Ring the changes: the best mid-price smartphones

Lower cost doesn't have to mean lower quality: these mobiles can give high-end models a run for their money

It used to be the case that you had to spend at least 700 to get a really good phone. But in 2020, that's no longer true. With fantastic smartphones costing as little as half as much as an iPhone 11, here's a quick guide to the best mid-priced phones.

Many of these smartphones will also be available on mobile phone contracts with no, or little, upfront cost. Just be sure to compare the total monthly fees over the 18- or 24-month contract against the cost of buying the phone outright, and using a cheaper sim-only or pay-as-you-go plan, to make sure you are getting a good deal.