TOP 2020: best budget smartphones under 13,000 rubles

Huawei Y5 2020

Costs, on average, 7,019 rubles.

The Huawei smartphone features a bright 5-inch IPS screen - 16:9 with 294 pixels per inch, natural color reproduction and excellent viewing angles. It even has an automatic brightness mode.

Huawei equipped the Y5 2020 with a 3000 mAh battery. Considering its small 5-inch screen and not too power-hungry MediaTek MT6737T processor, this battery lasts for 11 hours of continuous operation at full load.

Pros:

• You can expand the memory by 128 GB.
• The 8-megapixel main camera has an f/2.0 aperture for better low-light performance. In addition, it has autofocus and a powerful dual-tone LED flash.
• Convenient proprietary EMUI shell.

Minuses:

• You cannot save applications and games to the memory card.
• There is little RAM - only 2 GB, and flash memory - 16 GB.
• The front camera, as one user put it, “clearly conveys the presence of some kind of creature in front of the screen.”

Nokia 2

The average price is 7,460 rubles.

This inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and battery has a pleasantly heavy feel thanks to its aluminum frame. The back cover, made of polycarbonate, can be removed to access slots for two nanoSIM and microSD cards up to 128 GB.

The Nokia 2's screen is surprisingly good considering its price. The smartphone has a 5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a good aspect ratio of 16:9. It has a wide range of brightness, which is very useful when you want something

read in the dark. The only negative feature of the screen is the thick frames at the top and bottom. The display occupies about 67% of the front panel.

Nokia 2 runs a stock version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The pre-installed apps include Nokia Mobile Care, which allows you to troubleshoot problems, check and manage your device's status, or check its warranty status.

Pros:

• Very capacious 4100 mAh battery.
• You don't have to choose between two SIM cards or more memory. All three cards can be used at the same time.
• The speakers and microphone work perfectly, without wheezing or voice distortion.
• The smartphone fits very comfortably in the hand.
• The main 8 MP camera has an auto focus sensor and can shoot video up to 720p at 30 frames per second. It can't match the quality of the best camera phones of 2020, but in daylight the photos come out bright and clear.

Minuses:

• Only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
• The Snapdragon 212 processor is a wizard when it comes to saving power, but it's slow and won't handle modern games or a lot of open apps.
• Adreno 304 GPU does not support Open GPL 3.0.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

Samsung models are traditionally more expensive than their Chinese counterparts, but the demand for them is still very high - due to the quality of workmanship, the well-known brand, good characteristics, as well as the appearance of the device itself.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) looks very good and is definitely much more expensive than its cost. On the back of the case you can see a metal cover, which, however, cannot be removed - the case is non-separable. There is a flash under the camera eye.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has a 5-inch display, HD resolution, Exynos 7570 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. But here’s what’s really interesting: the slots for a memory card and two SIM cards are separate, and not hybrid, as in most cases. This means that you can work with two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.

Android version is 7.0, good cameras, but, alas, there is no fingerprint scanner here.

• Screen diagonal: 5 inches

• Screen resolution: 1280×720

• Weight: 142 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Exynos 7570

• Memory capacity: 16 GB

• RAM capacity: 2 GB

• Battery capacity: 2400 mAh

• Camera: 13 MP

• Memory card support: yes

• Support for 4G networks: yes

Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL

Costs, on average, 5,850 rubles.

The main advantage of this gadget is the battery, the capacity of which is an impressive 4900 mAh. Given its small 5-inch screen and ultra-low power consumption MediaTek MT6737 chipset, you'll forget the last time you charged your smartphone.

Due to the presence of only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM, the FS530 Power Plus XXL will not handle either hardware-demanding games or “heavy” applications. But its rear camera is surprisingly good - 8 MP with autofocus, and produces high-quality, detailed photos in good lighting.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory up to 64 GB.
• Bright screen.
• Loud and clear sound.
• Good build quality.

Minuses:

• Weak processor, little memory.
• The back cover is very slippery and difficult to open to get to the required slots.

ZTE Blade A6 Lite

Can be purchased for 8,990 rubles.

In the top 10 inexpensive smartphones of 2020, there is no equal to the device from ZTE in terms of battery capacity - 5000 mAh. The 5.2-inch screen with bright and saturated colors does not glare in the sun, and the body, made of soft touch plastic, fits comfortably in the hand.

