When you look for a smartphone for under 200 Euros, you have an extremely wide range of options to choose from. Companies like Samsung and Xiaomi are playing a role, as well as Nokia and Motorola. However, smaller players like Realme and Oppo are also becoming increasingly involved in this price range. Below, we have compiled a list of the best phones under 200 Euros.
Editors’ Recommendations
One recommendation from our editorial team is currently the Android 11-based Realme 8. It has a powerful processor in the form of MediaTek’s Helio G95, and you have access to a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. There is a quad camera (64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels) on the back. Its 5000 mAh battery can be recharged with up to 30 watts.
Realme 8
| Software | Android 11 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Display | 6.4 inches, x pixels |
| Random access memory | 6 GB |
| Internal memory | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 9248 × 6936 (64.1 megapixels) |
| Battery pack | 5,000 mAh |
| Inductive charging | |
| USB port | 2.0 type C |
| IP certification | |
| Weight | |
| Color | silver |
| Introductory price | 199 € |
| Market launch | May 2021 |
We would also like to recommend the Xiaomi Redmi 10. The smartphone also has a quad camera (50 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels) and you will get access to a MediaTek processor (Helio G88). When compared with the Realme 8, the display is even slightly larger (6.5 inches), and the battery is also 5,000 mAh. Besides white and gray, the smartphone is also available in a shimmering blue.
Xiaomi Redmi 10
| Software | Android 11 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels |
| Random access memory | 4 GB |
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
| Main camera | 8000 × 6000 (48.0 megapixels) |
| battery pack | 5,000 mAh |
| Inductive charging | |
| USB port | 2.0 type C |
| IP certification | |
| Weight | 181 g |
| Color | Blue, black, white |
| Introductory price | 4 + 64: 180 €, 4 + 128: 200 € |
| Market launch | October 2021 |
Samsung – The Best Phones up to 200 Euros
When looking for a new Samsung phone for under 200 euros, the selection is pretty limited at the moment. The Korean manufacturer has raised the prices of many of its smartphones because of increased costs for chips and other components, and thus pushed them over the 200 euro threshold. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is currently recommendable below this price limit. Primarily because it offers access to 128 GB of storage, which cannot be taken for granted in this price range. On the other hand, the processor, a MediaTek P35, is comparatively weak.
Samsung Galaxy A12
| Software | Android 10 |
| Processor | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1,600 pixels |
| random access memory | 4 GB |
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
| Main camera | 8000 × 6000 (48.0 megapixels) |
| battery pack | 5,000 mAh |
| Inductive charging | |
| USB port | |
| IP certification | (no protection) |
| Weight | 205 g |
| Color | Black-and-white |
| Introductory price | 179 € |
| Market launch | January 2021 |
Poco – The Best Mobile Phone Under 200 Euros
Actually a part of the Xiaomi group, but Poco is now an independent brand. For under 200 Euros, we would like to focus on the Poco M3 Pro 5G – although it currently only falls below the magic price limit in the context of special offers. The name says it all: It also lets you surf the Internet via 5G – assuming a suitable internet plan. Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G. The processor is the MediaTek Dimensity 700.
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G
| Software | Android Android 11 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels |
| Random access memory | 6 GB |
| Internal memory | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 8000 × 6000 (48.0 megapixels) |
| Battery pack | 5,000 mAh |
| Inductive charging | |
| USB port | 2.0 type C |
| IP certification | (no protection) |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Color | Black, blue, yellow |
| Introductory price | 199 € |
| Market launch | May 2021 |
Vivo – Top Smartphone up to 200 Euros
The Vivo Y52 5G is also based on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. While the smartphone only has 4 GB of working memory, it should be absolutely sufficient for everyday use. There are three cameras on the back of this 5G smartphone, with the main camera offering a resolution of 48 megapixels. The display is 6.58 inches and offers a resolution of 1,080 x 2,408 pixels.
