10 good inexpensive smartphones of 2017

Previously, the phrase "inexpensive smartphone" gave birth to the image of a low-power device with a small screen, on which you can't play modern games or watch videos without lags. Now the market for mobile devices is filled with many inexpensive good smartphones up to 10,000 rubles. Having studied the most popular Chinese and European models, we have selected the top budget smartphones, reviews of 2017 for which contain the maximum of positive ratings. You will be able to choose the ideal option for yourself both in terms of capabilities and finances.

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10.Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Average price - 9 533 rubles.

This good inexpensive smartphone from a well-known and respected Chinese manufacturer has 10 main advantages:

• 5-inch display with excellent color reproduction.
• Octa-core 1.4 GHz processor.
• Has 2 GB of RAM, which is enough for normal multitasking.
• A very fast 13MP sensor on the main camera, which can focus in just 0.1 seconds.
• The battery capacity is 4100 mAh. You may not charge your smartphone for two or three days if you do not play games very often.
• The internal memory of 16 GB can be expanded up to 128 GB.
• The device supports fast charging technology.
• USB OTG cable is supported and can even work with hard drives.
• The MIUI user interface is very beautiful and newbie user friendly.
• The smartphone has an infrared transmitter for controlling third-party equipment, for example, a TV, if you are too lazy to reach for the remote control.

And now about the cons. Only one SIM card can be inserted into Xiaomi Redmi 3S if a memory card is used. The second downside is the 5MP front-facing camera, which doesn't take pictures very well in low light. In addition, the screen lacks scratch protection like Corning Gorilla Glass 3 or Asahi Glass Dragontrail. Finally, the back panel is not removable. This means that the user cannot replace the battery.

9. LG K8 K350E

Cost, on average - 7,292 rubles.

Unlike number 10 in the ranking of budget smartphones, this model has a smaller battery - 2125 mAh, a quad-core processor, and 16 GB memory can only be expanded up to 32 GB. So for what advantages should the user choose this particular model?

• Firstly, for a 5-inch IPS-screen with 2.5D glass, rich colors and excellent color reproduction.
• Secondly, for the excellent pictures taken by the main 8-megapixel camera. And the second, 5-megapixel camera can take photos by gesture.
• Thirdly, for an elegant design and a comfortable, non-slippery back cover.
• Fourthly, for the beautiful and comfortable proprietary LG shell.
• Fifth, for LTE support.

Finding a gadget with similar capabilities for this price will be difficult.

8. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max

Average cost - 11 195 rubles.

The benefits of this stylish smartphone include:

• Bright and clear 5.2-inch IPS screen.
• Large amount of memory for games and applications - 16 GB or 32 GB with memory expansion up to 32 GB (according to official information, it actually reads 128 GB cards).
• The presence of an LED indicator of events, which not every budget smartphone of 2017 can boast of in the ranking.
• 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with autofocus, LED flash, face detection and panoramic shooting.
• Long-lasting 4100mAh battery. (Cm. rating of smartphones with a good battery.)
• 4G support.
• The presence of a fingerprint sensor.

Among the shortcomings, users note the lack of screen protection and the rather large thickness of the smartphone - 8.55 mm. This device looks especially thick in comparison with the thinnest smartphone in the world.

7. Sony Xperia XA

Can be purchased for 12,890 rubles.

One of the best budget smartphones of 2017 for price / quality. It offers great performance and is one of the most beautiful smartphones of 2017.

Pros:

• Quality 5-inch IPS screen with scratch-resistant glass.
• Fast eight-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor.
• Internal memory 16 GB expandable up to 200 GB.
• Gorgeous 13MP main camera and 8MP front camera, with manual focus, panorama, face detection and HDR support.
• NFC support.

Minuses:

• Dual SIM not supported.
• No fast charging.
• Heats up in games and during prolonged Internet surfing.
• Low-power battery for a modern gadget - 2300 mAh. This is due to the fact that the phone has a very thin and light body.

6. Blackview R7

The average price is 10 644 rubles.

The Blackview R7 has a slim and sturdy body with smooth lines and fits comfortably in the hand. It features a large 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

On the back of the R7 is a fingerprint scanner to help protect your phone and everything in it.

The octa-core processor is clocked at 1.95 GHz.

More RAM than most smartphones from the top 10 - 4 GB, and flash memory can be expanded from 32 to 128 GB.

The 3000 mAh battery does not take very long to charge, thanks to the "quick charge" function. Enough for her for a day of active work.

Another nice thing when buying a Blackview R7 is that the manufacturer put the case in the package, and a protective film is already glued to the glass. And there is one more, spare.

However, Blackview is known for often dropping support for its phones after the release of another new product, and this should be considered when choosing the best budget smartphone.

5. LeEco Cool1

It is sold, on average, for 10 800 rubles.

