🔄 Last updated: 26 August 2026 — prices checked on our Skontissimo comparison tool across Amazon, MediaWorld, Unieuro, Euronics, Comet, Yeppon and other Italian shops.
The mid-range remains the most interesting segment of the smartphone market: between €200 and €500 you can now find top-level AMOLED displays, cameras with optical stabilisation and software update policies that until recently were the preserve of flagships.
Unlike the usual rankings, here you will find the real prices recorded on 26 August 2026 by our monitoring system, which compares the main Italian chains every day. For each model we also give the all-time low on record, so you can tell at once whether the current price is a good deal or whether it is worth waiting.
How we choose (and how to read the prices)
- Verified price: the best price for the new version at the time of the survey, with the shop that offers it
- All-time low: the lowest price ever recorded by our monitoring, with the date
- Value for money: we weigh the display, cameras, battery life and years of guaranteed updates against what you really spend
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G — the best value for money
The Redmi Note 15 Pro is the mid-range bargain right now: €217 on Amazon, which is also its absolute all-time low (reached on 21 August 2026, with the price still trending down). By comparison, in the high-street chains the same phone costs €274-280 (MediaWorld, Comet, Unieuro, Euronics): a difference of more than €55.
Prices recorded: Amazon €217 ⭐ all-time low · MediaWorld €274.22 · Comet €279 · Unieuro €279.90
Who it's for: anyone who wants to spend as little as possible without giving up a recent mid-ranger (it reached Italy in early 2026), available in 256 and 512 GB versions. Just note that the charger is not included in the box.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — the well-balanced one with 6 years of updates
The successor to the hugely popular A56 arrived in March 2026 and its price has already settled: €314.89 on Amazon (€319 on eBay), against €349-449 in the chains. The all-time low is €289, so the current price is close to the best ever seen.
Key specs: a 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus FHD+ display in a body just 6.9 mm thick, a triple camera with a 50 MP OIS main sensor, a 5,000 mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0, IP68 certification and — the absolute highlight — 6 major Android updates and 6 years of security patches, plus a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
Prices recorded: Amazon €314.89 · eBay €319 · MediaWorld €348.90 (all-time low: €289, July 2026)
Who it's for: anyone looking for the smartphone to keep the longest: the combination of updates and extended warranty has no rival in this price range.
Google Pixel 9a — computational photography
The Pixel 9a remains the benchmark for anyone who takes photos: Google's image processing, built-in Gemini AI features and a battery rated for over 24 hours. Its user rating is among the highest in the category (4.5 from over 2,600 Amazon reviews).
Prices recorded: Euronics €342 · Amazon €364 · eBay €371.90. Please note: in June it fell as low as €279 (all-time low) — so the current price is not the best ever seen: if you are in no hurry, it is worth keeping an eye on.
Who it's for: mobile photography enthusiasts and anyone who wants the pure Android experience with long-term updates guaranteed by Google.
Nothing Phone (3a) — the design that never gets dull
At €299 from Unieuro the Phone (3a) is the "different" choice: a Glyph interface on the back, an Essential Key button dedicated to AI notes, a 6.77" FHD+ AMOLED display and a camera setup that is unusually complete for the price range: a 50 MP OIS main sensor plus a 50 MP telephoto, plus an 8 MP ultra-wide. A 5,000 mAh battery and software support of 3 major Android updates + 6 years of patches.
Prices recorded: Unieuro €299 · Yeppon €315.99 · MediaWorld €320.89 (all-time low: €239.90, June 2026)
Who it's for: anyone who wants to stand out and have a real telephoto lens without paying more. User rating 4.6 from over 2,300 reviews.
Honor 400 — the 200 MP camera
We tested it thoroughly in our Honor 400 review: a 200 MP main camera with AI Super Zoom, a 5,300 mAh battery in just 184 grams and a display with Eye Comfort technology to reduce eye strain. It is the "muscular" camera phone of the mid-range.
Prices recorded: eBay €309.99 · Yeppon €346.99 · MediaWorld €349 · official Honor store €349.90 (all-time low: €289, June 2026 — price trending down)
Who it's for: anyone who wants the maximum photographic resolution and zoom in this price range.
Motorola Edge 60 Neo — the compact one (earbuds included)
The compact model of the Edge 60 range, bundled with the Moto Buds earbuds, at €294.99 from Yeppon — at the main chains (Unieuro, Euronics, Comet, MediaWorld) the bundle sells for around €349. A pOLED display, a handy size and water and dust certification: one of the few genuine "small" alternatives in the category.
Prices recorded: Yeppon €294.99 · eBay €322.18 · Unieuro/Euronics €349 (all-time low: €287.52, 15 August 2026 — the current price is practically at the minimum)
Who it's for: anyone looking for a compact phone and a complete bundle to get started straight away.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — the near-flagship
At the upper end of the range sits the Galaxy S25 FE: €449 from Unieuro, practically at its all-time low (€446.26). A 7.4 mm, 190-gram body (the thinnest and lightest ever made in the FE series), an Exynos 2400 processor with ray tracing, a 4,900 mAh battery and the full Galaxy AI package. User rating 4.6.
Prices recorded: Unieuro €449 ⭐ close to the all-time low · Amazon €485.96 · MediaWorld €529
Who it's for: anyone who wants a top-of-the-range Samsung experience while spending half the price of an S25 Ultra. If your budget can stretch further, take a look at our guide to the best flagship smartphones.
Quick comparison — prices checked on 26 August 2026
| Model | Best price recorded | Shop | All-time low | Strong point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | 217 € | Amazon | €217 ⭐ (now) | Value for money |
| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | 314,89 € | Amazon | 289 € | 6 years of updates |
| Google Pixel 9a | 342 € | Euronics | 279 € | AI photography |
| Nothing Phone (3a) | 299 € | Unieuro | 239,90 € | Design + 50 MP telephoto |
| Honor 400 | 309,99 € | eBay | 289 € | 200 MP camera |
| Motorola Edge 60 Neo | 294,99 € | Yeppon | 287,52 € | Compact + Moto Buds included |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | 449 € | Unieuro | 446,26 € | Near-flagship with Galaxy AI |
Our recommendation
Best buy today: the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G at €217 is at its all-time low and is the mid-range opportunity right now.
To keep for the long haul: the Galaxy A57 5G — nothing else in the ranking offers 6 major updates and a 3-year warranty.
For photography: the Pixel 9a if you value software processing, the Honor 400 if you want resolution and zoom (here is our full review).
If your budget is under €200, you will find alternatives in our guide to the best cheap smartphones.
When is the right time to buy a mid-range smartphone?
Always check the all-time low: if the current price is within 5-10% of the minimum (as it is today for the Redmi Note 15 Pro, Edge 60 Neo and Galaxy S25 FE), it is a good time. If it is well above — like the Pixel 9a, which cost €63 less in June — it is better to wait for an offer.
Is it better to buy on Amazon or from chains such as MediaWorld and Unieuro?
It depends on the model: according to our survey of 26 August, the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Galaxy A57 cost decidedly less on Amazon, while the Pixel 9a, Nothing Phone (3a) and Galaxy S25 FE have their best price at the chains (Euronics and Unieuro). Always compare before buying: the differences often exceed €50.
How many years of updates do these smartphones guarantee?
The Galaxy A57 5G is the best in the ranking, with 6 major Android updates and 6 years of security patches; the Pixel 9a follows Google's long-support policy; the Nothing Phone (3a) guarantees 3 major updates and 6 years of patches. The others generally stop at 2-4 major updates.
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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