If you’re considering changing your current phone but don't want to spend a lot of money, we can help you find the best mid-range phone options available in 2024. This price range tends to increase every year due to market challenges and component costs, but there are still many options to choose from.
In this article, we’ll list both the best 2023 models that are still of high quality and the new 2024 releases, so you can find plenty of options to suit your preference. We’ve set a maximum budget of $450, although only a few models will exceed that price point, and most will be between $250 and $350.
Without further ado, here are the best mid-range phones in alphabetical order.
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Google Pixel 6a
Let’s start with the Google Pixel 6a, which is possibly the best camera mid-range phone. It features the first-generation Google Tensor processor, a 4,410 mAh battery (with only 18 W charging), and a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen, making it a very compact mobile. Despite only having 12 MP on both the wide and the main cameras, the software works magic, making the cameras crazy for this price.
Google Pixel 6a 5G, 128GB, Black - Prepaid Smartphone(Locked)
Google Pixel 7a
While the Pixel 6a is still a bargain at that price, the next generation the Google Pixel 7a, has just arrived, and it improves in virtually every department. The screen has the same 6.1-inch diagonal, but now features a 90 Hz refresh rate. Inside we have the Google Tensor G2, and new cameras with a 64 MP main and a 13 MP wide lens. The battery is 4,385 mAh with 18 W charging, and also offers 7.5 W wireless charging.
Google Pixel 7a - Unlocked Android Cell Phone - Smartphone with Wide Angle Lens and 24-Hour Battery - 128 GB – Charcoal
Honor 90
Moving on to the Honor 90, it has two important selling points: the screen and the main camera. The screen is OLED with a resolution of 2,664 x 1,200 pixels, and the main camera offers 200 MP.
Honor 90 Dual-SIM 512GB ROM + 12GB RAM (Only GSM | No CDMA) Factory Unlocked 5G Smartphone (Emerald Green) - International Version
Motorola Edge 40
In terms of the Motorola Edge range, the Motorola Edge 40 is the one to consider. It features the Dimensity 8020 processor, which is capable of any task (even if you don’t set demanding games to the maximum). It has a very good screen with 144 Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. Something we like is that it has no superfluous camera, with the main one being 50 MP and the wide lens being 13 MP. The battery offers 68 W charging.
Motorola Edge 40 5G (Eclipse Black) Dual-SIM (Nano, eSIM) 256GB Storage + 8GB RAM GSM Unlocked Android Smartphone - International Version
Motorola G23
The Motorola G23 is known for its good design and specifications. It has a 5,000 mAh battery, 30 W charging, a very clean version of Android 13, and the MediaTek Helio G85 to power everything. The screen is 6.5 inches and HD+ resolution, which may fall a little short, but to compensate, it’s one of the cheapest on the list.
Motorola Moto G23 4G LTE XT2333-1 | 4GB RAM | 128GB Storage | Dual SIM | 50MP Camera | 30W TurboPower | 6.5" LCD 90Hz Display | International Model | GSM Factory Unlocked - (Blue)
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is a very good mid-range phone, featuring Snapdragon 695 5G, a 6.72-inch panel with 120 Hz refresh rate, expandable storage, Android 13, and OxygenOS 13.1. Its main camera is the best of the four it has, with 108 MP, and the 5,000 mAh battery with 67 W charging is another strong point. Plus, it comes with a charger in the box.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Dual-SIM 256GB ROM + 8GB RAM (GSM only | No CDMA) Factory Unlocked 5G Smartphone (Pastel Lime) - International Version
POCO X6 Pro
POCO X6 Pro is a very good mid-range smartphone that had to be included in a list of the best mid-range phones. It features a relatively big 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a 64 MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, and 67 W charging with the included charger. It uses the MediaTek 8300 processor, and it comes with HyperOS as standard.
Xiaomi Poco X6 PRO 5G + 4G LTE Global Unlocked (512GB + 12GB) GSM 6.67" 64MP Triple Camera (Tmobile Mint Tello Global) + (Car Fast Car Dual Charger Bundle) (Yellow Global ROM)
POCO F5
If we’re talking about mid-range phones, we can’t leave out the POCO F5. Despite having a less impressive design and the same cameras as the F4, the POCO F5’s standout features include its 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor that ensures MIUI 14 for POCO runs smoothly for any task.
Xiaomi Poco F5 5G + 4G LTE 256GB + 12GB Global Version Unlocked 6.67" 120Hz 64Mp Triple Camera (Tmobile Mint Tello Metro USA Market) + (w/Fast Car 51W Charger Bundle) (White (Global))
Realme C55
Next up is the Realme C55, which features the Android version of the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. The phone has a Helio G88 processor, a large 6.72-inch IPS display with 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33 W charging. It also comes with Android 13 installed.
realme C55 Dual SIM 8GB+256GB | 64MP AI Camera | 5000mAh Battery | 6.72" 90Hz FHD+ Display | 33W Supervooc Charge | for GSM Carriers only, NOT for CDMA Carriers - (Black)
Samsung Galaxy A54
The Samsung Galaxy A54 is another great option, with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel with FullHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 8 GB of RAM and the Exynos 1380 SoC. It also has a 5,000 mAh battery, three cameras (including a 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with stabilization), and runs Android 13 with One UI 5.1.
SAMSUNG Galaxy A54 5G (128GB, 6GB) 6.4" 120Hz AMOLED, 50MP 4K Triple Camera, 5G / 4G Volte (International Model Fully Unlocked for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Global) A546U1 (w/ 25W Charger Cube, Black)
Samsung Galaxy A34
For those looking for a phone that’s a bit cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is a great choice. It has a similar design to the A54, a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED FullHD+ panel with 120 Hz refresh rate, stereo speakers, a 5,000 mAh battery, the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, and a 48 MP main camera.
SAMSUNG Galaxy A34 5G + 4G LTE (128GB + 6GB) Unlocked Worldwide (Only T-Mobile/Mint/Metro USA Market) 6.6" 120Hz 48MP Triple Camera + (25W Wall Charger) (Awesome Graphite (SM-A346M))
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is one of the best mid-range phones of 2024 and is expected to be a bestseller this year. With a Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 5,000 mAh battery, and a main camera that’s still impressive, the phone is priced at less than $500.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 PRO+ Plus 5G + 4G LTE (512GB + 12GB) 6.67" 200MP Triple (Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) Global Bands Unlocked + (Fast Car Dual Charger Bundle) (Aurora Purple (Global ROM))
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Another Xiaomi phone that’s worth considering is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. It has a 200 MP main camera, MediaTek 1080 processor, 5,000 mAh battery with 120 W charging, and a 6.67-inch FullHD+ display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The charger is included in the box.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Plus 5G (256GB + 8GB) Factory Unlocked 6.67" 200MP Triple Camera (Only 4G Tmobile/Tello/Mint USA Market) + Extra (w/Fast Car Charger Bundle) (Midnight Black (Global))
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Finally, the Redmi Note 12 is one of the best-value phones of 2024. It has IP53 certification, Snapdragon 685 processor, a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with FullHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33 W charging (charger included).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G LTE (8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 48MP Triple Camera, 6.67" FHD+ AMOLED Display, 33W Fast Charger) Global Unlocked
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