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Checked10 Sept, 12:08
HONOR Magic8 Lite in Midnight Black, front and rear views.

new · UK model · unlocked

HONOR Magic8 Lite 512 GB — Midnight Black

Midnight Black · listed by EE

Sold by EE

£269.99

Delivered · all mandatory fees included

See deal at EE

In stock when checked

Our take: Checked price

The 512 GB storage and 7,500 mAh manufacturer-rated battery capacity suit people who prioritise space and battery capacity. Real battery life depends on use; the support end date remains unconfirmed.

The catch

EE has one stray 128 GB line in its generic marketing copy; the capacity selector, specification table, MPN and article code all identify this as the 512 GB version. HONOR does not publish a model-specific support end date.

Check details and sources
  1. EE HONOR Magic8 Lite SIM-free listing · checked 10 Sept, 12:08
  2. HONOR Magic8 Lite UK specifications · checked 26 Jul, 13:33
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Checked10 Sept, 12:10
Google Pixel 10a in Fog, Obsidian, Berry and Lavender, rear views.

new · UK model · unlocked

Google Pixel 10a 256 GB — Lavender

Lavender · listed by VOXI

Sold by VOXI · fulfilled by VOXI

£377.20

Delivered · all mandatory fees included

See deal at VOXI

In stock when checked

Our take: Checked price

The 256 GB capacity gives room for photos and apps, with Google’s seven-year OS and security promise. The total includes the mandatory starter SIM for a new customer.

The catch

New customers must add at least a £10 rolling 30-day SIM plan. The handset and SIM form one order for the 14-day return, so you cannot return only one part. The checked handset promotion is scheduled to end on 16 September.

Check details and sources
  1. VOXI Google Pixel 10a listing · checked 10 Sept, 12:10
  2. VOXI phone unlocking information · checked 20 Aug, 18:05
  3. Google Pixel 10a specifications · checked 24 Jul, 01:00
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Checked10 Sept, 12:06
Two Samsung Galaxy S26 FE phones in Pistachio, shown from the front and back.

new · UK model · unlocked

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128 GB — Pistachio

Pistachio · listed by VOXI

Sold by VOXI · fulfilled by VOXI

£460

Delivered · all mandatory fees included

See deal at VOXI

In stock when checked

Our take: Checked price

Samsung lists security support through September 2033 and up to 45 W wired charging. The guaranteed total includes the mandatory starter SIM; storage is limited to 128 GB on this offer.

The catch

New customers must add at least a £10 rolling 30-day SIM plan. The handset and SIM form one order for the 14-day return, and Samsung says the 45 W charger is sold separately. The checked handset promotion is scheduled to end on 14 October.

Check details and sources
  1. VOXI Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128 GB listing · checked 10 Sept, 12:06
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE Pistachio 128 GB specifications · checked 31 Aug, 06:06
  3. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE launch and support statement · checked 31 Aug, 06:06
  4. Ofcom locked-handset sales ban · checked 31 Aug, 06:06
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SIM deals, with the full cost

The lowest twelve-payment or apportioned cost in each billing category. Thirty-day, monthly and prepaid costs cover different periods.

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Checked10 Sept, 12:11

EE network · Rolling plan

Talk Home Mobile · 5 GB MSE new-customer plan

5 GB · eSIM: no

£3.15 every 30 days

Minimum cost for the first 30 days£3.15

12 renewals / 360 days at the checked rate: £37.80

Our take: Looks good, but…

£3.15 buys 5 GB for 30 days on EE's host network, with free physical-SIM delivery and no long minimum term. A useful low-spend option if you mainly use Wi-Fi and do not need a hotspot.

The catch

New customers only: activate within 30 days. The offer terms restrict tethering, roaming data is capped at 2 GB, and ‘unlimited’ calls/texts have 3,000-minute and 3,000-SMS limits. Twelve renewals cost £37.80 at the checked rate and cover 360 days, not a calendar year; future renewal prices can change with notice.

Full schedule, terms and sources

Price changes: The offer page says the £3.15 rate continues for the plan's duration, but also reserves the right to amend or withdraw the offer with reasonable notice. General terms require notice of renewal-price changes. No scheduled increase is listed; the comparison assumes the checked rate continues, not a fixed-price annual contract.

Speed: No numeric speed cap confirmed; the general terms allow traffic management during busy periods

Who can get it: New customers only who have not previously redeemed a discounted or new-user offer. Order through this exact provider offer page and activate within 30 days of ordering. Personal handset use only; the offer terms restrict tethering and non-handset use.

