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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
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 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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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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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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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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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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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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HTC Smart review
The Smart is a cheap touchscreen phone that sports HTC's slick Sense user interface, seen on the company's Android devices. While it lacks many of the features of a smart phone, its finger-friendly interface, useful widgets and decent Web browser mean it's well worth considering Read more
18 May 2010 by Flora Graham
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