However, hidden under the beautiful body is a not very fast quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor - the youngest model of 2015. 16 GB are allocated for internal storage, and 2 GB for RAM.

Pros:

• There is a fast charging function.
• You can increase the memory by 128 GB.
• The battery holds a charge for a very long time.
• High quality build.

Minuses:

• Weak processor.
• Plastic case.
• The main 8 MP camera is inferior in quality to many competitors.

ZTE Blade V8 mini

Sold for an average of 9,990 rubles.

This beautiful model with an aluminum body is equipped with a 5-inch IPS display. Its main advantage is the Snapdragon 435 processor, which is faster than the previous participants in the ranking of inexpensive smartphones in 2020 in terms of price and quality. The amount of internal and RAM memory is also okay - 32 GB and 3 GB, respectively.

The Blade V8 mini has also been named by the company as it features a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor responsible for adding depth to photos. The camera's aperture can be changed from f/1.0 to f/8.0, allowing you to take clear and bright photos at night.

Pros:

• Pleasant to the touch and durable metal body.
• You can expand the memory up to 128 GB.
• There is a fingerprint scanner.
• Quite fast, although outdated chip.
• Rich colors on the screen.
• The 2800 mAh battery lasts all day, even with intensive use of the device.

Minuses:

• Poor speaker placement. If the phone is on the table, the sound will be muted.
• Slow autofocus on the main camera.

The best inexpensive smartphones under 10,000 rubles

With this amount you can buy not just a phone for talking, but a gadget with good sound for listening to music, a large screen and “flying” Internet.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Pro 32GB

The manufacturer of this smart phone has long been outdone by the more famous Samsung, Asus, etc. This time too, he did not miss his chance, making the main camera twice as powerful as that of their price counterparts. He adapted the SIM card slots for both nano SIM and micro SIM. The performance, judging by the reviews, is excellent, and there is also a pretty good 4050 mAh battery. The only good thing is that it is not removable, although this way there is less chance of “killing” the gadget. The risk of such troubles is also reduced by an aluminum case, which not all companies can offer.

Surprisingly, the hardware practically did not increase the weight of the device; it did not exceed 164. With a diagonal of 5.5 inches, this is more than a good result, which the hand undoubtedly feels. But the main advantage is still the amount of built-in memory (32 GB) and support for the 4G standard, which together makes it possible to use the Internet on the road without freezing.

Advantages

• High-quality photos, even those taken in motion;
• Unlock with fingerprint;
• Clear sound;
• Responsive sensor;
• Screen sizes;
• Original colors.

Flaws

• When talking, the proximity sensor does not always work;
• The screen does not turn off on its own;
• Slightly slippery body;
• Unreliable headphone jack.

User reviews of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32GB indicate that it performs flawlessly in games and is easy to operate, but some functions, for example, the same finger unlocking, are still unusual for many after more “earthly” models.

Approximate price: 9500 rub.

Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 16GB

Naturally, a smartphone from this company simply could not help but get into our rating. But there are still complaints about it - when working in talk mode, the battery is barely enough for daylight hours. To add to the list of shortcomings, you can also add a non-pure sound, which is hardly given 4 points. It's a pity, because the audio capabilities here are decent - MP3, AAC, WMA formats are supported. In addition, having a weight of 130 g, the gadget is easy to take with you for a run, to the gym, etc.

Not everyone is accustomed to the presence of both mechanical and physical buttons on the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 16GB, since many are already abandoning this “duet”. If you do not need two SIM cards, then one slot for it will not be critical for you. I would also like to mention the scratch-resistant glass. The manufacturer was clearly counting on selfie lovers, as he equipped this model with a 13 MP camera and, in addition, a photo burst. But in the form of gamers, it has clearly lost its target audience; the battery power of 2600 mAh does not satisfy their needs, as a result, the hardware heats up and the phone turns off in 3-5 hours.

Advantages

• Light weight;
• Smoothed corners;
• Nimbleness;
• Charging speed;
• Photo quality;
• Comfortable sizes;
• Nice design.

Flaws

• Bad sound;
• After a few months, the battery life becomes worse;
• Often when you turn on the camera it reboots;
• It may lag a little when playing games;
• Not a capacious battery.

Those who decide to buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 16GB should know that 2-3 years after purchasing it, many people abandon it due to rapid discharge. But during this period it will serve excellently.

