Which smartphone to buy for 150 euros

Are you about to buy a new smartphone and would you like some advice in this regard? No problem, that’s what I’m here for. Tell me a little: what is the budget you have at your disposal? 150 euros ? Well, it’s not very high, I have to say, but don’t worry, I assure you that today it is possible to buy more than valid phones even at this figure.

As you can surely guess, for 150 euros you cannot expect to have a top-of-the-range smartphone: you will have to make some sacrifices in relation to the build quality of the device, its photographic performance and computing power, but don’t think you have to give up. who knows how many things: now for daily use – therefore for the use of social networks, the execution of a few games, listening to music and browsing the Web – the 150 euro terminals are able to offer a not very distant user experience from that of the top of the range.

When we start talking about build quality, running applications or “heavy” games and other details that still partially justify the purchase of phones worth more than 500 euros, the situation changes. But now let’s not get too lost in small talk. Let’s focus on your needs and see which smartphone to buy for 150 euros .

Index

• How to choose a 150 euro smartphone
  • Display
  • Processor and RAM
  • Internal memory and expandability
  • Battery
  • 4G / 5G support and connectivity
  • Dual-SIM support
  • Operating system
  • Cameras
  • Other characteristics
• Which 150 euro smartphone to buy
• Other smartphones

How to choose a 150 euro smartphone

Even if the price limit – in this case 150 euros – does not allow many differences in terms of performance and technical specifications, cheap smartphones are not all the same: they can have very specific functions, characteristics and peculiarities that we must learn to evaluate and distinguish. So let’s see what are the specifications to which we need to pay more attention and how to judge them during the purchase phase.

Display

The display is one of the most important components of a smartphone and there are several characteristics that must be taken into consideration to evaluate its actual quality.

• Size– this is the easiest aspect to evaluate. Quite simply, the more the display size increases, the greater the pleasure you have in the use of multimedia content. The work is also more comfortable, as is the reading of the texts. However, a larger screen also equates to less handling of the phone. However, the construction materials (for example, telephones with metal shells tend to be slippery) and the size of the bezels also greatly influence the handling. In short, the assessments must be made on a case-by-case basis, possibly by examining the smartphone closely.
• Resolution– the resolution is a value, expressed in pixels , which indicates the number of points from which the image reproduced on the screen is composed. As you can easily imagine, a higher resolution equates to sharper content reproduced on the screen. The most popular resolutions in $ 150 phones are HD (1280 x 720 pixels) and Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolutions .
• Pixel density– is another parameter that allows you to understand the degree of sharpness of the content reproduced on the phone screen. It is measured in ppi (pixels per inch) and indicates, precisely, the number of pixels reproduced in each inch of the screen.
• Type of panel– smartphone displays can also be distinguished according to the technologies they use. The displays based on IPS LCD technology are backlit, ensure a very faithful color reproduction and are seen quite well under sunlight (then the specific quality of the panels must be evaluated case by case), while the displays based on AMOLED / Super technology AMOLED (not very common in the low-cost environment) do not require backlighting and therefore ensure deeper blacks – because the black pixels are effectively turned off – and lower energy consumption. On the other hand, they look a little less well under the sunlight and tend to return overly saturated colors.
• Notch– in recent generations almost all smartphones are sold with large displays that almost completely occupy the front surface. I said almost because often a small part of the display is occupied by what is called a notch , a horizontal or drop-shaped insert that includes the front camera, the phone capsule and other sensors. It is not a beautiful feature to look at, but it is often an indispensable solution for the correct functioning of some features. Almost all devices with notch support face unlock, but often it is a 2D recognition system, not as secure as the 3D one of more advanced terminals (and therefore not usable to authorize payments or other “delicate” operations).

Processor and RAM

Processor and RAM are two components that have a decisive influence on the performance of a phone. The processor, as you probably already know, is a bit like the brain of the smartphone: it is the one that performs all the calculations and based on its power, the device is able to perform all daily operations more or less quickly. The power of the processor (which in smartphones is included in the SoC , a chip that also includes the graphics processor and other components necessary for the operation of the phone) is measured based on the number of cores , i.e. of processing units it has, and the operating frequency of the latter (which is measured in GHz ).

