Ain’t nothing like the real thing?

Flagship fripperies begone, because this month we’re all about the best budget phones on the market – so expect smart features for smart cash

Google’s latest ‘basic’ Pixel offers a sharper display, smarter AI and better cameras – all wrapped up in a flagship that’s surprisingly easy on the wallet

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Price when reviewed: £1,199

SCORE PRICE 8GB/256GB, £333 (£399 inc VAT) from oneplus.com OnePlus’ Nord phones promise a taste of the high end at an affordable price, and the new Nord 5 costs a very reasonable £399 with 8GB of RAM