If you’ve been looking for a new phone to kick off the new year with a bang but you do not know which one to get, you’re in luck. In this article we’ll indeed be checking out the top 5 best smartphones for under $500; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $500
1. Redmi K60
Let’s get the ball rolling with the recently launched Redmi K60. The latest flagship from Redmi comes with the last gen’s most powerful SoC, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1; coupled 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Redmi K60 brings a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate and a 16MP selfie snapper in the punch hole at the top. Meanwhile on the back it comes with a 64MP, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera.
Finally, the K60 packs a large 5500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and – for the first time on a Redmi phone – 30W wireless charging.
2. Xiaomi 12
Coming from Redmi’s mother company, Xiaomi, we have last years flagship – the Xiaomi 12. Despite being over a year old, Xiaomi0’s phone is still a great option in this price range. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1; along 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Xiaomi 12 packs a smaller 6.28-inch AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
In the camera department, the handset features 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 Xiaomi 12 brings a 4500mAh capacity battery with support for 67W fast charging. We also find 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
3. Motorola Edge X30
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Next up, we have the Motorola Edge X30 which – incredibly enough – can be found on sale for around $350. Motorola’s 2022 flagship is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The handset then boasts a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.
Camera wise, the Motorola Edge X30 equips a 50MP main shooter paired with a 50MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP portrait camera. Meanwhile at the front we find a 60MP for selfies.
Finally, the Edge X30 packs a 5000mAh capacity battery and supports 68W fast charging technology.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
4. OnePlus 10T
Now that it can be found for under $500, the OnePlus 10T has become a great alternative in this price range. OnePlus’ flagship is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The OnePlus 10T then packs a large 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 720Hz.
As far as photography are concerned, the handset integrates a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro. At the front we find a 16MP snapper.
Finally, the OnePlus 10T packs a 4800mAh capacity battery with support for a ridiculous 150W fast charging technology.
5. Lenovo Legion Y90
Last but not least, for those of you who like to game on their smartphone, the Lenovo Legion Y90 is the one to go for. The gaming phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1, a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Legion Y90 then features an extra large 6.92-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz.
Meanwhile on the camera side, 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 comes fueled by a large 5600mAh capacity battery with support for 68W fast charging.
Check out our sub $300 list if you’re on a tighter budget!