It is not an easy task to pick a decent android phone under £200, not because they are scarcity of offers, on the contrary there are too many to choose from and you can easily get lost in the sea of offers. To save you from the despair, we take a look at the best budget phone on the market and compile a list of best android budget phones based on expert reviews, user reviews, social trends and how well they are selling.


Here is our list of top ten Android Phones Under £200, April, 2020


  1. Huawei P Smart Z
  2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
  3. Samsung Galaxy A40
  4. Huawei P30 Lite
  5. Huawei P Smart 2019
  6. Samsung Galaxy M30s
  7. Nokia 6.2
  8. Motorola One Macro
  9. Nokia 8.1
  10. OPPO AX7


Huawei P Smart Z

It features a 6.5-inch notch-free display design that stands out from the rest, and saves you from the gimmicky distraction. If you youtube, play games, or read ebooks a lot, this would be a good fit. The front facing selfie camera automatically pops up when it detects it’s required and goes back on its own when it’s not needed anymore. The AI powered rear camera can recognise 22 types and 500+ scenes in real time. Your phone will run smoothly even if you’re playing graphics-intensive games and live streaming.


Key Features

CPU Hisilicon Kirin 710F Octa Core Processor
Display 6.59-inch, 1080 x 2340 resolution
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 16MP / 2MP, 1080p video recording
Front camera 7MP, 1080p video recording
Battery capacity 4000mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good battery life
  • Large display
  • Excellent performance
  • Expandable storage with microSD card
  • Builtin headphone jack

Cons

  • A little heavy
  • Camera quality could be better
  • No fast charging
  • No LED notificaitons

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

A fantastic phone for the cost. It comes with a stylish new Aura Fluid Design with Gorilla Glass 5 Front and Back for super durability. It’s massive 48MP Ultra-high Quad camera captures stunning photos with vivid details. It also sports a 13MP front facing camera to help you capture your best moment with a wide array of beautifying filters. Do more with the massive 4000mAh battery that supports 18W ultra-fast charging.


Key Features

CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor
Display 6.3-inch 1080x2340 pixels display
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 48MP / 8MP ultra wide / 2MP macro / 2MP depth, 4K video recording
Front camera 13MP, 1080p video recording
Battery capacity 4000mAh, 18W fast charging
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good price for the specs
  • Excellent build quality
  • Good battery life, lasts all day
  • Fast charging
  • Great camera for the price

Cons

  • Logo on the chin is distracting
  • Some xiaomi bloatware
  • Lack of performance optimization

Samsung Galaxy A40

The galaxy a40 is a beautifully crafted slim budget phone, but packs serious power to do most the task you usually do without a hiccup. It’s not a big phone, and with its curved back rests it can be easily handled with one hand. It features amazing dual cameras that take good low light pictures. The Galaxy A40 uses AI to automatically detect scenes and adjusts the camera so that you can capture scenes like sunsets with all its glory. Battery easily lasts you the day, and fast charging capability means you can charge it to 100% with minimal time.


Key Features

CPU Exynos 7904 Octa Core Processor
Display 5.9-inches Super AMOLED 1080x2340 Resolution Display
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 16MP Wide / 5MP Ultrawide Rear Camera
Front camera 25MP
Battery capacity 3100mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good screen size for one handed use
  • AMOLED display
  • Builtin headphone jack
  • Value for money

Cons

  • Plastic body feels cheapish
  • Not so good camera
  • Poor voice quality
  • Mediocre battery life

Huawei P30 Lite

This is a cracker of a phone. This phone has a big FHD screen, good for watching videos. It’s 120° Ultra-Wide Angle lens can capture everything in sight. The camera adjusts settings like colour, lighting and contrast automatically to produce stunning pictures. The powerful 3340 mAh battery with fast charging technology lasts several days letting you get on with your fast-paced life uninterrupted.


Key Features

CPU Hisilicon Kirin 710 Octa Core
Display 6.15 inches IPS 1080x2312 Resolution Display
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB
Rear camera 24MP Wide / 8MP Ultrawide / 2MP Depth Rear Camera
Front camera 24MP Front Camera
Battery capacity 3340mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good value for money
  • Solid design
  • Competent camera
  • Fast charging

Cons

  • Lacklustre battery life
  • Performance can be laggy at times
  • Display isn’t as good as rivals

Huawei P Smart 2019

A good looking phone with decent features without the high-end cost. You get a stunning 6.21” 2k screen with delicate dewdrop notch design giving you an all-around superior viewing experience. The dual 13 MP + 2 MP cameras take stunning pictures and show vivid details and provide a natural bokeh effect for your standout moments. Powered by a 3400 mAh large battery, you can browse the web, immerse yourself in gaming and enjoy videos all day long.


