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We put ten cheap phones to the test – here are our favourite Samsungs, iPhones and Pixels for £500 or less

A new smartphone needn’t cost a fortune. From Samsung, Google, Apple and more, these are the lower-cost models we rate most – and how to buy a refurbished handset • How to make your smartphone last longer Buying a flagship phone in 2026 makes little sense unless you’re really…

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