Although most of the chatter surrounding the smartphone world is concerned with the latest releases at the higher end, and you’ll always find the most wallet-friendly options at the budget end of the market, the value of mid-range phones simply can’t be beat. These devices, which sit between £300/$300 and £700/$700, offer a ton of features in return for your hard-earned cash, and we know which ones are the best to buy.
The reason why we particularly rate mid-range phones for the average consumer is that, unlike the best cheap phones where you do have to factor in a level of compromise, the latest mid-rangers tick so many boxes that you aren’t really left wanting for anything. In some cases, these phones are even using tech that debuted on flagship phones of a few generations ago.
It’s worth pointing out that if you’re an Apple fan then your options are limited here. The brand only puts out one phone that fits into the mid-range space and it’s the iPhone 17e. Although it’s an amazing phone in its own right, you’ll find far more choice in the Android space with highly rated mid-range phones from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Honor and more.
On top of great features like competent cameras and bright displays, mid-range phones have also started to offer better long-term value with regards to software updates. Samsung and Google lead the charge here with six and seven years of support for their mid-range phones, respectively. It’s always worth checking how many years of updates are provided by the manufacturer as it’ll save you from having to upgrade again sooner rather than later.
With the sheer number of mid-range phones that now get released in any given year, make sure to check back regularly on our rankings as they’re likely to change a fair bit. If you’re curious to see how mid-range phones compete against the wider crop of what’s out there then our guide to the best phones overall is worth a look. Alternatively, photography enthusiasts will find just what they need in our round-up of the best camera phones.
Best mid-range smartphones at a glance
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How we test
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All the devices in this list have been thoroughly tested and used by one of our expert reviewers. We don’t review a phone purely on specs or benchmark scores and we use them as our everyday device for the review period, which is usually at least five days but often a lot more.
When we review a phone our expert will put their personal SIM card into the phone, sync across their most-used apps and log into all their typical accounts. We do this so you’ll feel confident in our review and trust our verdict.
Our review process includes a mixture of real-world tests, along with more than 15 measured tests and industry-standard benchmarks
Pros
- Great camera performance
- Looks and feels like a top-end phone
- Flagship-level power
- Massive 6.82-inch AMOLED screen
Cons
- No LTPO screen tech
- Rarely hits the full 144Hz
- HyperOS is far from the stock Android experience
Pros
- Completely flat rear
- Flagship-level AI features
- Great camera performance
Cons
- Too many similarities with Pixel 9a
- Older Tensor G4 chipset
- Bezels remain relatively thick
- No PixelSnap support
Pros
- Unique design and wonderful metal build
- Glyph matrix can actually be useful
- Strong battery life
- Brilliant, big display
Cons
- No interactive Glyph Toys
- Inconsistent camera stabilisation performance
- Not the fastest phone out there
Pros
- Speedy performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Big, vibrant 120Hz display with fast response times
- Proper zoom lens adds versatility to the camera system
- Battery refills in about half an hour
Cons
- Regular Wi-Fi connection issues
- Ultrawide camera is poor
- HyperOS remains a cumbersome Android skin
- 120W charging doesn’t quite charge as fast as expected
Pros
- Gorgeous, redesigned chassis
- Bright and sharp OLED screen
- Solid cameras and battery life
Cons
- More expensive than its predecessor
- SoC inside is just okay for the price
Pros
- 256GB is now the starting amount of storage
- Very fast (for the price)
- Love the pink
Cons
- The iPhone 17 is just better in every way
- Single camera is restrictive
Pros
- Lightweight and thin design for a phone of its size
- Brilliant, big display that’s great for media
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Fingerprint sensor is slow and unreliable
- Battery life not as strong as expected
- Not the smoothest, fastest performance around
- A bump in storage costs a fortune
Pros
- Feels like a flagship
- Big camera upgrades
- Relatively speedy
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Significant price hike
- No more SD card support
- Ultrawide camera isn’t great
Pros
- New liquid cooling system
- Mega powerful
- The most advanced gaming options around
- Huge battery and fast charging
- Gorgeous screen
Cons
- Under-display camera is still poor quality
- No telephoto camera
- Some software quirks
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Great camera performance
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Looks and feels like a top-end phone
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Flagship-level power
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Massive 6.82-inch AMOLED screen
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No LTPO screen tech
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Rarely hits the full 144Hz
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HyperOS is far from the stock Android experience
If you’re looking for an affordable Android that looks premium and borrows a lot of the flagship features from its pricier counterparts, then the Xiaomi 15T Pro is a brilliant option.
