Do you want a new flagship phone but you aren’t willing to break the bank? Then stick around as in this article we’ll be checking the best smartphones currently on sale for under $500; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $500
1. Motorola Moto Edge S30
Let’s kick off with the recently launched and most powerful Motorola Moto Edge S30. The smartphone is indeed equipped with the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset; along with a minimum of 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The Moto Edge S30 then comes with a massive 6.8-inch display sporting Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, in regards to photography, we find a 108MP main shooter paired with a 13MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies we have a single 16MP snapper.
The Edge S30 packs a large 5000mAh capacity battery with support for 33W fast charging; we also find NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.
2. Vivo iQOO Neo5 SE
Next, we have the first of a long list of Snapdragon 870 powered handsets – the iQOO Neo5 SE.
In addition to the powerful chipset, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the smartphone also features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a variable fresh rate of 1Hz to save energy.
Photography wise, iQOO’s phone packs a 48MP main sensor; along with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. While for selfies we find a 16MP snapper.
Finally, the iQOO Neo5 SE packs a 4500mAh with support for 55W fast charging and it has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
3. Realme GT Neo 2
As mentioned earlier, we have the Realme GT Neo 2 once again powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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Other specs on the GT Neo 2 include a 6.62-inch Samsung AMOLED E4 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a super high 600Hz touch sampling rate.
As for photos, the smartphone brings a 64MP resolution main camera; paired with an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and 2MP macro lens. At the in the front is located a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Realme phone is fueled by a large 5000mAh battery, along with 65W fast charging and it features NFC.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
4. Meizu 18X
The Meizu 18X is yet another handset powered by the quite successful Snapdragon 870 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
As for the display, the Meizu 18X features large 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED E4 panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz.
Camera wise, the smartphone packs a 64MP main sensor; along with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. Meanwhile at the front, we find a 13MP snapper for selfies.
Finally, the Meizu 18X encases a 4300mAh capacity battery with support for 30W fast charging and it features NFC.
4. Oppo K9 Pro
Last but not least, the OPPO K9 Pro is a very interesting alternative as it packs the most powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1200; paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The smartphone features a compact 6.43-inch AMOLED Samsung E3 display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.
In the camera department, the K9 Pro features three cameras including a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and 2MP macro sensor. While at the front there’s a single 16MP camera.
OPPO’s device equips a 4500mAh capacity battery with support for 60W fast charging. It also features NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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