Mid-range phones have never been better. Between £300 and £700 you get flagship-quality cameras, premium displays and years of software updates without the premium price.
The Pixel 8a is the standout mid-range phone of 2026 — it delivers a camera that beats most flagships, clean Android software and 7 years of updates at around £499.
The Galaxy A56 is Samsung's best mid-range offering — vivid AMOLED display, solid 50MP camera and Samsung's polished One UI software.
Near-flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance at a mid-range price. The OnePlus 12R is the best choice if raw speed and fast charging matter most.
Now that iPhone 17 is out, the iPhone 16 sits comfortably in mid-range territory with its lowered price — A18 chip, excellent camera and full Apple ecosystem.
The Google Pixel 8a is the outstanding mid-range choice — flagship camera quality, clean Android and 7 years of updates at around £499.
Generally £300-£700. This bracket has become excellent value with near-flagship cameras and chips available at these prices.