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Best Phones Under $500

Our Best Phone Under $500 list features 15 devices ranked by real-world scores, expert ratings, and user feedback. Infinix Note Edge currently leads this category.

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  • Check community reviews for real-world battery and camera performance.
  • Consider software update support — especially for budget devices.
  • Set a firm budget ceiling of $500 and prioritize value scores.
  1. #1
    Infinix
    Infinix Note Edge

    Note Edge

    $200 – $245 Budget
    7.3 / 10
    • Display 6.78 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 710…
    • RAM 8 GB
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  2. #2
    Xiaomi
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

    Redmi Note 15 5G

    $249 – $285 Mid Range
    8.3 / 10
    • Display 6.67 inches (16.94 cm)
    • Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6…
    • RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
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  3. #3
    OnePlus
    OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite

    Nord CE 6 Lite

    $250 – $310 Budget
    8.2 / 10
    • Display 6.72 inches / 17.07 cm
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 740…
    • RAM 6 GB / 8 GB physical R…
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  4. #4
    CMF by Nothing
    CMF by Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

    CMF Phone 2 Pro

    $279 – $309
    8.7 / 10
    • Display 6.77 inches (17.2 cm)
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 730…
    • RAM 8 GB
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  5. #5
    OnePlus
    OnePlus N6

    N6

    $270 – $300 Budget
    7.8 / 10
    • Display 6.8 inches / approxima…
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 636…
    • RAM 4 GB / 6 GB physical R…
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  6. #6
    POCO
    POCO M8 Pro 5G

    M8 Pro 5G

    $312 – $350 Mid Range
    8.9 / 10
    • Display 6.83 inches
    • Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s…
    • RAM 8 GB / 12 GB
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  7. #7
    Samsung
    Samsung Galaxy A37 5G

    Galaxy A37 5G

    $295 – $450 Mid Range
    8.0 / 10
    • Display 6.7 inches
    • Chipset Samsung Exynos 1480 (4…
    • RAM 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
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  8. #8
  9. #9
    POCO
    POCO X8 Pro

    X8 Pro

    $354 – $450 Mid Range
    8.8 / 10
    • Display 6.59 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 850…
    • RAM 8 GB / 12 GB
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  10. #10
    TCL
    TCL 60 SE

    60 SE

    €199 – €229 Flagship
    4.8 / 10 · 1,250 reviews
    • Display 6.7 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 630…
    • RAM 8 GB
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  11. #11
    Motorola
    Motorola Edge 70 Neo

    Edge 70 Neo

    $400 – $500 Mid Range
    8.9 / 10
    • Display 6.3 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 745…
    • RAM 8 GB LPDDR5X
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  12. #12
    Realme Featured
    Realme Realme C75

    Realme C75

    $199 – $299 Budget
    4.4 / 10
    • Display 6.72 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Helio G92 Max…
    • RAM 6GB / 8GB (Up to 16GB…
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  13. #13
    Infinix Featured
    Infinix Note 50 4G

    Note 50 4G

    $160 – $200 Mid Range
    4.4 / 10
    • Display 6.78 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ul…
    • RAM 8GB
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  14. #14
    Realme Featured
    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G

    Narzo 70 Turbo 5G

    $200 – $240
    4.4 / 10 · 410 reviews
    • Display 6.67 inches
    • Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 730…
    • RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR…
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  15. #15

FAQ

What is the best Best Phones Under $500?

Infinix Note Edge currently ranks first based on expert scores, category ratings, and value.

How often is this Best Phones Under $500 guide updated?

Rankings are recalculated dynamically as new phones are published and scores are updated.

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