Approximate price : 7500 rub.

Huawei Nova Lite 2017

It costs, on average, 9,990 rubles in Russian stores.

The elegant five-inch smartphone in a metal casing attracted users for several reasons. The main one is its beautiful design. It is noted in almost all reviews.

Secondly, Nova Lite 2020 has a good processor from Qualcomm - Snapdragon 425.

Thirdly, it has a very fast fingerprint scanner.

Other advantages:

• It is possible to expand the memory by 128 GB.
• The 3020 mAh battery is enough for a whole day of use “both in tail and mane.”
• There is a convenient event indicator.
• Slim body.

Minuses:

• The 13 MP main camera is of average quality, although it can be fine-tuned.
• It is better not to use it without a case, the device is very slippery.
• Internal storage has a capacity of 16 GB, and RAM memory is 2 GB.

Meizu M5s

Can be purchased for an average of 10,990 rubles.

The beautiful metal 5.2-inch device is offered in two versions - with 16 GB and 32 GB of built-in storage. Meizu did not skimp on the amount of RAM - 3 GB.

The MediaTek MT6753 processor installed in the M5s is the standard choice for budget and mid-range devices. You can't expect performance miracles from it, but it can handle new games at low or medium settings.

Pros:

• There is a fast charging function.
• It is possible to expand the information storage by 128 GB.
• The 3000 mAh battery lasts for at least two days of work with daily surfing the Internet.
• There is a fingerprint scanner.
• Good rear 13 MP camera with F/2.2 aperture and autofocus.

Minuses:

No FM radio.

1Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Average price - 9,926 rubles.
First among the best budget smartphones. For a low price you will receive:

- an excellently made 5.5-inch device with 32 or 64 GB (this version is slightly more expensive) of memory; — slot for its expansion; 4100 mAh battery that can last up to 15 hours of continuous play; — Snapdragon 625 chip from Qualcomm (8 cores) with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz; — fingerprint sensor; — fast charging; - 13 MP camera with F / 2.0 aperture, which supports phase detection autofocus for faster focus point fixation and a 5 MP additional camera that takes quite decent pictures - IR transmitter for controlling devices such as a TV.

The only downside is the lack of NFC and a cable for fast charging included.

Meizu M6

The average price is 9,590 rubles.

Design is not the strong point of this smartphone. The build quality is good, but the polycarbonate body is not as durable as metal. However, this disadvantage is compensated by many advantages. In particular, it is a 13 MP f/2.2 camera that takes very good pictures in daylight. In low light, grain becomes more noticeable. Also - which is rare for an inexpensive device - the smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory. For those who prefer to save a little money, there is also a 16 GB version.

The gadget is also equipped with a 3070 mAh battery, a fast fingerprint scanner, and an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, designed for budget-level devices. It's not very powerful, but the chipset's capabilities are sufficient for most games.

Pros:

• Excellent 5.2-inch screen with good color reproduction.
• The front camera is 8 MP, not 5 MP like most competitors.
• Android 7.0 Nougat with FlyMe OS 6.0 looks like a user-friendly interface.
• Most ports, buttons and parts of the phone are ergonomically placed. They are located in places where they are easy to reach.
• It is possible to expand the memory.

Minuses:

The only disadvantages of the Meizu M6 include its fragile plastic body.

The best models of inexpensive smartphones in 2020

Nokia 2.2 16GB

This company returned to the global mobile technology market not too long ago. To date, the company’s products have not been able to achieve any serious success in the flagship segment, but in the field of budget smartphones it has occupied a confident niche. The presented model belongs to the latest generation; it has a very interesting design and has updated a whole set of parameters. The display diagonal has a quite familiar aspect ratio of 16:9, there is a teardrop-shaped cutout for the camera on the front panel, and the frames are quite thin. For one of the most budget models, the design turned out to be very interesting. The body is made of original polycarbonate, which has good flexibility and decent strength.

One of the key features of the smartphone is the presence of a removable back cover, under which there is a removable battery, which can be replaced if necessary, as well as all the main slots - for SIM cards and memory cards (they are separate, unlike many other smartphones). In other words, you can use two phone numbers at the same time and expand the memory of your phone. The display diagonal is 5.71 inches, it is made using IPS technology, its resolution corresponds to the HD+ format. The sensor is very responsive, color rendition is close to natural. The processor used here is a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 microchip, which, together with a graphics accelerator, ensures very decent performance of the device.

