Get more bang for your buck with these budget-friendly smartphones! Here are our top picks for the best smartphones under $150 in June 2023.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
1. Redmi Note 12 4G
Let’s start the list with the affordable Redmi Note 12 4G which can now be bought for less than $150. Redmi’s budget-friendly device boasts the efficient Snapdragon 685 chipset; along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
The Redmi Note 12 4G also sports a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
In terms of cameras, the Note 12 4G features a 50MP main camera, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, there’s a 13MP shooter at the front.
The Redmi Note 12 4G packs a sizable 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The smartphone also features NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
2. POCO M5
Next up is the amazingly fast POCO M5 released back in September 2022 and can now be bought for just around $150. POCO’s device rocks the very powerful MediaTek Helio G95 processor; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory.
The smartphone also packs a decently sized 6.58-inch LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution with a 5MP selfie shooter in the notch at the top. While on the rear we find a 50MP main sensor, coupled with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth camera.
The POCO M5 draws its power from a big 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone also features NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
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Best Smartphones for Under $150
3. Motorola Moto G13
Another good smartphone in this price range is the Motorola Moto G13. The Motorola phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.
The device then sports a very big 6.5-inch screen with HD+ resolution. Cameras include a 50MP main sensor joined by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth camera on the rear and a 5MP selfie camera at the front.
Lastly, the Motorola Moto G13 packs a 5000mAh battery, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack and a fingerprint scanner.
4. Doogee N50
Next up we have the very interesting Doogee N50. The device from Doogee runs on a Unisoc Tiger T606 processor; along with a generous 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory.
The N50 by Doogee also sports a big 6.52-inch display with HD+ resolution featuring an 8MP selfie shooter in the notch at the top. On the rear we find a 50MP main sensor coupled with a 2MP macro camera.
Lastly, the Doogee N50 is powered by a 4200mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The 3.5mm audio jack is available.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
5. OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Lastly, we have the latest entry-level phone from OnePlus, the Nord N20 SE. This smartphone packs the good MediaTek Helio G35 CPU; plus GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Nord N20 SE also boasts a 6.56-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution that showcases an 8MP selfie camera in the notch at the top. On the back, you’ll find a 50MP main shooter that works wonders with a 2MP depth sensor.
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE never runs out of juice with a massive 5000mAh capacity battery and it supports 33W fast charging technology. And yes, it has a 3.5mm audio jack.
