Which 5G smartphone to buy under €300 in February 2024?

Do you want to treat yourself to a smartphone compatible with the 5G network but your budget is limited to €300? We have selected for you Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro, POCO X6, Honor Magic5 Lite and Motorola Moto G84 5G models. But which of these, is really for you? Here are their key technical specifications to help you see more clearly.

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, with its plastic frame and available in Silver, Graphite, Lavender and Lime, offers a modern and colorful profile. Its rear photo sensors are neatly arranged, contributing to a neat design, while its profile remains relatively flat. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has an elegant design in black, white and blue, and is distinguished by its fingerprint reader location on the profile. POCO X6 5G focuses on strength and offers different colors like black, blue and white. Its photo sensor is installed in the upper left corner with a black element that occupies the entire width of the device. As for the Motorola Moto G84, it plays the lightness and elegance card, offering a pleasant grip with its plastic frame available in Light Blue, Midnight Blue, or, more original, Viva Magenta. Its sensors are mounted on a very thin plate. Finally, the Honor Magic5 Lite offers a wider circle to integrate 5G sensors. It is available with an elegant chassis available in black or green.

The dimensions show a trend towards thinness and lightness, with the Motorola G84 coming out as the lightest at 166 grams, while the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, despite being compact, is the heaviest at 199 grams. POCO X6 5G and Honor Magic5 Lite 5G, with their slim profiles less than 8mm thick, show a preference for ergonomics and aesthetics. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G strikes a balance between size and maneuverability with its mid-range dimensions.

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Battery life is crucial to enjoying your mobile as long as possible. POCO X6 5G and Honor Magic5 Lite 5G stand out with a 5100 mAh battery, which promises impressive longevity. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and POCO X6 5G offer fast charging of 67 watts, which is different for those who want to charge their device faster. However, the lack of wireless charging on all models may be an issue to consider.

Which is the most powerful and what are the settings for photos?

When it comes to performance, the POCO X6 5G shines with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, backed by 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, offering a smooth and fast experience. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G are equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 1080, providing a balance between performance and energy efficiency suitable for various daily uses. The Motorola G84, although less powerful, compensates with 12 GB of RAM, ensuring efficient multitasking. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, like the Honor Magic5 Lite, for the latter, with 6 GB of RAM.

POCO X6 5G stands out with its 64-megapixel main sensor, which offers high resolution for exceptionally clear images. This ability to capture fine details even in low-light conditions positions it advantageously for photography enthusiasts. Its 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and 2-megapixel macro sensors have admirable versatility, allowing it to adapt to a variety of photographic scenarios, from large landscapes to small details.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, with its 50-megapixel optically stabilized sensor, ensures high-quality shots. Optical stabilization is a key asset for reducing camera shake, essential in low-light situations or for video capture. Its 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and 2-megapixel macro sensor offer the same flexibility as the POCO X6 5G. The latter can also be counted on a 64 megapixel main lens that is optically stabilized that takes advantage of the quality of the enlargements.
Although the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is equipped with a 48-megapixel main sensor, it should not be underestimated. Optical image stabilization on this model ensures sharp photos and smooth videos, a valuable feature for regular social media users and mobile videography enthusiasts. Its secondary sensors, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and a 5-megapixel macro sensor, offer welcome variety in the composition of shots, allowing both large scenes and close-up details to be captured with good quality.

The Motorola G84, with its 50-megapixel main sensor, also promises good photography performance. Coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor that also allows you to take photos in macro mode, it offers admirable versatility.
Honor Magic5 Lite 5G, finally, with its 64-megapixel main sensor, offers high resolution for detailed photos. Although its sensor set is more modest, with a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and a 2-megapixel macro sensor, it remains competitive.

What is the best screen and what is the connectivity?

Screen quality is an essential aspect of user experience. POCO Note that it benefits from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, one of the highest impact and scratch protection technologies.

Honor Magic5 Lite 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G follow closely, Xiaomi also offers a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen for the mobile but with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, which allows it to take advantage when playing movies or series in streaming. , for platforms that offer this HDR format. In fact, we can count on a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz for these two others as well. Motorola G84 5G has a 6.5-inch screen compared to the 6.6-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G.

Finally, connectivity is another crucial factor for enjoying your phone on the go. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G offers Wi-Fi 6 technology, which is a plus for internet connection speed while all others offer Wi-Fi 5, which is less efficient. The addition of an audio jack on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, POCO X6 5G and Honor Magic5 Lite 5G will be appreciated by audiophiles.

In terms of water resistance, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G stands out with its IP67 certification, which provides better protection against water and dust. Others can only cope with splashes. Xiaomi and POCO phones are distinguished by the presence of an infrared transmitter that allows them to be transformed into a universal remote control. Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a fingerprint reader on the sleep button while it is installed below the screen for everyone.