Best Phones Under €500 in Europe (June 2026)
Looking for the best phone under €500? We've rounded up the top 12 phones available in Europe that give you the most for your money, ranked by what each delivers at this budget. Picks span Google, Motorola, Huawei and Apple. Specs and prices are kept up to date.
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro
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Edge (2026)
nova 15 Ultra
iPhone 14 Pro Max
16 Pro+
600e
Mate 70 Air
nova 16 Pro
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Moto G Stylus (2026)
iQOO 15R
iPhone 16e
Quick comparison
| Phone | Price | Display | RAM | Battery | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | €499 | 6.8" | — | 5060 mAh | Yes |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | €493 | 6.3" | — | 4700 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Edge (2026) | €486 | 6.3" | 8GB | 5000 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei nova 15 Ultra | €486 | 6.84" | — | 6500 mAh | Yes |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | €485 | 6.7" | — | 4323 mAh | Yes |
| Realme 16 Pro+ | €480 | 6.8" | — | 7000 mAh | Yes |
| Honor 600e | €476 | 6.6" | 8GB | 6520 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei Mate 70 Air | €476 | 7" | — | 6500 mAh | Yes |
| Huawei nova 16 Pro | €467 | 6.84" | — | 7000 mAh | Yes |
| Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) | €467 | 6.7" | 8GB | 5200 mAh | Yes |
| Vivo iQOO 15R | €467 | 6.59" | — | 7600 mAh | Yes |
| Apple iPhone 16e | €460 | 6.1" | — | 4005 mAh | Yes |
How we picked
Every phone here is priced at or below €500 based on current Europe pricing. We rank by the overall package — processor, display, battery, camera and build — so the device that gives you the most at this budget comes first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best phone under €500?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is our top pick under €500, currently around €499. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
Are the prices on this page up to date?
Yes — prices reflect current Europe retail pricing and are refreshed regularly. Some figures are indicative; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
How many phones are under €500?
We're showing the top 12 phones under €500 in Europe. Use our filters to browse the full catalogue.
Updated June 2026. Prices are indicative and refreshed regularly.