Comparison
10 best phones under €200.
At this price you already get a 120 Hz screen, a battery that lasts the day, and, on some Samsungs, six years of updates. What still separates them is 5G, the type of panel, and water resistance.
| Model | Network | Why it is here | Price seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 15 4G | 4G | AMOLED, 120 Hz, 6000 mAh | about €170 |
| Redmi 15C 5G | 5G | Dimensity 6300, large screen | about €159 |
| Galaxy A17 4G | 4G | OIS and 6 years of updates | about €165 |
| Galaxy A26 5G | 5G | 120 Hz and the same long support | from €189 |
| Moto G56 5G | 5G | 512 GB, IP68/IP69 | €200 |
Most balanced
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 4G
about €170, 256 GB
A 6.77-inch AMOLED at 120 Hz, with a high peak brightness, a 6000 mAh battery, and 33 W charging. The main camera is 108 MP and the chip is the Helio G100-Ultra. For social apps, maps, and daylight photos, it is the most complete phone under this ceiling.
- AMOLED 120 Hz
- 6000 mAh
- 256 GB
- 4G only
There is no 5G. If your area already depends on it, move to the Redmi 15C or a Galaxy A26.
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Redmi 15C 5G
about €159, 256 GB
It trades the AMOLED for a 6.9-inch 120 Hz IPS, with less brightness (about 810 nits). In return you get a Dimensity 6300, 5G, 6000 mAh, a 50 MP camera, and IP64 splash resistance.
- 5G
- 6.9″ IPS
- 6000 mAh
- IP64
Keep it for years
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
about €165, 256 GB
A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90 Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus, a 50 MP camera with optical stabilisation, a 5 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro. The chip is the Exynos 1330. The argument the rest of this list does not match as clearly: six years of system and security updates.
- Super AMOLED 90 Hz
- OIS
- 6 years of support
- 4G
Samsung with 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
from about €189
Exynos 1380, a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120 Hz, a 50 MP camera, an 8 MP ultrawide, and the same six years of updates. The version that is easiest to find has 128 GB. There is a microSD slot.
- 5G
- 120 Hz
- 128 GB + microSD
- 6 years of support
Tough, and it still has a headphone jack
Motorola Moto G37 5G
about €200, 128 GB
Dimensity 6300, a 6.67-inch 120 Hz screen, a 5200 mAh battery, MIL-STD-810H, Gorilla Glass 7i, and a 3.5 mm jack. This is the phone on the list for anyone who still uses wired headphones.
- 5G
- 3.5 mm jack
- 5200 mAh
- MIL-STD-810H
More space
Motorola Moto G56 5G
€199.99, 512 GB version
Dimensity 7060, a 6.72-inch 120 Hz IPS, a 50 MP camera with a Sony LYTIA sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and IP68 plus IP69, on top of the military rating. Half a terabyte at this price is rare.
- 512 GB
- IP68 / IP69
- 5G
- 120 Hz
The larger battery
Oppo A6 4G
about €190, 256 GB
7000 mAh, IP69, Snapdragon 685, a 6.75-inch 120 Hz IPS, and a 50 MP camera. It is a phone for two days, not for heavy games. It does not have 5G.
- 7000 mAh
- IP69
- 256 GB
- 4G
When the budget drops
Oppo A5 Pro 5G
from about €150
A 6.7-inch screen, 5G, and configurations with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It shows up in comparisons around this price. Check the exact version: the name “A5 Pro” shows up on more than one variant.
- 5G
- 6.7″
- up to 8 GB + 256 GB
Two or three days
Redmi 15 4G
under €200 in most shops
A 7000 mAh battery, a 6.9-inch Full HD+ screen at 120 Hz, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB, a Snapdragon 685, and a 50 MP camera. The main compromise is the lack of stereo speakers. The price moves; check it on the day you buy.
- 7000 mAh
- 8 GB + 256 GB
- 120 Hz
- 4G
The cheaper alternative
Realme P4 Lite
inside €200; confirm the day’s price
A 120 Hz LCD, a 6600 mAh battery, 256 GB, and IP64. It is not AMOLED, so black is less deep and contrast loses to the Redmi Note 15 and the Galaxys. It wins on endurance, and on not stretching the budget.
- 6600 mAh
- LCD 120 Hz
- IP64
- 256 GB
What is not worth chasing
More megapixels do not mean better night photos. Four gigabytes of RAM already feels tight with several apps open: if the same model comes in two versions, pay for 6 or 8 GB. And an imported phone with no local warranty can sit under €200 and turn expensive at the first fault.