Gaming smartphones up to 15,000 rubles. The disadvantages include
The smartphone market offers a huge selection of a wide variety of devices - from very inexpensive to very expensive. But a budget option or mid-price segment does not always mean poor quality and a minimum of features. There are models whose cost does not exceed 15,000 rubles, distinguished by excellent solutions and first-class technical characteristics. Let's look at rubles in 2017 - top 10.
- Average price: 11,990 rub.
Opens the rating of the best smartphones under 15,000 rubles. ZTE Nubia M2 lite. The manufacturers have equipped this 5.5-inch phone with a Media Tek MT6750 processor, which will have 8 cores for your needs. The Mali GPU – T860 is responsible for the video image. The tested games in the regular version run smoothly and do not slow down. The ZTE Nubia M2 lite phone is available in 2 memory configurations: 3 GB RAM + 32 GB internal or 4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal.
The phone's main camera is an impressive 13-megapixel lens from Sony that produces fantastic images. No less stunning results are shown by the 16-megapixel front lens from Samsung, which shoots videos in FullHD.
The phone has a 3000 mAh non-removable battery. There is a fingerprint scanner, a slot for 2 SIM cards connected to a slot for storage equipment. For those who are looking for a good phone with a cost of up to 15 thousand, the ZTE Nubia M2 lite will be an excellent option
9. HTC Desire 830 Dual Sim
- Average price: 12,990 rub.
HTC Desire 830 Dual Sim takes 9th place in the list of the best phones under 15 thousand rubles. The smartphone has a plastic coating and a 5.5 inch FullHD screen. The Super LCD 2 matrix minimizes the distance between the photo sensor and the glass, increasing the sharpness and colorfulness of the pictures. The glass has increased impact resistance - Gorilla glass 3, with a smooth rounded edge.
The phone runs on Android OS 5.1. The gadget’s performance is driven by an 8-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor and 3 GB of RAM + 32 GB of internal memory.
HTC Desire 830 is equipped with a wonderful front-facing 4-megapixel HTC ultrapixel camera with a back-lit matrix that allows you to take gorgeous selfie photos. At the back there is a high-quality 13 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. For lovers of photographs taken with a phone, this camera has optical stabilization, which makes it possible to get pictures with perfect clarity. Masters smartphone and macro photography.
- Price: from 11,985 rub.
LG X power 2 M320 is one of the best phones under 15,000 rubles on the market in 2017. The smartphone case is made of plastic, the screen diagonal is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1280×720.
The phone runs on Android 7.0 with a shell from LG. The device is equipped with an 8-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and 2 GB of RAM. Playing games on this phone is quite convenient, there are no slowdowns.
The main camera of the LG X power 2 M320 is 13 MP. High quality macro photography. No optical stabilization. In video shooting there is manual focusing. There is a face recognition sensor.
Front camera – 5 MP, with LED flash. There are: a quick shooting mode based on a hand gesture (the timer starts counting when you clench your fist in front of the screen), selfie (face recognition and photographing), Cheese shutter option (photos are taken with voice commands Smile, Cheese, LG, Whiskey).
This phone model is famous for its record autonomy: the battery has a capacity of 4500 mAh. When the charge is about 15%, the energy saving function is activated, limiting a number of phone capabilities, but the phone can work 1 day longer without recharging.
7. ZUK Z2
- Average price: RUB 13,812.
ZUK Z2 is a product of Lenovo. The phone body is made of aluminum alloy, reinforced with fiberglass for durability. The gadget is covered on both sides with 2.5D glass with a grease-repellent oleophobic coating. The device looks presentable, which will please those who want to purchase a stylish smartphone under 15,000 rubles.
The phone's 5-inch screen is clear, sensitive, and the colors are moderately rich. The resolution is 1920×1080 pixels. The viewing angles are excellent. Even under critical deviations from the user’s eyes, the image does not lose readability. The brightness adjustment range is more than decent. The maximum value makes it possible to easily read information from the display even in the most dazzling sunlight, and the minimum value allows you to look at it in the dark without strain.
ZUK Z2 processors: the noble Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Adreno 530 video accelerator are at work here. There are 2 memory configurations: 3 GB + 32 GB or 4 GB + 64 GB. The phone does not have a slot for memory expansion! The gadget runs on Android 6.0.1 OS, the developer covered it with its own ZUI shell.
The main camera of the phone is 13 MP from Samsung with phase detection autofocus. Front - 8 MP. One of the main distinguishing features of this phone's video camera is the ability to record slow motion at 960 fps, HD.
ZUK Z2 is also equipped with a fairly powerful battery with a capacity of 3500 mAh, with fast charging function.
6. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Price: from 14,378 rub.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a beautiful smartphone with a metal body and a 5.2-inch screen. The entire front side is covered with 2.5D glass with a high-quality oleophobic coating. Display resolution - 1280x720 pixels. Although by today's standards it is small, individual pixels are not noticeable, and the picture does not seem grainy. The colors are bright, rich, and maintain the depth of black. The viewing angles are wide, even at a large angle the image does not fade. It is possible to change the screen color settings, as well as adjust the color balance as desired. Even in active sunlight, the image remains readable. There is an automatic backlight mode.
The phone has an 8-core Exynos 7870 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat, covered with the proprietary Dream UI shell. The vast majority of popular games run well with standard settings.
The speaker in the Samsung Galaxy J5 is located on the right, as a result of which the sound is not muffled when the phone is in a supine state, and is not blocked by a finger when watching videos, providing clear, high-quality sound.
The main camera of the smartphone is 13 megapixels, with flash. The photographs are bright and contrasting. Front camera: 13 MP, also with flash, which is a feature of the J line. Video recording is carried out in FullHD.
- Average price: 9,000 rub.
LeEco Le 2 X620 is one of the best Chinese phones under 15 thousand rubles. This is an entirely aluminum gadget, with the exception of 2 plastic inserts on the back. The 5.5-inch screen has Full HD resolution. The display is framed by a narrow frame (about 2 mm), although in the inactive state it feels like it is missing.
The performance of the LeEco Le 2 X620 phone is provided by 3 GB of RAM and a 10-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor. Built-in memory – 16 GB or 32 GB.
There is a fingerprint scanner mounted at the back of the smartphone. There is a connector for 2 nano SIM cards. There is no slot for storage equipment!