With a flat-edged design, matte finish and three sleek colour options, the Xiaomi 15T Pro looks and feels much more premium than its modest price tag would suggest. It even sports an IP68 rating, which means it can withstand submersion in water, and a Gorilla Glass 7i display.
The 15T Pro’s 6.83-inch AMOLED is packed with plenty of screen technology that could rival some of the top dogs, including a 1.5K resolution, 3200 nit peak brightness and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
One slight issue we have with the display is its lack of LTPO technology, which means the phone’s display can drain more power than necessary. However, with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless charging speeds, topping the handset up shouldn’t be an issue – just make sure you source compatible chargers to see the fastest speeds.
Otherwise, running the 15T Pro is MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chip, which we found enabled the Android to power through just about anything we threw at it, from split-screen multitasking to intensive gaming sessions too.
Finally, for such an affordable phone, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is fitted with an exciting combination of rear cameras that easily offers some of the best performance around. While its 13MP ultrawide is fairly basic, the main lens is undoubtedly flagship quality and consistently delivers sharp and detailed results.
The two are rounded off with a surprisingly capable 50MP 5x periscope lens that delivers sharp shots with colours that are consistent with the main lens.
Starting at just £649, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is an easy recommendation for those seeking a powerful yet affordable all-rounder.
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Completely flat rear
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Flagship-level AI features
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Great camera performance
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Too many similarities with Pixel 9a
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Older Tensor G4 chipset
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Bezels remain relatively thick
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No PixelSnap support
Google’s A-series phones have long led the charge of showing the wider industry what can be achieved at the mid-range end of the market and the Pixel 10a is no exception. If you don’t have a ton of time to research the latest mid-range phones and simply want a handset that ticks all the right boxes and doesn’t cost more than £500/$500, then this is an easy one to recommend.
What separates the Pixel 10a (and its predecessors) from most of the mid-range crop is its ability to pump out the type of pictures that you’d typically expect to see from flagship phones. The 48MP main sensor and the 13MP ultra-wide are solid enough, but it’s Google’s highly refined computational processing that gives any shots taken with the Pixel 10a a serious boost, and there’s a wealth of editing software too that’s powered by Google AI.
On top of the cameras, the Pixel 10a is also one of the best options to go for when it comes to long-term support. Google offers seven years of software updates for the Pixel 10a from the point of launch, so if you’re someone who wants to maximise the amount of time you spend with your phone before needing to upgrade again then this is a solid buy.
Also working in the Pixel 10a’s favour is the brilliance of Google’s stock Android. While a lot of companies have to rely on bloatware to bring down the price of their more affordable phones, Pixels have no such issue and are as close an experience to iOS as you’ll find within the Android space. Everything is beautifully designed and you have tons of options for customisation to suit your tastes.
The only thing that really works against the Pixel 10a is that it isn’t a major revision on the already brilliant Pixel 9a. You’re getting a more refined build as there’s now no camera bump to speak off, alongside a brighter display than before, but there really isn’t much else beyond that. The two phones even use the same Tensor G4 chipset so if you want to pick up even more of a bargain then the Pixel 9a might be the better option of the two.
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Unique design and wonderful metal build
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Glyph matrix can actually be useful
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Strong battery life
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Brilliant, big display
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No interactive Glyph Toys
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Inconsistent camera stabilisation performance
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Not the fastest phone out there
Forget just being a great mid-range handset, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is arguably one of the most interesting-looking phones you can buy in 2026. It has Nothing’s iconic attention to style (the likes of which you tend not to see outside of Apple’s ecosystem), but now in an all-metal chassis which is a first for the company.
Feeling the weight and the smooth nature of the (4a) Pro in the hand, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s a flagship phone, so if you want a mid-ranger that looks like anything but then this is the obvious pick to go for. With the revamped design, the phone boasts the Glyph Matrix circle on the back – pinched from the pricier Nothing Phone (3) – which can be used to see the charging status, check the time and more, all without ever having to look at the display.
