Best smartphones under $200 – November 2025

Many folks want a phone that can last long, feel fast, and take fair shots, yet still stay far below the cost of top gear. This guide helps with that. The goal here is to show mid-range phones that still deliver strong day-to-day performance. Each pick in this list gives some mix of big screen, fair camera tech, long run time, and 5G link. The aim is not to hype these sets but to show clear facts that help you pick what fits your needs and your cash.

Redmi 15 has a wide 6.9-inch FHD+ LCD, which is rare at this price point. The 144Hz rate gives quick scrolling, and the high touch rate helps with fast picking in gameplay. The peak glow hits 850 nits in HBM, so it stays clear in sun use. The chip is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with an Adreno 619 GPU. This is not a top chip, but it still gives neat day use and a fair game run.

The phone has a huge 7000mAh cell, which is one of the main draw points. This size keeps the set going for well over a day, even with heavy use. It can also give 18W wired reverse charge, which turns it into a small power bank for buds or a small set. The 50MP cam is basic yet clear, with fair low light for this cost.

It has an IP64 rating for dust and splash. It has a side print scan, an IR port, WiFi 6, and dual SIM. The Dolby tag and base speak add some charm for low-cost media use. With up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2, it gives more room and speed than many mid-cost sets. These parts make it a top pick for long run and wide screen fans.

The Galaxy A26 stands out for its Super AMOLED screen. At 6.7 inches with a 120Hz rate and Victus+ front cover, it gives more class than most sets in this range. The panel is bright, with a deep tone and sharp text.

The Exynos 1380 chip with Mali G68 MP5 GPU gives quick app flip and fair game play. It has 8GB RAM, even on the base trim, and up to 256GB of storage. You can also add up to 2TB by microSD, which is rare now. This makes the set fit for users who store many videos or clip sets.

The camera hub has a 50MP main cam with OIS, an 8MP wide shot cam, and a macro lens. Shots are more true to tone than most low-cost sets. The IP67 rating is a key plus; most sets under this price have only a splash-safe spec. The 5000mAh cell is fine, and the 25W charge is fair. With NFC, dual speakers, and a slim 7.7mm body, the A26 feels more high-tier than its cost.

The iQOO Z10 5G pushes its spot with peak glow that goes far above most sets here. The AMOLED panel hits up to 5000 nits in peak use. This is huge for a bright sun or HDR view. The 120Hz rate and HDR10+ make it good for media.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip is one of the fastest chips you will find under this cost. With up to 12GB RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, the set feels light and quick with apps and games. The 50MP Sony IMX882 cam and the 32MP front cam both give clean detail. It can do 4K at 30 fps on both cams, which is rare for this cost.

It has an IP65 rating and a MIL-STD-810H build, so it can take dust and light splash more than most sets. The cell is 7,300mAh, and the 90W charge is far above what most sets in this zone offer. This makes it one of the best picks for users who want speed, long use, and a bright panel.

The Nuu B40 5G has a trick that no other set here has. It has a small rear panel that Nuu calls the Vista panel. It is a 1.6-inch AMOLED that shows time, call info, a small cam view, or song play. You can use it as a cam view to take a high-res rear cam shot of your own face. This is fun and also quite handy.

The main panel is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz rate. It runs on the Dimensity 7025 chip, which gives fair day use and a neat app load. It has 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage, but no microSD slot, so the room stays fixed.

The camera hub features a 64MP main lens and a 2MP macro lens. It lets you use front and back cams to shoot at the same time, plus it has RAW save in pro mode. These are rare perks at this cost. The cell is 5000mAh with a 33W charge. It lacks NFC, which some may miss. Yet the dual-panel idea alone gives it a spot on this list.

The CMF Phone 1 is from the brand link to Nothing, and it brings a neat blend of clean craft and fair spec. The 6.67-inch Super AMOLED has a 120Hz rate with HDR10+ and up to 2000 nits peak glow. This keeps the panel clear in bright sun.

It runs on the Dimensity 7300 chip. This chip is not far from mid-tier chips and gives a smooth scroll and quick app tap. You get up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, with support for a 2TB microSD card. This gives more headroom than most sets here.

The 50MP main cam with Sony IMX882 and the 16MP front cam both give crisp detail in good light. It can do 4K at 30 fps. There is an in-screen print scan, a slim build, and IP52 for light splash. It has WiFi 6, dual SIM, and a 5000mAh cell with 33W charge. The look of the phone has a clean block style that some users may like. The mix of clean craft, fair chip, and strong panel earns it a place in this guide.

Each phone here has some part that lifts it above the norm in this price zone. Some give huge cell life, some give pro camera spec, some give more room, while others use bright AMOLED panels that look far above their cost. The goal is not to pick the best set but to show real picks that give strong value for under $200.