Best smartphones under 150,000 tenge: top 5 models

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 8/256 GB

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 256 GB of internal storage, a 5500 mAh battery, and a 108 MP main camera. The 8/256 GB version is sold on Kaspi.kz for 140,000 tenge, making it one of the most cost-effective options in its segment. The downsides are the lack of 5G support and fast charging, but this is more than enough for everyday tasks and video watching.

POCO M7 Pro 5G 8/256 GB

The POCO M7 Pro 5G went on sale with a recommended price starting from 104,990 tenge for the 8/256 GB version and remains one of the most affordable smartphones in its segment with 5G support. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 120 Hz, a MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra processor, a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, and a 5110 mAh battery with 45W charging. A good choice for those who want maximum features for the least amount of money.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 8/256 GB

If brand reputation, reliability, and long-term software support are important, this is one of the safest purchase options: prices for the model start at approximately 90,000–120,000 tenge depending on the store and promotions. The smartphone offers a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5000 mAh battery, and 5G support. It falls short of the Redmi and POCO in terms of camera and performance, but wins out in Android updates and build quality.

Honor X8c 8/256 GB

The Honor X8c hovers on the edge of the budget — the 8/256 GB version costs around 149,990 tenge. The smartphone has a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 120 Hz, a 108 MP main camera, a body thickness of just 7.12 mm, and weighs 174 grams — making it one of the thinnest and lightest devices in this selection. The downside is the lack of 5G; the Snapdragon 685 chipset is geared more toward everyday tasks than gaming.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G 8/256 GB

The newest model in this selection: the Galaxy A26 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 120 Hz, a triple camera system of 50+8+2 MP, and a 5000 mAh battery. At "Technodom," the 8/256 GB version is on sale for 149,890 tenge — almost at the upper limit of the budget, but it is the freshest Samsung smartphone presented here, featuring an updated processor and thinner screen bezels compared to the A16.