The Best Android Phones Under $150

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In the world of budget smartphones, the $150 mark is a sweet spot for a lot of people. As a matter of fact, I was not surprised when someone requested that I put together a list of the best Android phones under 150 dollars.

This price point is critical because it is where you find the crossover between 2 GB RAM and 3 GB RAM. If you are a non-technical person, RAM is the quantity of memory allocated to running apps on your smartphone. So, the more RAM your phone has, the smoother it launches apps and the smoother it switches between apps when you are using it.

We will be exploring the best smartphones under $150 in different categories – top performance, the best battery life, the best physical build, all-round value, and lastly a budget category.

• Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Top Performance Infinix HOT 8 – the new King of the best Android phones under 150 dollars Gionee S11 Lite (4GB,32GB) UMIDIGI A3 Pro Nokia 3.1 3GB/32GB
• Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Best Battery Life TECNO Pouvoir 3 (LB7)
• Best Android phones under 150 US dollars: Best Physical Build Nokia 3.1 Plus 2GB/32GB Samsung Galaxy A10 Huawei Y5 2019
• Best Android phones under 150 dollars: All-round Value TECNO Spark 3 Pro Infinix Smart 3 Plus 2GB/32GB Redmi 7A 2GB/32GB
• Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Low Budget Recommendation Redmi 6A
• The Best Android Phones Under 150 dollars: Wrap up

Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Top Performance

In this section are the best performing smartphones in this price point. Major considerations are RAM and processor. Think of the processor as the engine of the phone. The more powerful the processor, the more powerful and faster the phone. It is a little more complicated than that, but that’s simple enough for you to run with. Now, let’s get down to our list.

Infinix HOT 8 – the new King of the best Android phones under 150 dollars

Infinix Hot 8 is king of the best Android phones under150 dollars

I am adding the HOT 8 to this list weeks after it was originally published because it has just been announced. This phone automatically jumps to the very top of our list of the best Android phones under 150 dollars.

It offers the best value and also shares the spotlight with the phone earlier listed as having the best battery life under $150. What does the Infinix Hot 8 offer? Android 9 Pie, a 6.52-inch water drop display, MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, 8 MP selfie camera, 13 MP + 2 MP + low-light triple rear camera, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory, and a 5000 mAh battery. Price: $111.

Gionee S11 Lite (4GB,32GB)

The S11 Lite from Gionee was released in 2017, so it runs Android 7 Nougat, which is a bit old now. But it is still a very capable smartphone and is one of the best Android phones under 150 US dollars you can buy today. It has a respectable Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. With that amount of RAM, launching apps and switching between apps is bliss. It has a 5.7-Inch HD display with18:9 aspect ratio, 4G LTE, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The dual SIM slot is hybrid though, which means if you want to use a memory card, you have to forego one SIM card slot. Battery capacity is 3030mAh. Price: $102.

UMIDIGI A3 Pro

With the same 5.7″ screen size as the Gionee S11 Lite, UMIDIGI A3 Pro is more up-to-date in terms of software. It runs Android 8.1. and is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 processor.

Its strength is in the fact that it is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. Plus, there is a 12MP+5MP dual camera, along with a fingerprint reader, at the back. If you want the A3 Pro, Jumia and Konga are the places to check. Price: $90.

Nokia 3.1 3GB/32GB

Nokia 3.1 is the most up-to-date smartphone on our list of the best Android phones under 150 dollars.

The Nokia 3.1 is the most capable and most up-to-date smartphone on this list. It was launched in 2018 with Android Oreo and it has already received Android Pie, and it is on line to receive Android Q update as well.

The Mediatek Mediatek MT6750’s performance is good in itc class, and coupled with 3GB of RAM for multitasking and 32GB internal storage makes it a delight. At the back is a 13MP camera.

The 2990mAh battery may seem small, but when you consider that the display is only 5.2 inches (13.21 centimetres), it is more than adequate. Why you might shy off is the fact that there is no fingerprint reader on the phone.

Price: $85-$92.

Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Best Battery Life

If you are looking for the best smartphone under 150 dollars with really solid battery life, you will have to look in the direction of TECNO Mobile, and the Pouvoir 3 is the model that wears this cap. PS : With the arrival of the HOT 8, you will have to choose between the two. At least, you now have an alternative to the Pouvoir 3.