Advantages:

• Works stably and quickly;
• The cameras produce fairly acceptable content;
• Quite a wide range of functionality for such a device;
• Possibility of battery replacement.

Flaws:

• The battery heats up under heavy loads.

10. Nokia 2.2 16GB

Honor 8S

This smartphone was first presented to the general public in April of this year, and it immediately became very popular among ordinary users due to its speed and other characteristics. It comes in three color options - blue, black and gold. The back panel is also polycarbonate, made from multilayer material. It is partially made of glossy plastic, which gives the product originality and style; unfortunately, fingerprints and other types of contaminants will remain on the area with a glossy coating. The main camera is located at the top of the device, it is equipped with an LED flash, and it is quite bright. Like most modern smartphones, the display occupies almost the entire front side; a drop-shaped cutout is made for the front camera. All navigation buttons are virtual.

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The device has a capacitive LCD display, the resolution of which is 720x1520 pixels, its diagonal is 5.71 inches with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is additionally protected from damage due to special 2.5D glass. The screen is produced using TUV Rheinland technology, which can significantly reduce eye strain. The brightness reserve is decent, viewing angles are wide. The device operates on a quad-core single-chip MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 processor, the maximum frequency of which is 2000 MHz. All applications open very quickly, but the gadget is not suitable for demanding games. There is no protection against battery overheating, so the case gets quite hot during continuous use.

Advantages:

• The back panel is rough and does not slip out of your hands;
• There is eye protection;
• Decent viewing angles and brightness margin;
• Good performance of the device;
• Ability to control gestures;
• The screen can be unlocked using facial recognition.

Flaws:

• Relatively wide frames;
• A protective case is not supplied;
• Poor color rendering;
• Absent

Honor 8S

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A30s 32GB

The device has an updated design; an original geometric pattern is applied to the back panel. The fingerprint scanner is built directly into the display. The main camera is equipped with an additional module, thanks to which you can take wide-angle shots. The display diagonal is 6.4 inches, resolution is 1560x720 pixels. The first two lenses of the camera are used for standard and wide-angle photography and video, there is also a third additional module designed specifically for portrait photography. There is a lithium-ion battery installed here with a capacity of 4000 mAh. This is a fairly serious indicator, so the gadget can work offline for up to two days, even with active use. It can work in three modes - optimized (characterized by decent performance and not too much energy consumption), medium economical (allows you to limit background data, reduces the processor frequency, reduces screen brightness) and maximum economical (supplements average savings with a simplified interface, disabling screensavers, widgets and so on).

The smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. The processor function in this device is performed by the proprietary Samsung Exynos 7904 chipset, which is complemented by the Mali-G71 MP2 GPU graphics chip. There are all the main wireless communication modules.

Advantages:

• Excellent camera with good resolution;
• The fingerprint scanner is built directly into the display;
• There is an additional lens responsible for portrait photography;
• High data transfer speed over wireless channels.

Flaws:

• Very mediocre display resolution;
• The processor will not allow you to play demanding games.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A30s 32GB

Alcatel 1C 5003D

One of the most budget smartphones in our review today. However, the low price did not stop the developers from equipping the device with a fairly large 5-inch display, placing the device in a stylish case and offering users two color options for the gadget. This model was presented to the general public back in the summer of this year. The smartphone operates on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It provides support for two SIM cards at once, and there is an additional slot for installing a memory card. The main camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and is complemented by a powerful LED flash. The focusing here is fixed, so it is unlikely that you will be able to focus on the selected object.

The model has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of built-in memory - such parameters will clearly not be enough for working with heavy and demanding applications, but it is quite enough for surfing the Internet and for simple toys. The body dimensions are compact, although the gadget has a fairly large screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device has a GPS module installed, so it can be used as a navigator. The device is equipped with a quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1300 MHz, which allows it to work quite quickly. The memory card slot can support devices up to 32GB.

Advantages:

• Quite compact model;
• Works confidently, does not freeze or slow down;
• If desired, the battery can be replaced;
• High-quality screen with good color rendition.

Flaws:

• A little weak camera;
• The sound quality in the speakers leaves much to be desired.