There is no 3.5mm jack on the phone. To connect headphones to USB Type-C, insert an audio jack adapter included in the package (as an option, you can buy Bluetooth headphones). The sound from the main speaker is quite powerful, although it lacks a little bass.
The main camera of LeEco Le 2 X620 is 16 MP with dual LED flash. Panoramic and slow motion shooting is provided. The highest video recording resolution is 4 K. Front camera is 8 MP.
The phone runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with the proprietary EUI shell. The firmware is not completely localized into Russian. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 64Gb
- Average price: 10,300 rub.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is an excellent phone with a price of up to 15,000 rubles. The body is made of metal. The front of the smartphone is covered with rounded 2D glass; there is an oleophobic coating that repels fats. The screen diagonal of Redmi Note 4 is 5.5″ with an IPS matrix and FullHD resolution. The shades are rich, the images are rich and detailed. OGS is used, i.e. there is no layer of air between the photosensor and the glass.
The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8.0 pre-installed. Performance is ensured by a powerful 10-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. Do games slow down on a video accelerator? At ultra-high settings, the phone “flies”, gradually reducing performance as it heats up.
The main camera is 13 MP from Samsung, with 5 lens optics and 8 shooting modes. Front camera – 5MP. Video is recorded in FullHD. No optical stabilization.
It is also worth noting the battery, the capacity of which is 4000 mAh.
- Price: from 12,590 rub.
Huawei Honor 8 Lite opens the top three phones under 15,000 rubles. The smartphone has a plastic body and a 5.2-inch FullHD screen. The back side is also covered with glass. It houses an incredibly fast fingerprint scanner.
The phone runs on Android 7.0 OS. The Huawei proprietary shell is installed - EMUI, with Russian as the default language. Performance is ensured by an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 655 processor and 4 GB of RAM. As for the internal memory, there is a choice between two versions - 32 or 64 GB plus a memory card slot.
Huawei Honor 8 Lite is equipped with a 12 MP main camera with a single flash and an 8 MP front camera. The main camera has auto, decoration, time-lapse, panorama modes, and for photography professionals there is a pro mode. The front camera uses the “perfect selfie” mode by default when turned on. The photos come out decent and automatically improve when there is insufficient lighting. The photographed text is perfectly readable. The video is recorded in FullHD, there is slow motion. There is no stabilization.
- Price: from 15,000 rub.
Xiaomi Mi5 is one of the most popular smartphones in the price category up to 15 thousand rubles. On the front, the 5.15-inch display is covered with Gorilla glass 4 protective glass. Gracefully curved aluminum frames flow smoothly into a rounded back cover. Visually, this makes the smartphone thinner than it actually is. The back cover is glass and has a glossy finish (in the top 128 GB version it is sometimes made of ceramic).
At the bottom of the phone there are luminous minimalist Menu and Back dots, the Home button is mechanical, with a built-in fingerprint scanner that can store up to 5 prints. The fingerprint sensor is instantaneous.
The phone has the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with the MIUI 7 shell. The processor is a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. 3 GB RAM + 32 or 64 GB built-in (in the Pro version - 4 GB + 128 GB).
Cameras: 16 MP main phone camera from Sony with 4-axis optical stabilizer and 2-color flash. If the lighting is sufficient, the quality of the images is excellent, they can be posted online without processing. The smartphone can handle shooting with poor lighting or indoors. Capable of shooting video in 4K. Front camera 4 MP. There is a skin smoothing effect and TumeLapse mode.
- Price: from 12,950
Tops our top 10 “best phones under 15,000 rubles.” Meizu MX6. Case material: metal, with plastic inserts for antennas. The screen diagonal is 5.5 inches with a FullHD matrix from Sharp. Glass - 2.5D, Gorilla glass 3 with smooth rounded edges, with oleophobic coating. With the most intense lighting, the viewing angle is large and the colors do not change.
The phone is equipped with a 10-core MediaTek helio x20 processor and 4 GB of RAM. Operating system - Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A mechanical-touch button with a fingerprint sensor is mounted under the Meizu MX6 screen.
The main camera of Meizu MX6 has 12 megapixels and a dual LED flash. Front - 5 MP.
If you decide to purchase a good, high-quality phone with a wide range of capabilities, costing up to 15,000 rubles, then be sure to pay attention to the models presented in this review. In terms of their individual characteristics, they are no worse, and sometimes even in some ways ahead of the generally recognized eminent flagships of the phone market.
In the modern world, users not only need to be constantly connected, but also need to have a multifunctional device at hand for any life situation. A high-quality smartphone best suits these requirements, because it combines the functions of a telephone, navigator, camera, and even a portable gaming device.
Rating of the best smartphones under 15,000 rubles
When compiling this rating of smartphones, we relied on several important parameters. The main selection factor was build quality and reliability, because the service life of the device depends on these factors. Our editors consider the display to be an equally important criterion. Since the phone is often used outdoors, the screen brightness should be sufficient to read information even in bright sunlight. The ever-increasing quality of content and applications, in turn, also requires good color reproduction and high pixel density. Last but not least important parameters when choosing a smartphone are the hardware platform and useful features such as NFC or IRDA.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is a stylish frameless smartphone priced up to 15,000 rubles
The review opens with a new product from the Chinese company Xiaomi. With the stated price tag, Redmi 5 Plus can be called an almost ideal 6-inch smartphone in the category up to 15 thousand rubles. Among its disadvantages, we can only highlight the Micro USB port, which was outdated at the time of the device’s presentation, as well as the OmniVision cameras. Otherwise, we have an excellent smartphone with a large screen, featuring today’s popular 2:1 resolution (2160 by 1080 pixels). The hardware platform of the new product is represented by 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of built-in storage, as well as a Snapdragon 625 processor (8 cores at 2 GHz) and Adreno 506 graphics. A 4000 mAh battery that supports fast charging is responsible for the autonomy of the smartphone. Read the article about the best Xiaomi smartphones of 2018 – 2019 according to user reviews
Advantages:
- attractive appearance
- modern display format
- high brightness and excellent color rendering
- hardware performance in games
- amount of built-in RAM and ROM
- Dimensions and convenience of the case
- infrared port
Flaws:
- not the best cameras
- outdated type of USB connector
- no NFC support
Watch the video review of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Huawei P10 Lite – light and sophisticated
Another excellent smartphone at a low price is offered by the Chinese brand Huawei. The P10 Lite contains everything you need for comfortable work. The smartphone body, made of glass and metal, is distinguished by the perfect fit of all elements and high reliability. The proprietary Kirin 658 processor (4 x 2.1 and 4 x 1.7 GHz) from Huawei copes well with all demanding tasks, and the 3000 mAh battery provides a full day of autonomy for the smartphone under moderate load. The device also boasts a tray for two SIM cards, an NFC module and a good screen with Full HD resolution and a diagonal of 5.7 inches. Among the disadvantages of the phone, we can highlight the dirty back cover and the average quality main camera. Not everyone will like the inscription under the screen either, but on the light front panel it is not too noticeable.
