Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $300 – January 2022


Best smartphones for under $300 - January 2022

Are you looking for a new smartphone and your budget is between $150 and $300? Then stick around as in this article we’ll be having a look at the best smartphones currently on sale in this price exact range.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

1. POCO X3 Pro

POCO X3 Pro

Keeping its first spot on the list we have the extremely powerful POCO X3 Pro. The handset does indeed pack the flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset; along with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The POCO X3 Pro then features a large 6.67-inch panel featuring Full HD+ resolution, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 20MP camera in the punch-hole at the top. Moving onto the back, the smartphone sports four cameras, including a 48MP primary, an 8MP for ultra wide, a 2MP for macros and a 2MP depth sensor.

Finally, the device packs a quite large 5160mAh capacity battery and supports 33W fast charging. Other features include NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.

2. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Next we have the premium Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE which can now be found for less $300. The smartphone comes with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE then comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. As for photos, we have a 64MP main camera; paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 5MP macro camera. For selfies we find a 20MP snapper.

Finally, the 11 Lite 5G NE packs a 4250mAh battery with support with a whopping 33W fast charging; it’s ultra slim at 6.8mm, features NFC and has an IR transmitter.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

3. OPPO K9s

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Just like the previous Xiaomi phone, the Oppo K9s comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. This hardware powers a 6.59-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

In the camera department, the Oppo K9s brings a 64MP main camera, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile for selfies we have a single camera with 16MP resolution.

Finally, the smartphone is fueled by a 5000mAh battery; t

here’s support for 30W fast charging; it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11.

4. Realme Q3s

Realme Q3s

Once again, powered by the quite good Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, we find the Realme Q3s.

The Q3s from Realme also brings a large 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. Photography wise, the handset boasts three rear cameras including a 48MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. While for selfies we have a 16MP sensor.

Finally, the smartphone encases a large 5000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging; it has NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

Best smartphones for under $300 - January 2022

Lastly, if all you care is performance, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro fueled by the extremely powerful (for the price range) MediaTek Dimensity 1100 is now on sale for under $300.

The Redmi phone features a large 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. As for photos, we have a 16MP snapper at the front, while on the back we find a 64MP primary camera paired an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro packs a large 5000mAh battery with support for a whopping 67W fast charging; there’s NFC and an infrared emitter.

If you’re on a tighter budget, check out our top $150 list!

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