Not all Android smartphones with great specs cost a fortune. Here are the five devices under $299 suitable for photography enthusiasts and selfie addicts, too!
ZTE Axon 7 Mini
The mini version of Axon 7 has a powerful hardware setup under its hood. For an Android phone under $299, it's got 16 MP rear camera and 8 MP front-facing camera, with dual LED flash and PDAF features. The optics may not capture breath-taking photos like Xperia or Pixel but the results are decent enough for social media posts.
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G4 Plus will have a successor soon but this handset offers multitasking capability with its 4 gigs of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt memory. The 16 MP camera is a good shooter - offering good image quality and a few manual options.
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Xiaomi is fond of launching affordable smartphones that pack a punch. Mi 5s is a beast Android phone under $299. It's got Snapdragon 821 under the hood and 3 GB RAM for the base model. It is a mid-ranger device packing dual lens rear camera with 13 MP sensor and 4 MP selfie shooter. CNET has learned that the optics is lauded for the exceptional quality, perfect for selfies, too.
LG G4
LG G4 now sells for $299 on Amazon, according to KnowYourMobile. It packs decent battery and impressive camera features. In fact, the ... pairing is the selling point of this Android phone. The manual mode offers shutter speed, ISO and exposure settings. Photography enthusiasts who are also budget concern can choose LG G4 over iPhone or Galaxy S series
Honor 6X
For a smartphone under $299, Honor 6X has great battery life and substantial optics department for selfies and photography buffs. It's suitable for moderate to heavy users who would spend hours on social media.
