At this price, the VS3 is a steal. No, it won't take photos, send e-mails or play music but it does what it's meant to do and does it well enough.

If you are after a stylish handset for chatting and are less worried about the bells and whistles working their way into current mobile phones, the Samsung SGH-X460 is a top-notch choice.

The T250i is a simple handset with a decent design that should serve most users well.

If you need a handset to do the basics then the KG370 will suffice, but the keypad and controls are a slight annoyance.

A solid offering, the my501C doesn't offer anything outstanding, but may be worth a look if you are on a budget.

The Vodafone-exclusive Nokia 1650 fills the void if you’re after a cheap as chips phone for basic calls and text. The spongy controls are a drawback, but the included FM radio and flashlight may come in handy.

The M110’s list of features is as basic as they come. However, this isn’t too much of an issue for a handset aimed at tradespeople. This is a phone that will take a beating and provide excellent call quality in the process.

At this price, there is little to complain about. The KG270 does the basics well if you are after a cheap as chips mobile phone, though the keypad design may be frustrating for some.

The 5500 Sport is a surprise package. It offers a number of excellent features, headed by casing for the more active consumer as well as sports and music modes. Importantly, it also happens to represent excellent value for money at this price.

The Motorola c168 is a cheap, easy to use and compact mobile phone that would suit those who do not want or need many features on their mobiles. At this price, it's a steal.