Mobile phones under 200 euros: Smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi & Co. in the check

You don't have to spend a lot of money for a new smartphone. There are already mobile phones under 200 euros that offer good performance and are worthwhile as a cheap alternative or entry-level mobile phone. In our xiaomist comparison, we show you 4 models that are worth their price.

For less than 200 euros, manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Samsung offer mobile phones that, despite the low price, convince with their inner workings - be it a strong battery, robust design or wireless charging . You can find out which smartphones up to 200 euros are really worthwhile in our xiaomist overview.

Mobile phones under 200 euros: everything at a glance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11: Our premium tip (196 euros at Cyberport)

With the Xiaomi Redmi 10 you get a cheap but good overall package for less than 200 euros.

Samsung Galaxy A12: Our price tip (171 euros at Amazon)

The Samsung Galaxy A12 not only shines with its low price, but also with its strong battery.

Realme 8: For photo fans (190 euros at Cyberport)

The Realme 8 provides convincing pictures thanks to the high camera performance.

xiaomist.comset GS4: Made in Germany (200 euros at Amazon)

With the GS4, the German manufacturer xiaomist.comset shows that a more sustainable cell phone does not have to be expensive.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11: a lot of performance for little money

Advantages:

Sharp AMOLED display Fast processor Strong battery

Disadvantage:

No inductive charging possible No IP certification

With the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (see Cyberport) you get a 90 Hz display, which thanks to AMOLED technology ensures a sharp and smooth picture . Similar to the Motorola and Realme above, the Xiaomi runs Android 11 out of the box, but don't worry: the update to Android 12 is definitely still to come. The processor and RAM cope with everyday tasks without any problems, and the Redmi Note 11 should also be able to handle a game that is not too demanding.

When it comes to the camera, the Xiaomi cannot keep up with the Realme 8 above. However, the cell phone convinces with a wide feature set, including a fingerprint sensor and face recognition for unlocking, as well as slots for two SIM cards and a micro SD card. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 11 supports the NFC function and enables contactless payment .

Operating system MIUI 13 based on Android 11 Display 6.43 inch AMOLED 2,400 x 1,080 pixels 90 Hz SoC Snapdragon 680 RAM 4 to 6 GB Internal memory 64 to 128 GB (expandable) Camera 13 MP front camera 50 MP main camera 8 MP ultra wide angle 2 MP Macro lens 2 MP depth sensor Battery 5,000 mAh (quick charge function, wired) Special features Jack connection Triple slot NFC support Fingerprint sensor and face unlock

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Samsung Galaxy A12: Secure throughout the day thanks to the strong battery

Advantages:

Long battery life Adaptive charging possible Space for 2 SIM and 1 memory card

Disadvantage:

Long loading time Mediocre camera

Fans of the manufacturer Samsung can already strike for less than 200 euros (view at Amazon). With the Galaxy A12 you get a smartphone that easily masters everyday functions. An update to Android 12 is planned for the operating system for July 2022, so you don't have to worry about that either. With the MediaTek processor, 60 Hz refresh rate and 4 GB of RAM, do n't expect a gaming smartphone . However, Stiftung Warentest praises the battery - with a runtime of 51 hours with adjusted brightness, you really can't complain here. But for this, the smartphone needs to be charged for 3 hours.

With the camera, the test result from Stiftung Warentest was only satisfactory. In our selection, the Galaxy A12 outperforms the xiaomist.comset GS4, but lags behind the other models. But with good lighting conditions, you still get usable pictures. So if you don't want to do without Samsung for a cell phone under 200 euros and can make compromises, you won't go wrong with the Galaxy A12.

