iPhone SE deal: Get the 64GB model for free upfront and just £20.99 per month on EE

The iPhone SE is a year old now, and to mark the occasion EE has teamed up with Mobiles.co.uk to offer possibly the best deal we've yet seen for this handset.

The SE is, of course, the 'cheap iPhone' - offering as it does iPhone 7 build quality in an iPhone 5S-style form factor. It's the iPhone of choice for anyone who wants a cheap phone made by Apple that's not 'massive' in the hand.

Thanks to the voucher code 25IPHSE, you can get the 64GB version of the iPhone SE for free as it removes the regular £25 upfront cost.

The monthly fee after that is just £20.99 for unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 1GB of data on the EE network. With Wi-Fi hotspots around the home, work, shops, restaurants and bars being so easily accessible nowadays, we think it's a workable amount for most users who would choose this phone.

How good is this deal? The cheapest iPhone SE deal out there is on the iD network and offers the same amount of data - 1GB - and a free upfront cost, for £19.50. That's £1.49 per month cheaper, but you only get the 16GB version of the phone with that deal.

The next best deal on the 64GB version costs £1.49 more than the voucher code deal at £21.50 a month, and only comes with 600 minutes and 5000 texts on the iD network. Compared to the best 1GB O2 deal with unlimited texts and calls, you're saving £126.

The cheapest price to buy the iPhone SE outright is currently £349 at John Lewis so with this deal you're effectively paying only £155.76 over the course of two years (that's £6.49 per month!) for your contract, which is brilliant value.

iPhone SE deal in full:

iPhone SE 64GB | £25 FREE upfront | Unlimited calls and texts | 1GB data | £20.99pm
Use the voucher code 25IPHSE to get an iPhone SE 64GB for FREE upfront. Then it's just £20.99 per month on EE for 1GB data and unlimited calls and texts. This is easily the cheapest way to get this phone on any network and ideal for anyone who doesn't need loads of data. Total cost over 24 months is £503.76.

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The iPhone SE rocks the classic iPhone look of the 5S, but it's a big upgrade over the older phone with the same camera as the critically-acclaimed iPhone 6S. The compact size has been a big hit for users not wanting or needing a massive screen. That saving is absolutely huge though!

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Why the LG G6 can’t be perfect for everyone

The LG G6 has generated a lot of buzz at MWC 2017, but not all of it has been the good kind.

Just reading through the comments on our hands-on video review of the phone will tell the story immediately. I won’t spoil it for you, but here’s a snippet: “WTF LG?!“

Being the large global manufacturer that it is, LG has to delicately balance the feature set of each new phone as to release something that pleases people the world over. But of course, that’s impossible. Or is it?

For some background, wireless charging in the G6 is available only in the United States, but the quad DAC, a praised feature found in the LG V20, is nowhere to be found. Alternatively, those outside of the US would rather have the wireless charging instead of the quad DAC.

I chatted with Frank Lee of LG Electronics to ask the very question of why the company decided to include or omit these sought after features from its G6 in certain regions.

When asked about how LG responds to consumer disappointment, Mr. Lee spoke candidly.

“We have a large fanbase that’s probably disappointed. They probably saw it [the LG G6 unveiling] and [pauses].”

It’s not just the consumers, it’s the press, too. At TechRadar, we have editors across the globe. When the V20 released, it was only me and my US colleagues that got to handle the phone, while our UK colleagues and many others got the cold shoulder. 

Tough decisions

Not being served in equal measure when it comes to a smartphone release is a baffling feeling. But Lee assures me that there’s a reason for the madness, even if it hasn’t made itself visible yet.

“We looked at each of the different regions and generally, we’re seeing parts of Europe and Asia - there’s a higher appreciation for audio. And that’s not to say that Americans don't, my goodness.

“But in this transition year, at least in the American market[…]we’re giving you wireless charging to lessen the impact from changing to a built-in battery. Wireless charging was a strategic play for us to not disappoint our fan base.”

The funny thing is, I guess that I’m the exception as an American in that I’d much rather have a quad DAC than wireless charging. To that end, I’m certain that many around the world will be perfectly content with the feature set of the LG G6 and worry not about what’s missing. 

