Some phones are packed with the latest hardware and features, while others have a little bit of everything. Mid Range phones tend to have better components than budget ones while remaining within the affordable range. Here are some excellent options that’ll ensure you get bang for your buck.
1. Samsung Galaxy A51
Much like all other phones from Samsung’s Galaxy A series, A51 optimizes for mid-quality performance. It also sports the same Exynos 9611 processor and Mali-G72 graphics setup, albeit in an Octa-core setup. However, its 4GB RAM isn’t something to boast about given that most other mid-range phones are a 6GB system.
Features
- 4G LTE cellular
- Quad 70MP rear cameras
- 128GB RAM
- 6.5” 1080p AMOLED IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0
- 4×2.3GHz and 4×1.7GHz Cortex processors
- 32MP HDR selfie
- Android 10
Pros
- Picture quality is incredible
- Super-lightweight and ultra-slim
- Uses a high-powered processor
- Quality Samsung durability
- Large screen and even better battery
Cons
- RAM is only 4GB
- Fingerprint reader doesn’t always work
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2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
If not for the excessive bloatware and spying Chinese thing, Redmi Note 9 would have easily topped our list. Its display is bigger than A51, the 6GB RAM is bigger, and the Qualcomm 720G processor also runs faster. Redmi Note 9 also uses the super-durable Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports both 802.11ac and 802.11ax Wi-Fi.
Features
- Quad 79MP AI rear cameras
- 4G LTE
- 5G Wi-Fi
- 16MP selfie
- 128GB storage
- 6.67” 1080p FHD+ IPS
- 5000mAh battery
Pros
- Can handle recording at 4K 60Hz
- The design is unique and stylish
- Premium wireless performance
- Ergonomic with smooth handling
- Camera quality is almost as impressive as A51
- Supports 15W fast charge
Cons
- Too much bloatware
- Xiaomi has been caught remotely operating their phones before
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3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
It sits comfortably at the edge of mid-range phones not only in price but also in software and components. Galaxy Note 10’s 6.7” screen and 6GB RAM operates on Exynos 9810 and Mali-G72 chips, much like A51. However, the phone’s 4G cellular and 36MP combined cameras mean there is some significant overpricing.
Features
- 128GB memory
- Up to 1TB MicroSD
- 32MP HDR selfie
- USB Type-C
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 802.11ac wireless
- 2.7GHz and 1.7GFHz octa-core setup
- 1080p AMOLED IPS
- 4500mAh
Pros
- Huge and vivid display
- Massive memory
- Comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Super-fast with little overheat
Cons
- Ships with European power adapter
- Poor camera for the price
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4. LG V60 ThinQ LM-V600AM
While it may compete with Note10 in price, LGV60 is one of the few mid-range phones with 5G cellular. The phone offers a ridiculous 77.3MP combined rear camera setup on a 6.8” display and 8GB of RAM.
Features
- 1080p OLED
- 10MP selfie
- Android 10
- 128GB storage
- Octa-core Qualcomm 865
Pros
- Super-clear OLED screen
- Cinema quality pictures and sound
- Offers 5G support
- Beautiful style
- Massive RAM and battery capacity
Cons
- No 4K recording or HDR
- Somewhat pricy
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5. Google Pixel 3 XL
When it comes to security, you can expect Pixel3XL not to mess up like Xiaomi, albeit for a high cost. However, for all its other excellent features, the phones Chrome OS and 4GB RAM aren’t encouraging.
Features
- 128GB memory
- 6.3” AMOLED Gorilla Glass
- Face ID
- USB-C and Bluetooth 5.0
Pros
- Can charge wirelessly
- No bloatware
- Solid durability
- Flawless picture and audio
Cons
- Old-style
- Somewhat expensive
- No MicroSD expansion
- Lacks Telephoto camera
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