Argos shoppers dash to grab £99 Android phones but Amazon has something better

Switching to a new smartphone can be pretty pricey, but Argos is currently running a deal that makes things feel a lot more affordable. The UK store has just announced some eye-catching Android offers with things starting from under £100. Yes, you really can grab a shiny new call maker for just £99.99 - that's half the usual price!

The phone on offer at that low price is Xiaomi's Redmi 12. Despite its budget cost, it's surprisingly feature-packed with it including a 6.75-inch screen, triple-lens camera and large battery for all-day use.

It gets 128GB of storage, which can be expanded with a MicroSD card, and there's a MediaTek Helio processor inside, which should offer enough power for average users.

Of course, this isn't a premium phone, so you won't get 5G access, there aren't any flashy AI features, and it's also probably not the best device if you love gaming - you'll need a bit more power for that.

However, if you want a basic device, then this should do the trick.

YOU CAN SEE THE ARGOS DEAL HERE.

Now, before you rush to tap the 'buy' button, it's worth noting that Amazon is also selling this phone, and the price is even better.

In fact, head to the online retailer and you'll only pay £94.99 - that's £5 less than Argos.

YOU CAN SEE THE AMAZON DEAL HERE

If a phone from Xiaomi isn't what you are looking don't panic. Argos has also cut the price of a number of Samsung phones, including £30 off the Galaxy A16 5G, which is now just £169.99.

This phone gets a 6.7-inch screen, an octa-core processor, a triple camera, 5G data access and a large battery.

Other deals from Argos include £50 off the striking Motorola Razr 50 which features a flippable screen (now £549.99) and there's even money off the Apple's popular iPhone 14 with prices starting from just £449.

If you are in the market for a new device, it appears now is a very good time to shop. We've got all the deals below.

• Xiaomi Redmi 12 - NOW £99.99SEE THE DEAL HERE

• Samsung Galaxy A16 - NOW £169.99SEE THE DEAL HERE

• Samsung Galaxy A05 - NOW £99.99SEE THE DEAL HERE

• Motorola E14 - NOW £49.99SEE THE DEAL HERE

• iPhone 16 Plus - NOW £999SEE THE DEAL HERE