Roaming: 2 GB in the listed EU/EEA destinations, plus Australia, San Marino and Ukraine. Activate the SIM in the UK first. Usage above the cap is charged at standard roaming rates.

Network: EE

Calls / texts: Unlimited standard UK calls, subject to a 3,000-minute acceptable-use limit / Unlimited standard UK texts, subject to a 3,000-SMS acceptable-use limit

  • 5G
  • 5 GB
  • 30-day renewal
  • Wi-Fi calling
  • 2 GB roaming cap
  • Physical SIM

Payments

Payments 1–12Each payment buys 30 days. No scheduled increase is listed; the provider reserves the right to amend the offer with notice.
£3.15

Sources

  1. Talk Home Mobile exact 5 GB offer and plan terms · checked 10 Sept, 12:11
  2. Talk Home Mobile network and physical-SIM information · checked 6 Sept, 06:09
  3. Talk Home Mobile acceptable-use limits · checked 6 Sept, 06:09
  4. Talk Home Mobile general terms and renewal-price changes · checked 6 Sept, 06:09
See deal at Talk Home Mobile
Checked10 Sept, 12:13

EE network · Rolling plan

Mozillion · 3 GB one-month rolling plan

3 GB · eSIM: yes

£4.95 a calendar month

Minimum cost for the first month£4.95

Twelve calendar-month payments: £59.40

Our take: Looks good, but…

£4.95 a calendar month buys 3 GB, unlimited UK calls and texts, uncapped 5G stated and a one-month commitment.

The catch

European roaming data is only 750 MB, cancellation needs 30 days' notice and any shopping rewards are conditional, so the guaranteed price remains £4.95 a month.

Full schedule, terms and sources

Price changes: No scheduled rise is stated. Mozillion's terms allow later contractual changes with at least one month's notice and any applicable right to leave

Speed: Mozillion states uncapped 4G and 5G speeds; actual speed depends on coverage, device and network demand

Who can get it: Personal, non-commercial use; no credit check is required

Roaming: Included in 41 destinations with 750 MB per calendar-month allowance; calls are limited to local landline and mobile numbers in the visited country

Network: EE

Calls / texts: Unlimited UK calls / Unlimited UK texts

  • 3 GB each calendar month
  • uncapped 5G stated
  • Wi-Fi calling and hotspot
  • 41 roaming destinations
  • No credit check
  • eSIM or physical SIM with free delivery
  • Mozillion's Kill Your Bill rewards can offset a later bill after qualifying gift-card shopping through its app; the reward is conditional and does not reduce the guaranteed plan price

Payments

Payments 1–12One-month rolling plan paid in advance; Mozillion requires 30 days' notice to end it
£4.95

Sources

  1. Mozillion 3 GB one-month SIM · checked 10 Sept, 12:13
  2. Mozillion mobile data and EE APN settings · checked 5 Sept, 12:11
  3. Mozillion SIM and airtime terms · checked 5 Sept, 12:11
See deal at Mozillion
Checked10 Sept, 12:13

EE network · Prepaid

Mozillion · 100 GB monthly allowance, 24 months prepaid eSIM

100 GB · eSIM: yes

£126 paid upfront

Paid today for 24 months£126

Mathematical 12-month allocation only — not a £63 purchase: £63

Allowance renews each calendar month.

Our take: Looks good, but…

The full £126 eSIM purchase covers 24 monthly 100 GB allowances, with no stated in-term price rise. That allocates £5.25 to each service month, but all the money is due upfront.

The catch

The full £126 must be paid upfront for eSIM. A physical SIM costs £129.49 including delivery. The £63 twelve-month allocation is only a comparison figure, not a price you can pay.

Full schedule, terms and sources

Price changes: None during the prepaid 24-month service term

Who can get it: Public prepaid eSIM plan for personal, non-commercial use; no credit check is required. A physical SIM is available with a separate £3.49 delivery charge

Roaming: Included in 41 destinations with 25 GB per monthly refresh; calls are limited to local landline and mobile numbers in the visited country

Network: EE

Calls / texts: Unlimited UK calls / Unlimited UK texts

  • 100 GB each calendar month
  • uncapped 5G stated
  • Wi-Fi calling and hotspot
  • 41 roaming destinations
  • eSIM at the checked headline price

Payments

£126 paid today for 24 months.

Sources

  1. Mozillion 100 GB prepaid SIM · checked 10 Sept, 12:13
See deal at Mozillion

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