What is a fingerprint sensor?
A fingerprint sensor (also known as Touch ID) is a sensor that reads the individual's fingertip to verify their identity. Once set-up, it’s super easy to use and much faster than typing in a password.
With this technology, you can ensure that you're the only person who can unlock your phone. It provides an extra level of security to protect your device if you ever lose it.
You can also use a fingerprint sensor to verify financial transactions on app stores or when making an NFC payment. Again, this adds another layer of security by confirming it’s definitely you.
It’s not just about security - you can also take photos with your fingerprint! Some people find this much easier than pressing the capture button on their screen. This isn’t always available as standard, but you can find apps that add this sort of functionality.
Best budget phones with a fingerprint sensor
In order from most expensive to least, here’s our rundown of the best phones under £400 that come with a fingerprint sensor.
Apple iPhone SE
Price: £398.99
✔ Portable and travel-friendly 4.7 inch screen
✔ Single rear and front camera for simple photography
✔ Option between 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of built-in storage, with the ability to use iCloud for additional memory space
✔ 1,821mAh battery is compatible with Qi wireless charging for a cable-free experience
✔ IP67 water resistant rating
✔ Integrated with Apple’s fastest A13 chip for a speedy, buffer-free use
Nokia XR20
Price: £395.99
✔ Large 6.67 inch display is ideal for films, games, and drawing
✔ Double rear camera and single front camera with a 48MP main lens for vivid images
✔ 64GB internal storage might be enough for some, but there is a microSD card slot in case the user needs to expand on their memory
✔ Long-lasting 4,630mAh battery life can carry you all day and more (depending on usage)
✔ IP68 water resistant rating to protect against bad weather or underwater incidents
✔ 5G
Nokia X20
Price: £296.99
✔ Large 6.67 inch screen
✔ Quad rear cameras with a 64MP main lens, and an impressive 32MP front camera
✔ 128GB built-in storage with a microSD card slot to expand even further
✔ Big 4,470mAh battery capacity means you won’t have to worry about rushing to find a charger midway through your day
✔ 5G
Motorola DEFY
Price: £248.99
✔ Handy 6.5 inch screen
✔ Dual rear camera and a powerful 48MP single front camera for detailed selfies and video calls
✔ 64GB internal storage with a memory card slot
✔ Long-lasting 5,000mAh battery capacity means you won’t have to worry about losing charge when you need it most
✔ IP68 water resistant rating means the device can be submerged up to 30 minutes
Doro 8050
Price: £237.99
✔ Portable and more travel-friendly 5.45 inch screen size will fit comfortably in a handbag or pocket
✔ Single rear and front camera to allow for capturing memories and videos
✔ Built-in 16GB of internal storage with the option for more using a microSD card
✔ Reliable 3,000mAh battery life
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite
Price: £227.99
✔ Huge 6.67 inch display will provide detailed visuals
✔ Quad rear camera with impressive 64MP main lens to capture the most vivid photos, and a decent 16MP front camera for clear selfies
✔ 64GB internal storage with a memory card slot to expand
✔ 4,820mAh battery capacity
✔ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Price: £207.99
✔ Clear and colourful 6.5 inch display
✔ Triple rear camera with strong 48MP main lens and a single selfie camera for varied photos
✔ 128GB internal storage with a microSD card slot
✔ Huge 5,000mAh battery life
✔ IP53 splash, water, and dust resistant
✔ 5G
Motorola G50
Price: £197.99
✔ 6.5 inch screen size
✔ Triple rear camera, with a 48MP main lens, and a single front camera
✔ 64GB internal storage and a memory card slot if you need more
✔ 5,000mAh battery capacity
✔ 5G
TCL 20R
Price: £180
✔ 6.52 inch display for a large and clear screen
✔ Quad rear camera and a single front camera, allowing for multiple ways to photograph landscapes and portraits
✔ 64GB internal storage and a slot for a microSD card to expand
✔ 4,500mAh battery life
✔ 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Price: £177.99
✔ 6.5 inch display
✔ Triple rear camera with 48MP main lens, and a single front camera
✔ 64GB built-in storage with a memory card slot to allow for expansion if you need it
✔ Huge and long-lasting 5,000mAh battery
✔ IP53 splash, dust, and water resistant rating
✔ 5G
OPPO A15
Price: £120
✔ Big 6.52 inch display means you won’t have to struggle to see while watching films or making video calls
✔ Triple rear camera and single front camera
✔ 32GB built-in storage with a memory card slot for a microSD card to expand
✔ 4,230mAh battery life
✔ 5G
Alcatel 1SE
Price: £89.00
✔ Handy 6.22 inch display makes for easy viewing
✔ Triple rear camera and single selfie camera
✔ 32GB built-in storage with the option to expand further using a microSD card
✔ 4,000mAh battery is ideal for lasting through commutes and other long journeys
Discover more
If you’re on a budget, you might be interested in some of these lists:
- Best phones for under £100
- Best phones for under £200
- Best budget phones for internet browsing
- Best budget Android phones with wireless charging
- Phones with the best cameras for under £400
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