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The best mid-range phones for 2017

The best mid-range phones for 2017

Your guide to the latest and best mid-range smartphones of 2017. Check out our reviews and buyer's guide on the top phones under £300 , $350 for this year.
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What's the best mid-range phone you can buy in Asia?


Your buying guide for the best mid-range phones in 2017

We're defining a mid-range range phone as one which you can buy for under $350 (as low as $150 which is the higher limit of our budget phones chart.

The price criteria means that this list includes new phones which fit the price bracket but also older ones, namely flagships, which have since dropped in price but are still readily available and make for a great buy.
You may need to ignore the RRP listed as this was correct at the time we published the review or updated it since. Live pricing means you can see how much they are right now.
Because the star ratings are also decided at the time of publishing they are not always comparable so please bear this in mind too while browsing the list.
The phone at the top spot might not be the right one for you, depending on your needs and tastes. 

Specifications to look for in a mid-range phone

It's very hard to define a mid-range phone by specs because some will offer more in a particular area. For example, some manufacturers will give you the best cameras possible while others will focus on design or the screen.
Which phone is right for you will depend on many things, such as whether you're bothered about looks or pixels per inch.
It's certainly true that the previous generation flagship phones from the likes of LG, HTC and Sony are going to get you good bang for your buck now they are cheaper. However, rivals such as OnePlus and Xiaomi simply offer decent specs at an already mid-range price.
Remember, we've hit something of a ceiling when it comes to smartphone tech so many of these phones aren't exactly far off some of the new high-end phones of this year.

Best mid-range phones 2017 Asia - best mid-range phone reviews

1. LG G5



The LG G5 is one of the most radical phones to come along in a while and we’re glad the firm has
shaken things up with the modular design. The G5 is innovative and interesting with unique features but it’s a shame the design and build feels unfinished in areas. It’s a top-notch device which can hold its own with the best phones in performance and cameras, but it’s LG’s modular design which is the real selling point here. There is bags of potential but the future of this is unclear so it’s hard to be definite right now. The G5 is one of the best phones around but for completely different reasons to the Galaxy S7.
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  • Reviewed on: 5 May 2016
  • RRP:  US$349.99

Moto G5 Plus

2. Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 Plus is an impressive phone for under £250. It's barely any bigger than the normal model which is odd but it might well be worth spending the extra to get more storage, a better processor and a significantly better camera.
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  • Reviewed on: 6 April 2017
  • RRP: £249, US$299




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