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(Put this info together for a family member, but I thought it deserved a wider audience...)

*** MOST RECENT UPDATE: 30th November 2017 ***

NOTE #1: in each case, I've put the lowest current "normal" (pay, and get the phone) price I'm aware of, as well as alternative routes (if any) for people comfortable to PAYG and cancel if that works out cheaper.

NOTE #2: In many cases, TopCashback may be payable. Never hurts to go via TCB rather than direct when you're ready to stop browsing and start buying!

NOTE #3: I have shown multiple vendors when they're within a few pounds, in case you have a preference or can figure out how to get more cashback from one than the other.

All the phones below should come with at least Android 6.0. Many are Android 7.0 or better, but please double-check.

Honor 6A
£144.49 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Hon…-21
£99+£10 top-up from Three PAYG: three.co.uk/Hon…rey

Honor 6X
£189 from Ao.com: ao.com/pro…spx
£189.95 from Argos:
argos.co.uk/pro…198

Huawei P8 Lite
£139.95 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/dp/…WQD
£129.99+£10 from EE PAYG:
shop.ee.co.uk/mob…ils

Huawei P10 Lite
£179.99 from CPW (or Currys):
carphonewarehouse.com/con…tml

Moto E4
£109 from Motorola with code "UKWELCOME10" (+ possible extra 10% student discount via Unidays): motorola.co.uk/pro…n-4

Moto E4 Plus
£119 from Motorola with code "UKWELCOME10" (+ possible extra 10% student discount via Unidays): motorola.co.uk/pro…omm

Moto G4
£149 from LaptopsDirect: laptopsdirect.co.uk/mot…32c

Moto G4 Plus
£173.78 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Mot…-21

Moto G5 (2GB, single SIM version)
£129.95 from John Lewis (or Argos): johnlewis.com/mot…old
£89.99+£10 top-up from O2 PAYG (but be aware it may be locked for 12 months; see thread hotukdeals.com/dea…908 ): o2.co.uk/sho…g5/

Moto G5 (3GB, dual SIM version)
£149.99 from Amazon:
amazon.co.uk/Mot…-21

Moto G5 Plus
£199.99 from CPW (or Currys):
carphonewarehouse.com/con…tml

Moto G5S
£189 from Motorola with code "UKWELCOME10" (+ possible extra 10% student discount via Unidays): motorola.co.uk/pro…ion

Nokia 5
£119.95 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Nok…SSW
£129 from Ao.com: ao.com/pro…spx
£129.95 from John Lewis (or Argos): johnlewis.com/nok…ack
£99+£10 top-up on O2 via CPW: carphonewarehouse.com/hom…tml

Nokia 6
£174.99 from Mobiles.co.uk: mobiles.co.uk/sim…ack

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
£149.99+£10 top-up on EE PAYG via CPW: carphonewarehouse.com/hom…tml
£139+£10 top-up from GiffGaff.com (you'll have to search for it)

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
£249.95 from John Lewis: johnlewis.com/sam…ack
£199.99+£10 top-up on EE via CPW: carphonewarehouse.com/hom…tml
£169+£10 top-up at GiffGaff.com (you'll have to search for it)

Sony Xperia XA1
£169.99 from CPW (or Currys): carphonewarehouse.com/con…tml

Sony Xperia XA1 (dual SIM version)
£174.99 from Amazon:
amazon.co.uk/Son…XY/

Wileyfox Swift 2
£109.99 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Wil…-21

Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus
£149.99 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Wil…-21

Wileyfox Swift 2X
£144.99 from Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Wil…-21

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WILEYFOX Swift 2X + Kaiser Baas X90 1080p Sports Camera £149.99 very.co.uk/wil…prd
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  1. Uridium's avatar
    Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a lot more value in some of the more exotic Xiaomi and Lenovo's that aren't retailed in the UK
  2. Genki's avatar
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    Uridium22/11/2017 19:34

    Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a …Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a lot more value in some of the more exotic Xiaomi and Lenovo's that aren't retailed in the UK


    Oh, absolutely. But the person I did the research for wanted a more "conventional" purchasing route for stuff that's sold and supported in Europe. Figured some on HUKD might too... (edited)
  3. YikYak's avatar
    WackyClaret22/11/2017 19:50

    Link & code please?


    It's not a code. The 20% is auto applied for any amazon warehouse good at the checkout during this black Friday.

    See here. (edited)
  4. Uridium's avatar
    Also worth checking Amazon warehouse deals as well. I picked up a brand new open box Wileyfox Swift 2 for a family member for £85 a few weeks back...
  5. Genki's avatar
    Author
    BTW, although the list grew a bit, I originally drew it up by checking all the phones that featured in at least one "best of 2017" budget phone roundup in the last few months. These are the sources I checked...


