With autumn closing in, some of us can finally say goodbye to the summer heat. So why don’t we celebrate that with a brand new phone? If you’re on a tight budget, here’s what we believe are the top 5 best smartphones for under $150; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $150
1. Redmi 10 2022 NFC
Let’s kick off with the old but gold Redmi 10 2022 NFC. The handset comes with the quite good MediaTek Helio G88 CPU; along with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
As for the screen, we find a 6.5-inch IPS display sporting Full HD+ resolution with a punch hole which encases a 8MP selfie cam. Moving onto the back we find a 50MP primary sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens, a 2MP portrait sensor and a 2MP macro camera.
Finally, the Redmi 10 2022 NFC comes sporting a large 5020mAh capacity battery. There’s support for 18W fast charging, a 3.5mm audio jack, an infrared emitter and an NFC module.
2. Moto G31
Next, we have the Moto G31 coming with the slightly less powerful MediaTek Helio G85; coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage – we have the POCO M3 Pro 5G.
The Moto G31 then boasts an averagely-sized 6.4-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a punch hole at the top for the 13MP selfie snapper. On the back we find three cameras consisting in a 50MP main sensor, a 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera.
Lastly, the smartphone brings a large 5000mAh battery and we also find NFC and a3.5mm jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
3. Redmi 10C
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Another affordable smartphone for around $130 is the Redmi 10C launched in March. The entry-level phone comes with the relatively powerful Snapdragon 680 chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable)
Redmi’s device also packs an extra large 6.71-inch HD+ display with a notch at the top for the 5MP selfie cam. Meanwhile behind we find a 50MP main camera; paired with a 2MP depth sensor.
As for the battery, the Redmi 10C equips a large 5000mAh juice pack with support for 18W fast charging; there’s a 3.5mm audio jack, an infrared emitter and even NFC support.
4. Realme C30
Next, we have another option for those on a tighter budget, the recently launched Realme C30. The smartphone comes with a good Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset; coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable).
The handset then comes with a large 6.5-inch screen, HD+ resolution and a 5MP selfie cam in the notch at the top. On the back we find a single 8MP camera.
Finally, the Realme C30 packs a large 5000mAh battery and there is a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
5. DOOGEE S61
Last but not least, if you’re into hiking and outdoor adventures, the DOOGEE S61 is the best option in this price range.
The rugged phone is indeed powered by the decent MediaTek Helio G35 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
We then find a compact 6-inch panel with HD+ resolution display with an 8MP selfie snapper above it. Meanwhile on the back have a main 20MP camera and a 20MP night vision sensor with a large ring flash.