Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $300 - January 2023

Welcome back to our monthly appointment in which we have a look at the best smartphones currently on sale. In this list in particular, we'll be checking out handsets that cost less than $300; keep reading!

Best Smartphones for Under $300

1. Realme 10 Pro

Let's kick off the list we the recently launched Realme 10 Pro which comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 CPU; along with a whopping 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The smartphone features an extra large 6.72-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

In the camera department, the Realme 10 Pro packs a 108MP main sensor and a 2MP macro lens; while at the front there's a 16MP selfie snapper.

Finally, Realme phone boasts a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and it has a 3.5mm audio jack.

2. Realme GT Neo 2

Next, also coming from Realme, we have the older but still very interesting Realme GT Neo 2. The GT Neo 2 does indeed come with the powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone then features a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Photography wise, we have 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.

Lastly, the GT Neo 2 by Realme comes packing a 5000mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

3. Redmi Note 12 Pro

Another very good option in this price range is the latest Redmi Note 12 Pro. The Redmi phone packs the quite powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

This hardware powers a large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Meanwhile 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 there's a single 16MP snapper.

Finally, the handset encases 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

If you like to game on your phone, the Vivo T2X is probably the best option for you. The smartphone packs the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also features a 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.

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

Finally, the gaming phone brings a great autonomy with its massive 6000mAh battery which supports 44W fast charging.

Best Smartphones for Under $300

5. Ulefone Power Armor 19

Last but not least, there's also an option for those of you who work in harsh environments: the Ulefone Power Armor 19. This is one of the most powerful rugged phone we've ever seen as it's powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset; along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The Power Armor 19 packs a 6.58-inch panel with full Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The rugged phone then integrates a total of four cameras including a 108MP main sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide lens, 5MP macro camera and a 5MP thermal camera.

Finally, the Ulefone Power Armor 19packs an extra large 9600mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. There's NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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