Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $300 – September 2022


Best Smartphones for Under $300 - September 2022

Is your old smartphone starting to slow you down and you think begin it’s about time to get a new one? Well, then stick around as here we’ll be having a look at the top 5 best smartphones currently on sale for under $300. Let’s check them out!

Best Smartphones for Under $300

1. Realme GT Neo 2T

The Realme GT Neo 2T is once again on our list as one of the most powerful handsets, packing the high-end MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset for under $300. The CPU is then paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Screen wise, the smartphone features a compact 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.

Meanwhile, in the camera department, the Realme GT Neo 2T  boasts a 64MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP for macros. At the front we have a 16MP selfie snapper.

Finally, the smartphone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and it supports 65W fast charging. Other features include NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

2. OnePlus Nord 2

Another incredibly powerful handset for under $300 is the OnePlus Nord 2 which once again sports the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The OnePlus Nord 2 then features a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.

As for the cameras, the OnePlus phone brings a 50MP main camera, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP B&W sensor. Meanwhile at the front there’s a single 32MP snapper.

Lastly, the handset packs an averagely-sized 4500mAh battery with support for a whopping 65W fast charging and NFC is present.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

3. Poco M5S

If you’re on an extremely tight budget but you still want a very good all-around device, the recently launched POCO M5 is a quite interesting option. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 chipset; along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone then comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display sporting Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Photography wise, we find a 64MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. At the front there’s a 13MP selfie snapper.

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Finally, the Poco M5 is fueled by a large 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Other specs include NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.

4. Vivo T2X

Next, if you’re interested in maximum performance and you’re into mobile gaming, the Vivo T2X is probably the best option for you. The Vivo T2X does indeed feature the most powerful (on the list) Dimensity 1300 chipset by MediaTek. The processor is then paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

This hardware fuels a large 6.58-inch screen with full Full HD+ resolution a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.

As for cameras, the Vivo T2X sports a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP sensor. Meanwhile for selfies, we find a 16MP front camera.

Finally, the Vivo T2X comes with a great autonomy due to its massive 6000mAh battery and supports 44W fast charging.

4. Oppo K9 Pro

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Next we yet another phone that recently dropped below the $300 price tag, the Oppo K9 Pro. Oppo’s mid-ranger is powered by very good performing MediaTek Dimensity 1200; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The smartphone then features a high quality 6.43-inch Super AMOLED panel with Full HD resolution; 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Camera wise, the K9 Pro features a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra wide and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile selfies can be snapped by a 16MP sensor.

Finally, the handset sports a 4500mAh battery with support for 60W fast charging. There’s NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

5. Doogee V11

Last but not least, if you’re looking for a tougher phone for your outdoor adventures, the Doogee V11 is one of the rugged phones for under $300.

The Doogee V11 is powered by a decent MediaTek Dimensity 700 CPU; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via micro SD.

The handset then features a compact 6.39-inch screen with punch-hole in the upper left corner which encases a 16 selfie camera. On the back we find a 48MP primary, 8MP ultra wide and 2MP depth sensor.

The rugged smartphone is quite tough with IP68, MIL-STD-810G , IP69K ratings. It also packs a massive 8500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support and supports wireless charging. NFC is present.

If you’re on a tighter budget, check out our top $150 list!

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