RAM, on the other hand, is the memory where the data of running applications and processes are temporarily hosted. The more GB of RAM there are in a smartphone, the better the management of multi-tasking by the latter, consequently the transition from one app to another is more fluid, there are no blocks, freezes, etc. Currently, at least 2GB of RAM is recommended for a good user experience.

Internal memory and expandability

Internal memory is the one reserved for storage , i.e. the permanent storage of data, applications and operating system. It can be fixed or expandable . In the latter case, the smartphone offers the possibility of increasing the memory for apps and data by moving part of them to external memory units, i.e. on microSD cards .

But be careful, not all smartphones with expandable memory allow you to transfer all apps to microSD and set the memory card as the main memory unit. You need to check this feature model by model.

Another important thing to underline is that in order not to “castrate” the overall performance of the phone, you need to buy a high quality microSD card. If you need more information about it, check out my microSD buying guide .

Battery

The battery is the component on which the autonomy of the smartphone depends. Its capacity is measured in milliampere hours (mAh) and, consequently, the more mAh there is, the greater the autonomy of the phone should be. I use the conditional because in the “real world” there are also other factors that deeply influence the degree of autonomy of a smartphone, first of all the level of optimization of the operating system and the energy efficiency of the processor.

A smartphone with a high-capacity battery but with poorly optimized software and / or a “wasteful” processor almost always has less autonomy than a smartphone equipped with a nominally less powerful battery but with well-optimized software and a thrifty processor in the use of energy. In short, even this parameter must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by reading online reviews or doing tests in first person.

The battery can be fixed or removable . In the second case, it can be easily removed and replaced with another (in order to always carry a spare battery with you and use it in case of need). Charging times , which can be variable, also need to be evaluated .

4G / 5G support and connectivity

Almost all cheap smartphones now support fast 4G / LTE networks but, beware, because support for these networks is not the same on all phones.

To begin with, it must be said that LTE technology is divided into various categories and each category corresponds to a different theoretical maximum download and upload speed. Therefore, if you want to make the most of the Italian 4G / LTE networks, you should inquire about the categories of LTE supported by the smartphone you are about to buy. I advise you to take a device compatible with LTE networks of category 6 or higher, in order to take advantage of mobile networks up to 300Mbps in download.

Another very important thing to underline is that the 150 euro smartphones can be imported from China and the models designed for the Asian market may not be equipped with support for the 20 band of the LTE . Band 20 is the one that operates on 800Mhz frequencies and is used by some operators, for example WINDTRE, to carry the 4G signal in some areas. If you buy a smartphone without 20 band support, you may find yourself without a 4G network (therefore with only 3G available) in certain areas where the signal is not very strong.

Definitely rarer is the presence of support for 5G , an evolution of the 4G network (therefore even faster), which will probably arrive on cheaper devices only later. For the moment it is reserved almost exclusively to the top and middle range.

As far as Wi-Fi networks are concerned, the presence of support for dual-band 5GHz networks and that of wireless AC technology that allows data to be transferred within the local network at a maximum speed of 1.3Gbps should be evaluated.

Dual-SIM support

Many smartphones from 150 euros, especially those made in China, have dual-SIM support . This means they allow you to use two cards and have two phone numbers at the same time. However, very important clarifications must be made.

First of all, it must be said that the vast majority of inexpensive dual-SIM phones are dual-SIM dual stand-by (DSDS) and this means that while the first SIM is engaged in a call, the second is unreachable (only dual- Full active SIM allow you to have the two cards always available, but they are very rare). The Internet connection, on the other hand, is available in 3G / 4G on one card, while the other travels in 2G (therefore, in practice, it allows you to make phone calls only), but fortunately the possibility of switching is almost always offered. of the 3G / 4G connection from one SIM to another without physically moving the cards (an operation that takes place via software and which is technically defined as a hot switch ).

It must also be said that in some cases the second SIM slot is shared with that of the microSD . This means that you have to decide whether to use two SIMs or whether to expand the memory of the smartphone: you cannot do both at the same time.