Vivo Y52 5G
| Software | Android 11 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Display | 6.58 inches, 1,080 x 2,408 pixels |
| Random access memory | 4 GB |
| Internal memory | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 8000 × 6000 (48.0 megapixels) |
| Battery pack | 5,000 mAh |
| Inductive charging | |
| USB port | 2.0 type C |
| IP certification | |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Color | Black, blue |
| Introductory price | 300 € |
| Market launch | July 2021 |
Other Manufacturers – The Best Cell Phones up to 200 Euros
You can find other good phones for under 200 Euros from Nokia or Motorola, for instance. As an example, the Nokia G20 is among the latest mid-range smartphones and is equipped with a quad camera (48 + 5 + 2 + 2 megapixels) and MediaTek Helio G35 processor. Somewhat older, but also a rock-solid mid-range smartphone: the Motorola Moto G30 with HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor and quad camera (64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels).
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No Apple iPhone for Under 200 Euros?
When it comes to cell phones priced up to 200 euros, Apple and its iPhones don’t play a role. Well, at least not if you want a new iPhone. This is because at best, the iPhone 6s from 2015 or the iPhone SE from 2016 are worth a small recommendation. Whether there will be an update to iOS 15 for these smartphones is unclear.
You will have more choice regarding more recent iPhone models if you get a used iPhone. If you would like to avoid a high one-time price, there is the possibility to buy a cell phone on installments. This also makes the new iPhone models available at an affordable price.
Conclusion and the List
Below is an overview of the current best smartphones in the price range up to 200 Euros. It also includes some rather unknown manufacturers. You should always keep in mind that the smartphones may look inexpensive on the one hand, but you are often supplied with important updates much less often.
| Smartphone | Display | Storage | processor | R.A.M. | Rear camera | price |
Realme 8
| 6.4 inches 1,080 x 2,400 pixels | 128 GB | MediTek Helio G95 | 6 GB | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 185 euros |
Xiaomi Redmi 10
| 6.5 inches 1,080 x 2,400 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio G88 | 4 GB | 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 194 euros |
Motorola Moto G30
| 6.5 inches 720 x 1,600 pixels | 128 GB | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | 6 GB | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 179 euros |
TCL 10 5G
| 6.53 inches 1,080 x 2,340 pixels | 128 GB | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 6 GB | 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 megapixels | from 170 euros |
ZTE Blade V30
| 6.67 inches 1,080 x 2,400 pixels | 128 GB | Unisoc Tiger T618 | 4 GB | 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 186 euros |
Oppo A74
| 6.4 inches 1,080 x 2,400 pixels | 128 GB | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | 6 GB | 48 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 196 euros |
Samsung Galaxy A12
| 6.5 inches 720 x 1,600 pixels | 128 GB | MediTek Helio P35 | 4 GB | 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 191 euros |
Vivo Y52 5G
| 6.58 inches 1,080 x 2,408 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | 4 GB | 48 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 198 euros |
Nokia G20
| 6.52 inches 720 x 1,600 pixels | 64 GB | MediTek Helio G35 | 4 GB | 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 155 euros |
Alcatel 3X 2020
| 6.52 inches 720 x 1600 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio P22 | 6 GB | 16 + 5 + 2 + 2 megapixels | from 167 euros |
Wiko Power U30
| 6.8 inches 720 x 1,640 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio G35 | 4 GB | 13 + 2 + 0.3 megapixels | from 180 euros |
Gigaset GS4
| 6.3 inches 1,080 x 2,340 pixels | 64 GB | MediaTek Helio P70 | 4 GB | 16 + 5 + 2 megapixels | from 179 euros |
Honor 9A
| 6.3 inches 720 x 1,600 pixels | 64 GB | MediaTek Helio P22 | 3 GB | 13 + 5 + 2 megapixels | from 160 euros |
Ulefone Note 11P
| 6.55 inches 720 x 1,600 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio P60 | 8 GB | 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 megapixels | from 174 euros |
Umidigi A9 Pro
| 6.3 inches 1,080 x 2,340 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio P60 | 6 GB | 48 + 16 + 5 + 5 megapixels | from 179 euros |
Cubot X30
| 6.4 inches 1,080 x 2,310 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio P60 | 6 GB | 48 + 16 + 5 + 2 + 0.3 megapixels | from 163 euros |
Blackview A100
| 6.67 inches 1,080 x 2,400 pixels | 128 GB | MediaTek Helio P70 | 6 GB | 12 + 8 + 0.3 megapixels | from 169 euros |
