The best smartphones up to 800 euros gameandnews

If you are looking for a durable and up-to-date mobile phone, you will find it in the upper price range. We introduce you to 4 smartphones up to 800 euros that are worth digging deep into your wallet for.

If you are not afraid to spend a little more money on a smartphone, you will get technology that is worth the money. At Smartphones up to 800 euros Top manufacturers such as Google, Samsung and Apple offer models that contain future-proof technology. We show you which smartphones up to 800 euros you can access. First of all: All models have one certified protection against water and dust (IP certificate) and are wirelessly chargeable. Again, expandable internal storage is not available on any cell phone.

iPhone 13: If you don’t want an iPhone 14

GIGA tip Let’s start with Apple: If you are looking for a suitable smartphone up to 800 euros, you don’t have to avoid the popular brand, even if an iPhone 14 is too expensive. Because it still is iPhone 13 (view on eBay) – the jump to the iPhone 14 is not too big.

On the 6.1 inch display of the iPhone 13 is reliable as always: content is displayed in true color, only the refresh rate could offer more than a meager 60 Hertz. The A15 processor provides enough power so that you can stream and gamble with the smartphone without any problems – similar to the iPhone 12. Photos and videos are also possible with the iPhone 13 – in both good and rather bad light. The specifications of the camera have hardly changed compared to its predecessor and are also similar to the iPhone 14.

If you choose the iPhone 13, you are also choosing a durable smartphone: With the IP68 certification it has a high protection against water and dust and the manufacturer offers according to experience Operating system updates from 5 years or more. The battery of the iPhone 13 lasts over 12 hours of continuous use, but it takes almost 2 hours to charge – similar to … you can imagine. If you are currently using an iPhone 12, you should stick with it. But if you have an older iPhone, the upgrade to the iPhone 13 is worth it.

Advantages:

• very high performance
• good software support (updates)
• convincing camera, but …

Disadvantages:

• similar to the iPhone 12
• only 60 Hertz refresh rate

Google Pixel 7: Lots of Android at an affordable price

price tip The Google Pixel 7 (view at Amazon) is the latest model in the Pixel series. As with the Pixel 6, the characteristic camera section on the back of the new offshoot cannot be overlooked. Although the smartphone with 6.3 inch display diagonal is similar in size to its predecessor, you can tell right away that you’ve chosen a Pixel 7. The design looks a bit classier, rounded off by the metallic look of the camera section on the smooth back.

Not too much has changed in terms of the inner values: content will continue to be included in Full HD+ up to 90 Hertz played back. The RAM is 8 GB, the internal 128 to 256 GB, it cannot be expanded. In comparison to the predecessor, not much more could be gotten out of the battery either: With a capacity of 4,355mAh you can get by with one charge for up to 2 days and have to be patient for about 2 hours when charging.

The Pixel 7 proves its strengths above all with the camera: Although the Pixel 6 has already achieved very good ratings, the successor has it the necessary finishing touches, which makes photography and filming even more fun. so can Blurred faces sharpened and the zoom has also been improved. As with the previous series, there is only a telephoto lens on the Google Pixel 7 Pro (see at Amazon).

In our hands-on video we introduce you to the Google Pixel 7:

As with the iPhone 13 above, the same applies here: If you currently own a Google Pixel 6, switching to the Pixel 7 is not necessarily worthwhile. If you have an older Pixel phone or are new to Pixel, the Pixel 7 is a good choice. You not only benefit from future-proof technology, but also from a durable design: protection against water and dust is certified according to IP68 and Android updates are guaranteed up to Android 16. All this for an affordable price.

Advantages:

• chic design
• even better camera
• 5 year update guarantee

Disadvantages:

• Battery charging takes patience
• still 90 Hertz refresh rate

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: More than a flip gimmick

Next we come to a smartphone from Samsung that will definitely make you stand out: This Galaxy Z Flip 4 (View at Notebooksbilliger.de). After the release last year, I received the Galaxy Z Flip 4 to test and simply fell in love: The clamshell phone makes a high-quality impression with its colorful design – even if you can’t completely ignore the crease in the middle of the display. It fits easily in your pocket – a rarity in today’s smartphones. The powerful system-on-a-chip (SoC) also ensures Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for a smooth performance, supported by 8 GB RAM. The internal memory is not expandable, but offers with 128 to 512GB lots of space.

The camera hasn’t changed much compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 3: 12 megapixel wide angle, 12 megapixel ultra wide angle and the front camera has a resolution of 10 megapixels. Straight in good light, the pictures succeedshake is less distorted in low light.

The battery is a bit smaller. No wonder, after all, the manufacturer only has half as much space. With a capacity of 3,700mAh you can still get over 2 days. When charging, you have to be prepared for more than an hour and a half. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 also has its certified IPX8 waterproof rating a durable design.

Advantages:

• chic and handy folding design
• strong performance
• 5 year update guarantee

Disadvantages:

• long battery charging time
• Camera with weaknesses

Honor Magic 4 Pro: Perfect for capturing beautiful moments

Our final recommendation is this Honor Magic 4 Pro (view on eBay). Probably the biggest eye-catcher on the device is the huge circle of cameras on the back. And not without reason: During the test of the Honor Magic 4 Pro, it was a lot of fun trying out the camera and testing different settings. The camera proves itself with authentic colors in different lighting conditions. However, you have to Front camera with loss of detail calculate.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro can easily last 2 days with one battery charge. Compared to the other smartphones up to 800 euros in our selection, the Honor impresses with a real one Quick charge of just under 45 minutes. The robustness also includes the IP68 certification. Honor promises 2 major Android upgrades and 4 years of security updates and is therefore at the bottom of our selection.

You can also enjoy games with the Honor Magic 4 Pro – the OLED display and the system-on-a-chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 allow this without a murmur. A disadvantage, which was noticed again and again in the test of the Honor Magic 4 Pro, was this fast heating of the Honor Magic 4 Pro. If the smartphone is charging, or if you are playing with the Honor Magic 4 Pro, it heats up noticeably quickly.

Advantages:

• responsive OLED display
• powerful battery with fast charging
• good camera…

Disadvantages:

• with weaknesses in the front camera
• heats up quickly

In a separate article, we explain what you need to look out for when buying a mobile phone:

The best smartphones up to 800 euros: This is how we selected them

Many mobile phone models compete with each other for smartphones up to 800 euros. Certain characteristics were an exclusion criterion for us, such as being too old. We based our tests partly on our own tests, but also on the results of other test sites. User ratings also influenced the selection. The latter were helpful because they didn’t judge based on benchmark numbers and other laboratory values ​​that didn’t say much, but instead emphasized individual impressions.

With our research we want to recommend you suitable products and avoid bad purchases. Your trust is important to us – that’s why you can rely on us.

In a separate article you can read how we handle product recommendations and tests:

I myself have been dealing with mobile phones and smartphones for years. All generations have fascinated me, from the Nokia classics to the first clamshell and sliding cell phones to smartphones. Personally, not only technical innovations are important to me, but also sustainability.

Finally, a note on the prices: Strong price fluctuations are always to be expected for smartphones. As soon as a new generation appears, the previous series can quickly suffer a price drop, which means that models that were previously too expensive suddenly fit into your personal budget. Deal events such as Black Friday or Cyber ​​Monday also have a strong impact on prices. We keep you up to date on current offers in our deal overview, it’s worth checking out the daily offers regularly!

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