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iPhone 17e review: Apple core
Apple's entry-level iPhone brings you the core Apple experience for under £600/$600 – but it has some stiff competition from its own team
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Review: Slim and solid
The Redmi Note 15 5G is a stylish smartphone with enough tricks to make it feel truly yours
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs CMF Phone 2 Pro: Which is the better budget buy?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the CMF Phone 2 Pro could scarcely be more different, but which cheap handset is best for you?
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Motorola Moto G06 Power review: Bigger (battery) is better
The Moto G06 Power offers a big screen, solid everyday performance, and a near-stock Android experience that's hard to beat at this price point
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Motorola Moto E15 review: For this price, it's hard to find better
Is the Moto E15 worth a look? If you're on a budget, this sub-£60/$90 phone certainly is, but it won't suit power users
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro review: More of the same
Xiaomi's latest cheap mid-ranger excels in the camera and battery departments, but there are key compromises elsewhere
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Motorola Moto G06 review: Covers the basics at a rock-bottom price
The Moto G06 does the basics with confidence, offering solid battery life and accurate colour capture at an ultra-low price. But there are compromises
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Motorola Moto G86 Power 5G review: Weekend-long battery life
While some devices may have the edge on looks and software, the Moto G86 Power 5G offers a lot of bang for your buck
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Motorola Moto G86 5G review: The awkward second sibling
The G86 hits the essentials, but does it do enough to stand out in 2025’s crowded budget market – or even among its fellow Moto models?
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G review: Sleek but samey
The Galaxy A17 launch flew under the radar, but considering how similar it is to its predecessor, that might not have been an accident
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Oppo A40 review: Absurdly cheap, but for casual users only
This budget Android offers decent value for money but doesn’t excel in any particular area, with its appealing design let down by a so-so camera and slow performance
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Oppo A5 5G review: Tough cuts
Oppo’s new budget phone is built to last, but it suffers from some damaging specification cuts
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Motorola Moto G56 review
With a big display, stylish finish, long battery life and IP69 rating, the Moto G56 offers a lot for its price – as long as you can accept a few compromises
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Oppo A5 Pro 5G review
With strong battery life, a smooth display and excellent water and dust resistance, there's a lot to like about the A5 Pro, but also some notable downsides
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Poco M7 Pro 5G review: Falling at the finish line
The Poco M7 Pro is an affordable phone from Xiaomi with strong performance and a durable build but bloated software and so so cameras hold it back
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Samsung Galaxy A26 review: Budget phone that looks like a flagship
On paper, the Galaxy A26 offers a compelling smartphone experience for less than £300/$300, but looks can be deceiving. Here's my full review
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CMF Phone 2 Pro review: The best budget phone (again)
The hit budget phone is back for 2025, and this time it's "Pro" I find out what's new, and what it's like to live with the CMF Phone 2 Pro
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Oppo Reno 12 FS review: affordable excellence redefined
The Reno 12 FS is an excellent cheap phone, impressing when it comes to performance, design and software, but there's a catch
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Samsung Galaxy A16 vs A25: Budget phone battle
Choosing the right phone is not easy, especially if our budget is quite tight. Samsung offers some great models for every pocket, and we have compared two of them
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