🔄 Last updated: 26 August 2026 — prices checked on our Skontissimo comparison tool across Amazon, MediaWorld, Unieuro, Euronics, Comet, Yeppon and other Italian shops.
These days, under €200 buys far more than an "emergency" phone: 120 Hz AMOLED displays, batteries of 5,000 mAh or more and 50-108 MP cameras are now the norm even at this price. The real issue lies elsewhere: for the very same model, the price gap between one shop and another often exceeds €40-100.
That is why this guide gives you the real prices recorded on 26 August 2026 by our multi-shop monitoring, along with the all-time low for each model: you can see at a glance where it pays to buy and whether today's price is really a good one.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 — the newest
Launched in Italy in January 2026, the Redmi Note 15 in the 8+256 GB version has already dropped to €161 on eBay and €179.90 at both MediaWorld and the official Xiaomi store. Mind the gap: Comet, Euronics and Unieuro still list it at €229, almost €70 more. As is now usual with Xiaomi, the charger is not included.
Prices recorded: eBay €161 · MediaWorld / Xiaomi Store €179.90 · Amazon €187.99 (all-time low: €152.60, June 2026 — price trending down)
Who it's for: anyone who wants the newest model in the range, with plenty of storage (256 or 512 GB), at an entry-level price.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 — the proven best buy
The previous generation fully deserves its place in the ranking: a 6.67" 120 Hz AMOLED display with a peak of 1,800 nits, a 108 MP main camera, a 5,500 mAh battery with 33W turbo charging, NFC for payments and even dual Dolby Atmos speakers. At €159 from Unieuro it is hard to ask for more (user rating 4.5 from over 700 reviews).
Prices recorded: Unieuro €159 · Amazon €185 · Yeppon €190.99 (all-time low: €139.88, June 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who wants the most complete budget smartphone without chasing the latest model.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the Samsung ecosystem on a small budget
The Galaxy A17 5G (6.7", 4/128 GB) is the most sensible way into the Samsung world: €159.99 from Unieuro, with Euronics close behind at €162. A curiosity from our survey: on Amazon it currently costs €279, over €100 more — a perfect example of why it pays to compare shops.
Prices recorded: Unieuro €159.99 · Euronics €162 · eBay €164.90 (all-time low: €124.92, June 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who wants to stay in the Samsung ecosystem (or has to join it) while spending as little as possible, with the reliable updates of the A series.
Motorola Moto G86 — the screen and the battery
The Moto G86 plays in a league of its own for build quality: a sharp, bright 6.67" pOLED display, a 50 MP camera with an ambient light sensor, a 5,200 mAh battery with 33W charging, MIL-810H military certification and Gorilla Glass 7i. At €199.90 on the official Motorola store it sits right at the limit of the budget, but a rating of 4.4 from over 1,100 reviews confirms it is worth it.
Prices recorded: Motorola Store €199.90 · MediaWorld €223.71 · Amazon €233.68 (all-time low: €172.90, June 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who puts the screen and durability first and wants Motorola-style clean Android.
Honor 200 Lite — the 166-gram lightweight
Slim (6.78 mm) and extremely light, the Honor 200 Lite focuses on a 6.7" AMOLED display with high-frequency PWM dimming (easier on the eyes), a 108 MP camera and a 50 MP selfie camera, and a Dimensity 6080 processor. The 4,500 mAh battery is the trade-off for the featherweight build.
Prices recorded: Amazon €179.90 · Comet €199.90 · eBay €209 (all-time low: €158.39, June 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who wants a stylish, light phone for photos and social media, with no gaming demands.
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G — Samsung's AMOLED alternative
Just under €200 there is also the Galaxy A26 5G, with a slim-bezel Super AMOLED display and a sleek design. It costs €199 from Unieuro if you want it from an Italian shop, a little less via AliExpress. User rating is very high: 4.6.
Prices recorded: Unieuro €199 · eBay €209.90 · Amazon €215 (all-time low: €183.90, July 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who wants a quality Samsung display and can spend a few euros more than for the A17.
Quick comparison — prices checked on 26 August 2026
| Model | Best price recorded | Shop | All-time low | Strong point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 (8+256) | 161 € | eBay | 152,60 € | The newest, plenty of storage |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 | 159 € | Unieuro | 139,88 € | 120Hz AMOLED + 108 MP |
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | 159,99 € | Unieuro | 124,92 € | Samsung ecosystem |
| Motorola Moto G86 | 199,90 € | Motorola Store | 172,90 € | pOLED + MIL-810H |
| Honor 200 Lite | 179,90 € | Amazon | 158,39 € | 166 grams, easy-on-the-eyes display |
| Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | 199 € | Unieuro | 183,90 € | Super AMOLED |
Our recommendation
Best buy overall: the Redmi Note 14 at €159 — the most complete spec sheet in its class at the lowest price.
If you want the new model: the Redmi Note 15 at €161, with twice the storage of its rivals.
If you want Samsung: the Galaxy A17 5G from Unieuro or Euronics — not from Amazon right now, where it costs €100 more.
With a budget of €200 to €500 the options improve considerably: you will find them in our guide to the best mid-range smartphones, while for the very best there is the ranking of flagships.
What is the best smartphone under €200 in August 2026?
According to our survey of 26 August, the best balance is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 at €159 from Unieuro: a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 108 MP and a 5,500 mAh battery have no rivals at this price. If you prefer the 2026 model, the Redmi Note 15 costs just €2 more on eBay.
Is it worth buying cheap smartphones on Amazon?
Not always: in this price range the retail chains are often more aggressive. Today the Galaxy A17 5G costs €159.99 at Unieuro against €279 on Amazon, and the Redmi Note 15 costs less at MediaWorld than on Amazon. The only one in our ranking with its best price on Amazon is the Honor 200 Lite.
Do these phones have NFC for paying with your smartphone?
Yes for the Redmi Note 14 (confirmed by its spec sheet) and for the Samsung Galaxy A series; for the other models, check the spec sheet of the specific variant sold in Italy, because some cheap global versions lack it.
The prices shown were recorded on 26 August 2026 by our multi-shop monitoring system and may change. The all-time lows refer to the history of our own price records.
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