The Nokia 1. The handset uses Android Go, a stripped-back version of the operating system used by many modern mobile phones today. Not only are these apps easier to use, but they also take up less space, meaning they can be incorporated into cheaper handsets like the Nokia 1.

The phone's screen is bigger with this iteration, too, and there are options to change font sizes and use text-to-speech apps if impaired vision is a worry. It's also well-built and should be able to withstand the occasional accidental drop. Read our full Nokia 1. Key specs — Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon ; Display: 6. Not only does it include a massive 5. The one downside of the Pixel 4a is the price. Regardless, this is the most fully-featured Android phone to date, with superb internal specifications and a long list of top-end features.

Read our full Google Pixel 4a review. Buy now from Carphone Warehouse. While learning new tech at a mature age might put you at a disadvantage, there are still plenty of things you can do to make the transition as easy as possible.

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This should give you an idea of what value is available for your money. Some models might only be available from telcos as prepaid devices you need to pay upfront for, while others, such as the Samsung Galaxy A series and some OPPO devices, might be available postpaid as a phone on a plan. Be wary of the older devices, as these may no longer be compatible with the latest software updates. Use our comparison tool to see a range of plans for other devices and from other providers.

If your child is at the age when they now need a phone to keep in touch, there are plenty of options available not only for cheap phones for kids but also for cheap kid-friendly phone plans that you can pair with a new device. For younger kids around 10 years old, it might not be the best idea to choose a more expensive smartphone.

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These are products with links to referral partners. This phone plays games well, without having to worry too much about the battery draining before bed.

At this price, the main competition is the Moto G8 Power. Same battery capacity, processor. So which is better? It, as ever, is all about your priorities. Their primary cameras are similar. The Moto sharpens more, the Oppo juices-up colours a little. But, at night, the Oppo takes the lead as, unlike the Moto G8 Power, it has a dedicated night mode.

Want more? The Moto G Pro has a slot-in stylus like the Galaxy Note 20, and it can tell when the pen is removed, loading a note-taking and doodling overlay. This is just a basic capacitive stylus with a ball of gauze over the end.

However, basic doodling is just fine and you can use it to handwrite in place of tap or swipe typing. And the Motorola Moto G Pro has the most powerful speakers in this test, with plenty of volume and stereo output. Great for games, great for movies. Pros: Has a stylus and an unusual action cam Cons: Stylus is basic; battery smaller than cheaper Moto. Some early reports talked of patchy performance, but TCL seems to have fixed these.

It even supports HDR, and is only slightly less bright than the best-in-class models. The camera hardware is on-par with the competition too, with a megapixel wide, 8-megapixel ultra-wide and two low-res cameras for portrait and blur that add little. Camera image processing has to balance reducing noise with retaining detail, and the TCL 10 Lite is all about that detail. This leads to some noisy night images too, though, ones without the boosting of clarity you see from Samsung and Realme.

Both sides and rear are plastic. However, it does include a case that smoothes-out those lines and the simple truth is the TCL 10 Lite offers a stellar amount of hardware per pound.

More than Motorola, Samsung or even Honor. Pros: Solid performance; low price; good screen Cons: Lower-tier camera processing. Buying a phone on a contract or SIM-free ultimately comes down to a matter of preference and breadth of choice. SIM deals are widespread now but some phones — particularly from Chinese manufacturers — can sometimes not be available as part as a UK network deal, meaning SIM-free might be the only way to access your desired device.

However, contract deals can often bring added benefits like roaming offers, cheaper access to streaming services, discounts on other products and more. These are alongside the main benefit of a SIM deal — being able to buy a phone that you can pay off over time rather than requiring a lumpsum. Conversely, a SIM-free phone does offer you some freedom. As such, none of our recommendations feature the technology.

You can often pick up flagship phones from years past at discounted prices as the months go on — many of which will feature wireless charging tech.

In our experience, when compared to more traditional LCD screens, absolutely. AMOLED panels can differ greatly so always be mindful of specs like brightness, contrast ratio and colour depth. If you are looking for a budget phone, it may not be worth paying extra. However, in , many cheap phones come with 90Hz or above right off the bat — meaning the choice you may have to make will be whether to toggle the high refresh rate on or off as opposed to what phone you should buy in the first place.

In the above case, simply try out 60Hz versus the high refresh rate and see if you care about the difference. Your habits may change over time, meaning you may eventually feel like its worth the extra battery life to bump up the refresh rate — the choice is yours. In , the average user should opt for no less than 64GB.