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If you thought Australians were already a little spoiled for choice in phones, there's about to be one more maker, as Vivo launches locally.

You don't have to spend big bucks in order to get a phone with a big screen and fingerprint security, and the Alcatel 1S proves it. What does $199 get you in a phone?

If you don't feel you need a thousand dollar phone and would prefer something to identify with "value", Alcatel has three models on the way.

If you still fancy a Samsung phone with a big screen and several camera, you won't have to spend a thousand bucks this year. Far from it, actually.

Gadgets big and small are on The Wrap this week, covering a phone with a big battery, a phone with a small price, and an iPad sized to be portable that’s just right. All in five minutes.

How much does it cost to get a smartphone these days? The answer is apparently not much, as shown with the Nokia 1 Plus.

Not sure if you need to spend a lot of money on a brand new phone? Oppo might have the answer, as it finds a compromise for a lower price point.

Mobile World Congress may bring with it the feeling that we'll see foldable phones to take on Samsung's Galaxy Fold, but it will also offer options for budgets first, and Alcatel has a few.

Buying a phone with a big screen won't cost an arm or a leg this year, as even the entry-level will see full-view from at least one phone maker.

Christmas can get very expensive quickly, but it doesn't have to be. You don't even need to spend more than $20, as we'll show you.