HTC Desire 12+

“The HTC Desire 12 Plus has a huge display that allows the smartphone to double as a tablet replacement too. The inclusion of support for 2 TB microSD cards and dual-SIM is impressive, but HTC has done little else to make the Desire 12 Plus stand out from its competitors.”

“The HTC Desire 12 Plus is a decent budget pick for those not too fussed about the latest and greatest. It combines sleek looks, big screen and a capable camera in a wieldy package that punches well above its weight. But competition is plenty in the budget market and the Desire 12+’s pedestrian specs leave a lot to be desired.”

“HTC arguably has a better chance of doing well in the budget market compared to the high-end at the moment. Although the Desire 12+ is a reasonable option for a cheap phone, it's not the best around.”

“With its fetching looks, large screen and dual-camera setup, the HTC Desire 12 Plus sounds impressive for the money. But the phone's shortcomings – such as a slow camera, plastic design and lack of some key features – make it harder to recommend when set against other increasingly competitive budget handsets.”