Alcatel 1C 5003D

Smartphone DOOGEE X10s

The products of this Chinese company are becoming increasingly popular among users, largely due to their reasonable cost and wide functionality. This model is actively spreading among consumers. It is placed in a high-strength plastic case, which is externally stylized to look like metal. The display diagonal is not too large - only 5 inches, but this allows you to comfortably use it with one hand. The screen is made using IPS technology, has a high level of brightness and contrast, and is characterized by wide viewing angles, that is, when the device is tilted, the image will not begin to distort. It has a dual-core MediaTek MT6570 processor and very little RAM – 512 MB. Hardware acceleration is provided by the Mali 400MP2 video chip - all these parameters are sufficient for everyday use of the device.

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There is very little built-in memory - only 8 GB, but it is possible to install a memory card, the maximum capacity of which can reach 64 GB. Despite the fact that only a 5-megapixel main camera module is installed here, pictures and videos are quite clear with good resolution. The stabilizer is of high quality, thanks to it you can work with the camera even while on the move, there is no blur, there is automatic focusing. The product runs on the upgraded Android 6.0 operating system. The battery capacity is 3360 mAh - quite average for budget models.

Advantages:

• Quite good workmanship and assembly quality;
• It is possible to increase the amount of built-in memory;
• Long service life;
• There is a jack for connecting a headset and headphones.

Flaws:

• There is no fingerprint scanner;
• Low pixel density;
• Small amount of RAM and internal memory.

Smartphone DOOGEE X10s

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/16GB

Manufacturers are positioning this model as an ultra-budget smartphone with a fairly powerful battery. The gadget has full splash protection and a fast charging function. The body is made of high-quality polycarbonate with a matte coating. The coating is very pleasant to the touch. The main camera unit with LED flash is located in the upper left corner. On the front side there is a FullView display with rounded corners, which gives the device additional style. There is a light sensor at the top, and the screen itself is covered with reliable 2.5D glass, which also significantly increases the durability of this device. With overall dimensions of 146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6, it weighs only 165 g.

The IPS display diagonal is 5.45 inches with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Viewing angles are wide, picture detail is simply excellent. The maximum brightness level is enough to use the smartphone in direct sunlight. The device is equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon 439 processor with a maximum clock frequency of 2000 MHz, and the gadget also has an Adreno 505 graphics accelerator. The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in memory - quite decent performance for a budget model.

Advantages:

• Quite compact overall dimensions;
• High level of hull strength;
• Good performance;
• Very loud speakers;
• Reasonable cost;
• Powerful battery.

Flaws:

• The product turned out to be quite thick;
• There is no fingerprint scanner.

Review of Redmi 7A - smartphone for 5100 rubles

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/16GB

ZTE Blade A7 2019

For its performance characteristics, this product is even too cheap. The first thing I would like to note is that the display is quite large, its diagonal is 6.088 inches, and the resolution corresponds to the HD+ format. The battery capacity here is 3200 mAh, and it is also equipped with an energy saving function, so the gadget can work offline for a long time. The aspect ratio of the display is 19.5:9, it occupies almost the entire front panel, the frames are practically invisible, and a drop-shaped cutout with a minimal area is allocated for the front camera. The main camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, and it is also equipped with an f/2.0 aperture, so pictures and videos are of quite high quality.

The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, thanks to which it allows you to take very clear selfie pictures or take photographs in portrait mode. The product is equipped with an eight-core processor with a clock frequency of 1600 MHz. There are slots for two SIM cards and an additional slot for a memory card up to 256 GB in microSD format. In addition, using the front camera you can unlock your smartphone.

Advantages:

• One of the latest versions of the processor is installed;
• Decent display diagonal;
• Almost invisible frames;
• Very affordable cost;
• High display brightness;
• Natural color rendering;
• Both the front and rear cameras are very good.

Flaws:

• There is no fingerprint scanner;
• Weak speakers;
• A little heavy;
• Short charging cable.

ZTE Blade A7 2020 - what can a smartphone cost 8 thousand?

ZTE Blade A7 2019

Honor 8A

In third place in our ranking of the best inexpensive smartphones are entry-level products produced by a fairly well-known Chinese company. The device was presented at the very beginning of the year and immediately gained wild popularity among fans of mobile new products. The gadget is equipped with a very powerful MediaTek Helio P35 processor, which ensures not only good performance of the device, but also a complete absence of failures in the operation of the device’s operating system. The smartphone body is made in the form of two plastic panels, which are connected to each other using a rounded frame made of durable aluminum alloy. On the front there is an edge-to-edge screen with a single teardrop-shaped cutout for the camera at the top. The front panel is covered with a special 2.5D protective glass. All navigation buttons have become virtual.