Advantages:
- elegant design
- work stability
- presence of NFS chip
- high brightness matrix
- convenient proprietary EMUI shell
- system performance
- battery life
- fast charging
Flaws:
- slippery glass body
- very mediocre camera
- easily soiled back panel
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) – the best dual camera and metal body
The ASUS company has been present on the mobile phone market for a short time. However, its desire for the highest quality, well-established feedback from customers and regular market analysis in order to find interesting trends allow it to regularly attract the attention of users. In our rating of smartphones priced up to 15,000 rubles, the Taiwanese company is represented by the ZenFon Max Plus (M1). This smartphone has a 5.7-inch screen with a 2:1 aspect ratio, a good dual camera and a 4130 mAh battery that supports fast charging. The hardware platform in an inexpensive but good mobile phone is represented by a MediaTek processor and Mali graphics. This smartphone’s “filling” can cope with most tasks without difficulty, but for games it is rather weak.
Advantages:
- reliable metal case
- stylish frameless design and convenience
- good matrix (2160x1080)
- Capacious battery and fast charging
- good dual camera – 16/8 MP
- fast fingerprint reading
- cellular signal reception quality
Flaws:
- gets very hot in games
- no support for NFC technology
Watch the video review of ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1)
Alcatel A7 5090Y – 18 hours of talk time
Alcatel smartphones are not in great demand today. But if you want to choose a good device in the budget price segment, then some models from this manufacturer definitely deserve your attention. One of these is the A7 5090Y, offered in stores at an average cost of 11 thousand rubles. For its price, a smartphone with a powerful 4000 mAh battery that supports fast charging, offers a good Full HD matrix, an NFC module and a good 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and Dual LED flash. The build here is also excellent, but the body, unfortunately, is made of plastic. But the presence of stereo speakers, and even with such a good location, was a pleasant surprise. If you are looking for an inexpensive smartphone with good sound, then the Alcatel A7 is an excellent option to purchase. You can also read about. However, you won’t be able to enjoy the sound of the device in games, because the budget MediaTek processor and weak graphics cannot cope with modern games even at low settings.
Advantages:
- system stability
- good color rendering and high brightness
- high-quality stereo speakers
- good main camera
- NFC module
- excellent build quality
- holds charge well
Flaws:
- weak hardware
- plastic case
Huawei Nova – great price and performance
If you need a well-built 5-inch smartphone with powerful hardware, then the Huawei Nova will be the ideal choice. The smartphone runs on the 625 Snapdragon, which has 8 cores at 2 GHz, and also includes a good Adreno 506 video core and 3 GB RAM. In most games, this device shows high fps even at maximum graphics settings. In reviews of the Nova model, among the advantages of the smartphone, users also highlight the fast operation of the fingerprint scanner, the USB-C port and support for the Quick Charge function. As for the cameras of the Huawei device in question, they are quite good, but do not stand out in any way compared to competing products.
Advantages:
- attractive corporate identity
- fast battery charging technology
- high performance
- impressive sound
- OS stability and performance
- fast operation of the fingerprint scanner
- reference assembly for its price
Flaws:
- minor design flaws
- quality of oleophobic coating
Watch the video review of Huawei Nova
LG Q6 M700AN – gorgeous screen and support for contactless payment Android Pay
Another stylish smartphone within 15,000 rubles with a full-screen design is offered by LG. An excellent 5.5-inch matrix with a 2:1 aspect ratio, sophisticated design and low weight are the key advantages of the presented smartphone. The advantages of this device also include first-class cameras, and the front module boasts a viewing angle of 100 degrees. The phone's wireless modules include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. The latter allows you to use the Android Pay electronic payment system, which is supported in many European countries, including Russia and Ukraine. The hardware in the LG Q6 smartphone copes well with most tasks, but it is not suitable for games. However, taking into account the price and other advantages of the smartphone, this nuance does not apply to the disadvantages.
Advantages:
- You can install microSD up to 2 TB
- amount of RAM
- flawless appearance
- fast scanner and face unlock function
- presence of NFC module
- excellent picture quality
- innovative FullVision display
- good combination of price and characteristics
Flaws:
- scratch-resistant back cover
- average battery life
Nokia 6 – scratch-resistant glass and aluminum body
The Nokia brand needs no further introduction. Today, in absolutely any city you can meet people with phones from a Finnish company. And although in recent years the famous brand has changed not only its course, but even its owners several times, this has not in the least diminished consumer confidence in the manufacturer. In addition, the new devices, which have received laconic digital designations, meet the highest quality standards of the legendary brand. Thus, the model under review can boast of high durability and a recognizable design, which is not so easy to achieve on the modern market. Nokia 6 is a reliable smartphone with support for 4G LTE (including bands 20 and 38), a dual SIM tray, 3 gigabytes of RAM and an NFC module. The cameras here are also of decent quality, so with the right skills you can take good photos with a smartphone. But the performance for its price in Nokia 6 is quite modest, so you shouldn’t count on high frame rates in modern games.
Advantages:
- all-metal body
- amount of ROM and RAM
- pure Android 7.1
- scanner speed
- good autonomy
- good cameras 16/8 MP
- reliability in operation
Flaws:
- weak processor
- main camera speed
- inflated price tag
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X – a smartphone with a good battery under 15,000 rubles
Don’t want to think for a long time about which smartphone is better to choose? Then buy Redmi Note 4X from the Chinese brand Xiaomi. The average cost of this device is only 11,000 rubles, which is an excellent offer for its excellent design and powerful hardware. If you want to find an excellent phone in this price range, we recommend that you read. The variety of colors of the reviewed model will impress even the most demanding users. In addition to the usual white, black, gray and golden shades, in Russian stores you can find Redmi Note 4X with a body in blue, blue, turquoise and pink. The reliable smartphone with two SIM cards has 3 and 32 gigabytes of RAM and permanent memory, and a capacious 4100 mAh battery is responsible for the autonomy of the device. Traditionally for a manufacturer, a smartphone can boast of good build quality, a fast fingerprint scanner, and IRDA.
