Best Mid-Range Android Phones (Autumn 2025) | Top 20 Reviewed

Reviewing the best mid-range Android phones in late 2025, offering the greatest camera tech, impressive gaming performance and top battery life. If you can't afford a flagship, no worries - a tighter budget can still bag you mid-range smartphones like the Pixel 9a, Xiaomi 15T, Poco F7, OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo V60. Check out my full reviews of each on Tech Spurt - I've tested them all as my full-time mobile.

Also, if you're after an even cheaper budget smartphone, check out my reviews and round-ups of the top options under £300.

Manufacturers like Nothing, Samsung, Xiaomi and Google all offer a selection of flagship alternative phones at a mid-range price. The Pixel 9a is still one of the best for camera fans, although the likes of the Xiaomi 15T aren't far behind at all. And the Nothing Phone 3a and Pro are still two of my favourites, offering solid value for money (plus flashy design).

Meanwhile Samsung fans will enjoy the Galaxy A56, despite its limited performance. Xiaomi also offers the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G, a fantastic mid-range phone for 2025, boasting impressive specs for a budget-friendly price. Or if your budget is smaller, try the Poco X7 or F7, or the regular Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G.

I've also reviewed the OnePlus Nord 5, which is a downgrade in some respects vs the Nord 4, but still a cracker in many respects. Plus, Motorola also offers its own excellent Edge handsets for a price that won't absolutely slay your savings, including the snazzy Moto Edge 60 Fusion.

Let us know your favourite mid-range smartphones below!

Best Mid-Range Android Phones 2025 Chapters:
0:00 - Get on with it!
0:55 - Google Pixel 9a
2:59 - OnePlus Nord 5
5:03 - OnePlus Nord CE5
6:11 - Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
7:21 - Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
7:54 - Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8:23 - Nothing Phone 3a & 3a Pro
9:54 - CMF Phone 2 Pro
10:38 - Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
11:28 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus
13:00 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
14:03 - Xiaomi 15T
15:24 - Poco X7 Pro
16:53 - Poco F7 Pro
17:26 - Poco F7
18:07 - Honor 400 Lite
19:07 - REDMAGIC 10 Air
20:03 - Vivo V60