There’s also the Glyph Bar off to the side which is utilised to signal incoming notifications or calls. The whole system is designed around the idea of having the phone placed face down on a desk so that you aren’t tempted to check your phone constantly and end up needlessly wasting time with endless doomscrolling. It’s a great concept, and one that’s sure to be appreciated by those who have a more mindful approach to using tech.
Inside the phone is a faster chipset in the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, alongside a beefier 5400mAh battery. The extra battery capacity is great and it means that you can take the (4a) Pro through a fairly demanding day without worry, but we would have liked to see a slightly more capable processor inside. The 7s Gen 4 can handle most things just fine, but it’s not quite as seamless as something like the A19 Bionic which is in the not that much more expensive iPhone 17e.
There have been meaningful tweaks elsewhere as the screen now operates at a silky smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and the telephoto lens offers 3.5x optical zoom for better quality shots at a distance. All of this sits on the ever-so-stylish Nothing OS that, much like the company’s hardware, is brilliantly eye-catching.
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Speedy performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite
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Big, vibrant 120Hz display with fast response times
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Proper zoom lens adds versatility to the camera system
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Battery refills in about half an hour
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Regular Wi-Fi connection issues
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Ultrawide camera is poor
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HyperOS remains a cumbersome Android skin
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120W charging doesn’t quite charge as fast as expected
Though bested by the newer Poco F8 Ultra, the newer phone has crept into true flagship territory with its £749 price point – making the Poco F7 Ultra the better choice for budget-conscious buyers.
The Poco F-series has always led the way in performance in the mid-range space, but this year’s Ultra model takes things a step further with the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Until the recent launch of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, this was the most powerful chipset on the market, and the chipset of choice for practically every 2025 flagship Android phone.
As such, the Poco F7 Ultra can handle practically anything you can throw at it, delivering faster speeds and better gaming performance than any other phone mentioned in our chart in both benchmark tests and real-world use. If you’re a keen mobile gamer wanting to get the most out of your smartphone, this should be of serious consideration.
It’s not just a powerhouse either; it sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with a pixel-packed WQHD+ resolution – the same as the top-end Galaxy S25 Ultra – and a 5300mAh battery that’ll keep you going all day without much complaint.
If you want a super-fast phone for as little money as possible, the Poco F7 Ultra is the phone to go for.
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Gorgeous, redesigned chassis
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Bright and sharp OLED screen
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Solid cameras and battery life
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More expensive than its predecessor
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SoC inside is just okay for the price
The Honor 400 is an amazing mid-range phone, tackling the lower end of the bracket upon its release, but for the Honor 600, the company had decidedly gone in a more premium direction with a price tag of £549.99. At that rate, the Honor 600 is more directly in competition with the likes of the Pixel 10a and the iPhone 17e but it has quite a few unique features to tempt buyers away from the competition.
The big upgrade this time around is in the display. This 6.57-inch AMOLED panel isn’t just gorgeous to look at, it can also reach a peak brightness of 8000 nits which is almost unheard of. For context, even a high-end flagship phone like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra taps out at 3600 nits, making Honor’s mid-ranger one of the best phones to use outdoors in direct sunlight.
The build itself has been tweaked to reflect the phone’s more premium ambitions, with a blend of brushed aluminium and composite fibre. The camera bump packs a redesign too, having clearly taken inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro and its camera plateau. Sure, it might be trying a bit too hard to mimic Apple’s flagship phone, but it still looks great for a mid-ranger.
Speaking of the cameras, the phone has managed to punch the main 200MP 1/1.4-inch sensor found on the more expensive Honor Magic 8 Pro. There’s no telephoto lens to speak of, but because you’re getting so much detail from that main sensor, you can zoom and crop in a fair amount without feeling that the overall integrity of the shot has waned. Pictures themselves are wonderfully bright , with the type of eye-catching colour that’s perfect for social media.
The Honor 600 now runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and if there was one area that could do with some attention, it would be this. The processor gets the job done with most things, but it’s not quite as powerful as the iPhone 17e’s A19 Bionic, or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 that’s inside the OnePlus 15R.
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256GB is now the starting amount of storage
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Very fast (for the price)
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Love the pink
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The iPhone 17 is just better in every way
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Single camera is restrictive
While the iPhone 16e was a decent first attempt from Apple at a proper mid-range phone (not counting the now-discontinued iPhone SE range), it still left a lot to be desired especially against the value of what Android phones with the same price tag could provide. Thankfully, the gap has now closed significantly with the release of the iPhone 17e.
