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Best Smartphones Under $600 – April 2025

Efe Udin

April 26, 2025

As April slowly winds down, we look at the best smartphones that you can purchase under $600. We have already discussed the available smartphone options for under $200 and under $400. However, the “Under $600” category is more complicated because there are too many great phones in this category. Nevertheless, we have been able to narrow down the long list to some of the most attractive options in the market.

Best Smartphones Under $600

1. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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Nothing, known for its transparent design, recently released its latest smartphone. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, released in March 2025, features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1080 x 2392 and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. The display is protected by Panda Glass. Under the hood, it uses the mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

In the camera department, this device boasts a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP wide, 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and 8MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, there is a 50MP selfie camera that supports 4K video. To keep its lights on, this device uses a 5000mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging, reaching 50% in 19 minutes. The design includes IP64 protection and Glyph LED lights. On the Nothing UK website, this device is listed for £449, which is about $595.

2. iPhone 16e

As we all know, iPhones are not cheap. If you need an iPhone, then you must roll out the cash for it. However, the iPhone 16 series included an affordable model, the iPhone 16e. Released in February 2025, this device features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a peak brightness of 1200 nits and Ceramic Shield protection. Powered by the Apple A18 chip, it has 8GB of RAM and storage options up to 512GB.

This device sports a 48MP main camera with 4K Dolby Vision video and a 12MP selfie camera with Face ID. This device comes with a 4005mAh battery. While this battery size may sound small to Android users, it gives just enough power as the iOS system is not as power hungry as Android. It also includes IP68 water resistance, stereo speakers, and USB-C. The iPhone 16e is priced from $599.

Best Smartphones Under $600

3. OnePlus 13R

When it comes to high-performance Android phones, OnePlus is a brand you can trust. The OnePlus 13R was released in January 2025, and it features a 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. This device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

OnePlus integrates a massive 6000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging on this one. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP main, 50MP telephoto (2x zoom), and 8MP ultrawide lens, while the front camera is 16MP. The phone supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and offers stereo speakers, IP65 protection, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. On OnePlus’ official website, this device is listed for only $499.99.

4. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Although not a 2025 phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has all it takes to be on this list. This device comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1900 nits. Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, it runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1 and promises up to seven major Android upgrades. Under the hood, this device uses the Exynos 2400e chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

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There is a 50MP main, 8MP telephoto (3x zoom), and 12MP ultrawide completing its triple camera setup. On the front, it has a 10MP selfie shooter. It supports 8K video, stereo speakers, IP68 water resistance, Wi-Fi 6e, and USB 3.2. This device uses a 4700mAh battery that supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, along with reverse wireless charging. Multiple deals are available for this device, but you can get it for about $550 on Amazon.

Best Smartphones Under $600

5. Xiaomi 14T

Another 2024 phone on this list is the Xiaomi 14T, which brings flagship hardware into a mid-range phone. Released in late September 2024, this device features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a high peak brightness of 4000 nits. It offers a sharper resolution than the S24 FE at 1220 x 2712 pixels and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

It uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The rear camera setup includes dual 50MP wide and telephoto sensors plus a 12MP ultrawide, while the front houses a 32MP selfie camera capable of 4K video. To keep its lights on, there is a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W wired charging, but it lacks wireless charging. This device also sells for about $550. However, please note that there are several deals available, and some are quite expensive. So, you have to search properly to get a good deal.

6. Honor Magic 7 Lite

The Honor Magic7 Lite is another decent device in this category. Released in January 2025, it offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its peak brightness reaches 4000 nits, which is great. Unfortunately, this device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, placing it beneath the other devices on this list.

It is available in several configurations, with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, though it lacks a microSD slot. If you love images, then this device may be your choice. It sports a 108MP main sensor with OIS and a 5MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is 16MP. Its standout feature is a large 6600mAh battery supporting 66W wired charging. Like the Nothing Phone (3a), the Honor Magic7 Lite also costs $379.

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