Advantages:
- many color options to choose from
- amount of RAM and battery capacity
- good 5.5-inch matrix
- gaming performance
- convenient proprietary MIUI shell
- excellent build of the device
Flaws:
- mediocre camera quality
- no fast charging support
- no NFC chip
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) – the best cameras in its price category
The South Korean giant Samsung is another company that is well known anywhere in the world. The products of this brand stand out for their excellent assembly, as well as a stylish and recognizable design. Each Samsung smartphone is designed to the smallest detail, which allows the famous manufacturer to regularly take first place in the number of phones sold. The 2017 Galaxy J5 model is no exception to the rule: excellent appearance, high-quality 5.2-inch AMOLED matrix, good main camera with f/1.7 aperture and a powerful hardware platform. In addition, the popular smartphone boasts a 3000 mAh battery, providing more than 3 days of autonomy while continuously listening to music, and a tray for two SIM cards.
Advantages:
- nice corporate style
- photographic capabilities of cameras
- high-quality AMOLED matrix
- dimensions and shape of the case
- robust housing
- dual SIM tray
- battery life
- independent slot for microSD
- small overpayment for the brand
Flaws:
- built-in storage capacity
- Touch buttons are not backlit
- weak CPU for its price
Meizu M6 Note – the best Chinese “selfie phone” according to reviews
In recent years, smartphones from Meizu have not been in sufficient demand among consumers. The main reason was the manufacturer's use of MediaTek processors and graphics from Mali. With such hardware, Meizu's inexpensive smartphones were completely unsuitable for gaming tasks, although their cost was at the level of more productive competitors. But with the M6 Note model, the manufacturer again managed to interest consumers. In this cheap smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches (Full HD), Meizu installed a chipset from Qualcomm and Adreno 506 graphics. Thus, the device is now perfect for any task, including demanding games like WoT Blitz and Asphalt 8 " Another advantage of the smartphone over its competitors is the dual camera, which is rarely found in the budget segment. However, for now the second module is here mostly for show and users need to wait for a software update.
Advantages:
- design and variety of colors
- dual main camera – 12/5 MP
- tray for a couple of SIM cards
- hardware platform
- great appearance
- touch-mechanical button mTouch
- operating time on a single charge (battery 4000 mAh)
Flaws:
- The software part of the camera is not finalized
- no NFC chip
- In the sun the display brightness is not enough
Honor 8 Lite – support for 2 SIM cards and satellite navigation
Stunning design and impeccable assembly are the distinctive features of all Chinese smartphones with a good camera from Huawei. This statement is especially true for the youth brand Honor, owned by the famous manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom. The 8 Lite looks great and is available in white, black, gold and blue to suit your style. The excellent design of the smartphone with a good camera and a 3000 mAh battery is complemented by a powerful Kirin 655 processor, developed by the manufacturer itself, and a 2-core Mali-T830 video chip. The amount of RAM is also not satisfactory, because 4 GB is enough for stable operation of both the Android 7 Nougat OS installed here and any modern application.
Advantages:
- slots for two SIM
- bright 5.2-inch screen
- productive hardware
- amount of RAM
- good autonomy
- decent main camera
- high-quality oleophobic coating
- elegant design
Flaws:
- no fast charging
- easily soiled glass case
- quiet speakers
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 – large screen and powerful battery
Rounding out the TOP is a smartphone with excellent battery life and a large 6.44-inch screen. Thanks to this matrix size, Mi Max 2 can replace compact tablets, while remaining convenient for making calls. The manufacturer opted for Full HD resolution, which made it possible to achieve a good pixel density of 342 ppi and good battery life. Long operating time is also ensured by the smartphone's large 5300 mAh battery. In order to reduce charging time, Xiaomi has introduced the Quick Charge 3.0 function into the phone, which allows you to fill the battery to 100% in just 2 hours. The gaming capabilities of the Chinese Xiaomi smartphone are also excellent: Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506 video and 4 GB RAM can easily cope with any modern projects.
Advantages:
- excellent gaming performance
- large and high-quality matrix
- fast charging
- battery life
- IR port for equipment control
- reliability and good sophisticated design
- combination of price and quality
- balanced software
Flaws:
- quality of images in low light
Which smartphone under 15,000 rubles should I buy?
Today, mobile gaming is very developed and if you are a fan of it, then among the models presented, give preference to devices with Adreno graphics and processors from Qualcomm. Business people, in turn, care less about power and more about autonomy. For such users, we included in our review of the best smartphone models up to 15 thousand rubles devices with a capacious battery and support for fast charging. But for amateur photography, it is better to buy smartphones from LG or Samsung, since their sensors really show excellent results even in low light.
A smartphone from 10 to 15 thousand rubles is the best choice for those who do not want to sacrifice quality for the sake of price and at the same time refuse to overpay for unnecessary options.
So that you can choose the best smartphone of 2019 under 15,000 rubles, we studied the Russian mobile device market. And we present the 10 most popular models, with many positive reviews.
The average price is 11,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.2″, resolution 1520×720
- RAM capacity 3GB
- battery 4230mAh
- weight 170g, WxHxD 75.40×155.90×8.20mm
The top smartphones under 15,000 rubles in 2019 are opening with a fresh model from a well-known Chinese manufacturer. It has a now fashionable drop-shaped cutout on top to accommodate the front 8 MP camera, and the screen occupies 89.35% of the front surface area.
Thanks to a good reserve of brightness and high contrast (1040:1), text on the screen is easy to read under the sun.
The parameters of the main camera look modest. However, thanks to fast autofocus, HDR mode and a working 2x zoom, the images are quite good, especially in good lighting.
When it comes to performance, the OPPO A5s has average performance. The Helio P35 processor copes with multitasking, but modern games run on minimum and less often medium settings.
Pros: high-capacity battery, included with film and case.
