Best Budget Smartphones Under $300
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Budget smartphones under $300 with the best value for money. The rating factors in performance, camera, and battery life relative to price.
| # | Rating | Smartphone | Processor | Battery | Camera | AnTuTu | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 |
10
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Redmi 4A
Redmi · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3120 mAh | 13MP | 180934 |
9 000 ₽ $100 |
| 322 |
10
|
Redmi 5 Plus
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 218879 |
15 300 ₽ $170 |
| 323 |
10
|
Redmi 5A
Redmi · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180934 |
8 100 ₽ $90 |
| 324 |
10
|
Redmi 6A
Redmi · 2018 |
MediaTek Helio A22 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 155362 |
8 100 ₽ $90 |
| 325 |
10
|
Redmi 7
Redmi · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 243691 |
11 700 ₽ $130 |
| 326 |
10
|
Redmi Note 5
Redmi · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | 4000 mAh | 12MP | 282713 |
18 000 ₽ $200 |
| 327 |
10
|
Nokia 2780 Flip
Nokia · 2022 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 | 1450 mAh | 5MP | — |
8 100 ₽ $90 |
| 328 |
10
|
Nokia C21 Plus
Nokia · 2022 |
Unisoc | 4000 mAh | 13MP | — |
23 400 ₽ $260 |
| 329 |
9
|
Honor 7C
Honor · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 176718 |
15 300 ₽ $170 |
| 330 |
9
|
Nokia 3
Nokia · 2017 |
MediaTek MT6737 | 2630 mAh | 8MP | 40000 |
14 310 ₽ $159 |
| 331 |
9
|
Huawei P Smart 2019
Huawei · 2019 |
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 336905 |
18 000 ₽ $200 |
| 332 |
9
|
Nokia 4.2
Nokia · 2019 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 193115 |
15 210 ₽ $169 |
| 333 |
9
|
Nokia 5
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 180440 |
15 210 ₽ $169 |
| 334 |
9
|
Nokia 6
Nokia · 2017 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 180440 |
20 610 ₽ $229 |
| 335 |
9
|
Nokia 6.1
Nokia · 2018 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | 3000 mAh | 16MP | 215323 |
24 210 ₽ $269 |
| 336 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung · 2019 |
Exynos 7884 | 3400 mAh | 13MP | 156000 |
14 400 ₽ $160 |
| 337 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | 54000 |
18 000 ₽ $200 |
| 338 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Samsung · 2016 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | 3100 mAh | 13MP | 28000 |
19 800 ₽ $220 |
| 339 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Samsung · 2017 |
Samsung Exynos 7870 | 3000 mAh | 13MP | 192269 |
25 200 ₽ $280 |
| 340 |
9
|
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Samsung · 2016 |
Samsung Exynos 7570 | 2400 mAh | 13MP | 54000 |
18 000 ₽ $200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which budget smartphone is the best?
The best budget smartphones come from Xiaomi, Samsung, and realme in the $150-300 range, offering solid processors and cameras.
Can you get a good smartphone under $200?
Yes — the $150-200 range has excellent models from Xiaomi, Poco, and realme with decent specs for everyday use.