    If you've got time, dip into some of the above and you'll really start to get a grip on the commonalities i.e. the phones that get picked up across multiple publications for particular reasons (finish, screen, battery life, camera, raw speed etc.) There's no "one size fits all" perfect answer at this price-point... it depends what you place most importance on. (edited)
  6. Spies's avatar
    Moto G5 3gb dual sim on Amazon Warehouse for a little over a ton (after the 20% discount) can't be beat IMO for value for money. (edited)
  7. BIGUSHEADUS's avatar
    Uridium22/11/2017 19:34

    Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a …Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a lot more value in some of the more exotic Xiaomi and Lenovo's that aren't retailed in the UK



    ZTE Axon 7 is right up there as the best bang for your buck you can get right now from GB.
  8. RadiantDuck's avatar
    Whoops, voted cold by accident, I meant hot. I wish you could change it. Good post!
  9. YikYak's avatar
    deleted186104522/11/2017 19:47

    What's the Amazon discount code?


    It's not a code. The 20% is auto applied for any amazon warehouse good at the checkout during this black Friday period.


    See Here. (edited)
  10. Grahamdue's avatar
    32553944-ldl9P.jpgI'm trying to get CPW to honour their advert in The Sun today - £99.99 unlocked sim free for Nokia 5.
  11. deleted112254's avatar
    Useful thanks
  12. deleted614753's avatar
    Uridium4 m ago

    Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a …Useful but if you are brave enough to buy from Chinese websites there is a lot more value in some of the more exotic Xiaomi and Lenovo's that aren't retailed in the UK




    Too true.
    I bought a Geotel Note for around £65 a while back (cheaper now) an well pleased. Getting accessories is an issue with this model though.

    gearbest.com/cel…tml

    Heat for the effort.
  13. Genki's avatar
    Author
    jazzuk7772 m ago

    IT's OK, but there's at least a few better deals for the phones you have …IT's OK, but there's at least a few better deals for the phones you have mentioned already on HUKD, e.g. Nokia 5 PAYG, J5 (2017).


    Good point, forgot the Nokia one which was on a separate piece of paper. Thanks for the reminder.
  14. Kidmonkey's avatar
    Really handy thanks

    Now if you wanted to be really helpful you could link to a site like Techradar or something for lazy sods like myself hehe x
  15. deleted1861045's avatar
    What's the Amazon discount code?
  16. EQL's avatar
    YikYak22/11/2017 19:54

    It's not a code. The 20% is auto applied for any amazon warehouse good at …It's not a code. The 20% is auto applied for any amazon warehouse good at the checkout during this black Friday.See here.



    Perhaps the poster is referring to this:
    hotukdeals.com/dea…719
  17. patcho's avatar
    ScampiLamp8 m ago

    Thanks for the amazing list! Which of these has the best camera do you …Thanks for the amazing list! Which of these has the best camera do you think?


    Honor 6x, Moto G5 plus?
  18. nutter99's avatar
    Based on personal experience, id warn anyone away from the Wileyfox phones. I thought id got my daughter a real bargain after reading several reviews (techradar etc) and bought the Swift 2. After a month or two it started randomly restarting, once it got to double figures in a day i decided enough was enough. Try and contact customer support, nothing, they dont state ANY contact number and dont respond to emails. Luckily I bought via Amazon and they sorted the refund. Heat for the post though!
  19. Uridium's avatar
    rugman14 m ago

    Yep, the Axon 7 from Gearbest at about £170, beats all others …Yep, the Axon 7 from Gearbest at about £170, beats all others £/performance/spec


    Yes a great phone for the money. I was tempted myself as a replacement for my Lenovo P2 (just for better camera) sadly the one thing that lets it down a bit is the 3250MaH battery.

    Once you've lived with a P2 with its monster 3 day battery it's hard to go back to normal smartphone battery life......
  20. Chz's avatar
    Genki12 h, 13 m ago

    Oh, absolutely. But the person I did the research for wanted a more …Oh, absolutely. But the person I did the research for wanted a more "conventional" purchasing route for stuff that's sold and supported in Europe. Figured some on HUKD might too...


    Would be worth adding Xiaomi's Mi A1 then. Their first "world phone", and supported in Europe. Tough call between that and the P10 Lite, but I went for an A1 due to the updates being created/supported by Google themselves.
  21. koalauk's avatar
    branflakes15 h, 48 m ago

    Great post Ok, guys which one? For my daughter birthday, it's the only …Great post Ok, guys which one? For my daughter birthday, it's the only present she has asked forTop budget £150 (could go with Used)needs fingerprint sensorWould like it to be somewhat water resistantFast charge would be greatIm thinking either whileyfox Swift 2s or the Moto 5 .....?


    Nokia 5
  22. pxh's avatar
    vegasbaby23/11/2017 14:56

    I did look at this one, before I bought the Cubot Cheetah 2 this week …I did look at this one, before I bought the Cubot Cheetah 2 this week (originally had the Cubot x15), but the (1280*720) screen put me off. Have to say the full HD screen on the Cheetah 2 is excellent.


