On 26/09/2020 20:27, Ian Jackson wrote:
In message , Ian Jackson
writes
My present phone makes phone calls and texts - but that's all.

I want to buy a modern smartphone for PAYG, but I'm amazed at the
virtually infinite range of models and prices - literally anything
from £10 to £1000.

It's only for occasional use, and doesn't need to do anything fancy -
but obviously a few phonecalls, texts, internet, apps etc. The Samsung
A20E (at around £150) seems to be well recommended as a reasonable
compromise - but there are several others in a similar price range. I
don't really want to pay more, so does anyone have any suggestions?

Many thanks to those who made various alternative suggestions, but in
the end I've sent off for the A20E.
hope it wasn't carphone warehouse who sell your details then you get
endless calls quoting your first name so you don't hang up too soon .....