Have you been saving up all year to buy a new high end phone but you aren’t sure which one to get? Well, then you’re in the right place. In this article we’ll indeed be listing the top 5 best smartphones for those who have a budget of up to $500; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $500
1. Xiaomi 12
Let’s kick off with most premium smartphone on the list – the Xiaomi 12. This years’ flagship comes with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen1; along 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Additionally, the Xiaomi 12 is a great option for those who want a more compact device. It does indeed pack a small 6.28-inch AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
As for photos, the Xiaomi phone packs a 50MP main sensor; paired with a 13MP ultra wide angle lens and a 5MP macro lens. Meanwhile at the front there’s a single 32MP snapper.
Finally, the smartphone equips a 4500mAh capacity battery with support for 67W fast charging. We also find 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging
2. Redmi K50 Extreme Edition
Coming from Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi, we have the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition. The smartphone comes with last gen’s most powerful SoC, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1; coupled 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The Redmi K50 Extreme Edition then boasts a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate.
Camera wise, the K50 Extreme Edition comes with a 108MP, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. At the front there’s a 20MP sensor.
Finally, the K50 Extreme Edition packs a large 5000mAh battery with support for a whopping 120W fast charging. There’s also an infrared emitter.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
3. Lenovo Legion Y90
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Another great device for under $500 is Lenovo’s 2022 flagship gaming phone – the Legion Y90. The smartphones is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1, a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Legion Y90 brings an extra large 6.92-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz.
As far as photography is concerned, the gaming phone packs a 64MP main sensor, a 13MP ultra wide lens. Meanwhile at the front there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Lenovo Legion Y90 is fueled by a large 5600mAh capacity battery with support for 68W fast charging.
4. POCO F4 GT
Sticking with the gaming theme, the POCO F4 GT brings a great compromise between mainstream design and gaming features such as the dedicated shoulder buttons. The smartphone is also powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The POCO F4 GT then packs a large 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz.
For photos, the smartphone integrates a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro. Meanwhile at the front there’s a 20MP snapper.
Finally, the POCO phone packs a 4700mAh capacity battery with support for a whopping 120W fast charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
5. Motorola Edge X30
Last but not least, legendary brand Motorola also manages to bring a flagship for under $500 – the Motorola Edge X30. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Edge X30 by Motorola features a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.
As far as cameras, the smartphone equips a 50MP main shooter paired with a 50MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP portrait camera. For selfies, we find a 60MP camera at the front.
Finally, the Motorola Edge X30 comes packing a 5000mAh capacity battery and supports 68W fast charging technology.
Check out our sub $300 list if you’re on a tighter budget!
