Mid-range smartphones cost between 250 and 500 euros and can be used on many fronts with flagships. Smartphone.nl lists the 5 best midrange smartphones and also looks at the best mid-sized cars in 2017.
Mid-range smartphones fall between budget models and flagships. They have more functions and options than the price fighters but do not cost as much as top equipment. Many people are therefore best off with a middle class.
These are the best midrange smartphones of today
- Xiaomi Pocophone F1 – 340 euros
- Oppo RX17 – 350 euros
- iPhone 7 – 470 euros
- Nokia 7 Plus – 270 euros
- Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) – 280 euros
1. Xiaomi Pocophone F1
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 stands out for its unbeatable price-quality ratio. For 340 euros you get a fast Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM, and 64GB storage.
Moreover, thanks to the 4000 mAh battery, it lasts for a long time and makes beautiful pictures thanks to the dual camera. Finally, he has a fingerprint scanner and face unlocking.
Pros and cons
+ Very competitive price tag
+ Excellent specifications
+ Dual camera on the back
+ Quick unlock with face recognition
– Plastic housing
– Xiaomi’s highly customized Android interface
Want to read more about the best midrange of the moment? Then check out the extensive Xiaomi Pocophone F1 review on our sister site Android Planet.
2. Oppo RX17 Neo
Oppo is not yet a well-known name in the united states but has every potential to become so. The Oppo RX17 Neo is an excellent device that especially stands out thanks to its fingerprint scanner under the screen. Unlocking is so fast.
Furthermore, the discounted middle class has a large screen, 128GB of storage, a dual camera at the back and selfies with a resolution of 25 megapixels.
Pros and cons
+ Fingerprint scanner under the screen
+ Sea on storage (128GB)
+ Crisp price-quality ratio
– Oppo’s Android skin is not for everyone
– obsolete micro-USB port
3. iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 came out in 2016 but is still a good buy. The device easily runs the latest apps and games (like Fortnite) thanks to the A10 processor, has Touch ID and makes excellent home-garden-and-kitchen photos thanks to the 12-megapixel camera.
In addition, you can continue for years because the device gets updated to iOS 13 and iOS 14.
Pros and cons
+ Attractive price tag
+ Waterproof housing
+ Futureproof
– Not the best camera anymore
– No front-filling screen
4. Nokia 7 Plus
The Nokia 7 Plus offers a lot for little. The biggest advantage is the fast update policy from Nokia. You are guaranteed monthly from the latest safety updates.
Furthermore, the device has a sturdy housing, 64GB storage, excellent processor and double 12-megapixel camera on the back. Moreover, it easily lasts for two days thanks to the 3800 mAh battery.
Pros and cons
+ Fast updates thanks to Android One
+ Good value for money
+ Excellent responsive fingerprint scanner
– Not the best camera in this list
– Screen sometimes difficult to read
5. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is the only midrange smartphone with three (!) Cameras on the back. You make excellent photos with sharp depth effect thanks to the wide angle you get more in the picture.
The device also has a well-OLED display, 4GB memory, and fast octa-core processor and you also make excellent selfies thanks to two cameras at the front.
Pros and cons
+ Three cameras on the back
+ Dual selfie camera
+ Large 6 inch OLED screen
– Not handy due to size
– Samsung Android skin is slightly log
– Takes a long time before the battery is charged
Want to know more exactly what you can do with the three cameras? Then check the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) review on Android Planet.
What was the best midrange smartphone of 2017?
Buying an older phone is good for your wallet. These devices can still be fine, receive updates and above all very affordable. This is our top 3 midrange smartphones from 2017.
1. Motorola Moto G5S Plus – 200 euros
The Motorola Moto G5S Plus has a metal case, dual camera, smooth fingerprint scanner and fast Snapdragon 625 processor with 3GB RAM. You can also expand the 32GB storage capacity with a micro SD card.
2. Xiaomi Mi A1 – 170 euros
The Xiaomi Mi A1 stands out thanks to Android One. As a result, the Chinese smartphone is always up-to-date. Furthermore, he has a fast processor, 4GB RAM and double camera on the back.
Read more about the Xiaomi Mi A1 on Android Planet.
3. Nokia 6 – 230 euros
The Nokia 6 is rock solid, is updated monthly with Android updates and has a fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, the device is fast enough for most people and you have 32GB storage.
On Android Planet we tell you everything in the Nokia 8.1 review.