Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $300 - December 2022

Are you thinking about getting yourself a brand new phone to celebrate winter holidays and your budget is limited to $300? Then stick around as we go through what we believe are the top 5 best smartphones now on sale for under $300.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

1. realme GT Neo 2

With its price dropping below the $300 mark, the realme GT Neo 2 has become a great option in this price range. The realme GT Neo 2 comes with the powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The GT Neo 2 also brings a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz and a punch hole in the upper left corner for the 16MP selfie snapper. On the back we find a 64MP main camera an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera.

Finally, the realme GT Neo 2 brings a large 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

2. Redmi Note 12 Pro

Next, we have one of the latest "mid-rangers" (only in name) to hit the market - the Redmi Note 12 Pro. The smartphone does indeed the quite powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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

As for cameras, the handset packs a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP macro camera. Meanwhile for selfies we have a 16MP snapper.

Finally, the Redmi Note 12 Pro comes packing a large 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Other features include NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

3. POCO M5S

Next, if you have a smaller budget, the POCO M5S is a good alternative for around $200. The POCO M5S is fueled by a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The M5S comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. Meanwhile in the camera department we have a 64MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor on the rear. At the front there's a 13MP shooter.

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

Best Smartphones for Under $300

4. Vivo T2X

Another great handset in this price range is the Vivo T2X - the best option for mobile gamers. We indeed find the extremely powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But that's not all, the smartphone also features a large 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.

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

Finally, the budget gaming phone packs a massive 6000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. NFC is present.

5. Ulefone Armor 17 Pro

Last but not least, if you work in an harsh environment or you simply like adventures in the wild, the recently launched Ulefone Armor 17 Pro is a device to consider. The rugged phone is fueled by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The smartphone also features a 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a notch which encases the 16MP selfie cam. On the back there's a 108MP main sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide lens and an 8MP night vision camera.

Finally, the rugged phone boasts a 5380mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. We also find NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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