Best Smartphone Deals
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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...Comparing Smartphone Deals
There are some great smartphone deals in the market if you know how to spot them. The mobile phones industry has changed significantly in the past few years and the gap between the best phones and some of the cheapest models has widened. With so much difference between the features of different devices and their prices, you have to carefully compare your options so that you buy a phone that offers good features and also fits in your budget. Here are some of the factors that you should consider to carry out a comparison between different smartphone offers.
Touch screen
One of the first things that you should consider before going for a smartphone deal is if it has a touch screen. Touch screen mobile phones have completely transformed the way phones are used and what all they can do. Touch screens allow mobile phone manufacturers to get rid of the keypad, which means you get a bigger screen on which you can access the internet or watch videos. There are many good touch screen phones in the market, the most popular being the iPhone and some of the latest phones from HTC.
Connectivity
The second important consideration is the network that the phone can operate on. If you need high speed internet access, go for 3G smartphones. 3G phones have much faster data transfer rates and they can be used for video streaming, video conferencing and to access other data hungry applications. Although 3G plans are more expensive, there are some good 3G smartphone offers in the UK market.
Camera quality
If you plan to use your smartphone often for taking pictures, make sure that the camera provides good resolution. Some smartphones also come with a camera equipped with flash, auto focus and other useful features.
Battery life
Smartphones use so many heavy applications that the battery can drain very quickly. But there can be a big difference in the battery from one phone to another. Look for a phone that gives decent battery life both in standby mode and while the phone is in use.
Call quality
Some devices are notorious for their poor call quality. Read online reviews to find out if any such issues exist with the smartphone that you are planning to buy.
Apps
Apps can enhance the functionality of your smartphone. See if the phone can support custom apps and if its app marketplace is large enough. The iPhone and Android based phones are the best in this respect as they have a huge app market where you can find some great apps at cheap prices.
How to get the best smartphone deal
Almost all network operators, including 3 Mobile, Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, and Orange offer some of the best smartphone deals, but you should take your usage into account before you choose a particular plan. For example, if you will be using your phone for checking email or watching videos, you should go for an unlimited data plan. To get a good bargain, choose the device first and think about the kind of plan that will suit you most. Once these two things are finalised, compare offers from different network companies and go for the cheapest smartphone deal that you are getting.
