The best phones for under £200
Our top recommendations to suit your budget
If you’ve got a budget of up to £200 and you’re not sure which Pay as you go phone is best for you, read on. We’ve taken a look at our Pay as you go phones priced between £100 and £200 and compared camera size, screen quality and other key features, and picked out the ones we think come out on top.
Which are the best phones for under £200?
Here are our own recommendations for the best Pay as you go phones for under £200 in our current range – including some very well-priced models from Samsung and Sony.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
The Samsung Galaxy J3 gives you the quality assurance of buying from a top brand, without a hefty price tag. Its 13-megapixel camera can create sharp, detailed images, and the front camera has face-recognition to help you up your selfie game, too. A great budget phone with a 5-inch screen, it looks great and fits neatly into your pocket.
Sony Xperia L1
The Sony Xperia L1 is a great-looking, feature-packed phone. Take crisp photos on the 13-megabpixel camera, and view them in rich detail on the 5.5-inch screen. Plus, not only does it boast a quad-core processor, ensuring a smooth performance for gaming and apps, it actually learns and adapts to your needs. All for under £200.
Vodafone Smart N9
With its thin bezels and 5.5-inch HD+ screen, the Smart N9 looks and feels way more expensive than it is – and the specs are pretty impressive, too. A 13-megapixel main camera and a wide angle selfie snapper lets you capture all the big moments in rich detail, while the fingerprint scanner makes it easy for you – and only you – to unlock your phone.
Samsung Galaxy J5
The standout feature of the Samsung J5 is its 5.5-inch super AMOLED display. Curving gently into the edges, it delivers rich, true-to-life colours and deep blacks – great for watching movies or showing off pictures taken on its 13-megapixel front and rear-facing cameras. A well-built phone, it’s stylish and comfortable to hold, too.
Not found what you're looking for?
If you’re happy to spend a little more, check our Best phones for under £300 page. Or if you’re after something a little less expensive, see our recommendations for Best phones for under £100