it easy to keep connected on the go, thanks to its 3G connectivity, Facebook and Twitter widgets, and Qwerty keyboard. It's also surprisingly stylish for its price, and its simple user interface makes it a doddle to use Read more
15 January 2010 by Flora Graham
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Acer Liquid Mini review
The Acer Liquid Mini isn't a disaster by any stretch of the imagination, but its lacklustre specs prevent it from standing out from the rest of the budget Android smart-phone crowd. Read more
13 April 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-880 review
The Alcatel OT-880 suffers from dodgy build quality and an underwhelming touchscreen, which makes it a tough mobile to recommend. Read more
27 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung Galaxy Pro review
The Samsung Galaxy Pro's keyboard is undeniably fantastic but, otherwise, this Android phone is disappointing, with its screen being particularly poor. Its low price and half-decent camera are some compensation, but there are better phones to be had. Read more
23 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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