These are the top-selling phones under $200 this year. High-end phones
These are this year's top-selling phones under $200, and the winner is obvious: Xiaomi leads the field with three of the top five models, providing high-end features at competitive costs.
Sales of smartphones that combine powerful cameras, long-lasting batteries, and large screens without breaking the bank have skyrocketed in the low-cost smartphone market. We examine four of the top-selling phones under $200 in detail below.
POCO X7
With a 6.67-inch AMOLED display (1220 x 2712 pixels), a refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection for scratch and shock resistance, the POCO X7 tops the list. A 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor, 8 or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 128–512GB of UFS 2.2 storage (no microSD) are all housed inside. A 16MP front camera is used for selfies and video calls, while a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera make up the triple rear camera system. Up to two days of battery life are provided by a 5,110mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. A side-mounted fingerprint reader, 5G connectivity, and Android 14 running HyperOS round out this well-rounded package at a reasonable cost.
The Redmi Note 14 4G from Xiaomi
With its 6.67-inch IPS LCD display (1080 x 2400 pixels) and 120Hz refresh rate, the Redmi Note 14 4G is perfect for fluid scrolling on Google Maps and social media. It's powered by a Helio G99 Ultra processor, paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB to 256GB of expandable storage via microSD. The 108MP main camera delivers impressive detail, aided by phase detection autofocus, and the 20MP front camera isn't far behind. Thanks to its 5,500mAh battery and 33W fast charging, it can handle intense workdays and recharge in under an hour. It also features stereo speakers and an updated body with slim bezels, all running Android 14 with four years of guaranteed updates.
- Samsung Galaxy A26
With a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display (1,080 x 2,340 pixels) at 120Hz, the Galaxy A26 delivers deep blacks and up to 1,200 nits of brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. The Exynos 1380 processor, coupled with 6 or 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks. The camera system retains the 50MP main camera and adds an 8MP ultrawide lens; the 13MP front camera delivers good selfies. With a 5,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging, the device reaches 50% in about 30 minutes. The device runs Android 15 with One UI 7 and receives six years of system and security updates, a real boost compared to the competition.
- POCO M6 Pro
The POCO M6 Pro combines a Helio G99 processor with options ranging from 6GB of RAM to 512GB of storage, expandable via microSD. The 6.57-inch Full HD AMOLED display, with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a brightness of up to 1,000 nits, and Gorilla Glass 5, offers smooth and clear viewing even in the sun. A 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging provides about a day and a half of battery life with normal usage. For photography, the phone features a 64MP sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and an 8MP macro camera. It runs Android 14 with HyperOS 2, has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and is IP54-rated for dust and spill protection.