Cons: no NFC, no fast charging.
The average price is 13,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.22″, resolution 1520×720
- dual camera 13MP/2MP, autofocus
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 4030mAh
- weight 164g, WxHxD 75.09×155.11×8.28mm
The rating of new smartphones in 2019 under 15,000 rubles includes the first Vivo product with an NFC module. In addition, the model is interesting for its beautiful gradient colors on the back cover and the presence of a 3.5 mm jack.
The front panel features excellent color reproduction, no grain, and the popular 19:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch houses a 20 MP front camera with artificial intelligence and Google Lens, which can recognize objects in the frame.
The “heart” of the smartphone is the fast Snapdragon 439 processor, which is 35% faster than the Snapdragon 435 and copes well with modern games at medium settings.
Pros: high-capacity battery, high-quality sound via Bluetooth.
Cons
The average price is 15,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.3″, resolution 2280×1080
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 5000mAh
- weight 175g, WxHxD 75.50×157.90×8.50mm
The design of this device retains a premium feel, especially in the stunning Blue and Titanium color options. It is also the cheapest smartphone on the market with the latest Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
It's impressive that Asus can fit a large 5,000mAh battery into a phone that weighs just 175 grams. The phone does not look massive and fits very comfortably in the hand.
The Max Pro M2 has a brighter and richer display than the M1, with good viewing angles. The visibility of text in sunlight is also not satisfactory.
This smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. Snapdragon is the top of the line chipset in the mid-range price range. In everyday use, the Max Pro M2 is fast and lag-free, even when multitasking with multiple apps open in the background.
For its segment, the Max Pro M2's dual camera looks good on paper. It consists of a 12 MP Sony IMX486 sensor with f/1.8 aperture coupled with a 5 MP depth sensor. It has electronic image stabilization, support for 4K video recording, and intelligent scene detection to select the best shooting mode.
Pros: Excellent performance, long battery life.
Cons: no support for fast charging, micro-USB port.
The average price is 15,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.5″, resolution 2340×1080
- dual camera 20MP/2MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 3750mAh
- weight 175g, WxHxD 76.60×160.40×7.80mm
This device is in the top ten. And it’s a great example of how you can get stylish design, plenty of features, and decent performance from a smartphone that doesn’t cost “like a Boeing wing.”
According to Huawei, the Honor 8X's screen takes up 91% of the front of the device, although third-party tests show 84.3%, which is also not bad.
The smartphone runs on an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, and along with 4 GB of RAM, it has no problems with multitasking. Games like PUBG simply run on medium settings.
This model has a 20 MP dual rear camera with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, as well as a 16 MP front selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens.
Standard features like portrait mode with bokeh work quite well. The Honor 8X camera has AI that allows you to recognize 22 different categories of objects and adjust image settings accordingly.
Pros: There is a 3.5 mm audio jack, you can make contactless payments.
Cons: Legacy micro-USB connector.
The average price is 11,840 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.26″, resolution 2280×1080
- dual camera 12MP/5MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 3350mAh
- weight 169g, WxHxD 75.80×156.40×7.50mm
This is a worthy competitor to Huawei P20 Lite, Samsung Galaxy A40 and other strong mid-rangers from the best smartphones under 15,000 rubles. Its design can also be called “average” - pleasant, but nothing outstanding. The device has a glass back cover with a gradient effect - beautiful, but quite slippery. On it you can see a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner and an LED flash.
All the most important screen options, such as contrast, saturation and color rendering, are configured in the options. But even if you don’t touch anything, reading and watching multimedia materials from different angles is quite comfortable from the Mi8 Lite display.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 3350 mAh battery - it would seem not too capacious. However, it will last two days if you use the smartphone for calls, emails and texts.
In the Antutu test, this model with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset scored 143,580 points. For comparison: Honor 8x received 139,439 points (3% less). In PUBG Mobile on medium settings everything runs smoothly and quickly.
Xiaomi Mi8 Lite is equipped with a 24 MP front camera, which is one of the best in the mid-price category. And a dual rear camera that takes photos with correct color reproduction, good sharpness and excellent brightness. For professionals there is a manual setting mode.
Pros: Has fast charging, excellent rear and front cameras.
Cons: no NFC for contactless payments, no headphone jack.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- Dual SIM support
- screen 5.84″, resolution 2280×1080
- dual camera 16MP/2MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 3000mAh
- weight 145g, WxHxD 71.20×148.60×7.40mm
Among the best smartphones under 15,000 rubles in 2019, the P20 Lite model stands out for its relatively small size and rich package package, which includes headphones and a case.
The screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9 has good brightness (420 cd/m2) and contrast (1100:1) for its price category.
The main camera of Huawei P20 lite consists of a dual lens of 16 MP and 2 MP. The second sensor allows the smartphone to take beautiful portraits with a blur effect in the background (the so-called “bokeh effect”).
The Kirin 659 processor installed in this phone is not a new product - it was released back in 2016. However, it is quite enough for trouble-free operation in applications and games at medium or minimum settings.
Pros: fast charging, instant fingerprint scanner, face unlock.
Cons: not very powerful battery, glass back requires special care or use of a protective case.
The average price is 15,880 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- Dual SIM support
- screen 5.9″, resolution 2340×1080
- dual camera 16MP/5MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 3100mAh
- weight 140g, WxHxD 69.20×144.40×7.90mm
One of them has a very beautiful design. Its glass back panel exhibits different effects depending on the lighting. For example, a white model shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow, like a pearl.
The Galaxy A40's display is the perfect middle ground between large and small options. It is a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels surrounded by thin bezels. The small notch on the screen houses a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
The main dual camera is the best part of the Galaxy A40. It consists of a 16 MP module with f/1.7 aperture and a second 5 MP module with f/2.2 aperture. Images captured with it offer plenty of detail and vibrant colors even in low-light scenarios.
The Samsung Exynos 7885 processor allows the Galaxy A40 to run quickly and smoothly with multiple programs open or in a hardware-intensive game (at medium settings).
Pros: there is a 3.5 mm jack, there is fast charging, there is an NFC chip.
Cons: no Always On Display, quiet sound from the speaker.
