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As flagship smartphones smash unashamedly through the £600 barrier, consumer focus is shifting more than ever to the lower leagues of the market. Where once sub-£200 handsets were to be avoided at all costs, now the budget sector is buzzing with a range of desirable options.

With Christmas fast approaching, here is IBTimes UK's guide to the best budget smartphones on sale today.

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