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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 |
 3000 textsFREE |
600 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £36/mth | 24 months |
£36/mth |  |
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Info Vodafone iPhone £36, 3000 texts per month
Handset colour Black   |
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| 2 |
 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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| 3 |
 Unlimitedtexts |
600 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £36/mth | 24 months |
£36/mth |  |
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Info iPhone - Orange 35, unlimited texts
Handset colour White  |
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| 4 |
 Unlimitedtexts |
300 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £27/mth | 24 months |
£27/mth |  |
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Info O2 Smartphone 500MB, unlimited texts
Handset colour White |
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| 5 |
5000 textsFREE |
900 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | £79.99 | £20/mth | 24 months |
£23.33/mth |  |
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Info Text 900, 5000 texts per month
Handset colour Black  |
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| 6 |
 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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| 7 |
 Unlimitedtexts |
500 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | FREE | £18/mth | 24 months |
£18/mth | |
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Info Text 500, unlimited texts
Handset colour Black |
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| 8 |
 5000 textsFREE |
500 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 1GB) | FREE | £24/mth | 24 months |
£24/mth | |
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Info Text 500, 5000 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 9 |
3000 textsFREE |
300 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £36/mth | 12 months |
£36/mth | |
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Info Vodafone Internet 500, 3000 texts per month
Handset colour Black |
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| 10 |
Unlimitedtexts |
600 per month | UNLIMITED(fair use policy of 500MB) | FREE | £37/mth | 24 months |
£37/mth |  |
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Info O2 iPhone, unlimited texts
Handset colour Black |
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Loading results...Cheap Smartphone: Buyers' Guide
There are many cheap smartphone models in the market that you can opt for today without compromising on functionality. The days are gone when you had to break the bank to buy a smartphone and had to use the device with upmost care as it used to be a prized possession. These days, not only can more and more people can afford touch screen mobile phones because of lower prices but they are also able to frequently replace their device with a new one.
There are two main reasons of greater affordability of 3G smartphones in the UK and pretty much everywhere else in the world - lower prices of device and budget deals from mobile network operators.
Cheaper devices
In comparison to just a few years ago, the price of cheap smartphones in the market have plummeted, though there are still some high-end touch screen phones that are more expensive than ever. The main reasons behind the lower average prices of 3G phones are increased competition between manufacturers of mobile phones and better technology.
The number of smartphone manufacturers has increased and there is fierce competition between them to grab market share. Companies like Apple, HTC and RIM are constantly coming up with new cheap smartphone models to expand their target customer segment. The technologies used in smartphones, especially the touch screen technology, are also maturing and their costs are falling.
Better tariff plans
The competition between mobile network operators is no less fierce than that between manufacturers. They are always coming up with some of the cheapest offers in hope of luring more customers to their network. Greater competition between operators is good for the customers. Not only are you able to get lower prices on data usage, which is extremely important in case of data hungry smartphones, operators are also able to get better prices on devices from manufacturers because of the large volume sales that they are able to achieve. These two factors combined result in some of the cheapest smartphone deals for you, even if you're on a tight budget.
Almost all network operators, including 3 Mobile, Vodafone, T-Mobile O2, and Orange often come up with attractive discounts. If you are lucky or if you are ready to wait, you may be able to take advantage of such a limited period discount offer.
What are your options in cheap smartphones?
There is a wide variety of cheap smartphone models on the market and depending on your needs, you can choose a device and plan that you think is best for you. Even Apple's iPhone is within the reach of most people now. But if you are looking for the cheapest smartphones, you should look at devices from manufacturers like Nokia, Samsung and LG. There are some cheap HTC and Blackberry models as well, as these companies try to be present in all segments of the market. Before you buy a smartphone, make sure that you fully understand its features and the terms and conditions of your tariff plan. You should also read some online reviews, as they can help you compare different devices and plans.