But, there will always be a vocal party and without them, companies wouldn’t stay on their proverbial toes when it comes to future releases.

“We’ll continue to learn and get to the point where, at the second half of the year, we will have locked-in what next year will look like. I think you’ll see a lot of those learnings expressed again.

“It could very well be that we’ll be talking in two months and I’ll be telling you that we’ve learned something.” 

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Innovative OPPO 5x dual camera zoom smartphone tech gets early MWC 2017 preview

Far from ready for primetime inside an actual commercial product, OPPO 5x dual camera zoom technology moves one step closer to a sleek execution.

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Unannounced Huawei P10 Lite may have leaked online

Huawei has announced its new flagship smartphones, the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. However, it appears there may be a third as yet unannounced P10 device called the P10 Lite.

According to Android Planet, several Dutch retailers including Cool Blue and Belsimpel have listed the Huawei P10 Lite on their sites at a price of €349 (around £297/ $370/ AU $481) with official images and specifications. 

They’ve not just listed it once, either, as it’s there in its three color options: white, gold, and black.

A Liter option

In terms of design the P10 Lite is quite different from the other P10 flagships in a way that makes them quite difficult to tie together. It has a reasonably premium look thanks to its glass and metal casing but its fingerprint scanner is located on the back rather than the front.  

The P10 Lite listed on these sites has a 5.2 inch screen of 1080p resolution, running on the Kirin 655 chip with an octa-core A53 processor and a Mali-T830MP2 GPU. It also has a 12 MP rear camera and 8MP front camera with a 3000 mAh battery. 

The P10 Lite will run on Android Nougat with Huawei's EMUI 5.1 interface laid on the top, sporting 4GB RAM with 32GB of expandable storage. It certainly seems like a natural progression from the P9 Lite, even though it's not a particularly big jump in terms of spec. 

It’s not clear when this phone will launch or in which markets as the sites only have the release listed as ‘soon’ and Huawei is still to make comment.

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Moto G4 versus Moto G5: is it still the best budget phone?

Motorola recently announced the Moto G5, a phone that is pushing its budget line to new, more premium heights.

While not a total rethinking of the Moto G4, those looking for an upgrade will find a few features that have seen some refinement.

However, not everything has changed for the better in Moto’s latest smartphone. Its chipset is a slight downgrade if we’re looking at Snapdragon iterations and battery capacity.

If you have a Moto G4 and are looking for a total improvement in the G5, you may not find what you’re looking for. But, that’s a testament to the feature set and performance capability of last year’s phone.

That said, those who haven’t taken the plunge for Moto’s affordable line will definitely find a lot to love here. We’re currently busy testing the G5 in-depth, but do check back soon for a full review. 

Check out our video from the MWC 2017 showfloor where we get down to the details to help you decide which phone fits your life better.

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End of the stream dream? New trial wants users to pay to watch pre-downloaded films

Would you watch a movie on your phone? No? Well how about if it was already downloaded, stored locally, and ready to watch without a moment’s hesitation?

A new initiative from Fox, Telstra and Ericsson is banking on the latter. 

Announced at MWC 2017 the initiative will see movies such as The Martian, Deadpool, The Revenant and Life of Pi pre-loaded onto Samsung Galaxy S7 handsets, ready to watch. 

So what's the catch?

The catch is that users will still have to pay to rent or buy the films, as they would if they wanted to stream it from a service like YouTube. 

The films will also take up space on a user’s phone, which could end up being annoying depending on how much free space you have on your device. 

Although this won’t be the case during the initial trial period, eventually the hope is to have these films download onto phones in the background using data that’s zero-rated - so thankfully there won’t be any nasty movie-related surprises when your bill arrives at the end of the month. 

Watching a movie on your phone is hardly the best way to get the cinematic experience, but having the film pre-downloaded might mean we end up watching it in situations where we’re without signal for extended periods of time, and not having to wait to have it downloaded is an additional bonus. 

Just please don’t watch The Revenant on your phone. If ever there was a movie to watch on a big screen it’s that.

