Recommendations for a budget android phone with decent camera

savagelyric

As per title really, I don't mind buying an older version of a decent spec - all I really care about is battery life and having a good camera. Looking to spend no more than £250. I've currently got a Poco M3 Pro 5G which is nearly 3 years old now - battery life is good but camera is a bit rubbish.

Any advice appreciated - thank you!

twopenny

I've got an ancient Samsung and that takes good photos but because of the age it doesn't have all the settings some of the new ones do.

You may want to think what sort of options you want like a Polaroid filter and such. That may help to narrow it down.

As for battery life, it depends on what you use it for and how often. How many apps you have running and such.

I got rid of as many as I could and don't use it for long calls, switch the net off when I don't need it, so although it's 14yrs old probably the battery is pretty good.

geordiejon

samsung a23 5g is in your price range. the link below has a very good review.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G review - GSMArena.com tests

RumRat

The newer A25 5G would be a better buy.... Samsung Galaxy A25 Smartphone | View Specs | Samsung UK  Or buy from Argos at the same price...Buy SIM Free Samsung A25 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue | SIM free phones | Argos
This has 4 OS upgrades and 5 years Security updates, so you wouldn't need a new one for at least 6 years....

MrsStepford

I have a Nokia with Zeiss lenses, which takes great photos. Far better than my husband's new Samsung and any of my Kindles. My N10 is currently £245 on Amazon. 

martindow

How about a Pixel?  I've got a 6a a few years old, but I am very pleased with it and the camera is particularly good.  A 7a is in your price range.

FlorayG

I got a brand new Motorola for £300 does everything I want to , battery lasts ages, camera is great

flaneurs_lobster

FlorayG said:

I got a brand new Motorola for £300 does everything I want to , battery lasts ages, camera is great

Be useful to know which model you bought. How do you feel about only getting security/OS updates for a year or so?

goldfinches

When I bought my phone in April 2020 I looked at the best cheap Android phones list on Android Authority and typed each one into the Argos website to see the price and whether it was in stock which I found a useful way of deciding which one to buy. 
If you click on the best button at the top of the AA page then you get options for best camera phone, best budget phone and so on.

Glad

similar thread with some good suggestions here

New phone £200-£250 help. — MoneySavingExpert Forum

BlueonBlue

I saw this ....not sure if its new or what but its a A25 5G £143 android 14 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-128GB-6-44IN-ANDROID/dp/B0CNSX68K8#:~:text=SAMSUNG GALAXY A25 5G 128GB BLACK 6.44IN ANDROID 14 USB TYPE,-4.3 4.3 out&text=Amazon's Choice highlights highly rated,products available to ship immediately.
Glad the poster above also linked this £143 A25 Samsung in the thread he has linked above 

Samsung A15 4g is £96 on Amazon and A15 5g £122