Operating system

In the context of cheap smartphones, not many evaluations can be made regarding the operating system. iOS must be discarded a priori as there are no iPhones sold for 150 euros (if not very old second or third hand models, which frankly I do not recommend!); Windows 10 Mobile has now been completely blocked and you will no longer find a device with this OS if you do not use used phones. This is why all that remains is to focus on Android , the Google home operating system that offers many applications, games and which, thanks to its high degree of customization, adapts very well to the needs of various types of users.

The only aspects you need to evaluate before buying an Android smartphone are: the version of the operating system installed on the latter, the availability of future updates and the presence or absence of bloatware, that is software, often useless, that the manufacturer puts “standard” on the phone and that are often quite difficult to remove. Personally, I do not recommend smartphones sold with Android versions prior to 6.0 (the most recent one, at the moment, is 7.0 but soon 8.0 will also arrive) and with heavy customizations by manufacturers. Updates are guaranteed, at least on paper, for 18 months, but not all manufacturers release them in a timely manner and therefore, especially in the context of low-cost smartphones, it is easy to find phones that are no longer updated after a few months of purchase. .

If you decide to buy a Chinese imported smartphone, inform yourself about the presence of the Italian language and the Play Store in Android. Some terminals from the Asian market, in fact, are supplied with Android in English (or even Chinese) and without the Google Play Store and it is not always easy to correct these two “defects”.

Cameras

Given that it is difficult to find excellent value cameras in smartphones from 150 euros, before buying a phone I recommend that you also inquire about the photographic performance of the latter.

The values ​​that you need to analyze more carefully are those relating to the number of megapixels of the cameras (i.e. the number of pixels, expressed in millions, which make up the photos taken by the front and rear cameras); the presence of a stabilizer so as not to create shaky videos and photos; the maximum resolution of the videos that the smartphone is able to capture and the aperture of the diaphragm , which is measured in f / xx and determines the amount of light that the lens is able to capture (consequently its ability to make clear shots in conditions of poor lighting).

If you don’t want to go crazy among all these technical values, do a good search on Google and look for some photos or example videos made with the smartphone you are interested in: in this way you can evaluate its real performance.

Other characteristics

Other features that I recommend you take into consideration are the presence of a fingerprint sensor to unlock the smartphone using your finger (very convenient!), Which can be found on the back or side of the device; the support OTG to connect your smartphone to sticks, USB keyboards and mice; The NFC support for micro-transactions and interaction with other devices that support this technology; the resistance to water and dust ; the presence of notification LEDs , backlit keys and the performance of the audio sector (which can be mono or stereo).

If you buy an import terminal, then, pay close attention to the terms of the guarantee , which may be different from those of the standard Italian guarantee.

Which 150 euro smartphone to buy

At this point you should have a pretty clear idea about the features to consider before buying a new phone. If this is actually the case and then you are ready to find out which smartphone to buy for 150 euros , read on: below is a list with some of the best phones that you can currently buy in the cheapest market range.

Xiaomi Redmi 9

Redmi 9 from Xiaomiit is one of the most interesting (and best-selling) terminals that can be found in the price range around 150 euros. It is equipped with a 6.53 “IPS display and 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution. Under the body it houses a MediaTek Helio G80 Octa-Core chipset (2 cores 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6 cores 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55), 64GB of storage (expandable with microSDXC), 4GB of RAM and a 5,020 mAh battery with excellent autonomy. It also has dual-SIM support with dedicated slot and NFC, while its photographic compartment consists of a quadruple rear camera (13MP main sensor with f / 2.2 aperture + 8MP ultrawide sensor, 5MP depth sensor and 2MP macro sensor) capable of recording video at 1080p / 30fps, paired with an 8MP front camera with f / 2 aperture. 0 capable of recording video at 1080p / 30fps. It has the fingerprint sensor on the back and measures 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm for 198 g of weight. It is animated by the customized Android 10 operating system with MIUI 11 interface.