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Gionee A1 and A1 Plus are ‘super selfie, super battery’ new Nougat smartphones

With eye-catching front cameras, all-day (and beyond) batteries, FHD screens and Nougat, it's not hard for the Gionee A1 and A1 Plus to shine at MWC 2017.

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Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9

Huawei has just launched its next flagship handset in the form of the Huawei P10, but is it that much of an improvement on last year's phone?

The P10 has upgrades in the design, camera and chipset department, but when you factor in a higher cost is that really enough to make it a better buy than the Huawei P9?

We gave that phone four stars out of five, so if there aren't many improvements here it may still be worth picking up the Huawei P9 instead. We've compared the specs of the two handsets below, to help give you a clear picture of which phone is the better choice, and how much of an improvement the Huawei P10 really is.

Note: At the time of writing Huawei has no plans to release the Huawei P10 in the US.

Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9 design 

Much of the design on the Huawei P10 has come directly from last year’s phone. If you were to see these two phones sat next to each other, it would be a little difficult to judge which is which without studying them.

The biggest change is the fingerprint scanner, which was on the rear of the Huawei P9, but has moved around to the front of the P10. Huawei claims this is for a more minimalist design, but it hasn't made the phone any thinner than the P9.

The fingerprint scanner on the Huawei P10 sits in a new home button created for the front of the phone below the screen. 

You can use this button to navigate around the device, but unlike some handsets there are no capacitive keys alongside it.

On the Huawei P9, the fingerprint sensor sits on the back of the phone and is a little easier to tap when you’re holding the phone in your hand, but trickier to reach when the device is sat on a desk.

Both the Huawei P9 and P10 have a single speaker driver at the bottom of the phone, with a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top edge.

The power button for both handsets is about two thirds of the way down on the right hand edge, while there’s also a volume rocker for controlling your music levels just above it.

Another big change for the Huawei P10 is rounder corners. This helps lead to an iPhone 6S-like look, to the point that you'll likely struggle to tell the two apart with a quick glance.

This does make it a little easier to hold and use compared to the Huawei P9 though.

The other major difference between the Huawei P10 and P9 are the designs for the back of the phone. The Huawei P9 only comes in either a stainless steel metal uni-body or a Ceramic White version.

Ceramic White still uses metal, it just covers it with a coating that makes it look and feel different to the standard option. There's also a Ceramic White version of the Huawei P10.

The best version of the P10 is the new 'Dazzling' design, which comes in either blue or gold. This gives the back of the phone a great reflective look and means fingerprints won’t pick up easily.

Huawei is also launching the P10 in black, silver, green, rose gold and a normal gold effect.

The Huawei P9 has the same material effect across all colors - apart from Ceramic White - and comes in Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey, Mystic Silver, Prestige Gold, Red and Blue.

Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9 display 

Huawei P10 with the screen on

If you were hoping for a major upgrade in the screen department on the Huawei P10, you’ll be disappointed.

The Huawei P10 has a 5.1-inch Full HD display, which is a slight downsize on the 5.2-inch Full HD screen on the Huawei P9.

Both phones have bright screens, but if you want a higher resolution on a Huawei handset you’ll have to opt for the newly launched Huawei P10 Plus, which features a 5.5-inch QHD display.

The big upgrade for the screen on the Huawei P10 comes in the protection, which is now upgraded to Corning Gorilla Glass 5, from Gorilla Glass 3 tech on the P9.

That should mean the Huawei P10 has more chance of surviving a tumble to the floor, but it won't gurantee your new phone won't smash if you drop it.

Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9 OS and power 

The Huawei P10 has been upgraded under the hood. The P9 comes with a Huawei-produced Kirin 955 chipset, but on the newer phone there’s now a newer Kirin 960 chip, which we saw originally in the Huawei Mate 9.

The P9 also comes in two different versions, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and another with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but Huawei has limited it to the latter specs for all models of the Huawei P10.

As for software, the latest Emotion UI 5.1 will be running on the Huawei P10 when it’s available, and that comes with Android 7 Nougat software baked in. The P9 launched with Android 6 Marshmallow on board, but you can now upgrade it over-the-air to Android 7.

Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9 camera and battery

The Huawei P9 saw the company launch a partnership with German camera firm Lecia, and include a new dual-lens setup on the phone, which has been a major focus for Huawei ever since.

The Huawei P9 has a 12MP RGB sensor for color images, but will then combine that with an image taken from a 12MP monochrome (black and white) sensor that will give extra detail to each image.

On the Huawei P10 it’s a very similar affair, but instead this time there’s a new 20MP monochrome sensor to help ensure better detail in each of your shots.

For selfies, both the Huawei P10 and P9 have 8MP sensors that should be able to help you out when shooting front-facing shots for social media.

The P10 also comes with a new facial tracking technology that can use up to 190 points of a human face to track down the best selfie shots possible. Whether this actually works in practice, we haven't found out yet.

Battery capacity on the Huawei P10 has been upgraded from 3,000mAh on the P9 to 3,200mAh. We didn’t love the battery life on the Huawei P9, so hopefully this slight upgrade will give it a significant amount of extra life from a single charge.

Both phones also come with fast-charging features and charge via a USB-C connection on the bottom edge, but neither comes with wireless charging.

Huawei P10 vs Huawei P9 price 

The Huawei P9 launched at $470 (£449.99, AU$799), but it's expected that the Huawei P10 will launch at a higher price. The only official price we know so far is it will cost €649 in Europe, which works out at around £550/$680/AU$890.

The P9 however has already dropped to £400 in the UK and it will likely be even cheaper when the Huawei P10 is officially out.

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Oppo’s new camera lets you zoom in 5x further with no loss in quality

Smartphone cameras are getting better all the time, but one thing they’re still not great at is zooming in, usually not letting you zoom far or degrading the quality of your shots when you do. But Oppo has used Mobile World Congress 2017 to announce a new camera tech that could solve that problem.

Catchily called “5x Dual Camera Zoom”, this new technology apparently offers 5x lossless zoom – so you can zoom in five times closer to your subject without losing any visible image quality.

Most current smartphone cameras top out at 2x lossless zoom, if they offer any at all, so this is a big jump.

Inspired by submarines

It works by combining wide-angle and telephoto lenses in a periscope-style structure, giving the lenses more space for a deep zoom, without them sticking out the back of the phone, as you can sort of see in the image above.

In fact, Oppo’s solution is apparently 10% thinner than a typical 2x optical zoom, so it can be implemented into a smartphone without adding too much bulk, and it’s accompanied by a new optical image stabilization (OIS) solution that’s supposedly 40% better than OIS on other smartphone zoom lenses, so shots stay crisp and clear even when fully zoomed in.

If you want to grab a phone with this new tech, well, you can’t. Not yet anyway, but if it lives up to Oppo’s claims we’d expect to see it start filtering into new handsets over the coming year.

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New Nokia 3310 vs original Nokia 3310: which phone is king?

The Nokia 3310 is an iconic handset, and 17 years after it first launched Nokia has brought the handset back to the life in the shape of the new Nokia 3310

But is newer always better? 

We’ve pitted the new Nokia 3310 against the original to see which one comes out on top. This isn’t just a simple spec shootout though – there’s plenty of nostalgia, emotional attachment and pure gut feeling here too.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: price

The new Nokia 3310 price is low... really low. It will go on sale globally some time between April and June for €49 (around $40, £35, AU$55).  

In comparison, the original Nokia 3310 launched at £129.99 (around $160, AU$210), although 17 years later it can be picked up secondhand for a lot less. 

A quick search on eBay shows multiple hits for 3310 devices, with Buy it Now prices ranging from £15-£50 (around $18-$60, AU$24-80). 

Winner: New Nokia 3310
With a supremely low launch price the new Nokia 3310 is highly affordable, making it a great option as a back-up, festival or holiday phone. While you can pick up the old Nokia 3310 for next to nothing, you can’t guarantee the condition it’ll arrive in, and it doesn’t support many modern SIM cards.  

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: design

The design of the original Nokia 3310 is iconic. Back in 2000 its 113 x 48 x 22mm dimensions were viewed as impressively compact, coming off the back of the taller 3210, and more importantly it could take one hell of a beating. 

