Best mobile phones up to €100
Looking for a mobile phone for up to 100 euros? Here you’ll find all the smartphones and basic mobiles in this price range, available either on a pay-as-you-go basis or with a contract. For this price, you can buy a fully-fledged smartphone in 2026; if you just want to make calls, you’ll also find dumbphones and feature phones here. We compare the current prices across all retailers, 100% independently. Use the filters for brand, battery life or camera to instantly find the best handset for your budget.
All mobile phones up to €100
What should you look out for in a mobile phone costing up to 100 euros?
In 2026, for 100 euros, you can buy a fully-fledged Android smartphone, often featuring a 50MP camera, a smooth 90 or 120Hz display and a battery of 5000 mAh or more. The days when this price range was limited to basic mobile phones are long gone. You can see the latest models and prices in the overview above. When choosing, pay particular attention to battery life, charging speed and the camera: these are the areas where budget phones differ most from one another.
Can’t decide between two handsets? Compare them side by side in our phone comparison tool; under the ‘Best budget’ tab, you’ll find the most popular budget models already listed for you. Not sure what sort of phone you’re looking for yet? Our selection guide will help you get started in three steps.
Full Android is the norm
Smartphones under 100 euros now run full Android, with access to all apps in the Google Play Store. You’ll only find the stripped-down version of Android (Go Edition) on the very cheapest handsets. What you do have to compromise on in this price range is processing power (heavy games may stutter), charging speed and extras such as wireless charging. For making calls, messaging, social media and taking photos in daylight, that’s not a problem.
Five years of updates are now mandatory
Since 20 June 2025, new smartphones in the EU must receive at least five years of operating system and security updates, and every device must carry an energy label with a repairability score (EU regulation). So ‘cheap’ no longer automatically means it will become obsolete quickly. Just be aware of models that came onto the market before that date: the requirement does not apply to them. You can see how long a specific device will receive updates on the specifications page: click on ‘Specifications’ at the top of the product page.
Prefer just calls and texts?
Are you deliberately looking for a simple phone without distractions, or a spare handset for holidays or festivals? For just a few tens, you can buy a dumbphone (for calls and texts only) or a feature phone (with a few extra functions). The battery on such a handset lasts from days to a week.
Older top-of-the-range model now reduced in price
As well as a new budget handset, it’s worth looking at an older model that has dropped in price: mid-range models from two years ago regularly fall to around 100 euros and then offer a faster processor and a better camera. Refurbished phones are also worth considering: professionally inspected handsets that were much more expensive when new.
