Is your daily driver getting slower and outdated? Then it’s probably time to upgrade to something more powerful. If your budget isn’t very large, then you’re probably interested in this article as we will be checking out the top 5 best smartphones currently on sale for under $300; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $300
1. POCO F4 5G
With its price dropping under $300, the POCO F4 5G has become the go-to smartphone in this price range. The handset does indeed pack the incredibly powerful (for the price) Qualcomm Snapdragon 879; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The POCO F4 5G comes with a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
Photography wise, POCO phone features a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies we find a single 20MP snapper at the front.
Finally, the F4 5G by POCO packs a large 4500mAh that supports 67W fast charging. Other specs include NFC and an infrared emitter.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
2. Vivo T2X
If you’re after performance, another great handset is the Vivo T2X. Vivo’s mid-ranger packs a very powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset; along with a whopping 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The Vivo T2X also brings a 6.58-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. Making it a great device for mobile gamers.
Camera wise, the handset features a 50MP main camera, paired with a 2MP macro camera. While for selfies we find a 16MP snapper at the front.
Finally, the Vivo T2X is fueled by a massive 6000mAh battery with support for 44W charging.
3. Realme 10 Pro+ 5G
Next on the list, we have the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G which comes packed with a relatively powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080; paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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The Realme phone encases a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
In the camera department, the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G brings a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide camera and a 2MP macro lens. At the front we find a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the 10 Pro+ 5G by Realme is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
4. POCO X5 Pro 5G
At fourth place we have another entry for POCO, the mid-ranger X5 Pro 5G. The handset from POCO is fueled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Just like it’s bigger brother, the POCO X5 Pro 5G also packs a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
As for cameras, the POCO phone brings a high-res 108MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. While selfies are taken care off by a 13MP sensor at the front.
Finally, the POCO X5 Pro 5G is fed by a large 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. Other specs include a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
5. Redmi Note 12 5G
Last but not least, we have an option for those who would like to save some extra bucks, the Redmi Note 12 5G. The Redmi phone comes with the 5G-ready and very good Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The smartphone then features a 6.67-inch OLED panel with full Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
As far as photos are concerned, the Redmi Note 12 5G features 48MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultra wide camera and a 2MP macro lens. At the front there’s a 13MP selfie snapper.
The Redmi Note 12 boasts a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. Other features include a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