Dubbed by many as ‘indestructible’, the 3310 put solid build quality front and center, with a noticeable thickness and removable fascias, which meant that if you did manage to crack the casing it was cheap and easy to replace. 

The 133g weight provided a reassurance presence in the hand, without being overbearing, and you could easily use the phone one-handed. 

Nokia has put the new 3310 on a diet – it tips the scales at 76.9g and measures 115.6 x 51 x 12.8mm, making it a lot more compact and lightweight than its predecessor. 

While this makes it supremely easily to handle, and almost undetectable in a pocket, it doesn’t feel as solid. You also can’t remove the front cover, only the rear, so swapping out the current fascia for a new one is out of the question. 

Winner: Original Nokia 3310
They built them better back in the day. The Nokia 3310 wins this round with its solid, hardy build. It may be thicker and heavier, but it’s still easy to use one-handed and will comfortably nestle in the pocket. Plus, the ability to switch the fascias for funkier options is always fun.

Short on time? Check out our new Nokia 3310 vs old Nokia 3310 video below.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: display

What makes a good screen? Is it the size, the resolution, the colors, the viewability in bright light? It's somewhat of a mixed bag on both the old and the new Nokia 3310. 

The original 3310 packs a monochrome display with an 84 x 48 resolution that's laughably low-res in today’s world.

That said, it consumed very little power, and was still perfectly readable even in direct sunlight. 

Things have been stepped up a notch on the new Nokia 3310, with a 2.4-inch full color display adorning the front of the phone.

A 240 x 320 resolution gives a more detailed look to the interface, but it’s still nowhere near as good as the displays you get on even entry-level Android smartphones. 

It’s still power-efficient however, and while Nokia claims a polarizing layer will help with viewability in bright light we’re not convinced it’ll be as good as the original 3310. 

Winner: New Nokia 3310
A higher resolution, bigger screen and larger display all play their part in giving the new Nokia 3310 the win here. The extra detail makes texts and images easier on the eye, although we do miss the green glow of the original 3310's display.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: battery

The original Nokia 3310 is fondly remembered for its days of battery life. The handset featured a 900mAh power pack which could give up to 2.5 hours of talktime and up to 11 days of standby, making it a bit of a road warrior. 

Things get even better with the new Nokia 3310 though, with a larger 1,200mAh battery giving you 22 hours of talktime and up to a whopping 31 days of standby.

Winner: New Nokia 3310
The battery life on the original Nokia 3310 was great, but the quoted stats for the new Nokia 3310 are simply fantastic. We’re yet to put the new 3310 to the test to see if it can live up to the claims, but the early signs are positive.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: interface

Pick up an original Nokia 3310, hit the menu button and use the arrows keys on the right and you’ll scroll through a familiar list of options. 

It’s simple yet effective, giving you access to call logs, contacts, messages, games, calculator, settings and… not a lot else.

The menu on the new Nokia 3310 isn’t exactly feature-packed, but it has a number of additional options over its predecessor. 

There’s a calendar, basic web browser, a simple app store and a camera application to name a few. It runs the Nokia Series 30+ operating system, which is navigated via the directional key below the screen. It’s all very intuitive.

Winner: New Nokia 3310
In this case, more is more. The additional features on the Nokia 3310, along with the updated UI, make for a strong yet straightforward experience.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: camera

This is a quick section. The old Nokia 3310 doesn’t have a camera. Why? Because it was around before cameras were being put into phones.

The new Nokia 3310 does have a camera – but don’t get too excited. The rear-mounted 2MP snapper features a digital zoom and single LED flash – but that’s your lot. For the odd snap it’s fine, but it’s not going to be your main camera.

Winner: New Nokia 3310
Well it’s obvious: only the new 3310 has a camera, so there’s only one winner here… unless you hate cameras, in which case the original 3310 is your champion.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: connectivity    

When it comes to connectivity the old Nokia 3310 is very limited. There’s no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microSD slot, USB port or NFC. All you get is basic cellular connectivity. It was a simpler time back in 2000.

