Reviewing the best budget smartphones with 5G connectivity in 2022, boasting impressive cameras, strong gaming performance plus serious specs for a low price. From the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro and Poco F3 to the Samsung A52s and Realme 9 Pro Plus. These are my favourite budget-friendly smartphones that have hit the UK, for under £400 - with some as cheap as £150 to 200.

I've personally tested and reviewed all of these blowers, so check out my dedicated videos on Tech Spurt for more detailed breakdowns.

Best Budget 5G Smartphones (2022) Chapters:
0:00 - Yakkity yak
0:44 - Samsung Galaxy A52s
2:32 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro
4:00 - Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
4:30 - Poco F3
5:56 - Poco X3 GT
7:08 - Poco M4 Pro
8:06 - Motorola Moto G200
8:58 - Motorola Moto G50
9:45 - Realme 9 Pro Plus
10:23 - Realme 8 5G
11:29 - Oppo A54 & A74
12:21 - OnePlus Nord 2
13:25 - OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
13:39 - Infinix Zero 5G
14:27 - Wrap up

One of my favourites right now is the Samsung A52s 5G, which boasts a gorgeous AMOLED screen, smooth performance and impressively water resistance. It's tough competition for the other best smartphones in this round-up, including the Poco F3 and Moto G200 - excellent choices for gamers, with their powerful specs.

One of the freshest options here is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro, which is a winner in almost every area. The camera occasionally falters, such as the lack of 4K video recording, but it's excellent for streaming media and battery life is top. Similarly great is the Realme 9 Pro Plus.

Else, if your budget is too tight for those, check out the Infinix Zero 5G, Poco M4 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. Full unboxing and review shenanigans live now for all of these phones!