3G Mobile Phones Comparison
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| Minutes | Data | Phone cost | Tariff | Contract | Effective cost The average theoretical monthly cost after adding in the handset cost and then deducting all available cash back and line rental discount. Doesn't factor in the value of any free gifts. For comparison guidance, hope it helps! | |||
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| 1 |
 Unlimitedtexts |
300 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £31/mth | 24 months |
£31/mth |  |
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Info Vodafone Internet 500, unlimited texts
Handset colour Black   |
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| 2 |
 900 textsFREE |
900 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | £79.99 | £20/mth | 24 months |
£23.33/mth |  |
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Info Talk 900, 900 texts per month
Handset colour White   |
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| 3 |
 3000 textsFREE |
200 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £21.50/mth | 24 months |
£21.50/mth |  |
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Info O2 500MB, 3000 texts per month
Handset colour Black  |
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| 4 |
5000 textsFREE |
900 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | FREE | £26/mth | 24 months |
£26/mth | |
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Info Text 900, 5000 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 5 |
 250 textsFREE |
50 per month | 100MBper month | FREE | £13.50/mth | 24 months |
£13.50/mth |  |
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Info O2 Smartphone 100MB, 250 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 6 |
 500 textsFREE |
600 per month | UNLIMITED | FREE | £25.54/mth | 24 months |
£25.54/mth | |
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Info Pay Monthly + Unlimited Web, 500 texts per month
Handset colour Black  |
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| 7 |
 300 textsFREE |
300 per month | UNLIMITED | £19.99 | £15.32/mth | 24 months |
£16.15/mth | |
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Info Pay Monthly + Unlimited Web, 300 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 8 |
 300 textsFREE |
300 per month | UNLIMITED | FREE | £15.32/mth | 24 months |
£15.32/mth | |
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Info Pay Monthly + Unlimited Web, 300 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 9 |
Unlimitedtexts |
900 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | FREE | £17/mth | 24 months |
£17/mth |  |
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Info Talk 900, unlimited texts
Handset colour Black |
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| 10 |
 Unlimitedtexts |
300 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | £15 | £31/mth | 24 months |
£31.63/mth | |
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Info Vodafone Internet 500, unlimited texts
Handset colour White |
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Loading results...Buyers' guide: 3G mobile phones
The 3G mobile phone, or smartphone, is a fantastic blend of the regular mobile handset along with a conventional computer. Traditionally, mobiles allowed you to make voice calls and send and receive text messages, but 3G mobile phones of today also allows users to carry out a whole array of tasks that are normally done on a home PC or laptop.
3G mobile phones and technology
A 3G mobile phone crams a lot of technology into a very small package, so alongside the usual features found on mobile devices, you can also hook up to the internet to browse web pages, do a bit of social networking or catch up with emails. A slight drawback with the 3G mobile is that you'll be faced with a much smaller screen area and keyboard, but aside from that you'll generally find that you'll get all of the functionality of a normal computer.
Thanks to the processing power of the latest 3G mobile phones you can carry out all manner of computing tasks on-the-go. Alongside internet and email it's also possible to work on documents using scaled-down versions of popular Office-style software applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Most 3G mobiles also come with an array of so-called 'apps', and these are bite-sized programs that enable smartphone users to do everything from play games through to online banking.
Which 3G mobile phone?
A plentiful supply of 3G mobile phones means that there's one to suit every kind of budget. Apple and its iPhone is one of the most popular, but there are a wealth of others such as the HTC and all come with their own pros and cons. 3G mobile phones also have their own operating systems in the same way as a computer does. So alongside Apple there are 3G phones and operating systems available from the likes of BlackBerry, Nokia, Palm and Windows Mobile.
In addition to the 3G mobile and operating system, you'll also find that there's a wide selection of UK network providers (Vodafone, 3-Mobile, Orange, T-Mobile and O2) and numerous cheap deals and offers at any given time. To ensure that you get to experience the best online service then check out coverage levels offered by providers in your area before you buy. The great thing about 3G mobile phones though is that they can tap into available wireless networks. This includes those Wi-Fi hotspots found in many cafes, restaurants and bars these days, along with your router at home.
3G mobile phone tariffs
Have a look at our comparison charts above to see the deals that are on offer. Smartphones are available on either pay-monthly or pay-as-you-go tariffs. Some deals will give you touch screen phones as part of the package, although this is generally factored into the overall contract price. PAYG will invariably require you to pay for 3G smartphones in advance, but there's also no contract tie-in and you only pay for the data that you use.
In that respect it's a good idea to check our comparison tables for the data usage details. If you're on the move then you'll want to access the 3G network, but keep an eye on how much data allowance comes with the package that you're interested in. Email and fairly light internet use should all be within specified limits, but if you're planning on downloading larger files then this may be subject to additional charges.
3G mobiles: the verdict
A 3G mobile phone is the perfect accompaniment for people who want to stay online while they're on the move. There are certainly cost considerations to take into account when shopping for a smartphone, and in many ways these cover similar issues to mobile broadband such as data usage and additional charges that may be associated with that. But as a supplement to a traditional home-based broadband service they offer the ultimate in freedom.
Our comparison tabels allow you to compare touch screen mobile phones on more than just price to find the cheapest, but also let you narrow down your search to specific aspects of your desired mobile phones. It is also possible to read current 3G smartphones customers reviews' to understand their full smartphones experience. All this information should ensure you choose the most appropriate 3G phones for you.