While the new Nokia 3310 adds a few extras – namely Bluetooth, a microSD slot and a microUSB port – it still misses options such as Wi-Fi, GPS and NFC. 

You get a slightly better cellular connection – 2.5G to be exact – but that’s only enough to give you a very basic web experience.

Winner: New Nokia 3310
Just… there’s not a lot in this one, with neither handset packing Wi-Fi, GPS or NFC. But the new 3310 edges it with 2.5G connectivity and the inclusion of Bluetooth.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: Snake

The old Nokia 3310 is sometimes mistaken for a handset which came with the original version of Snake, but in fact it ran Snake II. The second generation of the popular mobile game added a few new levels, a head to your snake and bugs for bonus points. 

It’s simple, yet utterly addictive – and even today you can spend longer than you’d probably like to admit trying to get a new high score.

The new Nokia 3310 has a modern-day take on the game called Snake Xenzia. It have full color graphics, a wider selection of levels, a more lifelike snake and a simpler way to control it – just use the 4 and 6 number keys. It's still fun to play, but lacks the simple charm of Snake II.

Winner: Original Nokia 3310
You can’t beat a bit of classic Snake II action. It's as simple as at.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: ringtone

Da da der der, da da der der, da da der der der. It’s a ringtone which is synonymous with Nokia, and both handsets have the ‘Nokia tone’ as a ringtone in their settings menu. 

The original Nokia 3310 has the classic monophonic jingle, which always raises a smile when it’s played. 

The new Nokia 3310 has a more polyphonic variant of the tune which makes it a little fancier. It’s a matter of taste as to which you’ll prefer, but purists will always opt for the monophonic version.

Winner: Original Nokia 3310
As with any classic song, remixes are all well and good, but the original is always the best.

New Nokia 3310 vs Original Nokia 3310: verdict

If you tot up the totals, the new Nokia 3310 wins this shoot-out with a score of 6 category wins to 3 – but that doesn't tell the whole story.

The new Nokia 3310 doesn't offer the nostalgia, the twang of sentiment you get when you think back and remember the original 3310. For some it can never be bettered, and the reboot won't hit the same heights.

We'd have liked to have seen the design follow the original a little more closely, but the addition of the new features, improved battery life and color display means the new Nokia 3310 is a worthy winner.

MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2017 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone.

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That surprising Sony Xperia XZ Premium is apparently the first commercial Snapdragon 835 phone

Is the Galaxy S8 running out of buzz and wow factor now that the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is confirmed to roll out first with Snapdragon 835 inside?

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The best LG G6 deals in September 2018

It's almost game over for the LG G6. Despite the quality of the handset offering a genuine alternative to those flagship phones from the likes of Samsung and Apple, the G6 never really got going. Sales started strong enough, but tailed off quickly. And now that the LG G7 ThinQ is here, it seems like nobody really wants LG G6 deals anymore.

Which honestly feels like a shame. As we say, this is a good mobile phone. In fact, it's a very good mobile phone. A high quality, stylish handset with a pin-sharp screen and water-resistant casing. There isn't much not to like about this splendid Android phone.

And now is a brilliant time to buy. The release of the iPhone 8 and the company's innovative LG V30 caused some fantastic prices to emerge on the LG G6. You can now get it for under £600 for the two year term, which is frankly as cheap as chips for such a good handset. We've even seen tariffs that cost as little as £18 per month!

So if you're not bothered about LG G7 ThinQ deals and know that it's the G6 for you, then check out our comparison table below to make sure you're getting the best price on the market.

See also: Samsung Galaxy S9 deals | Samsung Galaxy S8 deals | Best iPhone deals | Mobile phone deals | SIM only deals | LG G6 review

Make no mistake, the G6 is a great phone from LG. Its recent predecessors haven't really taken the fight to Samsung and Apple, but the LG G6 is a flagship phone to be proud of. The dazzling 1440 x 2880 screen is a particular strength and you immediately feel on first use that your handling an Android device no less premium than the Samsung Galaxy S9. And, to be honest, the newer LG G7 ThinQ doesn't move things on massively either.

Read TechRadar's full LG G6 review

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