Best camera phones between 200 and 300 euros

Camera phones for 300 euros: the mid-range is getting pricier

300 euros no longer buys what it used to. Brands have raised prices across the board, and the segment once occupied by mid-range phones with a decent camera now edges towards 350. Even so, there is still room to find a capable handset if you accept some compromises, mainly on battery or software.

The usual wish list is the same: a good camera, a 5,000 to 6,000 mAh battery and zero junk apps. The Pixel 10a, spotted at 349 euros at the carrier Simyo, fits that combination, but it breaks the literal budget, falling just short. The Pixel 9a remains the rational choice for anyone who does not need the latest model, and some claim it can be found for just over 200 euros. The catch: integration with the Google ecosystem is convenient, but it also means accepting a layer of artificial intelligence, Gemini, which some find invasive.

That is why Motorolas win people over: good battery life, clean Android and less ever-present AI. Their camera does not match the Pixel's, but it does not disappoint either. Nothing Phone, with its translucent aesthetic, is the third way, though less established. To fine-tune the decision, the comparison site Kimovil lets you filter the best sensors under 300 euros among models launched in the past year, a criterion that avoids surprises with outdated phones.

The temptation to buy a second-hand flagship with a murky past is still there; the initial saving is paid for in risks. If the price climb continues, 300 euros will soon become the floor of the entry-level segment, and you will have to choose between camera or battery. For now, anyone wanting both will have to stretch the budget a few euros.