Tired of long loading times and laggy apps? Then it could be time to upgrade your daily driver. Now, if you don’t have a large budget at your disposal, keep reading as we’ll be checking out the top 5 best smartphones for under $150!
Best Smartphones for Under $150
1. Realme C31
Let’s kick off with the latest Realme C31, the smartphone launched last month is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable through microSD).
The Realme phone then features a large 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch sampling rate. As for photos, we find a a 13MP main camera paired with a 2MP black & white sensor and a 2MP macro lens; meanwhile at the front we have a 5MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Realme C31 is fueled by a large 5000mAh capacity battery and there’s a 3.5mm audio jack.
2. Redmi 9 NFC
Another great phone in this price range is the older Redmi 9 (version with NFC). The smartphone does indeed pack the good MediaTek Helio G80 CPU; along with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
Display wise, the Redmi 9 features a large 6.53-inch IPS display sporting Full HD+ resolution with a notch which encases a 8MP selfie cam. Cameras on the back include a 13MP primary sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens, an 8MP portrait sensor and a 5MP macro camera.
As for battery life, the Redmi 9 packs a large 5020mAh capacity battery. There’s support for 18W fast charging, a 3.5mm audio jack, an infrared emitter and an NFC module.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
3. UMIDIGI A13 Pro
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Next, we have a very good device all-around, the UMIDIGI A13 Pro. The smartphone features brings solid entry-level performance with its Unisoc Tiger T610, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable). And it’s also a great content consumption handset as it packs a large 6.7-inch screen.
Photography wise, the UMIDIGI A13 Pro comes with a total of three cameras in the back, including a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 5MP macro lens. At the front we find a 16MP selfie snapper.
Lastly, the A13 Pro by UMIDIGI packs a quite large 5150mAh, it has a 3.5mm jack and an NFC module.
4. Doogee N40 Pro
If you want something a little more powerful and with great battery life, the Doogee N40 Pro is probably your best option. The smartphone is fueled by the powerful MediaTek Helio P60 CPU; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage respectively. All of that is run by a massive 6380mAh capacity battery which supports 24W fast charging.
The Doogee N40 Pro then features a 6.52-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution. While for photos the Doogee phone packs a 20MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
5. Blackview A90
Last but not least, if you really dislike the top notch design, the Blackview A90 is the one to go with. The Blackview phone does indeed come with an 8MP camera in a punch-hole inside a 6.39-inch panel with HD+ resolution.
The Blackview A90 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (expandable). Meanwhile photography wise we find a 12MP primary camera; a 2MP depth lens and a 0.3MP sensor. For selfies there’s a single 8MP snapper.
Finally, the Blackview A90 is fueled by a 4250mAh capacity battery, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack and NFC.