Operating system One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 Display 6.5 inch LCD 1,600 x 720 pixels 60 Hz SoC MediaTek Helio P35 RAM 4 GB Internal memory 64 GB (expandable) Camera 8 MP front camera 48 MP main camera 5 MP ultra wide angle 2 MP macro Lens 2 MP depth sensor Battery 5,000 mAh (quick charge function, wired and wireless) Special features Jack connection Triple slot Fingerprint sensor NFC support

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Realme 8: Strong camera for little money

Advantages:

High-contrast display Long battery life Triple slot for SIM and memory cards

Disadvantage:

No wireless charging possible No IP certification

With the Realme 8 you get a Full HD resolution, which thanks to AMOLED is very rich in contrast and shouldn't cause any problems outdoors. Smartphone fans who value a high-quality display will get this with the Realme 8. With a working memory of 4 to 8 GB and the MediaTek processor, even gaming on the smartphone does not cause any problems.

As with the other smartphones in this price range, the same applies to the camera quality of the Realme 8: Good lighting conditions ensure good pictures. Nevertheless, the smartphone in our selection has the strongest camera - so photo fans will get their money's worth . You can also rely on a long battery life. And a special feature of the Realme is the triple slot: you can place two nano SIM cards and one micro SD card in the smartphone. For a cell phone under 200 euros (see Cyberport), the Realme 8 offers a fair price-performance ratio.

Operating system realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 Display 6.4 inch AMOLED 2,400 x 1,080 pixels 60 Hz SoC MediaTek Helio G95 RAM 4 to 8 GB Internal memory 128 GB (expandable) Camera 16 MP front camera 64 MP main camera 8 MP ultra wide angle 2 MP Macro lens 2 MP depth sensor Battery 5,000 mAh (quick charge function, wired) Special features Jack connection Triple slot Fingerprint sensor NFC support

xiaomist.comset GS4: Changing the battery made easy

Advantages:

Partly regionally manufactured Replaceable battery Wireless charging

Disadvantage:

Weak camera No IP certification

If you're looking for a smartphone that's cheap, but whose production is still sustainable and fair, the xiaomist.comset GS4 (see at Amazon) is a good choice. xiaomist.comset is based in Bocholt (North Rhine-Westphalia), so the smartphone was (at least partially) manufactured regionally . In addition, one pays attention to recyclable and exchangeable materials for the devices and the packaging, according to the manufacturer (source: xiaomist.comset). The GS4 scores among other things with a replaceable battery, which on the other hand makes it not waterproof.

Let's get to the inner workings of the GS4: With Android 10, xiaomist.comset relies on an outdated operating system. When we asked, the manufacturer confirmed an update to Android 11 for early 2022, although this should (probably) remain the last update. With a working memory of 4 GB RAM and the eight-core processor from MediaTek, the smartphone still does a good job in everyday life, but the focus should not be on demanding gaming. In addition, according to Stiftung Warentest, the camera performance again only achieves a satisfactory grade.

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But let's come to a few special features: The GS4 has NFC support and comes with a triple slot. In addition, you can unlock the phone with your fingerprint or face recognition and charge it both wired and wirelessly - functions that are rarely found bundled in this price range.

Operating system Android 10 Display 6.3 inch LCD 2340 x 1080 pixels 60 Hz SoC MediaTek Helio P70 RAM 4 GB Internal memory 64 (expandable) Camera 13 MP front camera 16 MP main camera 5 MP wide angle 2 MP macro camera Battery 4,300 mAh (quick charge, wired and wireless ) Special features Jack connection NFC support triple slot face recognition and fingerprint sensor

Mobile phones under 200 euros: This is how the selection was put together

There are many models for mobile phones under 200 euros. Certain characteristics were an exclusion criterion for us, such as being too old. We have partly based ourselves on our own tests, on the other hand on the results of the Stiftung Warentest - reviews are linked below. The results of other test sites and user ratings also influence the selection. The latter were helpful because they didn't judge based on benchmark numbers and other laboratory values, which were rather uninformative, but instead emphasized individual impressions.

Sources used: Stiftung Warentest (Issue 10/2021)

In a separate article you can find out more about how we at xiaomist deal with product recommendations and tests:

With our research, we at xiaomist want to recommend you suitable products and avoid bad purchases. Your trust is important to us - that's why you can rely on us.

I myself have been dealing with mobile phones and smartphones for years. All generations have fascinated me, from the Nokia classics to the first clamshell and sliding cell phones to smartphones. Personally, not only technical innovations are important to me, but also sustainability.

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