The average price is 14,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.25″, resolution 2280×1080
- dual camera 12MP/5MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 4000mAh
- weight 182g, WxHxD 76.40×157.90×8.26mm
The top 3 smartphones of 2019 under 15,000 rubles opens with a model that has not two, not three, but four cameras at once. Two of them are in the front, two are in the back.
The front has a 20 MP main lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, along with a large number of AI modes and beauty filters. The rear camera features a 12MP primary lens with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor. For its price range, the Redmi Note 6 Pro takes great pictures: bright, rich in detail and with a good level of contrast. But the beauty mode is terrible, unless you dream of looking like a cartoon character.
In addition, this smartphone has an IR blaster that can be used with the Mi Remote app to control various devices, and a screen with a fashionable notch and a “stretched” aspect ratio of 19:9.
With up to 4GB of RAM and a powerful chipset, the Redmi Note 6 Pro handles games quite well. Most games run on high settings, although those who love PUBG will need to lower the graphics settings to medium.
Pros: has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, face unlock, loud and clear sound, battery life up to 2 days of active use.
Cons: no NFC module, outdated micro-USB connector.
The average price is 13,150 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.21″, resolution 2340×1080
- dual camera 13MP/2MP, autofocus
- memory 32GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 3GB
- battery 3400mAh
- weight 160g, WxHxD 73.40×155.20×7.95mm
This phone adopts some of the biggest mobile trends of recent years, including an edge-to-edge screen with a camera notch, as well as Huawei's latest Emotion UI. The rounded edges give the P Smart a nice, compact look despite its size.
The 19.5:9 aspect ratio LCD display has an Eye Comfort mode that shifts color temperature to the warmer end of the scale for easier viewing in low-light and late-night situations.
Featuring a fast HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor and a video accelerator with Turbo 2.0 technology, P Smart provides a decent gaming experience. Even new games run smoothly and without major problems.
The P Smart is also one of the few phones to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. And one of many equipped with a fingerprint scanner and an NFC module for making contactless payments.
The smartphone has a dual camera setup on the back, split into a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor. It boasts artificial intelligence that can distinguish 500 unique scenes.
If all you need from a smartphone is a camera for periodic posting on Instagram or taking photos for memory, then this phone’s capabilities are absolutely enough.
Pros: there is facial recognition, a screen with excellent color reproduction, the battery lasts for a day and a half of intensive work.
Cons: outdated micro-USB.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 7
The average price is 14,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- Dual SIM support
- screen 6.3″, resolution 2340×1080
- dual camera 48MP/5MP, autofocus
- memory 64GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM capacity 4GB
- battery 4000mAh
- weight 186g, WxHxD 75.21×159.21×8.10mm
The design of Redmi 7 follows the latest mobile fashion trends. On its front panel there is a 6.3-inch display with a U-shaped notch. It contains a 13-megapixel front camera. The back panel is stylized as glass with a slight gradient effect.
The screen-to-body ratio is 81.63%. Now that the 90 percent screen-to-body barrier has been broken, the Redmi 7 has room for improvement.
The combination of IR blaster and 3.5mm headphone jack is becoming increasingly rare and the Redmi Note 7 is a positive factor in this aspect.
The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 platform, the most popular mobile processor in the mid-price category. Paired with an Adreno 512 GPU and 4GB of RAM, the Redmi 7 can easily run all the latest games at medium settings.
The gadget has a dual rear camera setup. The main 48-megapixel camera is equipped with a Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.80 aperture. The secondary camera is a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. It is used to generate a depth map when implementing portrait mode.
The camera app offers several modes including Pro, Portrait and Night. The phone also features intelligent scene recognition, which is in line with popular camera trends in 2018 and 2019. In general, we can say that Redmi 7 is the best smartphone of 2019 under 15,000 rubles if you need a device with a good camera.
Pros: modern USB Type-C port, capacious battery, fingerprint scanner.
Cons: no NFC module.
Today we’ll talk about smartphones under 15,000 rubles, and not simple ones, but the best on the market (of course, this opinion is subjective). Does the buyer have a choice? It’s not just to eat, there’s a lot of choice! What is better to choose? We asked ourselves this question and...
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Surprised? Admittedly, we do too. At the time this material was being prepared, a new generation of Galaxy A3 (2017) had gone on sale, so many stores are offering a discount on the previous generation model. On average, the cost of the device is exactly the indicated 15 thousand rubles or even a little cheaper.
So what is this device? Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a fashion smartphone. It is made of glass and metal and looks great. The manufacturer used a 4.7-inch screen in it. Some will say that this is not enough, but here’s the paradox: the demand for small smartphones is still great, but the choice in this category is very scarce. And the Samsung Galaxy A3 came in very handy.
The model’s characteristics are not the most outstanding, but for an undemanding user who primarily cares about appearance, it will be sufficient. Here you will find an excellent screen, good cameras, 4G, and a memory card slot. Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb
An excellent smartphone from Xiaomi with a large 5.5-inch screen.
The cost of this device varies greatly depending on the store - somewhere you can buy it for 9 thousand rubles, somewhere - for all 14. We find it difficult to say what causes this difference.
As always with Xiaomi, the buyer gets a lot of different options for little money. Where to start? Of course, with a metal case. Next - a 5.5-inch screen of excellent quality with high resolution, a MediaTek Helio X20 processor, 3 GB of RAM, two cameras, a capacious battery (4100 mAh), a fingerprint scanner, 4G. Not bad, right?
Huawei P9 Lite
The average cost of this smartphone at the time of writing is slightly beyond the specified 15 thousand, but if necessary, you can find a Huawei P9 Lite for just that amount of money, and if you’re lucky, even cheaper.
Huawei P9 Lite is a less expensive version of the P9 smartphone, which, however, can be called a different model - the difference between them is large.
The manufacturer installed an excellent 5.2-inch display with Full HD resolution, HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, 4G, fingerprint scanner. This device can be called a fashion device - it is not the most powerful, but it looks very stylish and even expensive.
Meizu M5 Note 32Gb
Meizu M5 Note 32Gb is a direct competitor to Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb, which is described above. This is expressed primarily in the characteristics. Compare for yourself: metal case, MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, 4000 mAh battery, similar cameras...
In fact, both smartphones are good. It's funny that Meizu, like Xiaomi, has its own army of fans, and each is trying to prove that the smartphone of their favorite company is better. Let us repeat once again, both Meizu and Xiaomi have excellent smartphones. All you have to do is make your choice.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL 16Gb
We have already written that ASUS is represented on the Russian market by a huge number of smartphones. Today we will look at ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL 16Gb.
