If you’re after a Pay as you go phone which will cost you less than £200, you’re in the right place. Even though they may not have the latest features that many newer, more expensive phones do, budget smartphones use the same apps that pricier phones do, and plenty come with high-definition screens, speakers with impressive audio quality, great cameras that are easy to use and powerful batteries to keep your day on track.
If you’re after an affordable phone with the features which are important to you, here are the models we think you’ll like - all with a price tag that comes in under £200 to buy outright.
Affordable mobile phones for every budget
Over time, you will find that you spend more than £200 on owning and using a phone – especially if you need extra minutes or data, which happens from time to time. However, there are ways to keep the cost of owning a phone down, including getting a Pay as you go SIM and using WiFi to browse and send messages.
If you’re looking to spend a little more - or less - on your mobile, we also have a range of phones under £100 and phones under £300. We also have a huge range of deals and offers on phones, tablets and SIM only plans.
1Typical value based on testing under third-party lab conditions. Rated capacity is 4,860mAh.
2MicroSD card sold separately.
1Typical value based on testing under third-party lab conditions. Rated capacity is 4,860mAh.
2MicroSD card sold separately.
1The battery’s typical capacity is 5000mAh, with a minimum capacity of 4890mAh.
2The A54s’s rear camera has 50MP and 2MP (Macro) and 2MP (Depth). In default mode, the 50MP main camera produces 4080×3072 resolution images. The front camera is 8MP.
3Super Power Saving Mode’s standby time simulates six applications selected and running in Super Power Saving Mode. Individual application standby times assume that no other apps are selected and/or running in Super Power Saving Mode.
4In the simulated tests of Super Night Time Standby Mode, from 23:00 to 07:00, the Always-On Display only consumes about 1.32% battery over an 8-hour period.
1The 50-megapixel sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12.5-megapixels.
2All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors, including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.