Best Phones Under €200
Looking for a phone under 200 euros? In this price range, an affordable smartphone becomes a fully-fledged everyday phone: a crisp display, 5G, and contactless payments are usually standard features. Below you’ll find all the phones in this price range—both unlocked and with a plan—with current prices from all retailers listed side by side and compared 100% independently. If your budget is tighter, check out phones under 100 euros; if you want more storage and speed, continue to phones up to 250 euros. Use the filters for brand, battery life, or camera to instantly find the best smartphone under 200 euros.
What should you look for in a phone that costs up to 200 euros?
In 2026, for 200 euros, you can buy a fully-featured Android smartphone: an AMOLED display with a 90 or 120 Hz refresh rate, 5G, NFC for contactless payments, and a battery of 5,000 mAh or more. The current models and prices are listed in the overview above. When choosing, pay attention to three things: the screen type, whether 5G and NFC are actually included, and how long the manufacturer promises to provide updates.
Can’t decide between two models? Compare them side by side in our phone comparison tool. If you’re not sure what kind of phone you’re looking for, our selection guide will help you get started in three steps.
What you get here beyond the 100-euro range
The difference from the up to 100-euro category isn’t in the specs on the box, but in everyday use. An AMOLED screen instead of an LCD offers deeper blacks and is easier to read in sunlight. 5G and NFC are the rule rather than the exception here, charging is faster (up to 45 watts on some models), and you’re more likely to get 128GB of storage instead of 64GB. The device also stays smooth longer when you’re using more resource-intensive apps.
The camera: one lens that counts
Almost every phone in this price range has a main camera with 50MP or more, along with a wide-angle, macro, or depth sensor. Those extra sensors produce noticeably lower-quality photos than the main camera; they’re mainly there to add more lenses to the spec list. So don’t focus on the number of lenses or megapixels—instead, look at how the main camera performs in low light. A true zoom lens doesn’t appear until around 350 euros.
Check for 5G, NFC, and eSIM
For popular models, manufacturers sometimes release a cheaper version without 5G, and NFC is still missing on some entry-level models. Check these points before you order:
- 5G: handy if you stream a lot on the go, although 4G will still be perfectly usable in the Netherlands for years to come.
- NFC: required for contactless payments with your phone; it won’t work without NFC.
- eSIM: great for a second number or a data plan while traveling, but not a given in this price range.
- Dual SIM: two phone numbers in one device, for example, for work and personal use.
Six years of updates are achievable here
Starting June 20, 2025, new smartphones in the EU must receive at least five years of operating system and security updates (EU regulation). Some manufacturers go even further: even the cheapest models in the Samsung Galaxy A series receive six years of support. This is factored into the price: a device costing 180 euros that lasts six years costs you less per year than a device costing 130 euros that you replace after three years. You can see how long a specific model will receive updates on that device’s specifications page.
Just below or just above this price range
If you’re mainly unsure about your budget, it helps to compare the categories side by side:
- Up to 100 euros: calling, texting, and social media; often an LCD screen and a slower charger.
- Up to 250 euros: more storage and RAM, and the upper limit for a device purchased on an installment plan without a BKR credit check.
- Up to 350 euros: a dedicated zoom lens, a faster processor, and charging times around half an hour.
If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest phone that still works well, be sure to check out budget phones.
