Is your daily driver getting too slow? Then it’s probably time to consider getting a new one. Now, if you don’t have a big budget at your disposal, in this article we’ll be having a look at the top 5 best smartphones for under $150; keep reading!
Best Smartphones for Under $150
1. Realme C25Y
Let’s get the ball rolling with the Realme C25Y coming with the relatively powerful Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable through microSD).
As for the display, the smartphone features a large 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and an 8MP selfie snapper in the notch at the top. Meanwhile on the back we have a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP portrait mode sensor and a 2MP macro lens.
The Realme C25Y should also do well in the battery department as it packs a large 5000mAh capacity battery and supports 18W fast charging. Other features include a 3.5mm audio jack and a rear fingerprint scanner.
2. Redmi 9 NFC
Next, we have the Redmi 9 (version with NFC) which is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 CPU; along with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Redmi 9 comes with a large 6.53-inch IPS display sporting Full HD+ resolution and it has a notch at the top for the 8MP selfie cam. Moving onto the back we find a 13MP primary; coupled with an 8MP ultra wide angle lens, an 8MP portrait sensor and a 5MP macro camera.
The Redmi 9 packs a slightly larger 5020mAh capacity battery, supports 18W fast charging and it sports a 3.5mm audio jack, infrared emitter and NFC sensor.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
3. Doogee N40 Pro
Next, we coming from the less known brand Doogee, we find the Doogee N40 Pro. The smartphone is fueled by the powerful MediaTek Helio P60 CPU; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage respectively.
The Doogee N40 Pro sports a 6.52-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution. Meanwhile in the camera department we have four rear cameras including a 20MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra wide angle camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the handset is a battery monster with its massive 6380mAh capacity battery and supports 24W fast charging.
4. UMIDIGI A9 Pro
Also coming with the powerful MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, we find the UMIDIGI A9 Pro in the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage (expandable).
The UMIDIGI A9 Pro brings a large 6.3-inch panel with Full HD+ resolution and a notch at the top with a 24MP selfie camera. On the back, we find a total of four cameras including a48MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra wide angle lens, a 5MP depth camera and a 2MP macro lens.
Lastly, A9 Pro by UMIDIGI packs a 4150mAh and it features a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Smartphones for Under $150
5. Blackview A90
Last but not least, if you prefer the punch-hole design over the notch, the Blackview A90 is the way to go.
The Blackview A90 comes with the same MediaTek Helio P60 chipset of the two previous phones; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (expandable).
As for photography, the handset boasts a 12MP primary camera; a 2MP depth lens and a 0.3MP sensor. For selfies there’s a single 8MP snapper.
Finally, the Blackview A90 is fueled by a 4250mAh capacity battery, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack and NFC.
