Top 10 phones under £100 in 2026
Buying a phone under £100 in 2026 sounds like a bad idea until you look at what’s available. Because this price bracket is full of sensible mid-range phones, a few of them having aged surprisingly well.
All phones below are available in our store right now. Prices are current at time of writing.
10. Samsung Galaxy A21s
Price: £97.25
Key features:
- 6.5-inch LCD display
- 5000mAh battery
- Quad camera setup
- Fine for basics, socials, YouTube
This is a big phone with a big battery and a modern-ish look. Performance is fine for light use. It has a good stamina and average everything else.
9. Nokia 7.1
Price: from £80.23
Key features:
- 5.84-inch Full HD+ HDR display
- Snapdragon 636
- Dual camera with ZEISS optics
- Glass build & USB-C
Still feels nicely made and the screen is better than you’d expect at this price. Performance is okay, not exciting. Battery life more than acceptable.
8. Nokia 7 Plus
Price: from £96.04
Key features:
- 6.0-inch Full HD+ display
- Snapdragon 660
- Dual camera with telephoto
- Strong battery life
Speed is decent, camera is flexible, and it’s reliable day-to-day. Solid but nearly £100 buys faster phones on this list.
7. Huawei P30 Lite
Price: £85.09
Key features:
- 6.15-inch Full HD+ display
- 48MP main camera
- Slim and lightweight
This is one of the better cheap camera phones. Photos in good light are genuinely decent. Performance is fine for everyday stuff.
6. LG G6
Price: £94.82
Key features:
- 5.7-inch Quad HD+ display
- Dual camera with wide-angle
- IP68 water resistance
- Former flagship build
The screen is still excellent, even by 2026 standards. Water resistance is a bonus you rarely see at this price. It’s only the older chipset that holds it back compared to other phones.
5. Nokia 8
Price: £80.23
Key features:
- 5.3-inch Quad HD display
- Snapdragon 835
- Dual rear camera
- Metal build
This was a proper flagship, and it shows. It’s fast, sharp and feels expensive despite the price.
4. Nokia 7.2
Price: from £89.96
Key features:
- 6.3-inch Full HD+ display
- Snapdragon 660
- Triple camera with ZEISS optics
This is the sensible pick for most people. Balanced performance, decent camera and a design that looks current.
3. Nokia 8.1
Price: from £96.04
Key features:
- 6.18-inch Full HD+ HDR display
- Snapdragon 710
- Dual rear camera
- Strong battery life
This phone feels newer than most of the list. It’s smooth, stable and handles daily use without hiccups.
2. Sony Xperia XZ1
Price: £96.04
Key features:
- Snapdragon 835
- IP68 water resistance
- 19MP Motion Eye camera
- Stereo speakers
Compact, fast and built like it’s meant to last. The speakers and water resistance make it stand out even now.
1. OnePlus 5T
Price: £94.82
Key features:
- 6.01-inch Full HD+ display
- Snapdragon 835
- Smooth everyday performance
- Clean software feel
This is the phone you buy when you just want something that works and doesn’t get in your way. It’s quick, reliable, and still feels good to use in 2026.
Phones under £100 are not exactly a bad pick in this day and age. Old flagships often beat newer budget phones, and this list proves it. If you want speed, go OnePlus or Xperia. If you want balance, Nokia still knows what it’s doing. And if you just need a big battery and a screen, Samsung will do the job. None of these are bad choices at all.