TOP-3 low budget smartphones of 2025 to consider

In 2025, the budget smartphone market is brimming with appealing options, making it increasingly challenging to pick the perfect device. Fortunately, several models strike a fine balance between price, performance, and design.

Gizmochina highlights three such smartphones worth considering.

Notably, these are mid-range devices that go beyond the capabilities of basic entry-level models, offering enhanced features and better overall value.

Which budget smartphones are the best in early 2025?

Nothing Phone 2a

This model stays true to the brand's signature minimalist design, featuring the distinctive Glyph interface — LED strips on the back that serve as notification indicators and a camera backlight.

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The maximum brightness of 1300 nits ensures comfortable working in the sun, and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection guarantees durability. Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chip that can handle most daily tasks and games.

The camera is represented by two 50-megapixel sensors (main and ultra wide-angle) and a 32-megapixel front camera. Support for 4K video and gyroscope-based stabilization ensure high-quality shots.

The 5000 mAh battery will give you a full day of use, and the 45W fast charger lets you reach 50% charge in just 23 minutes. However, the lack of wireless charging and a headphone jack may frustrate some users.

Prices in Ukraine start at USD 297 (UAH 12,510).

Redmi Note 14 Pro

The Redmi Note series has long been established in the budget smartphone segment, and the 14 Pro only confirms this. The device has received IP68 certification, which guarantees protection against dust and water.

The 6.67-inch display has a resolution of 1220x2712, supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and achieves a record-breaking brightness of 3000 nits. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 provides reliable protection. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra processor, up to 12GB of memory and 512GB of storage let you work comfortably with any application.

The cameras include a 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.5 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The 20-megapixel front-facing camera supports 4K video capture.

The 5500 mAh battery supports 45W fast charging. The only downside is the lack of a headphone jack.

Prices in Ukraine start at USD 246 (UAH 10,357).

Meizu Lucky 08

Thanks to a 6000 mAh battery that lasts for two days of use, the Meizu Lucky 08 offers exceptional autonomy.

The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a frequency of 144 Hz and a brightness of up to 5000 nits provides excellent picture quality.

The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, up to 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. The 108-megapixel main camera is supported by a 2-megapixel macro lens. The 8-megapixel front-facing camera has mediocre performance, and video recording is limited to Full HD.

A fast 45W charging provides a comfortable level of autonomy even during active use.

Prices in Ukraine start at USD 190 (UAH 10,357).

As a reminder, rugged smartphones are used by people who work in the harshest conditions. They are especially popular among the military, construction workers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

We also wrote that Samsung holds a leading position in the market when it comes to low-cost smartphones. Whatever the user's needs, the company has a suitable device.