Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $300 – November 2022


Best Smartphones for Under $300

Are you tired of your old smartphone but you do not want to break the bank in order to get a new one? Then you’re in luck as here we’ll be checking out the top 5 best smartphones currently on sale for under $300; keep reading!

Best Smartphones for Under $300

1. Redmi Note 12 Pro

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If you’re fine with tinkering with the software on a phone for the Chinese market, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is now a great option for under $300. The smartphone does indeed feature the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro also brings a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution with a refresh rate of  120Hz.

In the camera department, the Note 12 Pro packs a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies we have a 16MP snapper at the front.

Finally, the handset boasts a large 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Other features include NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.

2. POCO M5S

Next, if your budget is closer to $200 than $300, the POCO M5S is your best choice. The POCO phone packs the quite good MediaTek Helio G95 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The POCO M5S then features a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a punch hole in the upper left corner for the 13MP selfie cam.

Meanwhile on the back we have a 64MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

Finally, the handset is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. There is NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.

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3. Realme GT Neo 2T

Next, we have a great performing device with the name of Realme GT Neo 2T. The handset does indeed pack the powerful MediaTek chipset – the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. The CPU is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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The smartphone also packs a high quality 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.

As far as cameras, the Realme GT Neo 2T brings a 64MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP for macros. Selfies are taken care of by a 16MP sensor at the front.

Finally, the Realme phone packs a slightly smaller 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Other features include NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

4. Nokia G60 5G

Next, for the Nokia fans out there, we have the Nokia G60 5G. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695; along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Nokia G60 5G then features a 6.58-inch display sporting Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Camera wise, the G60 5G by Nokia sports a 50MP main sensor paired with a 5MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP portrait sensor. Meanwhile at the front there’s an 8MP selfie snapper.

Finally, the handset packs a smaller 4500mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. Other specs include NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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5. Vivo T2X

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Last but not least , the Vivo T2X is basically an affordable gaming phone if we look at performance, screen refresh rate and battery capacity. Going into detail, the device fueled by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

As for the display, we have a large 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile autonomy wise, we find a massive 6000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.

The Vivo T2X can also snap great photos with its 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP sensor. Meanwhile for selfies, we find a 16MP front camera. NFC is present.

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

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