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The display diagonal is 6.09 inches, the aspect ratio is 19.5:9, and its resolution is 1560x720 pixels. Individual points cannot be seen even at close range. The processor clock frequency is 2300 MHz, it is complemented by the PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator. This gadget has 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory, and if desired, you can install a microSD flash card with a capacity of up to 512 GB. Battery capacity 3020 mAh. Not to say that this is particularly much, but for a day of active use its resource should be enough. The device runs on the Android 9.0 platform, which is improved using the proprietary EMUI 9 shell.

Advantages:

• Quite attractive appearance;
• High quality frameless screen;
• Separately dedicated slot for memory cards;
• Powerful and efficient processor;
• Latest version of the operating system.

Flaws:

• Glass is quite slippery;
• There is no connector for USB Type-C.

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Honor 8A

HUAWEI Y5 (2019) 32GB

The model with a FullView display almost fell short of the leader of our review of the best budget smartphones. The hardware of the gadget, despite its simplicity, is striking in its high quality and the presence of a large number of modern features. The appearance is discreet and very practical. The body is made of plastic with a matte coating. The shape is rectangular, all corners are smooth. The side frames are medium in size, with relatively large indents at the top and bottom. The front side is additionally protected from damage using 2.5D protective glass. The screen diagonal is 5.71 inches, its aspect ratio is 19:9, and the resolution is 1520x720 pixels. The viewing angles are very wide, so the picture will not be distorted regardless of the tilt. It features automatic brightness adjustment that works reliably and accurately.

The central element here is a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor, whose clock speed is 2000 MHz. It is complemented by the PowerVR GE8100 graphics accelerator. The smartphone's RAM capacity is only 2 GB; the physical drive can hold up to 32 GB of data, expandable by another 256 GB. The battery is non-removable, its capacity is 3020 mAh - this may not seem like too much, but in fact the smartphone charge will be quite enough for active use throughout the day.

Advantages:

• Low weight of the device;
• Easy to use display;
• Long battery life;
• Good performance.

Flaws:

• In low light conditions, the pictures are not of the highest quality;
• NFC is present only in the AMN-LX1 modification.

HUAWEI Y5 2019 review

HUAWEI Y5 (2019) 32GB

1. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A40 64GB

Almost the entire front side of this smartphone is occupied by a display made using the latest Super AMOLED technology. Its diagonal is almost 6 inches, and the resolution is very high for a budget product - 2340x1080 pixels. Thanks to this parameter, it is possible to provide the clearest picture with good detail of objects. The color rendition here is very realistic, it is as close to natural as possible. This makes this smartphone perfectly suitable for any games, even quite demanding ones. You can comfortably view photos, videos and even full-length films on it. The main camera here is dual - it includes modules whose resolution is 16 and 5 megapixels, respectively. Thanks to a high-quality aperture, it is possible to take photographs with good detail of objects, regardless of natural light - you can take photographs in cloudy weather, in the evening and even at night.

For selfies, there is a front camera with a resolution of 25 megapixels. The internal memory capacity is 64 GB and 4 GB of RAM. The device is powered by the original eight-core Samsung Exynos 7904 processor – its clock frequency is 1.8 GHz. Due to this, even the most demanding programs and games will load within a few seconds. There is also a fingerprint scanner and an NFC module.

Advantages:

• Decent-sized display with a fairly high resolution;
• Modern appearance;
• Wide-angle camera;
• Excellent software;
• A face scanner is provided.

Flaws:

• The case is quite dirty - fingerprints remain on it.

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Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A40 64GB

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

The average cost is 6,450 rubles.

If you are looking for an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and good hardware, pay attention to the Redmi 5A. This model has a small 5-inch IPS screen, which is quite bright and easy to read even in sunlight. In the display settings, Xiaomi allows users to select automatic brightness mode, enable or disable reading mode (bluelight filter), and adjust text size.

The 3000 mAh battery lasted continuously for 11 hours and 22 minutes in performance tests. In comparison, the ZenFone Max Plus M1, with its over 4,000mAh battery, only lasted 11 hours and 30 minutes.