LeEco's products compete with such “mastodons” of the Chinese smartphone market as Meizu and Xiaomi. That's why you should give preference to Cool1:

• It has a very good screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 and is large at 5.5 inches.
• Equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core chipset.
• Internal memory is 32 GB, RAM is 3 GB. There is a more expensive version of the device with 64 and 4 GB of memory.
• There is OTG support.
• The 13-megapixel camera with dual LED flash produces superb images, even in low light conditions. There is a possibility of blurring the background, like on "DSLRs". There is also an 8-megapixel front camera.
• The 4060 mAh battery will last for 2-3 days.
• There is a fingerprint sensor.
• There is an IR sensor for controlling third-party equipment.
• Fast charging is supported, the phone is fully charged in 50-60 minutes.

The biggest disadvantage of the smartphone is that it has no memory card support.

4. ZTE Blade V7

Price, on average - 10,111 rubles.

Ranked among the best inexpensive smartphones in 2017 under 10,000 rubles.

The main advantage of this 5.2-inch smartphone with a metal body is its "looks". The ZTE Blade V7 looks like a premium gadget, it is not a shame to hold it in your hands. The device supports two SIM cards, but if you want to expand the memory from 16 to 32 GB, you will have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards for a memory card. The phone works in 4G LTE networks, has a 13 megapixel main camera and an 8 megapixel camera for selfies and video conferencing. However, both of these cameras did not cause delight among users, they shoot mediocre in low light.

Disadvantages of ZTE Blade V7:

• No NFC.
• The battery capacity is only 2500 mAh.

• The smartphone is only available in two color options.
• No fingerprint sensor.
• No screen protection.
• The outdated MediaTek MT6753 processor is installed.

3. Huawei Honor 5C

The average cost is 11,490 rubles.

Huawei is famous for its powerful, reliable and very convenient devices from the point of view of usability.However, all this does not mean that the company's smartphones have no drawbacks or drawbacks.

Strengths of Huawei Honor 5C:

• Bright 5.2-inch Full HD display with 424 ppi pixel density.
• 13MP main camera with 10 different setting modes.
• Very fast eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor, which can handle modern games without any problems.
• Despite the fact that the body of the device is made of metal (aircraft-grade 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 is allocated for custom applications.
• There is an NFC chip.
• There is a fingerprint sensor on the back.
• The battery capacity is 3000mAh.

Weaknesses of the device:

• The memory card and SIM cards can only be used alternately.
• It is inconvenient to switch languages ​​on the keyboard.
• No infrared sensor.

2. Meizu M3 Note

Cost, on average - 10 478 rubles.

Meizu has followed the same path as Xiaomi and currently both brands are producing many attractive specs at very competitive prices.

There are two versions of this unit - with 16 and 32 GB of flash memory. The second costs a couple of thousand rubles more than the first.

Reasons to buy Meizu M3 Note:

• Super bright 5.5-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
• Fingerprint sensor to lock and unlock your device.
• Dual SIM support with 4G LTE.
• Excellent 13MP main camera with f / 2.2 aperture to help you take better photos even in low light.
• A small number of built-in applications, you don't have to delete a lot of unnecessary things.
• The memory can be expanded up to 128 GB (you will have to donate one of the SIM cards).
• The octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 chipset is fast enough to run games and apps without lags or lags.
• Powerful battery - 4100 mAh.

The smartphone has only two main drawbacks: there is no NFC support and no FM radio.

1.Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Average price - 9 926 rubles.

The 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;
• expansion slot;
• 4100 mAh battery that can withstand up to 15 hours of continuous play;

• Snapdragon 625 chip from Qualcomm (8 cores) with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz;
• fingerprint sensor;
• fast charging;
• 13 MP camera with f / 2.0 aperture, which supports phase detection autofocus for faster fixation of the focus point and a 5 MP secondary camera that takes pretty decent pictures
• IR transmitter to control devices such as TV.

The only disadvantages are the lack of NFC and a fast charging cable included.

How to choose a good and inexpensive smartphone: three top tips

When choosing a new mobile phone, many users ask themselves the question “how to choose an inexpensive but good smartphone?”, 2017 is very rich in a variety of models at a low price and with similar characteristics.

1. First of all, you should pay attention to the price tag, now a good budget device costs between 8-13 thousand rubles. There are also cheaper options, but these are already options from the category "it can call, and that's good."

1. Brand awareness is also important. Many eminent Chinese companies such as Xiaomi, Huawei, LeEco and others supply products to Russia, consumers know and trust them, and most importantly, there are many reviews about their products. You can find a good name from "Uncle Liao", but in case of problems, there will be no one to ask for advice.

1. And you should definitely compare the characteristics of the models you like. The processor is critical. The best powerful smartphones of 2017 are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, MediaTek MT6752 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 415. RAM should be from 2 GB or more, internal memory - from 16 GB, plus the possibility of its expansion. With displays, everything is simple: the larger the better, the IPS or AMOLED matrix. Battery - from 2500 mAh for comfortable work even for a day.

And remember that there is no perfect smartphone. Therefore, the main thing is that you should like the purchased device, even if it does not suit other users in some way.