Are you looking for a new handset but your budget is limited to $300? Then you’re in the right place. Today we’re indeed going to check out the best smartphones now on sale for less than $300; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $300
1. POCO X5 5G
This month we kick off the list with the recently launched POCO X5 5G. The latest mid-ranger by POCO comes with a good Snapdragon 695 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
As for the display, the POCO X5 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
Cameras on the handset include a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies there’s a 13MP snapper in the punch hole at the top of the display.
The POCO X5 5G comes packing a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other specs include NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
2. Realme 10 Pro
Also coming with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 CPU, we have the Realme 10 Pro. The chipset is accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The display on the 10 Pro is a large 6.72-inch panel of the IPS type with full Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
Photography wise, the Realme phone packs a 108MP main sensor and a 2MP macro lens; while at the front there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.
The Realme 10 Pro is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and it has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
3. Redmi Note 12 Pro
Next we have the very solid Redmi Note 12 Pro coming with the very powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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This Note 12 Pro then features a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole at the top for the 16MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile on the back we find a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera.
Finally, the Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with a large 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The smartphone also features NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
4. Vivo T2X
Next, we have the smartphone for the gamer on a tight budget, the Vivo T2X. The handset is indeed packed with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Another feature that improves the gaming experience is the 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.
As for photography, the Vivo T2X integrates 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP sensor. At the front we find a 16MP for selfies.
Finally, the T2X also brings a great autonomy with its massive 6000mAh battery and support for 44W fast charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $300
5. Honor X8a
Lastly, if you do not care too much about performance but you’d rather have a slim and good looking device, the Honor X8a is the way to go. Honor’s mid-ranger is fueled by a MediaTek Helio G99 CPU; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The Honor X8a then comes with a large 6.7-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate surrounded by very thin bezels.
On the back of its stylish chassis with flat edges we find a 64MP main camera, paired with a 5MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies there’s a 16MP snapper at the front.
Finally, the Honor X8a packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 22.5W. NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack are present.