 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Going up slightly with the price, you can buy the Redmi Note 9S, which does not have NFC support but acquires many “points” from a photographic point of view compared to Redmi 9. It mounts a module with four sensors on the back: one from 48MP with opening f / 1.8 (wide), one from 8MP (ultrawide ), one of 5MP (macro) and one of 2MP (depth) with video recording at 4K / 30fps or 1080p / 30/60 / 120fps. The front camera is instead 16MP with aperture f / 2.5 (wide) capable of recording videos at 1080p / 30 / 120fps. The display is instead a 6.67 “and 1080 x 2400 pixel IPS with HDR10 support. To complete the data sheet there are a Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G Octa-Core chipset, 64GB of internal memory (expandable with microSDXC, via dedicated slot), 4GB of RAM, dual-SIM support, fingerprint sensor (on the side) and a 5,020 mAh battery. It measures 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm for 209 g of weight. Operating system:

 

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Samsung Galaxy A21s

At the same price you can buy devices with better performance and more advanced technical specifications, however the Samsung Galaxy A21s is worth considering ., which represents a valid opportunity for those who do not want to spend a lot and are looking for the quality and user experience typical of Samsung. It has good construction materials (the shell is in polycarbonate) and mounts a 6.5 “IPS display with 720 x 1600 pixels of resolution. It is dual-SIM with a dedicated slot and under the “hood” it has an Exynos 850 Octa-Core chipset (4 cores 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4 cores 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage ( expandable with microSDXC). The battery is 5,000 mAh, while the photographic compartment – on average – is composed of a quadruple rear module capable of recording videos at 1080p / 30fps (48MP wide, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth) and a 13MP front camera. It supports NFC and has a side fingerprint sensor. It measures 163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm for 192 g of weight.

 

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Motorola Moto G8 Power

Another very famous and reliable brand that has decided to focus on the price range around 150 euros is Motorola (owned by Lenovo ), which with its Moto G8 Powerproposes a balanced device suitable for everyone, without surprising for any particular feature. One of its main strengths is autonomy: the 5,000 mAh battery, combined with optimized consumption management, allows you to do up to two days of use without too many problems. The display is a 6.4 “IPS with 1080 x 2300 pixel resolution, the chipset is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-Core (4 cores of 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver), the RAM is from 4GB, while the internal memory is 64GB (expandable with microSDXC, with slot shared with the second SIM). The photographic compartment consists of a quadruple rear camera (16MP with f / 1.7 wide aperture; 8MP with f / 2.2 telephoto aperture ; 8MP with ultrawide f / 2.2 aperture and 2MP with f / 2 aperture. 2 macro) capable of recording videos at stabilized 4K / 30fps or 1080p / 30 / 60fps. The front camera is 16MP with f / 2.0 aperture. The device measures 156 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm for 197 g of weight and is animated by the Android 10 operating system (upgradeable to Android 11). Unfortunately, NFC and support for 5GHz Wi-Fi networks are missing.

 

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OnePlus N100

OnePlus N100it is a very interesting solution because it is proposed by a brand that over the years has been able to make its way especially for devices with an excellent quality / price ratio. And this smartphone makes no difference since it has all the credentials to allow you, if you choose it, to carry out any type of activity and also with a certain air of speed and power. Let’s start with the minimal design with a shiny polycarbonate body. So a 6.52 ″ HD + front panel with a classic resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels. Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor with Adreno 610 GPU, then 4 GB of LPDD4x RAM and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 internal memory with memory expansion up to 512 GB. The photographic sector consists of a triple rear camera from 13 MP (with aperture f / 2.2, EIS and AF), 2 MP bokeh sensor (aperture f / 2. 4) and 2 MP macro sensor (f / 2.4). On the connectivity side there is the 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, port for the 3.5 mm audio jack and rear fingerprint sensor. Finally, the 5000 mAh battery with support for fast charging at 18 W.

 

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OPPO A5 (2020)

OPPO is a Chinese manufacturer that is making its way more and more also on the western market, thanks above all to the quality-price ratio of its products. In the 150 euro range it offers some very interesting models, like this A5 (2020)which has on its side a design with a teardrop note aesthetically refined and combined with a good technical data sheet. It is equipped with a 6.5 “IPS display and 720 x 1600 pixel resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-Core chipset (4 core 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold + 4 core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver), 3GB RAM, 64GB internal memory (expandable with microSDXC with dedicated slot), 5,000 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor on the back. Support NFC, 5GHz Wi-Fi and dual-SIM networks and has a photographic compartment consisting of a quadruple rear camera (12MP wide main sensor with f / 1.8 aperture + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP and 2MP depth) capable of recording videos at 4K / 30fps or 1080p / 30fps or gyro-EIS. The front camera is instead 8MP with f / 2.0 aperture capable of recording video at 1080p / 30fps. It measures 163.6 x 75.4 x 9.