    I would certainly have considered purchasing this instead of the Max if it weren't for the non-removable battery (even though the back cover is detachable).
  23. vegasbaby's avatar
    pxh23/11/2017 16:06

    I would certainly have considered purchasing this instead of the Max if it …I would certainly have considered purchasing this instead of the Max if it weren't for the non-removable battery (even though the back cover is detachable).


    I think that's the trouble with pretty much all the mid range Android phones. There's always a compromise with something. Either, screen resolution, battery size, size of RAM,ROM etc. I WAS surprised that the Cheetah didn't have a removable battery, considering the back is removable.
  24. Foxy's avatar
    I'm looking for something to replace my Z3 compact. I want something ideally no bigger (size wise) but with the same features (waterproof, wireless charging, compass) just with a bigger memory and faster processing.. It's been a great phone, I'd like a replacement though... (edited)
  25. michele.gilling-ulph's avatar
    what do people think is better. The samsung J5 or the moto g5s? both a similar price at the moment
  26. metronome's avatar
    blackanchorage7 h, 31 m ago

    I like Xiaomi, but I don't think it has NFC


    The xiaomi doesn't have nfc the Lenovo P2 does, I only mention the xiaomi one for those who really want to use O2 network
  27. ldndon's avatar
    leeanne1236 m ago

    Dont think that one suitable for this thread due to the requirement to …Dont think that one suitable for this thread due to the requirement to take out a contract etc



    Fair enough - didn't read that far down in the OP's post. But for those that are willing to go through the extra hassle... happy days.
  28. unlockk's avatar
    Can anyone recommend a good 4.5" screen phone?
  29. WackyClaret's avatar
    shivclicks124/11/2017 12:49

    great list... looking for sim free or cheap offers for huawei p10 please. …great list... looking for sim free or cheap offers for huawei p10 please. couldnt find it on this list.


    179 at Curry's and Argos for P10 lite
  30. user1491625's avatar
    I bought a Nokia 5 a week ago for £129.95 at Argos. Good phone for the price, even better if you can get it unlocked for £99.99. Just a heads up: Frequently security updates have been released as promised by HMD, but there is a known bug on version 7.1.2 that kills apps sent to the background. For now I'm holding on 7.1.1 and everything seems fine. There are rumours that the latest update released fixed the problem; can't confirm yet. See link (xda-developers forum): Nokia 5 bug

    On the specs side, people complain about 720p and 2gb of ram, but IMO the phone is fine for a budget phone and for my usage (basically, phone calls, light internet browsing and podcasts), so can't comment on games. I like the fingerprint gimmick and the presence of a 3.5mm jack. I had narrowed my choice between Nokia 5 and Huawei P10 lite, and chose based on price and software updates. Hope this helps.
  31. deleted547488's avatar
    Tointy50123/11/2017 09:08

    Don't buy from China absolute nightmare last 2 phones broke down within a …Don't buy from China absolute nightmare last 2 phones broke down within a week trying to get money back .never again.stick to UK /Amazon.


    720 is well good enough for these small screen appliances and will be as sharp as you can get because the same number of pixels are in the same space of a similar sized portion of a large screen 4K TV.
    Not sure what happened as when I clicked quote I got 2 posts in the same box???????
    Disregard after this comment, that is the extra I got.
    Tointy50123/11/2017 09:08

    Don't buy from China absolute nightmare last 2 phones broke down within a …Don't buy from China absolute nightmare last 2 phones broke down within a week trying to get money back .never again.stick to UK /Amazon.


    And then again I have sourced lot's of phones for friends and family from China and had nothing but praise from the buyers with no faults or returns required (edited)
  32. Kell774's avatar
    Great post
  33. NoliCedere's avatar
    Thanks - great effort.
  34. bloooo's avatar
    Appreciate the effort, nice job
  35. jazzuk777's avatar
    IT's OK, but there's at least a few better deals for the phones you have mentioned already on HUKD, e.g. Nokia 5 PAYG, J5 (2017).
  36. Tacavas's avatar
    Wow, text book for any deal poster, great job and heat from me
  37. WackyClaret's avatar
    Spies22/11/2017 19:46

    Moto G5 3gb dual sim on Amazon Warehouse for a little over a ton (after …Moto G5 3gb dual sim on Amazon Warehouse for a little over a ton (after the 20% discount) can't be beat IMO for value for money.


    Link & code please?
  39. Spies's avatar
    EQL2 m ago

    Perhaps the poster is referring to …Perhaps the poster is referring to this:https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/moto-g5-3gb-ram-dual-sim-at-amazon-for-14999-like-new-11098-in-warehouse-2835719


    Yes I am
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