We choose the best smartphones with a price of up to 250 euros

The choice of today’s smartphones in the price range of up to 250 euros is really wide. Many models have their pros and cons, which create relentless competition. Some are significantly closer to imaginary perfection in a given price. We have selected these for this article and will talk about their pros and cons.

Are you looking for a new smartphone in another price category? So you should visit our great Mobile Comparison, where you will find a selection of the best models across multiple categories. According to the price, but also according to the specific purpose.

The best smartphones up to 250 € for the year 2021 – overview of models:

Click on the name of the model to move to the overview and description of its technical specifications.

A strong competitor to every smartphone with a price of up to 250 euros. It offers a huge battery with a capacity of up to 5000 mAh, which guarantees unrivaled endurance. TurboCharge technology with a power of 30 W will take care of the charging speed.

Buying a model Motorola moto g9 plus you also get a large display with a diagonal of 6.81 ″ and FullHD + resolution. The performance is taken care of by a very decent Snapdragon 730G processor and 4 GB of RAM are available.

The main camera has a resolution of 64 megapixels, there is a USB-C connector, pure Android 10 and a popular combination of Moto action and Moto screen. There is also a 3.5 mm audio jack, a speaker that can play really loud, or NFC for contactless payments.

The Motorola moto g9 plus fits in the hand of those who are not bothered by larger dimensions and high weight, but rather appreciate a stronger battery and a larger display. It is these two parameters that are among the biggest advantages.

We have decided to add to the list as well Huawei P40 Lite. It is the smartphones with the Lite attribute from Huawei that are very popular among customers. No wonder. These are quality smartphones for a good price.

Huawei P40 Lite is equipped with a 6.4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Kirin 810 processor combined with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage will ensure the vastness of the vast majority of your actions.

On the back of the body we find four sensors, while the primary one has a 48-megapixel resolution. The company makes it an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide angle of view, as well as a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The front “selfie” camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels.

When it comes to connectivity, GPS, NFC, 3.5 mm jack and USB-C will please. The battery, which with a capacity of 4200 mAh, will last even the most demanding user for two nice days is not disappointing either.

The third smartphone in our selection of TOP smartphones up to 250 € is Redmi Note 9 Pro. It is a model that, with its arrival, has moved the middle class category one step higher.

It brings a really great price-performance ratio. First of all, there is a 6.67-inch IPS display with Full HD + resolution. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 720G, which is seconded to 6 GB of RAM and storage up to 128 GB.

At the back, they found four cameras, while the first of them has a resolution of 64 megapixels. It is joined by an ultra-wide sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels, a 5 megapixel macro sensor and a depth sensor with a resolution of 2 megapixels. Selfie camera prides itself on resolution 16 megapixels.

The smartphone supports GPS, NFC, has a 3.5 mm jack and also a USB-C connector for charging and data transfer. The battery is also not to be embarrassed with its capacity of 5020 mAh and 30 W by fast charging. The infrared port may also please.

A good price-performance ratio is characterized by our recently tested Motorola moto g 5G. Within the selection of smartphones up to € 250, it is mainly characterized by the fact that it offers support for 5G networks.

The Motorola moto g 5G remains true to the traditional design that is characteristic of affordable Motorola models. It is quite large, which is also signed by the 6.7-inch diagonal of the IPS display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.

Inside we find the Snapdragon 750G 5G processor, supplemented by 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM. It is connected to internal storage up to 128 GB. The equipment includes NFC, 3.5 mm jack or FM radio.

The camera consists of three sensors, which are arranged in a grid together with an LED flash. The main 48-megapixel sensor has an aperture of f / 1.7, a size of half an inch and a focus of 26 millimeters.

It is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f / 2.2 aperture and an angle of view of 118 degrees. The third sensor is a 2-megapixel macro sensor with an f / 2.4 aperture for capturing objects from a short distance. The selfie camera has 16 megapixels and a brightness of f / 2.2.

If we look away from the mentioned support of 5G networks, then probably the biggest plus of the device will be the excellent battery life worth a marathon runner. In other areas, it is a classic middle class representative. So if you are looking for an affordable 5G smartphone with good endurance, then the Motorola moto g 5G could be a good solution for you.

Samsung Galaxy A42

Another interesting piece is Samsung Galaxy A42. This is a relatively new phone from December 2020, which is one of the most affordable models with support for 5G networks from Samsung. It will also please with a large display and a large battery.

Due to the 6.6-inch AMOLED Infinity-U display with HD + resolution, this model can no longer be called compact. However, the large display is one of its biggest attractions. Of course, apart from 5G networks. There is a small U-shaped cutout for a 20-megapixel selfie camera and an integrated fingerprint sensor.

The rear camera has up to 4 sensors. The main 48-megapixel sensor with f / 1.8 brightness is complemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and two 5-megapixel – macro and depth sensors.

The performance is provided by Snapdragon 750 5G together with 4 GB RAM. You can expand the internal memory with a capacity of 128 GB with micro SD cards with a capacity of up to 1 TB.

Another plus is the battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, which you can charge via the USB-C connector with a charging power of 15 W. From the point of view of connectivity, GPS, NFC, 3.5 mm jack and even modern USB-C will please.

