Best Cell Phones - 7(2600) Network Type, v5.0 (Lollipop) Operating System, Quad Core Processor, Yes Loudspeaker

'The effort here scraps the forgettable aesthetic of the ZenFone 2 in favor of a phone that has fewer bad sides.'

'Compact optical zoom'

'Despite this, the Moto E remains an impressive phone that puts rival low-cost smartphones well and truly in the shade. '

'polished overall experience'

'It’s easily the most impressive phone available under $300, and it doesn’t force you to make the compromises that are commonly required by cheap phones. '

'Mesmerizing IPS-based display'

'It looks great, has class-leading battery life and we love its light, bloatware-free approach to Android.'

'And with the new Moto E, Motorola has crafted one of the most compelling budget smartphones yet. '

'The new Motorola Moto E is proof that a cheap phone can be good, too; you're getting reasonable performance, a sharp display and LTE connectivity for $150, unlocked.'

'competent, affordable smartphone'

'The Asus ZenFone Selfie is a (relatively) inexpensive, reliable smartphone with respectable performance and decent software. '

'All told it’s a nice handset that feels about right considering its likely mid-range price. '

'It’s a nice phone, but the only thing that stands out at present is a totally unacceptable overheating problem with the camera. '

'A rectangular two-sided glass slab held together by a metal frame makes for a premium styling which feels equally nice to look at and handle.'

'The size and shape of the device is nice too.'

'With decent hardware and a price tag of around ?300, it is a solid phone. '

'It will feel comfortable to most users and the Xperia M4 Aqua is very thin and light for a mid-range phone at 7.3 mm and 136 g.'

'The Vivo X5Pro is a good-looking smartphone that does an impressive job of looking like iOS on the Android platform. '