It’s the first month of the year and you feel that a new handset can bring you joy! So, why don’t you check out the following 10 best smartphones around USD 300 for January now? Hope you can get a new good buddy for yourself!

1. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

First, it is Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, a mid-ranger having been loved by many people thanks to its good hardware and affordable price. To be specific, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD PLS TFT screen, a fingerprint scanner built in the home button, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, an Exynos 7870 octa-core 1.6GHz processor, a dual SIM, 3GB RAM coupled with 16GB of internal storage (expandable).

As for cameras, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels with f/1.9, autofocus, and LED flash while the secondary shooter is 8 megapixels with f/1.9. Those cams definitely can bring you beautiful shots. Finally, under the hood stays a decent 3,300mAh battery to fuel the whole machine. In general, the Galaxy J7 Prime can be a great option costing around USD 300 for you to take into consideration.

2. Sony Xperia M5 Dual

Secondly, it’s Sony Xperia M5 Dual. Seems like it’s still the latest member in the M series of the firm with many stellar features to be cool selfie-centric smartphone. Speaking specifically, Sony Xperia M5 Dual specs include a 13MP sensor on the front surface with f/2.0 and autofocus to take selfies while the back also has a fantastic 21.2MP one (with f/2.2, PDAF, and LED flash). In addition, there are a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, a Helio X10 chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, 16GB of internal memory (expandable), 3GB RAM, and a 2,600mAh batt on board to help run the device.

3. Le 2 Pro

No. 3 is a LeEco product: Le 2 Pro. It will satisfy those who are seeking an affordable 4GB of RAM phone. Other Le 2 Pro specs are are a 5.5-inch Full HD display, eUI 5.6 UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Helio X25 deca-core chip set, 32GB of ROM (non-expandable), a 3,000mAh batt, Dolby Atmos sound technology, and an excellent combo of 21MP rear-facing + 8MP front shooter.

4. Xiaomi Mi Max

Number 4 is Xiaomi Mi Max, a true phablet costing around USD 300. On the front, you’re gonna see a big 6.44-inch Full HD screen running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with MIUI 7 on top. Besides, there’s a decent 5MP f/2.0 cam right above the screen to take selfies for you while a great 16MP sensor (with f/2.0, PDAF, and dual LED flash) staying on the back will take care of other things. For the rest of Xiaomi Mi Max specs, there are a Snapdragon 650 chipset, 32/64GB of expandable ROM, 3GB of RAM, and a huge 4,850mAh cell on board.

5. Xiaomi Mi5

Continuing our list is Xiaomi Mi5, coming with many stellar, modern features. Specifically, it has a 5.15-inch Full HD display, MIUI 7.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, 32/64GB of internal storage (non-expandable) paired with 3GB RAM, and a 3,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 tech. About photography, there is a package of 16MP primary (with f/2.0, PDAF, OIS (4-axis), plus dual LED flash) + 4MP secondary (with f/2.0, 1/3″ sensor size, plus 2µm pixel size) snapper on board to assist users in capturing things.

6. Xiaomi Mi5c

Here is another Xiaomi smartphone called Xiaomi Mi5c, but it’s still on the way. According to a Chinese retailer, it is said that it will cost 1,500 Yuan or about $217 and pack 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, 4G network and an octa-core chip set codenamed Pinecone. Besides, Xiaomi Mi5c specs will also be likely to contain MIUI 8 based on Android Marshmallow OS, and a set of 12MP rear + 8MP front-facing shooter. Let’s wait and see if there’s something more interesting in the next days!

7. Moto X (2017)

Continuing our list is a Moto phone which is likely to be named Moto X (2017). It has been leaked by @OnLeaks recently, looking beautiful and elegant. Spec-wise, this Moto X has been said to bring back some traditional features like audio jack, microSD card slot to expand its internal storage, and micro USB port. For now, although we don’t have much details about Moto X (2017) specs as well as its price tag, we think it would probably follow the first generation to be an exellent, budget handset. Let’s see!

8. Ulefone Armor

That’s kind of a cool name, right?! And of course, you’re gonna get a phone with an armor outside. This is a rugged device with a special low-price, starting from $149.99 to be specific. Spec-wise, it boasts an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, a handy 4.7-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), a 13MP + 5MP camera duo, NFC, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 3,500mAh battery. Furthermore, Ulefone Armor specs also have IP68 certification for being water resistant. Well, worth your consideration?

9. BlackBerry Passport

No. 9 is BlackBerry Passport. Just like what the name hints at, it has the same size as your real passport. In terms of BlackBerry Passport specs, there are a 4.5-inch 1440 x 1440 pixel display, BlackBerry 10.3 OS (upgradable to BB 10.3.2), a Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.26GHz chip, 32GB of expandable ROM, 3GB of RAM, a 3,450mAh cell, and a 13MP main + 2MP selfie shooter combo in charge of powering the machine. You like it?

10. Sony Xperia XA F3115

Last but not least, let’s meet Sony Xperia XA. It carries the new design the company has created for their new flagship series. And Sony Xperia XA specs are also decent to perform any task. Specifically, it’s got Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a MediaTek Helio P10 64-bit octa-core chipset, a 5.0-inch HD screen, a 13MP rear + 8MP front-facing snapper package, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB), 2GB RAM, and a 2,300mAh battery. Well, a Sony phone for around $300? Why not?

Those are 10 best smartphones around USD 300 we would like to introduce to you in this very first month of 2017. What are your feelings and opinions about them? Share with us!