TECNO Pouvoir 3 (LB7)

TECNO Pouvoir 3 has a massive 5,000mAh battery. The display is 6.2″ in size, and there is 4G LTE support, 32GB storage, 2GB RAM, 13MP + 13MP dual camera, Fingerprint reader, and Face Unlock.

If a battery that does not run out for over 24 to 48 hours is what you want and have a budget under $150, this (or Infinix HOT 8, listed above) is it. Price: $111.

Best Android phones under 150 US dollars: Best Physical Build

There are people who are not power users and do not care about how much RAM a smartphone has. If you do not use your phone intensively – if you do more of voice calls and SMS than anything else on your smartphone, this is you – but want a smartphone that says you have a taste for the good things of life, then these phones in this section are what you are looking for.

Nokia 3.1 Plus 2GB/32GB

The Nokia 3.1 Plus is the classiest smartphone in this entire list. Not only does it look good, it feels superb in the hand and has a solid, premium build. I was so enamored by the build when we reviewed it here on MobilityArena. It is easily one of the best Android phones under 150 dollars.

Premium build aside, it is also up-to-date in terms of software and will stay so throughout the 2/3 years that Nokia guarantees for software and security updates. Price: $115. Nokia 3.1 Plus Specs .

Samsung Galaxy A10

Samsung’s Galaxy A10 is a solidly built phone with a polycarbonate shell. It has a 6.2-Inch display, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and runs Android 9.0 Pie. There is a 13MP + 5MP dual camera at the back as well.

Being a Samsung, carrying one around, puts you in the class of cool people. Definitely one of the best Android phones under 150 dollars, if you want the cool factor. Price: $107. Samsung Galaxy A10 Specs .

Huawei Y5 2019

Another classy mention among Android phones under 150 dollars is Huawei’s Y5 2019. If you like the look and feel of leather, it has a very nice faux leather finish.

It has a compact 5.71″ display with a teardrop notch, 2 GB RAM, and options of 16 GB and 32 GB storage. We are looking at the 32 GB storage option here. The 3020mAh battery is adequate, if you keep the screen size and quad-core MediaTek MT6761 processor in view. It lacks a fingerprint scanner, though. Price: $99.

Best Android phones under 150 dollars: All-round Value

Some smartphones do not stand out in one particular feature or the other but offer a general package with all-round value. I like to call them decent phones that get the job done. Three of them make our list of the best Android phones under 150 dollars.

TECNO Spark 3 Pro

When it comes to overall features, TECNO’s Spark 3 Pro is a smartphone under $150 that you should consider. It has a 6.2″ display with wide notch, 4G LTE, dual camera, fingerprint reader, and a 3500mAh battery. Price: $108.

Infinix Smart 3 Plus 2GB/32GB

Like its sibling from TECNO Mobile, the 2 GB RAM version of Infinix Smart 3 Plus has a 6.2″ water drop display, 32GB storage, 4G LTE, dual camera, fingerprint scanner, and a 3500mAh battery. Price: $112.

Redmi 7A 2GB/32GB

Xiaomi phones offer good value for money, and the Redmi 7A is no exception. You will get the 2 GB RAM/32 GB storage version. It has a compact 5.45″ display, runs Android 9 Pie, a capable Snapdragon 439 processor, and a hefty 4000mAh battery keeps the lights on. Those who want solid battery life will want to look keenly at this one. Jumia and Konga are the places to look for this one. Price: $103.

Best Android phones under 150 dollars: Low Budget Recommendation

If you are really on a budget and looking for specs that are comparable to some of the above phones under $150, here is the section for you.

Redmi 6A

For those who want to spend around $90, we have one recommendation for you – the Redmi 6A by Xiaomi. You get a 5.45-inch display, 2 GB RAM,16 GB internal storage, Android 8.1 Oreo, a 13MP camera, and a 3000mAh battery. You have to forego a fingerprint reader, though. If you want the Redmi 6A, Jumia and Konga are the places to check. Price: $82-$87.

The Best Android Phones Under 150 dollars: Wrap up

There is a common thread that runs through all the smartphones highlighted here. Except for the sub-$100 Redmi 6A, they all have 32 GB internal storage. Also, fast charging is absent. Fingerprint reader is quite a common feature, though some of them lack this feature.

