Best phones under £300 in our store
When you’re on a budget, it’s worth considering options that won’t break the bank but still offer a capable processor, a smooth display and stable performance under load.
All phones listed below come from our under £300 catalogue (as of 19 March 2026) and are strong performers for light to mid-range everyday use.
OnePlus 11R
Price: from £266.30
Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Screen: 120Hz AMOLED
Excellent sustained gaming and streaming behaviour. It runs comfortably at high settings, and the large display helps with touch accuracy.
Xiaomi POCO F5
Price: £242.77
Processor: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
Screen: 120Hz AMOLED
One of the best value gaming phones available. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is more than enough, with strong CPU performance and efficient power usage.
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Price: £244.43
Processor: Exynos 2100
Screen: 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED
While the Exynos chip is not the strongest here, it’s still perfectly capable for demanding tasks. The display quality is excellent.
Apple iPhone 12
Price: from £279.16
Processor: A14 Bionic
Screen: OLED display
Despite its age, the A14 Bionic is still very capable. Performance remains smooth with minimal frame drops.
Google Pixel 7
Price: £266.30
Processor: Tensor G2
Screen: 90Hz OLED
Frame pacing is stable and the display quality is good enough for long sessions of doom-scrolling or gaming.
OnePlus 10T
Price: from £245.71
Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Screen: 120Hz AMOLED
A fast, powerful phone with a smooth display and ultra-fast charging, built for performance and everyday reliability.
OnePlus 9 Pro
Price: £286.88
Processor: Snapdragon 888
Screen: 120Hz AMOLED
Runs Android without issues, although thermal performance is slightly weaker than newer Snapdragon models.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Price: £204.55
Processor: Snapdragon 865
Screen: 120Hz Super AMOLED
Older but proven. The Snapdragon 865 remains dependable, delivering stable performance and smooth visuals at a very competitive price.
Phones with Snapdragon 8-series, modern MediaTek Dimensity chips, or Apple A-series processors handle every day use comfortably. A high-refresh AMOLED screen improves the experience, but raw performance matters more than marketing labels.