This new phone has fixed a lot of the complaints we had with its predecessor, mostly by including MagSafe in the design, which felt like such a strange omission before given that it’s been a staple of Apple’s ecosystem since the iPhone 12. Having the technology here means that you can attach power banks, wallets and other accessories with ease, opening up how you can use the phone on a daily basis.
The phone itself is tougher too, boasting the new Ceramic Shield 2 glass that’s now found on all of the other iPhone 17 devices, offering scratch resistance that’s three times better than what we had before. The standard storage has also jumped to 256GB to match the iPhone 17, but that means you get more bang for your buck with plenty of space to store your apps, photos and more.
Of course the big upgrade on the inside is the inclusion of the A19 Bionic chip, and it’s here that the iPhone 17e really stands out in the mid-range crowd. With the ability to run iOS flawlessly, let alone triple-A games like Death Stranding and Resident Evil 4 Remake, the A19 chip is a beast, and because of Apple’s dedication to phones long after they’ve been released, the A19 CPU will be supported with new updates for quite some time to come.
The iPhone 17e presents a very tempting package to those on a budget, but where it does falter is in having just a single rear-facing camera. To its credit, that 48MP camera can capture great-looking shots with that same signature Apple style that devotees love, but when something like the much cheaper Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has three cameras on the back, it’s worth evaluating what you want from your camera setup.
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Lightweight and thin design for a phone of its size
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Brilliant, big display that’s great for media
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IP68 water and dust resistance
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Fingerprint sensor is slow and unreliable
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Battery life not as strong as expected
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Not the smoothest, fastest performance around
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A bump in storage costs a fortune
If you’ve been following Samsung’s trajectory in the smartphone world over the last few years then you probably already know that the brand isn’t exactly known for big, innovative leaps forward. While companies like Nothing and Honor seek to shake things up with each new generation, Samsung has opted for a far more iterative approach and that is very much how the Samsung Galaxy A57 fits into the company’s strategy.
One of the areas where the A57 does excel however is in presentation, and just like the A56 before it, this is a phone that feels very much like a flagship in the hand. The use of glass on the back is much appreciated, so if you want to downplay the fact that you’re using a more affordable phone, the Galaxy A57 fits the bill. It’s also a very thin and lightweight phone too, so you won’t notice it too much when the phone is in your pocket.
For the folks out there who use their phone as their main means of catching up with the latest films and TV shows, you’ll appreciate the stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED panel that’s used here. It’s wonderfully bright, and displays colour with such intensity that it does feel like quite a cinematic experience.
In the past, Samsung’s One UI overlay always felt like it was playing catch up to more efficient set-ups from the likes of OnePlus, and it certainly couldn’t match Google’s stock Android, but that’s no longer the case. Ever since One UI 7, the software has felt far more sleek and is very enjoyable to use. It’s all bolstered by the fact that you’re getting six years of OS upgrades for fantastic long-term value.
For as premium as the Galaxy A57 feels however, the battery life could definitely serve to be a bit better for the asking price. Samsung’s two-day battery life claim is at odds with our time with the phone, as it’s more likely that you’ll get just over a day. There’s also the fact that with the Galaxy A56 being so similar, you could just pick up the previous-gen phone if you’re happy with having a shorter update cycle in return for spending less at the checkout.
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Feels like a flagship
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Big camera upgrades
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Relatively speedy
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Useful AI features
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Significant price hike
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No more SD card support
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Ultrawide camera isn’t great
As soon as you pick up the Oppo Reno 13 Pro, any sense that this phone feels like anything less than a flagship device simply melts away.
The plastic frame of yesteryear has been replaced by a sturdy glass and aluminium backing, which is then complemented by IP69 dust and water resistance, letting you know that the phone is unlikely to be taken down by the elements anytime soon.
There’s also the super fast MediaTek Dimensity 8350 under the hood, which makes general day-to-day use feel not at all dissimilar to what you’ll find on pricier options within our best smartphones list. If you’re concerned about having a phone that can keep up with the latest games then you might be better off picking up the Poco F7 Ultra, but when it comes to social media, multitasking and more, you won’t be feeling hard done by.