It is a budget segment above the most entry-level smartphones, so you get good performance and premium build in some instances, but none of the more advanced features that are common in the above $150 range. And it is a wrap on our list of the best Android phones under 150 dollars. Happy shopping!

Author:Mister Mobility

Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004

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Two superb value for money mid-range smartphones slug it out in this Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7 comparison review, and just perhaps this world-famous super mid-ranger by Xiaomi will get its butts whooped here.

We have in the ring the 3GB/32GB variant of the Redmi Note 7, seeing as the Galaxy A20 has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. That way, the match is even. Both the Redmi Note 7 3GB/32GB and the Galaxy A20 are built to be durable and cost below ₦60,000. Their displays are 6.3 and 6.4 inches respectively. They both pack a 4000mAh battery and fast charging. They both run Android 9 Pie, and that is where the differences begin.

• Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7: Quick Specs Comparison
• Where Samsung Galaxy A20 has the edge
• Where Redmi Note 7 has the edge
• Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7: Who Wins?

Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7: Quick Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7 comparison. Photo of Galaxy A20 sourced fromMySmartPrice

And this is where we must draw up the comparison table of the key specs and features of the two devices, so it is easier to itemize what sets them apart.

Let’s talk about the camera specs here on neutral ground. While on paper, the Redmi Note 7 has the higher specc’d cameras, we already know that numbers don’t count in camera performance. For example, the main camera on the Galaxy S9 Plus is a 12MP camera, yet the 48MP camera of the Redmi Note 7 doesn’t come close in terms of details, colour reproduction and more.

So, I am not giving the camera slugfest to either of these contestants. Actually, if experience is anything to go by, I am willing to bet that the Samsung Galaxy A20’s camera will one-up the Redmi Note 7’s in a number of areas, and vice versa.

We do know that the Galaxy A20’s camera suffers in low light, which is something that the Redmi Note 7 handles well. But the Redmi Note 7’s camera is fond of whiting out the background in a number of other scenarios. You see what I mean. I am not awarding the camera slugfest to either phone. Feel free to swing where your preferences lie.

So, let’s now move on to examine the features where each phone shines.

Where Samsung Galaxy A20 has the edge

Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 specs and price

The Galaxy A20 has a punchier display – AMOLED displays give you punchier colours and deeper blacks. Thery are also rare on budget phones, so the A20’s display is something of a novelty. But it has a lower resolution than the Redmi’s, which is a bummer. That means you will sometimes see less details. Still, it has been adjudged as having the best display in its class [1].

If you want to use a memory card in your mid-range smartphone without sacrificing one SIM card, the Samsung has got your number. It is dual SIM and has a dedicated microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB size cards. That is huge compared to the 256GB limit on the Redmi. Plus, you have to sacrifice one SIM card in order to use a memory card on the Redmi.

Also, while The Samsung has only 15W charging compared to the Redmi’s 18W, Xiaomi includes only a 10W charger in the box with the Redmi Note 7. That means out of the box, the Samsung has faster charging. Even if you have a higher rated 3rd party fast charger, there is no guarantee that teh Redmi Note 7 will charge faster than 10W. In all our tests with 3rd party 18W fast chargers, the Redmi Note 7 only charged at 10W speeds. Don’t ask me what the issue is. I have no idea either.

Lastly, in terms of looks, the Galaxy A20 has a better looking, more premium design.

Where Redmi Note 7 has the edge

The strongest win of the Redmi Note 7 is its durability. This is the smartphone that refuses to crack or shatter or scratch under many scenarios. No; it is not indestructible. But pound for pound, it will take more beating than the Samsung.

The other key area is performance. The Snapdragon 660 processor in the Redmi Note 7 leaves the Samsung’s EXYNOS 7884 processor in the dust. It is no contest here: the Redmi Note 7 will handle heavier tasks better and smoother.

Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7: Who Wins?

There is a ₦6,000 price difference between the two smartphones. That is significant for bargain hunters, and I can tell you upfront, that buyers in that category will simply go for the more affordable device, which is the Galaxy A20.

Those who want better performance and greater durability from their smartphone will squeeze out that extra ₦6,000 and buy the Redmi Note 7.

And so we come to the end of our Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Redmi Note 7 comparison review. If you were out shopping for a mid-range smartphone under N60,000 now, which of these two would you pick?

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Author:Mister Mobility

Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004