The best mid-range phones

It is possible that you have realized that your smartphone has become outdated, and you want to renew it, but without spending too much. So we are going to introduce you to the best mid-range mobiles so you can choose. Prices will be around 200 euros, but with a certain margin up and down, in order to offer varied models.

Our selection of the best mid-range smartphones includes international brands, others of Spanish origin and even emerging Chinese manufacturers. Screens start at 4.5 inches and go all the way up to 5.5 inches, so almost everyone will find a device in a size they like. Of course, we have opted in all cases for Android, the strongest system in this segment.

Of course, for figures around 200 euros you can buy very good terminals, more than suitable for daily use. So let's review the 8 best mid-range mobiles that can be achieved today:

Motorola Moto G 2015

The Motorola Moto G 2015, which we have already met, is one of the best mid-range on the market. It is a smartphone with a 5-inch 720p screen, which offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with up to 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The camera is 13 megapixel f/2.0, has a 2,470 mAh battery and the terminal is resistant to water and dust The operating system is Android 5.1. Lollipop, but it will be updated soon.

bq Aquaris A4.5

We have already reviewed the bq Aquaris A4.5, a 4.5-inch model (960 x 540 pixels) with a MediaTek MT6735M processor, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The camera stays at 8 megapixels f/2.0 and the battery is 2,470 mAh. The strong point is that includes Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with the security of updates from Google and a 5-year warranty provided by bq.

Buy: bq Aquaris A4.5 (Amazon) or bq Aquaris A4.5 (eBay)

bq Aquaris M5

We continue with the Spanish brand, which has some of the best mid-range mobiles. The bq Aquaris M5 sports a 5-inch 1080p display, with Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The camera is set at 13 megapixels f/2.0 with a Sony IMX214 sensor, integrates a 3,120 mAh battery and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, all for a price adjusted for its good specifications.

Samsung Galaxy J5

The Samsung Galaxy J5 is a smartphone from a prestigious firm, with 5-inch AMOLED screen (720p) It has a processor Snapdragon 410 with 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. It packs a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash, a 2,600 mAh battery, and Android 5.1 Lollipop. A great alternative for Samsung fans who prefer a strong brand to support their purchase.

MyWigo Magnum 2 PRO

We have already reviewed the MyWigo Magnum 2 PRO, a cheap smartphone with a 5-inch 720p display It has a MediaTek MTK6735 processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, and the camera opts for a 13-megapixel Omnivision sensor. The battery is 2,500 mAh and it has Android 5.1 Lollipop, all for a very competitive price for a Spanish brand that has been standing out lately.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which we recently reviewed, has become one of the best Chinese mid-range mobiles 1080p display 5.5-inch, MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2 GB/3 GB of RAM, 16 GB/32 GB of storage, fingerprint reader, 13-megapixel camera, 4.000 mAh… A great smartphone with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, from the most popular Chinese firm at the moment.

Elephone Vowney

We talked about Elephone Vowney recently, and it's a Chinese smartphone 5.5-inch with 2K screen It has a MediaTek Helio X10 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, and a main camera with a 21-megapixel Sony IMX230 sensor. The battery is 4,000 mAh and mounts Android 5.1 Lollipop. It is the most expensive model of our selection, but also the most advanced.

UMI Iron Pro

We have already introduced you to the UMI Iron Pro, a 5.5-inch smartphone with 1080p resolution. The processor is a MediaTek MT6753, which is accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The camera reaches 13 megapixels, and has a Sony IMX214 sensor. In addition, it offers fingerprint reader, iris scanner and USB Type-C port It has a 3,100 mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop.

So now you know the best mid-range mobiles, which are very capable smartphones, of good quality and, in some cases with excellent designs. If your budget is tight, we have also selected models for less than 150 euros, and even mobile phones for less than 90 euros that are very worthy.

In the end, in the mid-range there are varied and very attractive options. They are not phones to show off like an iPhone, but at the performance level they are competent and they will give us a perfectly valid service on a day-to-day basis.

What do you think of this list? Are they the best mid-range smartphones, or do you want to add another model that you consider essential?