Under €250, some of the most solid offerings in the budget range can be found today on Amazon:

Common Features

• 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
• 5G connectivity guaranteed across all models

Choosing Based on Preferences

Depending on what you're really looking for, some may focus on camera quality with optical stabilization, extreme battery life with a 7000mAh cell, the fastest charging in the category, or even a minijack. The selection below covers a range from €146 to €250, with four models that have distinctive characteristics and do not overlap: choosing the right one requires knowing your priority.

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Xiaomi POCO X7 Pro (smartphone), 8+256GB, 50MP main camera with OIS, 6,000mAh (typ) battery with 90W HyperCharge, IP68, AI features (charger not included), Black
€269.90 → €249.90
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At €249.90, the POCO X7 Pro is the most expensive model in the selection, but it brings a clear qualitative leap compared to the others. The SoC is a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra at 4nm, placing it at a level of power rarely seen under €300. The display is a 6.67" AMOLED at 120Hz with a 1.5K (1220x2712) resolution, peak brightness of 3200 nits, and Dolby Vision certification. The main camera is 50MP f/1.5 with OIS. The 6,000mAh battery charges to 100% in about 40 minutes via 90W HyperCharge. The profile is completed with IP68 certification, which is absent in the other three models.

Our Choice

Motorola MOTO G86 5G 8/256GB
€173.90 → €173.80
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Motorola MOTO G56 5G at €173 (the price varies continuously, but by a few euros) is a great deal for a number of reasons, not just one. First of all, it is the only one with a P-OLED screen, but that's not the most important thing. Of the three, it is the only one with a stabilized OIS 50MP main camera and is also the only one with a SoC made using a 4nm process, boasting the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. Another uniqueness is having a dedicated slot for a potential microSD memory card for expansion; the others share it with the secondary SIM slot, which is why you have to choose one or the other. Not in the G86. There are also the advantages that permeate the nature of every Motorola: a very clean Android and a guarantee of reliability and durability. It's worth noting that it already comes with 5G, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of memory, like all the others, as well as a 5200mAh battery with 30W fast charging.

Other Good Options

Xiaomi Redmi 15 NFC Smartphone, 8 GB + 256 GB, 6.9" FHD+ screen, purple, 7000 mAh battery, 33W fast charging, 144 Hz display, 50 MP, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, 1080 x 2340 pixels, no charger included
€192.99 → €181.44
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Here is a great Xiaomi that has the 7000mAh battery (33W fast charging) as its strong point. The screen is large, measuring 6.9" while the SoC used is Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm). It's chosen for battery life, as for many, it's the most important aspect.

• XIAOMI Redmi Note 15 Pro, Smartphone 8+256GB, Massive 6500 mAh battery, 200 MP camera, IP65 resistance, 6.77" FHD+ AMOLED Display, Black, 2-year warranty, charger not included
  €299.90 → €259.00
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• XIAOMI Redmi Note 15 Pro, Smartphone 8+256GB, Massive 6500 mAh battery, 200 MP camera, IP65 resistance, 6.77" FHD+ AMOLED Display, Glacier Blue, 2-year warranty, charger not included
  €299.90 → €259.49
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  Among the most interesting offers available on Amazon, we also find Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro, offered at only €259 in the version with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. A smartphone that aims to stand out in the mid-range thanks to a very complete technical setup and characteristics typical of much more expensive models.

• XIAOMI Redmi Note 15, Smartphone 8+128GB, 6000 mAh battery, water resistance, super sharp 108 MP camera, 6.77" FHD+ Display, Forest Green, 2-year warranty, charger not included
  €219.90 → €199.90
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• XIAOMI Redmi 15C 5G, Smartphone 4+128GB, 6.9" 120Hz Display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 5G processor, Dual camera AI 50MP, Mega 6000mAh battery, 2-year warranty, Black, charger not included
  €179.90 → €159.90
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  Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 features a 108-megapixel camera, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a 6.77-inch FHD+ display in a very accessible range: €199.90 (list €219.90). Even cheaper are Xiaomi Redmi 15 with a 7,000 mAh battery and a 144Hz FHD+ display at €149.90, and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G with a 5G chip and a 6,000 mAh battery at €159.90.

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Xiaomi POCO M7, Smartphone 6+128GB, 6.9" FHD+ Display 144Hz, Snapdragon 685, Dual AI camera 50MP, 7000mAh battery, 2-year warranty, Blue, charger not included
€129.90
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Other Good Choices

Equally interesting is Xiaomi POCO M7 with a 7,000 mAh battery and a 144Hz FHD+ display at €129, and Xiaomi POCO C85, with a higher memory specification.

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Xiaomi POCO M8 5G, Smartphone 8+512GB, 6.77" AMOLED FIoW Display 120Hz, Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3, Dual AI camera 50MP, 3D curved design 7.35 mm, Green, 2-year warranty, charger not included
€299.90 → €249.90
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• Xiaomi POCO M8 5G, Smartphone 8+256GB, 6.77" AMOLED FIoW Display 120Hz, Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3, Dual AI camera 50MP, 3D curved design 7.35 mm, Silver, 2-year warranty, charger not included
  €269.90 → €219.90
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  Xiaomi POCO M8 5G, on the other hand, offers a 6.77-inch AMOLED display at 120Hz, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, 50-megapixel dual camera, and a 3D curved design: the version with 8 GB + 512 GB is priced at €259.90 (list €299.90), while the one with 8 GB + 256 GB is at €219.90.