Mobile technology was a mystery for people two decades ago but now, it has somehow become a necessity to both the urban areas as well as the rural areas.

No one would have thought a small piece of the machine will become such an important part of life. 

At the early stage, mobile phones like iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia… dominated the industry. Mobile phones at that time were a bit costly supporting only a minimal number of applications and features. 

But that’s not the case today, you can easily get feature-packed mobile phones for under 206$. 

Interestingly, brands like Xiaomi, ASUS, Samsung, and Motorola have introduced some great new Android handsets in this price range that support the same number of applications and features as high-end mobile phones. 

So why go for an expensive one when you can still enjoy the same features that were previously restricted to high-end phones! 

Also, the competition has increased so much that manufacturers are constantly trying to up the innovation and offer better features in this exact price segment.

This kind of smartphone is for users who desire good battery life, a better gaming experience, powerful processors, dual cameras, etc without breaking their bank. 

So without further ado, check out this list of top 5’s if you are looking for the best mobile under 206$.

Redmi Note 10

One of the most recent launches in this segment, Redmi Note 10 presents itself as one of the best options below 206 $ that you can buy right now. With a Super AMOLED display, a capable processor, and impressive optics, one would call Redmi Note 10 an all-rounder since it does well at covering the bases of a good budget smartphone. You also get an 8MP ultra-wide camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 chipset which some phone manufacturers tend to skip at this price point.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

The Realme Narzo 20 Pro is an impressive smartphone for this price range. The handset offers also boasts a 90Hz refresh rate-enabled, 6.5-inch Full HD+ display which makes it a very appealing option. The mobile is also equipped with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP black-and-white portrait camera, and a 2MP macro lens making it the best camera phone under this segment. Overall, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is a value for money purchase that offers a vivid display, feature-rich software, and excellent battery life

POCO M3

One of the main reasons to consider POCO M3 is because of its massive 6,000mAh battery capacity. Well, that’s not the only reason to buy this phone, POCO M3 also has some appealing features at a competitive price such as a 6.53-inch FHD+ display, a stereo speaker setup, and a striking design. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and comes with 6GB RAM that will tackle any task you throw at it with ease and even allows for convenient multitasking.

Samsung Galaxy M12

We know Samsung is famous for its high-end devices but this phone is an exception. This time the aim of the brand is pretty simple… to provide top-notch features and keep the price as low as possible. Due to this, you can get a flagship phone experience with a powerful and power-efficient chipset, 90Hz display, massive battery capacity, and capable cameras that too at an affordable price range.

Realme 7i

The Realme 7 will soon be replaced by the newly announced Realme 8, but we have to mention this handset when we talk about the best phone for under 206$. The device consists of 64MP quad cameras, a display panel with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, and a capable processor, making it one of the best handsets that you can buy at its price point.  However, one side effect of the big battery is that the Realme 7 is relatively heavy and bulky, though you can get used to it eventually after using it for some time.