As new flagships keep coming out, older ones keep dropping in price, which means we now have a larger selection of devices to pick from. With that in mind, these are the top 5 best smartphones currently on sale for under $500.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
1. Realme GT Neo 5
Coming with high-end hardware and affordable price, the Realme GT Neo 5 launched last week goes straight into our top five. Realme’s phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Realme GT Neo 5 then packs a large 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 144Hz.
As far as photography is concerned, the handset features a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. At the front we find a 16MP snapper.
Finally, the GT Neo 5 packs a 5000mAh capacity battery with support for a whopping 150W fast charging technology.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
2. Redmi K60
Next we have Redmi K60 launched a couple months back also coming with the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen1; coupled 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Redmi K60 also features a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate.
Camera wise, the handset comes with a 64MP main rear camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. At the front there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Redmi K60 is fueled by a 5500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and – for the first time on a Redmi phone – 30W wireless charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
3. Xiaomi 12
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Another great handset available for under $500 is the Xiaomi 12. Xiaomi’s last year flagship is powered by the slightly older Snapdragon 8 Gen1; along 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Xiaomi 12 is a good option for those with smaller hands as it packs a 6.28-inch AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Coming to the cameras, Xiaomi’s phone features a 50MP main sensor; paired with a 13MP ultra wide angle lens and a 5MP macro lens. At the front there’s a single 32MP snapper.
The Xiaomi 12 comes packing a 4500mAh capacity battery with support for 67W fast charging; along with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
4. Motorola Edge X30
If you’re a Motorola aficionado, then you have to go with the Motorola Edge X30. The company’s 2022 flagship is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Edge X30 also brings a great 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a whopping 144Hz refresh rate.
As for the cameras, the smartphone equips a 50MP main shooter paired with a 50MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP portrait camera. For selfies there’s a 60MP for selfies at the front.
Finally, the Motorola Edge X30 integrates a 5000mAh capacity battery and supports 68W fast charging technology.
Best Smartphones for Under $500
5. iQOO Neo 7 SE
Lastly, if you’re on a tighter budget, iQOO Neo 7 SE brings some great specs for around $400. The iQOO phone packs the high-end MediaTek Dimensity 8200; along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The iQOO Neo 7 SE then features a large 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
In the camera department, the smartphone packs a 64MP main sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. At the front we find a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the iQOO Neo 7 SE comes with a large 5000mAh capacity battery with support for 120W fast charging.
Check out our sub $300 list if you’re on a tighter budget!
