'This is a plain budget phone, so don't expect more than the basics. '
'Rubbish battery life.'
'The screen is a 4-inch 480x800-pixel panel which really isn't very bright and has poor viewing angles. '
A new entry to the budget smartphone category that could scare rivals
One of the best low-cost smartphones you can buy
'decent overall spec'
'The HTC Desire is one of the best looking smartphones available right now.'
'It looks and feels like a great little phone, but it’s impossible to view it in isolation and on the current market there are choices which present better value for money at (and in fact below) this price point. '
'The Desire 500 tackles the essentials well, doesn't cost the Earth and has a more interesting design than most budget smart phones. '
$300 price tag its wallet-friendly for an unlocked phone
Largest display in a Nokia Lumia phone so far
Good value, Decent performance
4G smartphone on a budget
Good all-around value for the money
Cheap, compact, capable Windows Phone device
Super cheap, Large, expansive screen
Least expensive handset in the Lumia line-up
Likeable design, Great screen quality
Slick OS, Good camera, Attractive design
Offers good performance and specifications
Great design and build quality, feels great in the hand
Excellent Nokia apps, built-in Office
Great value, Solid specs
Top-notch hardware design
Bright, colourful and chunky budget Windows Phone 8 smartphone
Good display, Adequate performance
Handy Quick Key, MicroSD support
Camera shutter can be voice activated
Cheap, plastic build, Weak camera
Rugged yet ergonomic waterproof handset
Fit for outdoor use, Bright display
Underwater shooting mode
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