This smartphone can be called budget, if we talk about the cost - it is about 12-13 thousand rubles at the time of writing. However, in reality everything is much more interesting - very expensive solutions are used here. For example, a metal body, a fingerprint scanner, 4G, and the battery capacity reaches an impressive 4130 mAh.
Interestingly, the screen diagonal is 5.2 inches. Resolution - HD.
Xiaomi Mi Max 32Gb
With 15,000 rubles in hand, you can become the owner of an unusual smartphone, which would correctly be called a tablet phone. Yes, this is a large smartphone with a screen diagonal of as much as 6.44 inches. The device is really large, perfect for those users who need both a smartphone and a tablet in one case.
Despite the low cost, this is a very interesting smartphone, which does not use the cheapest solutions.
Let's start with the body - it is metal. Yes, there are plastic inserts, but these are minor things. The screen resolution is Full HD, the processor is a fairly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. There is a fingerprint scanner, 4G, two good cameras, and the battery is very powerful - as much as 4850 mAh!
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime SM-G570F/DS
Samsung is also represented in the segment from 10 to 15 thousand rubles by the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime SM-G570F/DS. This is not the first generation of the smartphone, but it has completely changed. Now it uses a metal case (there are plastic inserts), a fingerprint scanner has appeared, built into the Home button, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory.
This smartphone has special features. For example, the slot for a memory card and a SIM card is not combined - yes, you can use two SIM cards and one memory card at the same time, but remember that there is still only one radio module. But there is no light sensor, which looks a little strange, although the general opinion of the smartphone does not change.
LG K10 (2017) M250
A new product of the season from LG, where the focus is primarily on a wide-angle front camera for selfies. However, there are other interesting points in the smartphone.
For example, pay attention to the screen diagonal - it is non-standard, 5.3 inches. Another feature is the use of the latest version of the Android 7.0 operating system. The smartphone also has good performance and image quality, not only for the front camera, but also for the rear one.
At the beginning of 2019, many manufacturers began equipping their phones with new features. A cool frameless display, a powerful camera, and an improved processor are in a hurry to please consumers.
Now you can choose not only by beautiful design, but also from the numerous functions that companies have presented for sale. But the market is so saturated with new products that it is sometimes difficult to decide which smartphone to give your preference. Let's figure it out together.
TOP 7 best smartphones under 15,000 rubles
We've highlighted the best selling models. They were rated according to the criteria of best price-quality ratio, maximum functionality and excellent performance. All models are in the same price segment. For this amount you can afford a decent device with a powerful processor. So, our rating of the top 7 best inexpensive smartphones:
- Xiaomi Redmi 7;
- Honor 10 Lite;
- Samsung A20;
- Huawei P Smart (2019);
- Honor 9 Lite;
- Meizu X8;
- Honor 8X.
Xiaomi Redmi 7
As soon as this new product came out, it immediately broke all sales records. For the first time, the company released a smartphone with a glass back cover. Now you can charge your smartphone not only wirelessly, but also use fast charging. The company also abandoned the usual USB connector and switched to a USB-C output. Manufacturers have not forgotten about the camera; they believe that this is the main feature of the phone.
Now the glass back cover is decorated with a couple of improved cameras with 48 megapixels and 5 megapixels, and the front camera can now take pictures in 13 megapixels. The display has also reached a new level. Now it has FullHD + resolution, a frame and a small cutout for the camera, and is made using Gorilla Glass 5 technology.
Price: from 9120 to 13490 rubles.
Pros
- powerful processor (8 cores at 2.2 GHz);
- large screen with clear resolution (2340 x 1080);
- fast charging;
- The model has several colors.
Cons
- The kit does not include an accessory for fast charging;
- combined slot for SIM card and flash drive;
- There is no NFC sensor.
I've been using it for 4 days, no complaints yet. The droplet under the front camera does not irritate, it fits comfortably in the hand, regardless of the size. Of course, the camera doesn’t take pictures at 48 megapixels, but for the money it’s a pretty good product. I like the fast charging feature, especially when you need to quickly charge your phone.
Honor 10 Lite
Cool device with ergonomic design. The camera applies special effects based on your age, making you look fresher and brighter. Cool, stylish body, changing gradient. The flagship manufacturers have not forgotten about security; the phone is equipped with the latest level of Face ID protection.
Price: from 12990 to 14990 rubles.
Pros
- large, juicy screen;
- intuitive and simple interface;
- stylish design;
- The kit includes a protective film and a simple silicone case;
- The battery lasts for 2 days of active use.
Cons
- problem with third-party firmware;
- weak vibration;
- gets warm when charging.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy 8+ to replace it. Previously, I was skeptical about such firmware, but after holding it in my hand and using it for a week, I can say that it’s a pretty worthy replacement for Samsung, and it’s also cheaper. I can't get enough of the screen. Just as bright and saturated, there is no delay in touching. There are no glitches like there were with old Samsungs. I recommend!
Samsung A20
An excellent model among the budget line up to 15,000 rubles. The frameless screen occupies almost the entire front surface. The device is equipped with support for Samsung Pay, so now you don’t need to take your card with you to pay. The back panel, at first glance, seems to be glass, but if you take a closer look, you will see well-polished, high-quality plastic. It is worth noting the quality of the cameras; the front camera fits stylishly into the display and does not hurt the eye with its design.
Price: from 10,600 to 15,389 rubles.
Pros
- fast charging (1.5 hours to 100 percent);
- quite fast to operate;
- bright and clear photographs;
- Ability to take wide-angle and portrait shots.
Cons
- dull sound in the speaker;
- screen graininess;
- The back cover gets dirty quickly without a cover;
- If you place the phone face down, it is difficult to pick up due to the rounded design of the back cover.
Excellent device, bought for amateur use. Fully corresponds to the declared price. In autonomous use the battery lasts for almost 3 days. The photos come out quite juicy and high quality.
Huawei P Smart (2019)
The edge-to-edge screen provides unlimited viewing. Thanks to the improved design, the phone fits like a glove in your hand. Equipped with a powerful processor, it reduces power consumption and makes operation smoother. The processor allows you to play even the heaviest games, without stuttering or lags, which will please even an avid gamer.
