No, I’m not mad! The Fujifilm X-A7 is an excellent introduction to the world of dedicated cameras –and at a very reasonable ...

Oppo’s Find N5 is the thinnest book-style foldable yet, and it’s launching worldwide — but it’s another foldable the US just ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Although the Galaxy A16 5G won't set the world on fire, you'll be able to use it until 2030, and that's not bad for $200.

You'll need to make some trade-offs to get a cheap phone — forget about the most powerful processors or versatile zoom cameras — but in many cases, you'll find cameras that are good enough to ...

With the iPhone 16e, Apple is looking to once again change the smartphone game, but in an rather surprising way.

One excellent example is currently at John Lewis, where you can get an extra £200 off the Google Pixel 9 in addition to the ...

For more details, read how we test and rate products. The Samsung Galaxy A55 (buy now) is the best cheap phone you can buy. It has a sharp, punchy screen and a very capable multi-lens camera system.

The Poco X7 Pro was announced alongside its non-Pro sibling right at the beginning of January 2025, and went on sale immediately afterwards.

Learn more When it comes to making the best cheap phones, phone makers have to balance more carefully which features to prioritize and which they can sacrifice from their premium and flagship lines.

A selection of the phones we tested for this article. Pictured: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 and Poco X7 Pro (The Independent) We tested each of the best cheap phones by swapping it out for our normal ...