HONOR 9X

The last, but certainly not the worst smartphone on the list is HONOR 9X. In addition to a really attractive, but for some even very bold design, the phone has a fairly large, 6.59-inch display with Full HD + resolution. At the back, there are three cameras, while the primary one is characterized by a high resolution of 48 MP.

The specialty of this model is the module with a retractable front camera. It has a resolution of 16 MP and is definitely not ashamed. Of course, the smartphone has a GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack or USB-C connector, but many are frozen by the absence of the now very often used NFC. At least the battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh and lasts up to two days on one charge.

Caterpillar CAT S42

For those who are looking for an affordable smartphone with reasonable equipment and high durability, it will be interesting in the category up to 250 € CAT S42.

Smartphones of this brand are traditionally no longer a design gem, but they excel in their practical side. Their primary task is to withstand even the harshest treatment. And CAT S42 does this job very well. Thanks to IP68 and MIL-STD-810G protection, it does not mind low temperatures, water or sand. Not to mention the dust.

The display is adapted for operation with wet hands or gloves. In addition, it is protected by DragonTrail Pro tempered glass with a factory-fitted screen protector. The manufacturer CAT S42 guarantees the survival of a fall from a height of one and a half meters. These are exactly the things that stand out.

The CAT S42 display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 is 5.5 inches in size and, due to the size of the smartphone, also huge edges. This makes operating the system very inconvenient unless you have extremely long inches. Despite the resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, the image is sharp enough.

The CAT S42 is provided by the MediaTek MT6761D Helio A20 chipset with a frequency of 1.8 GHz and the PowerVR GE8300 graphics core. The company makes it 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.

The CAT S42 camera has only one sensor, which is already a rarity for smartphones with a price of over 200 euros today. Its resolution is 13 megapixels and f / 2.0 brightness. It is complemented by an LED flash, which can serve as a lamp. The front selfie camera has 5 megapixels and a brightness of f / 2.4.

The Cat S42 battery has a capacity of 4200 mAh, which is not a dizzying value today. However, in conjunction with the lower resolution of the display, it provides above-standard endurance.

Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

The POCO brand has a very interesting model in its offer Poco X3 Pro, which is characterized by an almost surprising price – performance ratio.

It is powered by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor, which is seconded to 8 GB of RAM, and the traditional trio closes up to 128 GB of internal memory.

The diagonal of the IPS display is 6.67 inches and the resolution is 2400 x 1080 pixels. To this is added a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.

The power supply is provided by a large, 5160 mAh battery, with support for 33 W fast charging. There is also a slot for microSD cards, stereo speakers, 3.5 mm audio jack and NFC.

There are four cameras on the back, with resolutions of 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP. The selfie camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels. The system is in the Android 11 version with the MIUI 12 extension.

TCL 20L

Another model from the production of the TCL brand has finally been sold on the Slovak market in an official way.

In the case of the TCL 20L model, it is an affordable piece of the lower middle class. It offers a 6.67-inch display with space, Full HD + resolution and a 20: 9 aspect ratio. The display uses circular polarization technology certified by TÜV Rheinland.

Of interest in this context is the fact that the display is fully legible even with sunglasses. It occupies 91% of the front of the device, has NXTVISION technology and also offers adaptive brightness.

The heart of the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, which is seconded by 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. MicroSDXC memory cards up to 1 TB can be used to expand the internal storage.

The phone is equipped with a set of four lenses on the front with a 48 Mpx sensor, which offers a double lossless zoom. The photo equipment is complemented by a wide-angle 8 Mpx sensor, a 2 Mpx macro sensor and a 2 Mpx depth sensor. A front sensor with a resolution of 16 Mpx is added.

The device is powered by a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. The manufacturer states that the battery life under normal load is two days. The package includes a charger with a charging power of 18 W. It should take approximately 150 minutes to fully charge the battery.

The equipment includes NFC, fingerprint sensor, face unlock support, 3.5 mm jack and two slots for NanoSIM. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 are a matter of course.

Realme 8 5G

Realme 8 5G is one of the cheapest 5G smartphones on the European continent. It attacks mainly with a great price-performance ratio, to which it adds the aforementioned support for state-of-the-art mobile networks.

It is powered by the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G chip, which provides the company with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. A 6.5-inch display with Full HD + resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate can also be an attraction.

The photo equipment consists of a 48 Mpx main sensor with artificial intelligence, a 2 Mpx macro sensor and a 2 Mpx sensor that captures the depth of field. In addition, a front camera with a resolution of 16 Mpx with HDR support is added.

The manufacturer has reached for a 5000 mAh battery, which should provide enough power for comfortable use for at least two days. When it finally discharges, we have 18 W fast charging. The operating system is Android 11 with the Realme UI 2.0 extension.

Personal preference prevails

Of course, it’s up to you which smartphone up to 250 euros you would choose. We think you should choose between the above models. It is this ten that represents the best smartphones that you can currently buy at a price level of up to € 250.

Are you looking for a new smartphone in another price category? So you should visit our great Mobile Comparison, where you will find a selection of the best models across multiple categories. According to the price, but also according to the specific purpose.