On the back of the Redmi 5A there is a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. There's a good range of camera features, including: HDR, panorama, various scenes, filters and manual mode. The best pictures with a minimum of “noise” are taken in not very bright light. However, in poor lighting, dark shades blend into each other.

Pros:

• Nice screen.
• The Snapdragon 425 processor is sufficient for most everyday tasks and games.
• It is possible to expand the memory. The microSD slot is not combined with the SIM card slot.
• The desktop can be divided into 2 desktops.

Minuses:

• There is little free built-in memory (16 GB) and RAM is also not very much - 2 GB.
• No fingerprint scanner.
• No gyroscope sensor.

From 10,000 to 20,000 rubles.

realme 6 8/128GB

pros

• screen
• capacious battery
• shell
• fast charging

Minuses

• heats up quickly
• no oleophobic coating

From 17,339 RUR

Those who want to choose an inexpensive but good phone can take a closer look at the products of the Chinese company realme. The smartphone, whose plastic body is made in an attractive blue color, has a 6.5-inch display based on IPS technology. The high performance of the device is ensured by a powerful 8-core chipset together with a graphics accelerator.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/64GB

pros

• overall performance
• autonomy
• 30w charger included
• convenient print location
• decent cameras

Minuses

• great weight and size

From 16,390 ₽

The peculiarity of this device is the presence of a flagship-level four-camera system that allows you to take pictures of excellent quality in any conditions. If you need a phone with an excellent camera, you can choose this model without hesitation. In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a powerful 5020 mAh battery and ultra-fast 30 W charging. Premium design, high performance, clear images and excellent sound are the undeniable advantages of this top model.

Samsung Galaxy M21

pros

• battery 6000 mAh
• RAM 4 GB
• good cameras
• NFC
• double tap to turn on
• modern design

Minuses

• back cover made of flimsy plastic
• faint sound

From 13,640 ₽

An inexpensive smartphone from Samsung can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also for games, surfing the Internet, creating videos and photos. The screen of the device is protected by a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3 coating. There is a special slot for memory cards and USB Type-C for charging. A fast and reliable fingerprint scanner is located on the rear panel. The Exynos 9611 processor is inferior in performance compared to similar components in Realme and Xiaomi, but is quite suitable for moderate daily use.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Can be purchased for an average of 12,000 rubles (in the top configuration).

First place in the ranking of high-quality and inexpensive smartphones in 2020 went to another Xiaomi model. This is the only phone in our top 10 that has three versions at once: with 16, 32 and 64 GB of built-in storage. The latest version has the largest amount of RAM - 4 GB. But it also costs the most.

The front of the phone looks the same as previous Redmi series devices. The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch IPS display with contrasting, rich colors. The body of the Redmi 4X is made of metal and is pleasantly heavy.

The heart of the smartphone is the eight-core Snapdragon 435 processor, and its gaming performance is sufficient for most games. For example, Asphalt 8 works great with the highest graphics settings.

Thanks to the 13 MP rear camera, photos taken with Redmi 4X look quite detailed. With one condition - if they are made in daylight.

Pros:

• There is a slot for memory expansion.
• Excellent 4100 mAh battery that lasts up to 2 days without recharging.
• There is a fingerprint scanner.
• Very loud sound.
• There is an infrared port.

Minuses:

• Slippery and easily soiled body.
• The fingerprint sensor does not always work the first time.

3Huawei Honor 5C

Average cost - 11,490 rubles.
Huawei is famous for its powerful, reliable and very user-friendly devices. However, all this does not mean that the company’s smartphones do not have any disadvantages and shortcomings.

Strengths of Huawei Honor 5C:

— Bright 5.2-inch Full HD screen with a pixel density of 424 ppi. — 13 MP main camera with 10 different settings modes. - Very fast eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor, which can handle modern games without any problems. — Despite the fact that the device’s body is made of metal (aircraft aluminum), its weight is only 156 grams. — The smartphone has a dedicated memory card slot for MicroSD cards up to 128 GB. — Initially, 16 GB are allocated for user applications. — There is an NFC chip. There is a fingerprint sensor on the back. — The battery capacity is 3000 mAh.

Weaknesses of the device:

— The memory card and SIM cards can only be used alternately. — It’s inconvenient to switch languages ​​on the keyboard. — There is no infrared sensor.