With winter holidays behind the corner, it may be time to start packing some gifts. If you have somebody dear in need of a new phone but you don’t have a big budget, you’re in the right place. In this article we’re indeed going to check out the top 5 best Chinese smartphones for under $150; keep reading!
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $150
1. Redmi Note 8 2021
Let’s kick off with the handset that should be the go-to for many buyers on a tight budget – the Redmi Note 8 2021. The refresh of the 2019 mid-ranger comes with the powerful MediaTek Helio G85 CPU; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Redmi Note 8 2021 is also a good option if you want a more compact phone as it features a 6.3-inch IPS display sporting Full HD+ resolution; accompanied by a waterdrop notch with a 13MP snapper. On the back, there’s a 48MP main camera; paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 2MP macro camera a 2MP depth sensor.
The only real downside on the Note 8 2021 is the relatively small 4000mAh battery, though it supports 18W fast charging. Other features include a 3.5mm audio jack, infrared emitter and runs MIUI 12 based.
2. Realme C2Y
Since the older Realme Narzo 30A pretty much disappeared from the market, the more recent Realme C2Y takes its sport. The very similar looking handset is powered by an Unisoc Tiger T610
chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable through microSD).
The Realme C2Y then features a large 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 5MP selfie snapper in the waterdrop notch at the top. While on the other side we find a 13MP main camera paired with a 2MP portrait mode sensor and a 2MP macro lens.
Finally, the C2Y is fueled by a large 5000mAh capacity battery; it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a rear fingerprint scanner.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $150
3. Doogee N40 Pro
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Next we have what’s the most powerful smartphone on paper – the Doogee N40 Pro. The Doogee phone is indeed powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable).
The Doogee N40 Pro brings a large 6.52-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution. While for photography we have four rear cameras including a 20MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra wide angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.
Finally, the N40 Pro comes fueled by a quite large 6380mAh capacity battery with support for 24W fast charging and runs Android 11 OTB.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $150
4. UMIDIGI Bison X10
Also coming with the powerful the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, we find the UMIDIGI Bison X10. As the name (and looks) suggest, the Bison X10 is a rugged phone, which makes it ideal for adventures out in the wild, or for those with harder manual labor jobs.
Specs on the UMIDIGI Bison X10 include a large 6.53-inch panel with HD+ resolution and an 8MP selfie snapper at the top. Meanwhile on the back we have a 20MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 5MP macro camera.
Finally, the UMIDIGI Bison X10 comes packing an extra large 6150mAh battery; we then find NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.
5. Ulefone Note 12P
Last but not least, if you need a smartphone primarily to stream videos or play games, the Ulefone Note 12P is a great option as it features a large 6.82-inch display paired with a massive 7700mAh capacity battery.
As for the other hardware, the handset integrates a Unisoc SC9863A chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable). Meanwhile to snap photos we find a 13MP main camera paired with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. While on the front we have an 8MP sensor.
Finally, the Ulefone Note 12P features a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
