📱 Mid-Range Buying Guide · Updated 2026

Best Phones Under £700

Q: Is a phone under £700 worth it?

Absolutely. At £600–£699 on sale you get near-flagship performance that handles everything for several years.

The £500–£700 range is the sweet spot for phones — near-flagship performance without the eye-watering price. These are the best phones under £700 in 2026.

Top Picks Under £700

Best discounted camera flagship

Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Pixel 9 Pro is a compelling discounted flagship under £700, with an excellent camera system, clean Android and seven years of software support.

Editorial score8.6 / 10

Battery score8.0 / 10

Charging27W wired

Gaming7.8 / 10

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Best Samsung Under £700

Samsung Galaxy S25

The Galaxy S25 offers flagship Samsung performance, an excellent camera and Galaxy AI features at a price that sits comfortably under £700.

Priceabout £650–£699 on sale

Camera50MP Triple

Updates7 years

Best ForDiscounted flagship

Best Value iPhone

iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 offers most of what the Pro has at a lower price — fast A18 chip, great camera and iOS 18. Now that iPhone 17 is out, prices have dropped making this excellent value.

ChipsetA18

CameraDual System

PriceBetter value now

Best ForValue Seekers

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Best lower-cost option

Google Pixel 8a

The Pixel 8a costs well below this page’s ceiling while still providing an excellent camera, clean Android and long software support.

Priceabout £300–£399, depending on stock

CameraExcellent

Updates7 years

Best ForSaving money

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Phones Under £700: Scores and Charging

Scores are CompareAMobile editorial ratings, not a single synthetic lab result. Performance combines chipset class and independent review evidence; battery and gaming reflect endurance, sustained speed and thermal trade-offs.

Phone	Price snapshot	Overall	Battery	Performance	Charging	Gaming
Google Pixel 9 Pro	about £600–£699 on sale	8.6 / 10	8.0 / 10	8.1 / 10	27W wired	7.8 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S25	about £650–£699 on sale	8.5 / 10	7.8 / 10	9.0 / 10	25W wired	8.8 / 10
iPhone 16	about £650–£699 on sale	8.4 / 10	8.1 / 10	9.1 / 10	About 50% in 30 minutes with 20W+ adapter	8.5 / 10
Google Pixel 8a	about £300–£399, depending on stock	7.8 / 10	7.4 / 10	7.3 / 10	18W wired	6.8 / 10

Pros and Cons at a Glance

Pixel 9 Pro

Pros: excellent cameras, compact Pro design, long support.
Cons: slower charging and weaker sustained gaming than the fastest rivals.

Galaxy S25

Pros: fastest Android performance here, flexible software, long support.
Cons: modest battery capacity and 25W charging.

iPhone 16

Pros: strong performance, dependable video, long useful life.
Cons: 60Hz display and slower charging than many Android alternatives.

Pixel 8a

Pros: low price, very good camera, long support.
Cons: 18W charging, thicker bezels and mid-range gaming power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best phone under £700?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro offers exceptional camera performance and AI features at around £600–£699 on sale, making it one of the best phones in this range.

Is a phone under £700 worth it?

Absolutely. At £600–£699 on sale you can get near-flagship performance that handles everything most people need for several years.

Should I stretch to a flagship over £700?

Only if you specifically want features like the Samsung S26 Ultra's 200MP camera, S Pen or ultra-premium build. For most people, a phone under £700 is more than enough.

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