Argos offers bargain Android phone for under £200
If you are in need of a smartphone upgrade but don’t have a lot of cash to spend, the good news is there are several Android options for you in 2026. Better still to be on the lookout for a good deal, and we think we’ve found a good one.
Argos is selling the Motorola Moto G86 for just £195.99, a much lower price than the advertised £279.99 – you just need to know how to get the discount to show up in your basket.
It’s all part of Argos’ Big Red sale event that is running until February 24. Scores of popular items are on sale when you enter the correct discount code at the online checkout.
For the Moto G86, Argos is offering 30 percent off that RRP. All you have to do is enter the code RED30 in the promo code box in the checkout process online, and the retailer will cut the cost right down to £195.99.
That’s a bargain price for a phone that has an awful lot going for it considering the low cost. Available in either black or blue hues, the Moto G86 has a large 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, so text, websites and apps will scroll smoothly by.
You get a generous 256GB storage, plus a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide with a 32MP selfie shooter, full IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance, Android 16 and a solid MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor.
View the Motorola Moto G86 at Argos
At this price, you aren’t getting the most powerful phone on the market, but if all you need your phone for is calls, WhatsApp, banking, social media, email and snapping photos it will certainly fit the bill. Just don’t expect it to keep up if you try and play PUBG for an hour.
Thankfully you get a 5,200mAh battery that is actually larger than the battery found in the £1,249 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Not bad for a phone that costs more than £1,000 less.
Argos says its Big Red sale is running until February 24, so you have a little bit of time to pick up the Moto G86 while stocks last.
If you want a phone with a little more oomph and a better camera system, Argos is also offering an unbelievable 50 percent off the Google Pixel 9 in the same sale.
