Top 5 Best Smartphones for Under $150 – November 2022

With winter holidays closing in, it’s probably about time you start planning what you’re gonna gift yourself or somebody dear to you. Now, if you have a tight budget, down below you’ll find the best smartphones currently on sale for under $150; keep reading!

Best Smartphones for Under $150

1. Realme C33

Let’s kick off with the Realme C33 which on paper is the most powerful smartphone on this list. The Realme C33 is indeed powered by a Unisoc Tiger T612; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This hardware combo is able to achieve over 220k on AnTuTu.

The Realme C33 then features a 6.5-inch screen with HD+ resolution and a 5MP selfie cam encased in the upper notch. Meanwhile for rear cameras, there’s a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor.

Finally, Realme’s phone packs a large 5000mAh battery and there’s a 3.5mm audio jack is not missing.

2. Blackview Oscal C80

Next, we have the Blackview Oscal C80 which brings the slightly less powerful Unisoc Tiger T606. Though we find a whopping 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is impressive for the price.

The smartphone packs a 6.52-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and a notch for the 8MP selfie cam. Moving onto the back, we have a 50MP primary sensor coupled with a 0,3MP depth sensor.

Battery wise, the Blackview Oscal C80 packs a large 5180mAh capacity battery with support for 18W fast charging. The 3.5mm audio jack is present.

Best Smartphones for Under $150

3. Redmi 10 2022 NFC

Going back to a more mainstream brand, Redmi, we have the oldie but goldie Redmi 10 NFC. The smartphone is fueled by MediaTek Helio G88 CPU; along with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The Redmi 10 NFC brings a 6.5-inch IPS display with a higher Full HD+ resolution sporting a punch hole for the 8MP selfie cam.

The smartphones shines for its camera department, featuring a total of four cameras including a 50MP primary sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens, a 2MP portrait sensor and a 2MP macro camera.

Finally, the Redmi phone brings a large 5020mAh capacity battery and it supports 18W fast charging; there’s a 3.5mm audio jack, an infrared emitter and an NFC module.

4. Redmi A1

If your budget is $100 or under, the Redmi A1 is the way to go. The smartphone is powered by the decent MediaTek Helio A22; along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable)

The handset then features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a notch at the top for the 5MP selfie cam. While rear cameras comprise an 8MP main camera; paired with a 0.3MP depth sensor.

Lastly, the Redmi A1 packs a large 5000mAh with support for 10W charging and there’s 3.5mm audio jack is present.

Best Smartphones for Under $150

5. Moto G31

Last but not least, the Moto G31 is another great option in this price range. The handset by Motorola is indeed powered by a MediaTek Helio G85; coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Moto G31 sports a smaller 6.4-inch display with Full HD+ res, which means it’s more compact. Photography wise, we have three rear cameras consist in a 50MP main sensor, a 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. Meanwhile at the front there’s a 13MP selfie snapper.

Finally, the G31 packs a large 5000mAh battery; there’s NFC support and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Have a larger budget? Check out our under $300 and $500 lists!