Alert! These 5 Best Value Phones of 2026 Will Blow Your Mind: Samsung, Motorola, Apple and Xiaomi in the Spotlight

2026 is coming and if you still haven’t decided which phone to buy, get your wallet ready because these five models are a blast. Samsung, Motorola, Apple and Xiaomi go all out with phones that promise high-end performance at prices that won’t make you cry. The craziest part? Some are available in fixed interest-free installments. Take note.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: The king of the mid-range gets a refresh with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display and 120 Hz refresh rate. 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging, enough for all day and more. Triple 50 MP camera with optical stabilization, ideal for recording without a single shake. Exynos 1480 processor, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. In Argentina, around $450,000 in fixed installments up to 18 months interest-free with some cards. A steal.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo: The brand with the batwing logo doesn’t fall behind with this model featuring a 6.4-inch pOLED display, 120 Hz and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. 4400 mAh battery with 68W TurboPower charging. Main 50 MP camera with Sony sensor, plus 13 MP ultra-wide and macro. Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Suggested price $380,000, and with some banks you can get it in 12 interest-free installments. A goal.

Apple iPhone SE 4 (2026): Don’t be scared, you don’t need to sell a kidney. The SE 4 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, but the best is inside: A18 Bionic chip, the same as the iPhone 16, with 8 GB RAM. 3500 mAh battery with 20W fast charging and wireless. Single 48 MP camera with night mode and 4K recording. Expected price $600,000, but with the Cuota Simple plan you can pay it in 12 fixed installments. Apple within everyone’s reach, who would have thought?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+: The Chinese beast comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 120 Hz and 1500 nits brightness. 5500 mAh battery with 120W ultra-fast charging: 0 to 100% in 20 minutes. Triple 200 MP camera with 2x optical zoom and stabilization. Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. All for $320,000, and online stores finance it up to 24 installments with low interest. Crazy.

Motorola Moto G85 5G: The classic for Argentines couldn’t be missing. 6.7-inch IPS LCD display, 120 Hz, 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging. 50 MP camera with Samsung JN1 sensor, plus 8 MP ultra-wide. Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Price: $250,000, and with Banco Galicia promos you get it in 6 interest-free installments. The best friend of a tight budget.

Now, let’s talk money. Prices vary by store and payment method. On Mercado Libre, Frávega and Musimundo they offer fixed installments up to 18 months with credit cards. There are also options like Ahora 12 that cover several models. Tip: if you can wait, discount days like Hot Sale or CyberMonday will give you better prices. Don’t snooze, these phones sell out fast.

Updated price comparison

If you’re thinking about buying a new phone, these are the most sought-after models. All with 12 interest-free installments:

• Samsung Galaxy A55 – From $450,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-E4CH)
• Motorola Edge 50 Fusion – From $520,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-HVNV)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note – From $350,000 in 12 interest-free installments (VAFTS9-WF9A)

Approximate prices. 12 interest-free installments subject to each seller. Search for codes on Mercado Libre.