Just like almost every other manufacturer nowadays, Oppo has also made sure to embolden the Reno 13 Pro with plenty of AI features to lure in potential adopters. Thankfully, these features don’t feel half-baked like what we’ve found from Moto AI or Honor AI, Instead providing helpful quality of life concepts such as AI Speak, which can analyse a webpage and read it back to you.
The main 50MP camera can pump out some really great shots under the right conditions, and there’s an 8MP ultra-wide too.
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New liquid cooling system
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Mega powerful
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The most advanced gaming options around
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Huge battery and fast charging
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Gorgeous screen
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Under-display camera is still poor quality
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No telephoto camera
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Some software quirks
If you’re an avid mobile gamer and want incredible power, a unique design that doubles as a cooling system and a decent camera set-up, then look no further than the RedMagic 11 Pro.
While most phones tend to stick to familiar designs, the RedMagic 11 Pro brings something truly unique to the table – RedMagic’s AquaCooling System which visibly pumps liquid coolant around the phone’s rear. It’s truly a spectacle to see and, most importantly, it seems to really work.
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip behind it, the RedMagic 11 Pro performed incredibly well. In fact, we hailed the handset as being the “fastest phone [we’ve] tested to date” and able to power the likes of Wuthering Waves at maximum settings, which is something mid-range phones usually struggle with.
Plus, in true RedMagic fashion, the 11 Pro is equipped with plenty of gaming enhancements including touch triggers on the handset’s frame, the Game Space library and backlit elements which add to the gamer aesthetic.
Although gaming phones are rarely praised for their photography prowess, the RedMagic 11 Pro is surprisingly decent, thanks to its 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide rear lenses. It may not quite live up to the best camera phones, but the main lens especially is capable of snapping good results in almost any lighting conditions.
Having said that, we should note that while the under-display front camera enables a more immersive gaming and streaming experience on-screen, it does come at the expense of taking selfies. If you’re always snapping selfies then you should probably avoid this phone.
All this power is supported by a mighty 7500mAh battery, which is among the largest we’ve ever seen in a smartphone, and both 80W wired and wireless charging speeds too.
The RedMagic 11 Pro proves that gamers don’t need to spend the big bucks to enjoy a powerful mobile gaming experience.
Test Data
| Xiaomi 15T Pro | Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone 4a Pro | Poco F7 Ultra | Honor 600 | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Oppo Reno 13 Pro | RedMagic 11 Pro | |
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| Geekbench 6 single core | 2518 | 1753 | 1315 | 2283 | 1310 | 3447 | 1375 | 1401 | 3720 |
| Geekbench 6 multi core | 7610 | 4551 | 4169 | 8033 | 4088 | 8006 | 4503 | 4269 | 11617 |
| Geekbench 6 GPU | – | 8803 | 4701 | – | 4737 | 31204 | 6642 | – | – |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | – | – | – | – | – | 7766 | – | – | – |
| AI performance | – | 1287 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1 hour video playback (Netflix, HDR) | – | – | – | 6 % | 3 % | – | – | 10 % | 5 % |
| 30 minute gaming (light) | – | – | – | 6 % | – | – | – | 7 % | 9 % |
| Time from 0-100% charge | 60 min | 98 min | – | 32 min | 65 min | – | 75 min | 53 min | 52 min |
| Time from 0-50% charge | 18 Min | 31 Min | – | 12 Min | 28 Min | 28 Min | 25 Min | 27 Min | 19 Min |
| 30-min recharge (included charger) | – | – | – | 98 % | – | – | – | 57 % | 70 % |
| 15-min recharge (included charger) | – | – | – | 58 % | – | – | – | 22 % | 42 % |
| 60-min recharge (no charger included) | – | – | – | – | 95 % | – | – | – | – |
| 30-min recharge (no charger included) | 68 % | 49 % | – | – | 53 % | 54 % | 59 % | – | – |