Key Features

CPU Kirin 710 Octa Core
Display 6.21-inch IPS 1080x2340 Resolution Display
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Rear camera 13MP / 2MP Rear Camera
Front camera 8MP Front Camera
Battery capacity 3400mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good looking
  • Screen is decent
  • Low price

Cons

  • Plastic body
  • Disappointing front camera
  • No USB-C

Samsung Galaxy M30s

The signature feature of this phone is its enormous 6000mAh battery. Samsung claims over 49 hours of video playback can be achieved with a full charge, and what we have seen from the expert reviews, the claim is not that far-fetched. Apart from its mammoth battery capacity, it has a 6.4 inches 2k super amoled screen, 3 high-quality rear cameras/lenses featuring image stabiliser, scene optimisation and 4K video, you will take stunning photos and video that will wow your friends and families.


Key Features

CPU Exynos 9611 Octa Core Processor
Display 6.4-inch, 1080x2340 resolution
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 48MP wide / 8MP Ultrawide / 5MP Depth Rear Camera
Front camera 16MP Front Camera
Battery capacity 6000mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Massive 6000mAh battery
  • Super AMOLED display
  • Good over all performance
  • Decent audio

Cons

  • UI laginess
  • Slow charging
  • Disappointing camera

Nokia 6.2

Nokia 6.2 is pieced together with a high-tech polymer composite frame that wraps around a solid metal core, resulting in a sleeker design that is reliable, lighter and stronger. It has a big 6.3” Full HD+ IPS screen that gives you vibrant colors and clearer picture. With its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and massive 3500mAh battery capacity, a single charge can last you up to two days. Get creative with your photography thanks to the triple camera and advanced AI imaging.


Key Features

CPU Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor
Display 6.3-inch IPS, 1080x2280 resolution
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB
Rear camera 16MP / 8MP/ 5MP
Front camera 8MP
Battery capacity 3500mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Nice, slick design
  • Excellent camera quality
  • Big display
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Poor front camera
  • Slow charging
  • Lagginess in UI

Motorola One Macro

Enjoy sharp details in high definition with 6.2-inch Max Vision HD plus display. Go deeper into the details with Motorola One’s dedicated Macro Vision camera, it brings you 5x closer to the subject than the normal letting you capture even the smallest details. Its AI camera system also features a main camera with lightning-fast laser autofocus, so you never miss a thing. You’ll enjoy a fast Mediatek processor, 4000mAh battery that gives you enough juices for up to 2 days.


Key Features

CPU Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 Octa-Core Processor
Display 6.2-inch, 720x1520 resolution
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 13MP wide / 2MP macro / 2MP depth
Front camera 8MP
Battery capacity 4000mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Decent performance
  • Decent battery life
  • Excellent build quality
  • Vanilla Android without any bloatware

Cons

  • Camera quality is lacking
  • Lack of NFC
  • 720p display

Nokia 8.1

The high-performing and AI-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor delivers the speed you need, while the new Adaptive Battery feature on Android 9 Pie helps provide 2-day battery life. The rear camera features Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization and a super-sensitive sensor resulting in high-end image quality.


Key Features

CPU Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon Octa core
Display 6.18-inch, 1080x2280 resolution
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB
Rear camera 12 MP/13 MP with ZEISS Optics and OIS
Front camera 20MP
Battery capacity 3500mAh
OS Android 9.0


Pros

  • Good build quality
  • Fairly large, clear display
  • Decent performance
  • Excellent camera quality

Cons

  • Not waterproof
  • Slippery body
  • Poor speakers

Oppo AX7

OPPO AX7 was the first manufacturer to come up with waterdrop screen design, backed by several technological advances, reflecting nature like a water droplet on the verge of dropping. Corning glass supports an 88.4% screen ratio, providing resistance to scratches, while offering a more immersive experience.


Key Features

CPU ualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 Octa Core
Display 6.2-inch 720x1520 resolution
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Rear camera 13MP / 2MP wide
Front camera 16MP
Battery capacity 4230mAh
OS Android 8.1


Pros

  • Large screen
  • Battery life is very good
  • Low price

Cons

  • No NFC
  • No water resistance
  • Poor screen resolution
  • Noticeable lag in the UI