Welcome back to Top 5 Smartphones of the Month where we check out some of the best smartphones currently on sale across the globe. In these top five specifically, we’ll take a look at the phones you can find under the $500 price tag; Read on!
Best Smartphones Under $500
1. Vivo iQOO Neo 6
Just like last month, the top five started with the Vivo iQOO Neo 6, a smartphone that managed to pack a very powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset for less than $500.
Alongside the powerful chip, we find a large 6.62-inch AMOLED display with Full HD + resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
Photography wise, the phone comes with a 64MP main camera; Along with a 12MP wide angle lens and a 2MP black and white sensor. Meanwhile, on the front there is a 16MP sensor for selfies.
Finally, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 integrates a good size 4700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
2. POCO F4 GT
Next, we have another device with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset in the form of the POCO F4 GT.
The sub-branded Xiaomi phone also comes with a large 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that has a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz.
In terms of photos, the POCO F4 GT comes with a total of three cameras including a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. While taking selfies, we have a 20MP camera.
Finally, the POCO phone has a 4700mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.
Best Smartphones Under $500
3. OnePlus Ice
Now, if you want to try “something different,” and by that we mean a MediaTek-powered phone, the OnePlus Ace is a great choice as it comes with a Dimensity 8100 Max SoC; Along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
OnePlus Ace also offers a high-quality 6.7-inch display with Full HD + resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and a massive 1000Hz touch sampling rate.
In the camera department, the smartphone features a 50MP main shooter paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera. Meanwhile, for selfies, there is a 16MP final camera on the front.
Finally, OnePlus Ace has a 4,500mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging technology.
4. OPPO K10 Pro
Coming from the parent company of OnePlus, OPPO, we have the recently launched OPPO K10 Pro. The OPPO phone comes with the powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset; Along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
OPPO K10 Pro features a large 6.62-inch AMOLED display with Full HD + resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.
In terms of photos, the smartphone comes with a 50-megapixel main camera; Paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Meanwhile, selfies will be clearer with a 16MP sensor on the front.
The OPPO K10 Pro is powered by a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery with support for 80W fast charging.
Best Smartphones Under $500
5. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Last but not least, if you’re already in the Samsung ecosystem and aren’t ready to make big changes, then the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the smartphone for you. The South Korean-made phone features a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor; Along with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
The Samsung phone is also a good choice if you want something smaller because it has a more compact 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
In terms of camera features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a 12MP main sensor; Paired with a 13MP wide angle lens and an 8MP telephoto lens. On the front there is a 32-megapixel camera.
Finally, the lights on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G are kept by a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. We even find 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Check out our list under $300 if you’re on a tight budget!