The Brazil market in 2026
Brazil's high import taxes make locally assembled phones far better value. Motorola (with deep local roots), Samsung and Xiaomi dominate, while flagships from Apple carry steep premiums. Mid-range value and local availability drive the Brazilian market.
#1 Motorola Edge 50 Fusion — best local value
Motorola has a special place in Brazil, with local assembly keeping prices reasonable. The Edge 50 Fusion brings a curved pOLED, IP68 and near-stock Android at a strong price. See Edge 50 Fusion specs.
#2 Samsung Galaxy A55 — best Samsung mid-range
Samsung is the overall leader in Brazil, and the Galaxy A55 offers a premium metal build, OIS and long updates at the popular mid-range price. See Galaxy A55 specs.
#3 Redmi Note 13 — best value
Xiaomi has grown fast in Brazil, and the Redmi Note 13 delivers a 200MP camera and AMOLED at an aggressive price. See Redmi Note 13 specs.
#4 Samsung Galaxy S24 — best flagship value
For Brazilians wanting a flagship without the iPhone premium, the locally available Galaxy S24 delivers Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance. See Galaxy S24 specs.
#5 Motorola Moto G85 — best budget
The Moto G85 5G brings pOLED and clean Android to the budget tier with Motorola's strong local presence. See Moto G85 5G specs.
Which should you buy in Brazil?
Best local value: Edge 50 Fusion. Best Samsung mid-range: Galaxy A55. Best value: Redmi Note 13. Best flagship value: Galaxy S24. Best budget: Moto G85 5G.