Are you tired of paying a fortune for a phone that becomes a paperweight within a year? 2026 has arrived with a bang: manufacturers are at each other’s throats, and prices in Argentina have gone through the roof, but there are models that break the bank without leaving you broke. Here are the top 5 in terms of value for money, with specs that will leave you stunned. Open your eyes wide!
1. Samsung Galaxy A56 – The beast you didn’t see coming. 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display (120 Hz), 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging that lasts two days, triple camera: 50 MP (main) + 12 MP ultra-wide + 5 MP macro, and Exynos 1480 processor with 8 GB RAM. All for around 580,000 pesos in fixed installments with Ahora 12 or Ahora 18. A steal!
2. Motorola Edge 50 Fusion – The king of balance. 6.7-inch pOLED display (144 Hz, insane!), 5000 mAh battery with TurboPower 68W charging (full charge in 30 minutes), 50 MP camera with OIS + 13 MP ultra-wide, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Available for around 520,000 pesos in interest-free installments with a card. It flies on its own!
3. Apple iPhone SE 4 (2026) – The little apple within your reach. 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, 3279 mAh battery (lasts all day), single 48 MP camera with A18 Bionic processing. Costs around 750,000 pesos, but you can finance it in 12 fixed installments with Mercado Pago. Need I say more?
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro – The mid-range killer. 6.67-inch AMOLED display (120 Hz), 5100 mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge (10% in 5 minutes), 200 MP main camera + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro, and Mediatek Dimensity 7300. Find it for 480,000 pesos in installments with Ahora 24. A bomb!
5. Motorola Moto G85 – The tank that never stops. 6.5-inch pOLED display (120 Hz), 5000 mAh battery with 30W charging, 50 MP camera with OIS + 13 MP ultra-wide, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. A gift: 390,000 pesos in interest-free installments. Don’t sleep on it!
Prices and financing in Argentina: how to buy without going broke? These prices are indicative as of January 2026 at stores like Frávega, Musimundo, and Mercado Libre. All offer fixed installments with Ahora 12, Ahora 18, or Ahora 24. You can also use installments with bank credit cards (Banco Nación, Galicia, Santander) offering up to 18 interest-free installments. Take advantage before they go up!
In summary: if you want a phone that performs without requiring a mortgage, these five are the chosen ones. Samsung, Motorola, Apple, and Xiaomi are at each other’s throats, but you win. Don’t miss out!
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. Look for the codes on Mercado Libre.
¡Compré el Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 y me llegó impecable! La batería me dura dos días, una locura. Olvidate de los caros, este gama media es un caño. Lo recomiendo full, no te calentés con Samsung.
¡Compré el Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 y me llegó al toque! La batería me dura dos días, una locura. Olvidate de los Samsung caros, este va como piña. Lo re recomiendo.