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

Price when reviewed: £649

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

Could this Asus/Microsoft collab be the handheld to hold out your hand for?

Flips and folds of all types and prices.

Price when reviewed: £1,199