Best Budget Smartphones Updated July 2025

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Best Budget Smartphones
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

Motorola Moto G55 5G(6.49''Full HD+ 120Hz,Water-repellent IP52,50MP camera with OIS, 68W TurboPower charging,5000mAh battery,Do...
Phone quality
Value for money
Battery life
Ease of use
Speed
Screen clarity

10.0

1
Motorola Moto G55 5G(6.49''Full HD+ 120Hz,Water-repellent IP52,50MP camera with OIS, 68W TurboPower charging,5000mAh battery,Do...
Phone quality
Value for money
Battery life
Ease of use
Speed
Screen clarity

9.9

2

9.9

Samsung Galaxy A15 Black 4G 128GB
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Battery life
Screen size

9.9

2
Samsung Galaxy A15 Black 4G 128GB
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Battery life
Screen size

9.7

3

9.7

Samsung Galaxy A16 128 Black
Value for money
Quality
Ease of use

9.7

3
Samsung Galaxy A16 128 Black
Value for money
Quality
Ease of use

9.5

4

9.5

Samsung Galaxy A06 4GB RAM 64GB Storage | 6.7" HD+ Display | 50MP Dual Camera | 5000mAh Battery | Android 14 | Dual SIM | Fast ...
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Battery life

9.5

4
Samsung Galaxy A06 4GB RAM 64GB Storage | 6.7" HD+ Display | 50MP Dual Camera | 5000mAh Battery | Android 14 | Dual SIM | Fast ...
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Battery life

9.4

5

9.4

Samsung Galaxy A16 (A165) Dual LTE 128GB 4GB RAM Black
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Size
Clarity

9.4

5
Samsung Galaxy A16 (A165) Dual LTE 128GB 4GB RAM Black
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Size
Clarity

9.2

6

9.2

Xiaomi POCO C65 Black-Smartphone 8+256G-MediaTek Helio G85 processor,Smooth 6.744”90Hz display,18W fast charging(UK Version+2 Y...
Value for money
Display quality
Functionality
Battery life
Storage capacity

9.2

6
Xiaomi POCO C65 Black-Smartphone 8+256G-MediaTek Helio G85 processor,Smooth 6.744”90Hz display,18W fast charging(UK Version+2 Y...
Value for money
Display quality
Functionality
Battery life
Storage capacity

9.1

7

9.1

SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G Mobile Phone, 17 cm (6.7 inches), Double SIM, USB Type-C, 4 GB, 128 GB, 5,000 mAh, Green
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Colour
Battery life

9.1

7
SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 5G Mobile Phone, 17 cm (6.7 inches), Double SIM, USB Type-C, 4 GB, 128 GB, 5,000 mAh, Green
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Colour
Battery life

8.9

8

8.9

Samsung Galaxy A14 128GB/4GB Black
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Photo quality

8.9

8
Samsung Galaxy A14 128GB/4GB Black
Phone quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Photo quality

8.8

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8.8

Motorola Moto (g53 5G, 6.5 Inch 120 Hz Display, 50 MP Camera, Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers, 5000 mAh Battery, TurboPower Chargin...
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Functionality
Speed
Battery life

8.8

9
Motorola Moto (g53 5G, 6.5 Inch 120 Hz Display, 50 MP Camera, Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers, 5000 mAh Battery, TurboPower Chargin...
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of setup
Functionality
Speed
Battery life

8.6

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8.6

HONOR X6b Mobile Phone Unlocked, 6.56-Inch 90Hz Fullview Display, 4GB+128GB, 5200 mAh Long-lasting Battery, 50MP Triple Camera,...
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Screen quality
Battery life

8.6

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HONOR X6b Mobile Phone Unlocked, 6.56-Inch 90Hz Fullview Display, 4GB+128GB, 5200 mAh Long-lasting Battery, 50MP Triple Camera,...
Build quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Screen quality
Battery life

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Motorola Moto G55 5G(6.49''Full HD+ 120Hz,Water-repellent IP52,50MP camera with OIS, 68W TurboPower charging,5000mAh battery,Do...
Phone quality
Value for money
Battery life
Ease of use
Speed
Screen clarity

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Motorola Moto G55 5G(6.49''Full HD+ 120Hz,Water-repellent IP52,50MP camera with OIS, 68W TurboPower charging,5000mAh battery,Do...
Phone quality
Value for money
Battery life
Ease of use
Speed
Screen clarity