Best Phones Under £500 in the UK
The best phones you can buy in the UK for under £500, ranked by our review rating and how recent they are, using prices from shops in the UK. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max tops the list with a 9/10 rating, from £429.
Shop prices in the UK last checked: September 2026
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max price in the UK9/10 Released 2026, August 28£429 Lowest shop price -
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Google Pixel 10a price in the UK9/10 Released March 5, 2026£399 Lowest of 3 shops -
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OnePlus Nord 5 price in the UK9/10 Released 2025, July 08£399 Lowest shop price -
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Xiaomi 14T price in the UK9/10 Released September 26, 2024£269 Lowest of 2 shops -
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Google Pixel 9 Pro price in the UK9/10 Released 2024, September 4£337 Lowest of 2 shops -
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in the UK9/10 Released January 31, 2024£379 Lowest of 11 shops -
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Asus ROG Phone 8 price in the UK9/10 Released January 18, 2024£435 Lowest shop price -
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POCO X6 Pro 5G price in the UK9/10 Released January 12, 2024£369 Lowest of 2 shops -
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POCO X8 price in the UK8/10 Released September 2026£319 Lowest of 13 shops -
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro price in the UK8/10 Released 2026, August 28£359 Lowest shop price -
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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G price in the UK8/10 Released Announced March 25, 2026, Released April 9, 2026£284 Lowest of 4 shops -
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OPPO Reno 16 F 5G price in the UK8/10 Released June 2026£399 Lowest of 2 shops -
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Vivo T5 Pro 5G price in the UK8/10 Released April 15, 2026£270 Lowest shop price -
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G price in the UK8/10 Released March 25, 2026 (Announced)£454 Lowest of 3 shops -
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POCO X8 Pro price in the UK8/10 Released 2026, March 17£319 Lowest shop price
Frequently asked questions
What is the best phone under £500 in the UK?
Based on our reviews, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the best phone under £500 in the UK right now, from £429.
How is this list ranked?
Phones released in roughly the last three years whose lowest shop price in the UK is under £500 are ranked by our review rating, then by release date.
Are these prices final?
They are the lowest prices we found at shops in the UK when last checked. Prices and stock change often, so confirm with the shop before buying.