Price: from 10,390 to 15,663 rubles.
Pros
- there is an NFC sensor;
- there is protection via Face ID;
- high-quality sound in headphones.
Cons
- micro-usb output;
- quiet sound from the speaker.
Good afternoon I bought the phone purely because of the camera! The photos come out very cool, which makes me happy both day and night! Even in pitch darkness. I was surprised by the built-in set of masks for photographs.
Huawei P Smart (2019)
Honor 9 Lite
A new generation budget smartphone with a fast processor. Chinese developers used glass in the design of the back cover, which makes it look quite expensive. It is worth noting that the corners of the body are rounded for improved ergonomics, and the dual camera will allow you to create a new, but much-loved bokeh effect. Thanks to its excellent resolution, Honor 9 Lite is ideal for watching videos in full screen. You will also like this.
Price: from 9300 to 14990 rubles.
Pros
- capacious battery;
- ergonomic design;
- good front camera;
- There are many network bands, due to which communication is excellent.
Cons
- long battery charge;
- camera lathers;
- combined SIM card and flash card slot.
After using the smartphone for a week, I noticed a good battery. The phone flies when playing games, I haven’t noticed any lags. Definitely a chic smartphone in the budget segment.
Meizu X8
Unique, recognizable and stylish design, similar to the previous Meizu 16 model. Chinese manufacturers took care not only of the stylish body, but also of the quality of the rear glass. The improved multi-layer back panel differs from the previous one in that it does not get dirty or collect fingerprints as much as previous models. The designers also took care of the color scheme, here there are 5 of them: black, white, blue, blue gradient and lilac. Those who are concerned about the appearance of a smartphone should take a closer look at the Meizu X8.
Price: from 13996 to 16480 rubles.
Pros
- stylish design;
- powerful processor;
- fast charging;
- loud sound.
Cons
- no NFC sensor;
- quiet vibration;
- USB-C connector.
I bought it as a gift for my sister. She's delighted, the phone really looks quite stylish. The results are excellent photos, juicy and clear. The battery charges in an hour and a half on fast charging. I was pleased with the color panel when choosing colors. For its price it's a pretty decent device.
Honor 8X
The fashion for bangs on display has reached Honor. The glass back panel makes it stand out from the budget line with its eye-catching appearance. The improved frameless display with a neat cutout for the camera looks quite neat, and thanks to the ergonomic body, the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand. Manufacturers also took care of the safety of their users: now the phone is safe thanks to the face unlock function.
Price: from 13,480 to 15,990 rubles.
Pros
- capacious battery;
- there is an NFC sensor;
- loud sound.
Cons
- no stabilization;
- poor focus when shooting;
- Micro-USB output.
Very cool cameras on this device. 2 on each side. Cool battery, lasts almost 3 days of active use. It’s better to take 128 GB right away, because... The photographs weigh a lot due to their good quality.
Comparison table
For the convenience of simultaneous comparison of the characteristics of all models, we have placed information about them in a summary table.
| Model | Screen size | Battery | CPU | Memory | Camera |
| Xiaomi Redmi 7 | 6,3 | 4000 mAh | Snapdragon 660 8 cores 2.2 each | 3/4/6 GB, 32/64/128 GB | 48 + 5 MP, 13 MP |
| Honor 10 Lite | 6,21 | 3400 mAh | Kirin 710 8 core 2.2 | 3 GB,32/64 GB | 13+2mp,24 |
| Samsung A20 | 6,4 | 4000 mAh | Exynos 7884 8 cores 1 GHz | 3/32 GB | 13+5 mp,8 mp |
| Huawei P Smart (2019) | 6,21 | 3400 mAh | Hisilicon Kirin 710 8 cores, 4×Cortex A73 2.2 GHz + 4×Cortex A53 1.7 GHz | 3/32 GB | 13 MP + 2 MP, 16 MP |
| Honor 9 Lite | 5,65 | 3000 mAh | Huawei Kirin 659, four cores 2.36 Cortex-A53 and four cores 1.7 Cortex A53 | 3/32 GB | 13+2 mp,13+2 mp |
| Meizu X8 | 6,15 | 3210 mAh | Snapdragon 710 8 cores 2.2 x | 4/64 GB | 12+5 mp, 20 mp |
| Honor 8X | 6,5 | 3750 mAh | Kirin 710 8 cores 2.2 GHz | 4, 64/128 GB | 20+2 MP, 16 MP |
Best lists
Now let's look at which budget smartphones took first place in the categories:
- The best camera.
- The most powerful.
- Big screen.
Best camera
Asus Zenfon Max Pro (M) takes first place in the top among stunning pictures. made with two types of cameras that take great pictures in any lighting. One camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, it is the main one and is used for creating regular pictures, there is also a bokeh function.
Price: from 11990 rubles.
Asus Zenfon Max Pro (M)
The most powerful
At the top it turned out to be not at all popular HUAWEI Nova 3i. It's a pity that the phone ended up in a low sales ranking. In addition to the fact that the phone is incredibly stylish due to its cool gradient design, the smartphone has 4 GB of RAM, and due to the excellent 8-core 2.2 GHz processor from the Kirin 710, the phone will take out any heavy game. An excellent choice for gamers.
Price: from 14990 rubles.
Big screen
Do you need a big screen? Then it will suit you Samsung Galaxy A7 with a clear screen. The beautiful 6-inch display will not leave anyone indifferent. A bright and juicy picture occupies 91% of the entire front side thanks to the Super AMOLED function. In addition, the device is equipped with a powerful processor and a capacious battery, which will please fans of productive games and applications.
Price: from 13990 rubles.
Samsung Galaxy A7
Perhaps you take a lot of photos, or work on your phone for a long time, or maybe you are an avid gamer? Don’t be sorry to pay a couple thousand extra if you like a more expensive smartphone, because you are buying a phone for more than one year. By following our tips, you can easily choose a great device.
- Choose a smartphone with a powerful processor, this will avoid the phone freezing.
- Pay attention to the built-in memory and the ability to expand it, so as not to get into trouble.
- Take a smartphone with a capacious battery: the higher the mAh, the longer the device will hold its charge.
- The more network bands a smartphone has, the better it will receive communications.
- A high screen resolution means that the picture will be much clearer and the video pixels will not be visible.