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    Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G review
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    Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G review

    A big battery and capable screen with a decent smartphone attached
    By Sean Cameron 3 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review

    Really want 5G but on a tight budget? Enter the Redmi Note 10 5G
    By Jim Martin 3 years ago
    Poco X3 Pro review
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    Poco X3 Pro review

    A little bit special
    By Dominic Preston 3 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro review
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro review

    A 120Hz display and 108Mp camera for under £250
    By Chris Martin 4 years ago
    Nokia 5.4 review
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    Nokia 5.4 review

    The Nokia 5.4 features a smaller display, a slightly less powerful processor and a higher price tag than its predecessor
    By Lewis Painter 4 years ago
    Moto G10 review
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    Moto G10 review

    We review the first phone from the 10th-generation Moto G series
    By Somrata Sarkar 4 years ago
    Vivo Y20s review
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    Vivo Y20s review

    By-the-numbers budget phone
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Infinix Zero 8 review
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    Infinix Zero 8 review

    Big budget phone let down by aggressive adware
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T review
    Reviews

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T review

    The phone is one of the cheapest 5G handsets on the market right now
    By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 4 years ago
    Moto G9 Power review
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    Moto G9 Power review

    The Moto G9 Power is the latest member of the G9 series – and it’s possibly the best
    By Somrata Sarkar 4 years ago
    Oppo A53 review
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    Oppo A53 review

    The Oppo A53 is solid, but not special
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Doogee S58 Pro review
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    Doogee S58 Pro review

    Budget rugged phone comes with a series of compromises
    By Alba Mora 4 years ago
    Moto G9 Play review
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    Moto G9 Play review

    The Moto G9 Play packs a sizeable 5000mAh battery for just £159.99 – we test it out
    By Somrata Sarkar 4 years ago
    Nokia 2.4 review
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    Nokia 2.4 review

    How much phone does £99 get you these days?
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Realme 7 review
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    Realme 7 review

    A budget bargain that doesn't compromise on design
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi 9 review
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    Xiaomi Redmi 9 review

    Redmi 9 is the cheapest Xiaomi phone, but that doesn't mean it offers the best value for money
    By Marie Black 4 years ago
    Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC review
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    Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC review

    The best budget phone of 2020 so far
    By Dominic Preston 4 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Review
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Review

    It's the cheapest Xiaomi phone in the new 2020 UK line-up, but is Redmi Note 9 the high-value proposition you're looking for?
    By Marie Black 4 years ago
    Oppo A72 review
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    Oppo A72 review

    Well priced with one caveat
    By Henry Burrell 4 years ago
    Honor 9A review
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    Honor 9A review

    The battery is great, but there are some flaws with this cheap smartphone
    By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 4 years ago
    Nokia 1.3 review
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    Nokia 1.3 review

    One of the cheapest smartphones you can buy, but should you?
    By Chris Martin 4 years ago
    Sony Xperia L4 review
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    Sony Xperia L4 review

    Can Sony rediscover its taste for great budget phones?
    By Anyron Copeman 4 years ago
    Nokia 5.3 review
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    Nokia 5.3 review

    The Nokia 5.3 is a mixed bag
    By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 4 years ago
    Realme 6i review
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    Realme 6i review

    Big Battery, Small Price
    By Alfonso Casas & Alex Walker-Todd 4 years ago
    Honor 9X Pro review
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    Honor 9X Pro review

    Honor's latest phone in the 'X' series goes on sale in the UK this week
    By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 4 years ago
    Moto E6s review
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    Moto E6s review

    The E6s offers a lot of smartphone for not much money
    By Anyron Copeman 4 years ago
    Moto G8 review
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    Moto G8 review

    Motorola's budget phone range seems to have lost its way
    By Chris Martin 4 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S review
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S review

    Xiaomi does it again with another killer budget phone from sub-brand Redmi
    By Marie Black 4 years ago
    Realme 6 review
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    Realme 6 review

    A budget phone that can hold its own against most mid-range rivals and even some flagships
    By Chris Martin 5 years ago
    Moto G8 Power review
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    Moto G8 Power review

    The G8 Power isn't flashy, but it'll run and run and run
    By Dominic Preston 5 years ago
    Nokia 6.2 review
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    Nokia 6.2 review

    The Nokia 6.2 offers a high-quality display and a sleek design on a budget, but can it compete with the likes of Oppo and Xiaomi?
    By Lewis Painter 5 years ago
    Motorola One Macro review
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    Motorola One Macro review

    Packing a punch for under £200
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi 7A review
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    Xiaomi Redmi 7A review

    Taking the budget concept to another level
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    Redmi Note 7 Review
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    Redmi Note 7 Review

    Xiaomi spin-off Redmi's Note 7 is a gorgeous budget Android with a stunning new design
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Oppo A5 2020 review
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    Oppo A5 2020 review

    Coming in well under £200, the Oppo A5 offers a lot for little money
    By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 5 years ago
    Realme 5 review
    Reviews

    Realme 5 review

    A phone that flatters to deceive somewhat
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A10 review
    Reviews

    Samsung Galaxy A10 review

    Serviceable, if uninteresting
    By Alex Walker-Todd 5 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A20e review
    Reviews

    Samsung Galaxy A20e review

    Doing little to stand out from the crowd
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T review: Budget phone with all the frills
    Reviews

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T review: Budget phone with all the frills

    Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8T is the first in the line to make its way to the UK, offering staggering value at £179
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Mi A2 Review: Xiaomi meets Android One
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    Mi A2 Review: Xiaomi meets Android One

    The combination of Xiaomi + Android One results in a killer budget phone
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Xiaomi Mi A3 Review
    Reviews

    Xiaomi Mi A3 Review

    Xiaomi's latest mid-range phone runs Android One rather than MIUI
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Elephone U2 Review
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    Elephone U2 Review

    Elephone's good-looking U2 has a pop-up camera and a budget price
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Review: Setting a New Standard for Budget Phones
    Reviews

    Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Review: Setting a New Standard for Budget Phones

    Xiaomi offers some of the best budget phones you'll find, and this Mi A2 Lite is the best of the lot
    By Marie Black 5 years ago
    Nokia 5.1 review
    Reviews

    Nokia 5.1 review

    Is the Nokia 5.1 the ideal budget smartphone? It certainly looks the part, but it’s not perfect – find out why in our review
    By Lewis Painter 5 years ago
    Sony Xperia L1 review
    Reviews

    Sony Xperia L1 review

    How does Sony's Xperia L1 compare to other budget phones? Find out in our review
    By Clara Facchetti 5 years ago
    Nokia 3310 review
    Reviews

    Nokia 3310 review

    Forget Nokia's new Android smartphones, the 3310 is the company's 2017 highlight
    By Chris Martin & Dominic Preston 5 years ago
    Realme 3 Pro review
    Reviews

    Realme 3 Pro review

    Oppo's sub-brand Realme is off to a flying start in Europe
    By Sara Piquer Martí 5 years ago
    Nokia 4.2 review
    Reviews

    Nokia 4.2 review

    At £150, Nokia's budget handset has to be compared to the very best cheap phones. How does it stack up?
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    Vodafone Smart V10 review
    Reviews

    Vodafone Smart V10 review

    The Smart V10 defies its price tag to provide phenomenal value for money
    By Anyron Copeman 5 years ago
    UMIDIGI Z2 review
    Reviews

    UMIDIGI Z2 review

    This budget Chinese phone looks incredible for £160
    By Marie Black 6 years ago
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