First time smart phone 4G needed

Yes, mines from Tesco also. They are helpful, if you go in with problems to oldies.

My children (both in their 30's!) were only saying the other day that Samsung are now the best phones to get. As for a SIM only deal check out Martin Lewis website for the best deal for you. Good luck

I have a PAYG SIM from 3 at no charge and put it in a Nokia 5 phone which cost around £120 from John Lewis a year ago. Probably cheaper now as there are newer models available. The Android phone is simple to use because, unlike many other suppliers, Nokia haven't overlaid the operating system with their own, mostly useless, add ons and tweaks. There is also a comprehensive user guide, downloadable from Nokia's website.

I am happy with my Samsung which was my first smart phone. I am with Vodafone Pay as you Go, costing £10 monthly for a bundle which gives me unlimited texts and a certain number of call minutes and data. Other values and combinations are available too.
I found it useful to go on YouTube to look for hints and hacks to get the best out of your phone. Good luck!

I’ve got a SIM only deal with 02. I’d recommend Samsung every time, great phones.

I think SIM only is available on all phones. Worth asking as the deals you can get are really good!

I found Tesco very helpful too.

I too have a Samsung we got it in an EE shop I don’t know if they do sim only on Samsung. I do prefer Samsung phones though.

Hi craftyone.
Ebay often has a supply of new phones which are released by the manufacturers (in a 'if you can't beat 'em,join 'em' approach so my sons tell me). I bought a Samsung 9+ a few months back for less than half price maybe due to there now being a new model.

I use giffgaff as a supplier and find the monthly £7.50 Goodybag gives me enough data for when I'm out and about as I contact to my wifi when at home.

I found the staff in Tesco very helpful. I bought a Samsung.

I can’t help about a smartphone craftyone as I only have a ‘retro’ Nokia and I’m very happy with it. However, if you have the money to purchase the phone of your choice, no contract and just get a SIM card only deal. I have one with 02 and it’s great. It costs me £15 per month and I use my phone for calls and texts an awful lot, especially when we are over in Spain. Perhaps an option for you?