 

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OPPO A72

Another OPPO device worth considering is OPPO A72, which has a design with a front hole for the selfie camera (16MP with opening f / 2.0) and excellent autonomy, given by the 5,000 mAh battery. Noteworthy is the display, a 6.5 “IPS and 1080 x 2400 pixels. Under the body there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-Core processor, combined with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory (expandable with microSDXC, via slot The compartment, on the back, is entrusted to a quadruple camera from 48MP (wide with f / 1.7 aperture) + 8MP (ultrawide with f / 2.2 aperture) + 2MP (deep with f / 2.4 aperture) + 2MP (in black and white with aperture f / 2.4) capable of recording videos at 4K / 30fps or 1080p / 30 / 120fps. It measures 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm for 192 g of weight and is animated by Android 10 (customized with ColorOS 7.1).

 

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realme 6

Very interesting you will also find this realme 6which on its side has an incredible price for the technical specifications it possesses. What will you find if you buy it? Let’s start with the display: a 6.5-inch Full HD + resolution panel with 90 Hz refresh rate. The heart of realme 6 is the MediaTek Helio G90T with 2.05 GHz octa-core CPU and ARM Mali-G76 GPU. 800 MHz with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of UFS 2.1 internal memory (expandable via microSD). The photographic sector sees 4 sensors: the main 64 MP (Samsung GW1, 1 / 1.7 ″, FoV of 78.6 °, f / 1.8, 6P lenses) with EIS, the ultra wide angle of 8 MP (FoV of 119 ° , f / 2.3, 5P lenses), the 2 MP monochrome one (f / 2.4, 3P lenses) and the 2 MP macro sensor (f / 2.4, 3P lenses). Do not miss the port for the 3.5 mm audio jack, as well as the USB Type-C one for charging the battery, a 4300 mAh unit.

 

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realme 7

Less famous than other Chinese brands, but rapidly growing, there is realme , which is getting noticed for its devices with an excellent quality-price ratio. These include realme 7: a smartphone with a front hole for the selfie camera (a wide 16MP with f / 2.1 aperture) equipped with a 6.5 “IPS display and 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and 90Hz refresh rate (which makes everything more fluid Under the body it houses a Mediatek Helio G95 Octa-Core chipset (2 core 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (expandable with microSDXC with dedicated slot) and a 5,000 mAh battery. It has NFC, a fingerprint sensor on the side and support for 5GHz Wi-Fi networks. The rear camera has four sensors: one 48MP with f / 1.8 aperture (wide), one 8MP with f / 2.3 aperture (ultrawide), one 2MP with f / 2.4 aperture (macro) and one 2MP with f / 2.4 aperture (depth), capable of recording videos at 4K / 30fps or 1080p / 30/60 / 120fps Measures 162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm for 196.5 g of weight and is animated by Android 10 (with Realme UI custom interface).

 

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realme 8 5G

Also from the Chinese company there is the realme 8, the fastest but also the most performing of all previous realms. In the meantime, here you will find a 90 Hz and 6.5-inch refresh rate front panel. The processor is a latest generation MediaTek since it has a 7nm production process: I’m talking about the Dimensity 700 which is helped here in the operations of 4GB of RAM and a storage space equal to 64GB expandable with MicroSD. There is a 5,000 mAh mega battery that also supports 18W fast charging. It supports 5G network and there is also a practically instant fingerprint reader on the side of the smartphone. Finally, the photographic sector which sees a 48MP main camera, a macro lens for 4cm shots and a lens for black and white shots. Read more in my review .

 

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realme Narzo 30A

in the realme catalog there is also the realme Narzo 30A , an economical smartphone with a powerful 6000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Not only because Narzo 30A also has a 12nm Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G85 processor ready to support even important graphics thanks to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory expandable up to 1256GB. Large 6.5-inch display, immersive for content, and with HD + resolution and 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. At the camera level, however, the realme Narzo 30A is equipped with a triple camera with a 13MP main sensor and two for macros and depth.

