Best smartphone under €500
Between €300 and €500, the smartphone market offers excellent value for money: pleasant screens, sufficient performance for everyday use and light gaming, and often a decent or very good camera. This guide helps you identify the models that offer the best compromise in this range. We use the Sorendo catalog and a maximum price filter of €500. Products are ranked according to a budget profile to highlight the best value for money. You'll find models from various brands, with links to offers to compare prices in real time. Whether you're looking for a smartphone for photography, battery life or performance, this selection saves you time. Each product page details features and reviews; the recommendation guide lets you refine by your criteria.
Why this guide
This guide centralizes smartphones under €500 and ranks them by value for money. You quickly see the recommended models and compare available offers without browsing dozens of sites.
How to choose
Prioritize the screen (size, smoothness), battery life, camera if it matters to you, and RAM (8 GB minimum for smooth use). Compare prices across merchants and check software updates.
The offers shown link to partner retailers. Prices and availability are available directly from the retailer.
Our selection
Here is our selection of the best smartphones under €500, ranked by value for money. Prices reflect current offers from our partner merchants.
🏆 Best choice
Pack Smartphone Oppo Reno 13 FS 6,67" 5G Double Nano SIM 512 Go Graphite + Ecouteurs sans fil Enco Buds 2 Pro
🥈 Best value for money
Pack Smartphone Oppo Reno 14 F 6.57" 5G Double nano SIM 256 Go Vert émeraude + Ecouteurs sans fil Enco Buds 3 Blanc
💰 Budget pick
Pack Smartphone Honor 400 Smart 6,77" Double nano SIM 128 Go Velvet Black + Earbuds Honor Choice X7E Active
All products in the selection
Pack Smartphone Oppo Reno 13 FS 6,67" 5G Double Nano SIM 512 Go Graphite + Ecouteurs sans fil Enco Buds 2 Pro
Pack Smartphone Oppo Reno 14 F 6.57" 5G Double nano SIM 256 Go Vert émeraude + Ecouteurs sans fil Enco Buds 3 Blanc
Pack Smartphone Honor 400 Smart 6,77" Double nano SIM 128 Go Velvet Black + Earbuds Honor Choice X7E Active
Pack Fnac Smartphone Honor Magic8 Lite 6,79" 5G Double nano SIM 256 Go Noir minuit + Honor Choice Earbuds X8i Blanc
Pack Smartphone Honor 400 Smart 6,77" Double Nano SIM 128 Go Noir + Honor Choice Earbuds S7 Gris
Pack Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 6.77" 5G Double nano SIM 256 Go Noir + Ecouteurs sans fil Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play Bluetooth Noir
Pack Smartphone Xiaomi 14T 6,67" 5G Double nano SIM 256 Go Noir Titane conçu avec Leica + Ecouteurs sans fil intra-auriculaires Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Noir
Pack Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi A5 6,88" Double nano SIM 128 Go Midnight Black + Ecouteurs Redmi Buds 6 Play
Frequently asked questions
Which smartphone to choose between €300 and €500?
Our ranking highlights models with the best value for money. Check the product pages to refine by camera, battery or gaming.
Should you prioritize camera or performance under €500?
It depends on your use. Both are often compatible in this range; our recommendation engine lets you weight by your criteria.
How are the products ranked?
We filter by smartphone category and max price €500, then sort with the recommendation engine (budget profile).
How we choose
This selection is based on the Sorendo catalog: we take into account category, budget when relevant, and criteria (photo, battery, gaming, etc.) to rank the products best suited to your search.
Use the Find my product guide →