| 15-min recharge (no charger included) | 42 % | 19 % | – | – | 32 % | 29 % | 32 % | – | – |
| 3D Mark – Wild Life | 4998 | 2608 | 2076 | 6023 | 2063 | 3791 | 1697 | 3199 | 8113 |
| 3D Mark – Wild Life Stress Test | – | 91 % | 97.2 % | – | 97 % | 76.5 % | 99.6 % | – | – |
| GFXBench – Aztec Ruins | 51 fps | – | – | 80 fps | – | – | – | 77 fps | 127 fps |
| GFXBench – Car Chase | 68 fps | – | – | 87 fps | – | – | – | 84 fps | 142 fps |
Full Specs
| Xiaomi 15T Pro Review | Google Pixel 10a Review | Nothing Phone 4a Pro Review | Poco F7 Ultra Review | Honor 600 Review | Apple iPhone 17e Review | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Review | Oppo Reno 13 Pro Review | RedMagic 11 Pro Review | |
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| UK RRP | £649 | £499 | £499 | £649 | £-1 | £599 | £529 | £649 | £629 |
| USA RRP | – | $499 | $499 | – | – | $599 | $549 | – | $749 |
| EU RRP | – | – | – | – | €549.99 | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi | Nothing | Xiaomi | Honor | Apple | Samsung | Oppo | Nubia | |
| Screen Size | 6.82 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.67 inches | 6.57 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.85 inches |
| Storage Capacity | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB, 512GB | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 50MP + 13MP | 48MP + 13MP | 50MP + 50MP + 8MP | 50MP + 50MP + 32MP | 200MP 1/1.4-inch main sensor, f/1.9, CIPA 6.0 & 12MP ultrawide, f/2.2 | 48MP | 50MP + 12MP + 5MP | 50MP + 50MP + 8MP | 50MP + 50MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 10.5MP | 13MP | 32MP | 32MP | 50MP selfie camera | 12MP | 12MP | 50MP | 16MP |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | IP65 | IP68 | IP69K | IP67 | IP68 | IP69 | IPX8 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh | 6400 mAh | – | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Size (Dimensions) | 77.9 x 8 x 162.7 MM | 73 x 9 x 153.9 MM | 76.6 x 8 x 163.7 MM | 75 x 8.4 x 160.3 MM | 74.7 x 7.8 x 156 MM | 71.5 x 7.80 x 146.7 MM | 76.8 x 6.9 x 161.5 MM | 76.6 x 7.6 x 162.8 MM | 76.5 x 8.9 x 163.8 MM |
| Weight | 210 G | 183 G | 210 G | 212 G | 190 G | 170 G | 179 G | 195 G | 230 G |
| ASIN | – | – | – | B0DSG6G62L | – | – | – | B0F43L8Y3C | – |
| Operating System | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) | Android 16 | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) | MagicOS10 (Android 16) | iOS 26 | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | ColorOS 15 (Android 15) | RedMagic OS 11 (Android 16) |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
| First Reviewed Date | 10/10/2025 | 04/03/2026 | 19/03/2026 | 27/03/2025 | 27/04/2026 | 16/03/2026 | 21/04/2026 | 25/04/2025 | 03/11/2025 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 | 1080 x 2424 | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200 | 1264 x 2728 | 2532 x 1170 | 1080 x 2340 | 1272 x 2800 | 1216 x 2688 |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C, SIM card | USB 2 | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C, 3.5mm headphone port |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | 12GB, 8GB | 12GB, 16GB | 8GB | 8GB | 12GB, 8GB | 12GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Colours | Mocha Gold, Black, Gray | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Black, Silver, Pink | Black, Yellow | Black, Golden White | Pink, Black, White | Lilac, Navy, Icyblue and Grey | Graphite Grey, Plume Purple, Pink | Nightfreeze, Subzero, Cryo |
| Stated Power | 90 W | 30 W | 50 W | 120 W | – | – | 45 W | 80 W | – |
The team at Trusted Reviews defines mid-range smartphones as any handset costing between £400/$400 and £700/$700. We raised our definition in 2022, following a gradual rise in prices in the top end of the market.
Over the last few years, the mid-range phone market has blossomed, with key companies including Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and Samsung creating mid-range handsets with features traditionally reserved for flagship devices. Recent highlights have included 5G connectivity, high refresh rate screens and improved rear camera sensors. The team of experts at Trusted Reviews recommend most users consider a mid-range smartphone before investing in a flagship as a result.
5G is a given in the mid-range market in 2026 with Samsung, Oppo, Motorola, OnePlus and Google having mid-range phones supporting the connectivity.