 

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POCO M3 Pro 5G

POCO M3 Pro 5G is a smartphone of the POCO brand that is an economic and “youthful” rib of Xiaomi. The device has a 6.5-inch 20: 9 DotDisplay LCD display with 90 Hz refresh rate and Full-HD + resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels, 405 ppi). The processor you will find is the MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G at 7 nm, with octa core CPU combining Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 up to 2.2 GHz and Mali-G57 GPU, accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory internal UFS 2.2 in this version that I propose to you at this price. The photographic sector consists of a triple rear camera with 48 MP main sensor and a single 8 MP front camera. The battery is 5000mAh and supports fast charging up to 18W.

 

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TCL 10 SE

TCL 10 SEit is undoubtedly an inexpensive smartphone but that on its side has some interesting specifications such as those of the cameras or even the battery and the operating system. Let’s start by saying that the phone first of all sees a 6.52-inch screen with 89% screen / frame ratio and HD + resolution and a higher notch for the selfie camera. A triple photographic module with 48 MP main sensor and ultra wide-angle sensor with 115 ° viewing angles is inserted at the rear. 5MP in addition to 2MP for depth. The battery of TCL 10 SE is 4000 mAh with support for fast charging and reverse charging, while the fingerprint sensor is placed on the back. The processor is the MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 with 2 GHz at 8 cores and with 128GB of internal memory expandable with MicroSD as well as 4GB of RAM.

 

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TCL 20 SE

TCL 20 SEis another interesting device of the TCL family. Here its specifications see a 6.82-inch NXTVISION Technology display with a screen-to-body ratio of even 90%. Beautiful colors for the contents but also high brightness thanks to the excellent sensors inserted by TCL. The processor here is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 with 1.67 GHz octa core CPU flanked by an Adreno 610 GPU, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, expandable with microSD up to 256 GB. Powerful 5,000 mAh battery, with a maximum charge power of 18 watts. In the back there is a traditional fingerprint reader, placed on the side of the quadruple camera. The latter can count on a main sensor from 16 megapixel (f / 1.8), with ultra wide angle (FoV 115 degrees) from 5 megapixel (f / 2.2), macro and 2 megapixel depth sensor (f / 2.4). On the front there is instead an 8 megapixel sensor (f / 2.0) that allows you to unlock the smartphone with your face.

 

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Samsung Galaxy M12

Samsung Galaxy M12is a mid-range smartphone that focuses above all on the generous 6.5-inch 90 Hz display, the 5000 mAh battery and the features made available by the One UI, as well as on a competitive price and long-term support. The panel is a 6.5-inch TFT 20: 9 Infinity-V with HD + resolution (269 ppi), with support for 90 Hz. The system is driven by the Exynos 850 octa core SoC (clocked up to 2.0 GHz). ), with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory (expandable up to 1 TB with microSD). The photographic sector sees four rear sensors and one single front, 8 MP: on the back we have 48 MP main sensor, 5 MP ultra-wide angle (123 °), 2 MP macro and 2 MP depth sensor. There is no shortage of fingerprint sensor, positioned laterally,

 

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Blackview BV4900 Pro

Blackview BV4900 Pro is a suitable solution for those looking for a “rugged” smartphone, ie resistant to shocks, falls and bad weather, but does not want to spend a lot. It has IP68 and IP69k certifications, which testify to its resistance to drops up to 1.5 meters, water (up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes), dust and extreme temperatures. It mounts a 5.7 “display with 1440 x 720 pixel resolution, a MediaTek Octa-core chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory (expandable up to 128GB with microSD), a 5,580 mAh battery that ensures a long battery life (up to 120 hours of standby time), a 13MP camera and a 5MP selfie camera with face unlock function. It also supports NFC. The operating system that drives it is Android 10.

 

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Other smartphones

If after analyzing all the smartphones listed in this post you have not found anything suitable for you, I’m sorry, but you will probably have to spend a little more than 150 euros. If you want to find out which are the best smartphones available in all price ranges, consult my buying guide dedicated to smartphones.