If you're looking to snag one of the best cheap phones in time for Christmas, you're in luck. Right now there are some great deals on budget smartphones – perfect whether you're looking to upgrade your own setup or gift a great device to a loved one.
It can be tough to know what is a genuinely good deal. Fortunately, that's where we come in – here at T3, we spend our time whittling down the very best deals to help you make the best choices with your hard earned money.
One such example is this deal on a Realme 8 5G which offers a whole lot of phone for just £13 a month.
Realme 8 5G 64GB with Unlimited Minutes and Texts and 2GB of data: just £13 a month at Mobiles.co.uk
The Realme 8 5G is perfect for kids, or even adults who don't need to push their phone too often. At just £13 a month, this offers everything you need without breaking the bank.
When we tested the Realme 8 5G, our reviewer was impressed with the handset, awarding it an impressive four stars. It's not hard to see why. The Realme features a brilliant 6.5-inch FHD+ display, capable of a 90Hz refresh rate, and stored within a relatively slim bezel.
The camera array on the device is super impressive. On the rear, you'll find a 48MP main sensor, with a 4cm Macro lens and a black and white portrait lens. And selfie duties are taken care of with a 16MP sensor, housed in a hole-punch cut-out.
A 5,000mAh battery should keep you going all day too. Our tester found average use was fine for a full day, and it kept up for around 10 hours in the most intensive use cases.
It's also capable of 5G speeds, which is fantastic at this price point. You'll get super fast speeds on the move – perfect for keeping up with social media or streaming your favourite music and video.
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Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.
Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.
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