Has your smartphone been getting slower in the last months? Or maybe you just want to be able to snap higher quality photos and videos? Now, if you don’t want to break the bank, stick around as we have a look at the best smartphones now on sale for under $300.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
1. POCO F3
Once again we get the ball rolling with what’s probably the best bang for the buck phone on the list – the POCO F3. The smartphone launched over a year ago is able to bring the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for under $300. The handset also features a stunning 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
Photography wise, the POCO F3 packs a 48MP primary sensor; paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 5MP for macros. At the front we have a 20MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the smartphone is fitted with a 4520mAh battery and it supports 33W fast charging. Other features include NFC and an infrared emitter.
2. OnePlus Nord 2
Next, we have another quite powerful device, the OnePlus Nord 2. The handset comes with the great performing MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The OnePlus Nord 2 then comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen sporting Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.
As far as photography is concerned, the smartphone packs a 50MP main camera, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP B&W sensor. At the front there’s a single 32MP snapper.
Finally, the Nord 2 is fueled by a 4500mAh battery with support for a whopping65W fast charging and NFC is present.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
3. Vivo T2X
Coming with the even more powerful Dimensity 1300 chipset by MediaTek we have the Vivo T2X launched in May. The CPU is then paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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As for the other specs, the smartphone features a 6.58-inch Full HD+ panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Meanwhile in the camera department, the Vivo T2X sports a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP sensor. For selfies, we find a 16MP front camera.
Battery wise, the Vivo phone packs a very large 6000mAh battery which makes it a great gaming phone along with the 144Hz refresh rate display. The smartphone also supports 44W fast charging and NFC is present.
4. Realme 9 Pro+
Next we have a very interesting option from Realme, the Realme GT Master Edition coming with the very good performing MediaTek Dimensity 920; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The smartphone also features a high-end 6.4-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
Photography wise, the Realme phone features a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra wide and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile selfies will be taken care off by a 16MP sensor.
Finally, the handset is fueled by 4500mAh battery with support for 60W fast charging; there’s NFC and even a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
5. Redmi Note 11S 5G
Last but not least, if you want something even more affordable at around $200, the Redmi Note 11S 5G is a great option. The smartphone comes packing the good Dimensity 810 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The handset also comes with a large 6.6-inch display sporting a 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Meanwhile camera wise, we have a 50MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. At the front we find a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Redmi Note 11s 5G encases a large 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other specs include NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
