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Huawei Ascend G510 review
The Huawei Ascend G510 boasts a big screen and it's cheap as chips, but its clunky bloatware and lack of power mean it should be avoided. Read more
17 April 2013 by Andrew Hoyle
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Nokia Asha 306 review
The Nokia Asha 306 is a very basic smart phone but its biggest shortcoming is no 3G, which throttles web speeds away from Wi-Fi. Doh! Read more
10 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Motorola Motosmart review
The Motorola Motosmart has an alluringly cheap price but plodding performance means it's unlikely to be anyone's first choice. Read more
5 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Nokia Asha 311 review
The Nokia Asha 311 runs old technology masked by a lick of paint to try and pass it off as a serious competitor to slicker phone OSes. Read more
28 August 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Samsung Tocco Lite 2 review
Want to read how not to make a smart phone? The Samsung Tocco Lite 2 purports to be one, but frankly, it's making promises it can't keep. Read more
22 August 2012 by Katie Collins
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LG Optimus L3 review
The LG Optimus L3 is very cheap on pay as you go, but its tiny low-res screen will never let you forget exactly how little you spent on it. Read more
9 August 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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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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Motorola Defy Mini review
Raw power is lacking, but the dinky Motorola Defy Mini offers a cheap yet tough package that should prove ideal for younger owners. Read more
1 May 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Galaxy Y review
The Samsung Galaxy Y is an okay starter smart phone for kids but budget Androids are getting better so shop around before you buy. Read more
13 April 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Alcatel OT-282 review
The Alcatel OT-282 is a decent budget option for elderly people who want a simple mobile, but the Vodafone 155 offers the same for less. Read more
6 March 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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