We’re again in that time of the year in which you can finally spend some extra money to buy yourself a brand new handset. Now, if you have a maximum budget of $300, which is plenty enough for a fast and high quality device, then you can check out the list below in which we include the top 5 best Chinese smartphones currently on sale under that price point; keep reading!
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $300
1. POCO X3 Pro
Let’s start with the POCO X3 Pro, the most powerful handset on the list as it integrates the semi-flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset. The CPU is then paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The smartphones comes with a large 6.67-inch panel featuring Full HD+ resolution , a 120Hz refresh rate and a 20MP selfie snapper at the front. On the back, we find four cameras with resolutions of 48MP for main; 8MP for ultra wide; 2MP for macro and a 2MP depth sensor.
The X3 Pro by POCO also brings great autonomy with its large 5160mAh capacity battery and supports 33W fast charging. Other features include NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
2. Vivo iQOO Z5x
Next on the list, we find the brand new iQOO Z5x from Vivo. The handset packs the quite powerful MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The iQOO Z5x then brings a 6.58-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile for photos we have a minimal setup on the rear, with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro lens; at the front there’s an 8MP sensor.
Finally, the iQOO phone encases a large 5000mAh battery with support with a whopping 44W fast charging; it runs Android 11 and has a 3.5mm audio jack.
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Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $300
3. OPPO K9s
If you’re looking for something better in the camera department, the Oppo K9s with its 64MP main camera is also a great option. Other sensors include an 8MP ultra wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile for selfies we have a single camera with 16MP resolution.
The Oppo K9s doesn’t lack the powerful hardware either, as it packs the great performing Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory.
As for the display, the K9s features a 6.59-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. All of that is fueled by a 5000mAh battery. There’s support for 30W fast charging; it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11.
4. Realme Q3s
Another quite powerful device coming with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset is the Realme Q3s; The SoC is then paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory.
The Realme Q3s features a large 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution, a whopping 144Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole in the upper left corner for the 16MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile behind we find a 48MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.
The handset equips a 5000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging, it has NFC and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $300
5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Lastly, the recently launched Redmi Note 11 is another good option in this price range. The Redmi phone comes with the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 810; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The handset also features a large 6.6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 16MP snapper at the top. Meanwhile on the back we find a 50MP primary camera paired an 8MP ultra wide lens.
The Redmi Note 11 comes packing a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging, there a 3.5mm audio jack and an infrared emitter.
POCO X3 PRO – top!