Thanks to Chinese manufacturers, it is not difficult to choose a good inexpensive smartphone. Most modern models have similar "stuffing" and similar problems, such as a slippery body or a small amount of memory.
Having studied the offers on Yandex.Market, we have selected models that are recommended by more than 80% of users.
We have updated the ranking by selecting best budget smartphones 2019 year from the number of new products.
Our picks of the best smartphones of 2018:
Brand country: European (A-class); Chinese; with Aliexpress.
Brand: Samsung; Xiaomi; Sony; Huawei.
Price segment, rubles: up to 5000; up to 10000; up to 15000; up to 20,000; up to 25000; up to 30,000.
Availability: inexpensive; most expensive.
Characteristics: push-button; best camera; camera + battery; protected.
Trends: new items of the year; the most anticipated.
10. Huawei Y5 2017
It costs, on average, 7,019 rubles.
The smartphone from Huawei 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 has equipped the Y5 2017 with a 3,000mAh battery. Considering its small 5-inch screen and not-too-power-hungry MediaTek MT6737T processor, this battery lasts for 11 hours of continuous use at full load.
Pros:
- You can expand the memory by up to 128 GB.
- The 8MP main camera has an f / 2.0 aperture for better low light performance. In addition, it features autofocus and a powerful dual-tone LED flash.
- Convenient proprietary EMUI shell.
Minuses:
- You cannot save applications and games to a memory card.
- Little RAM - only 2 GB, and flash memory - 16 GB.
- The front camera, as one of the users put it, "clearly conveys the presence of some creature in front of the screen."
9. Nokia 2
The average price is 7,460 rubles.
This inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and battery is pleasantly heavy to the touch thanks to its aluminum frame. The back cover, made of polycarbonate, can be removed to access the slots for two nanoSIM and microSD cards up to 128GB.
The Nokia 2's screen is surprisingly good considering its cost. The smartphone is equipped with 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 aspect of the screen is the thick bezels at the top and bottom. The display occupies about 67% of the front panel.
The Nokia 2 runs pure Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Preinstalled applications include Nokia Mobile Care, which you can use to troubleshoot, 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 a lot of memory. All three cards can be used at the same time.
- The speakers and microphone work great, with no wheezing or voice distortion.
- The smartphone is very comfortable 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 2018, but in daylight, photos come out bright and clear.
Minuses:
- Only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of onboard 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 loads of open apps.
- The Adreno 304 GPU does not support Open GPL 3.0.
8. Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL
It costs, on average, 5 850 rubles.
The main advantage of this gadget is the battery, which has an impressive 4900 mAh capacity. Considering its small 5-inch screen and the ultra-low power MediaTek MT6737 chipset, you'll forget the last time you charged your smartphone.
With only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM, the FS530 Power Plus XXL will not handle any demanding games or heavy applications. But its rear camera is surprisingly good - 8 MP with autofocus, and gives 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 in order to reach the correct slots.
7.ZTE Blade A6 Lite
You can buy it for 8,990 rubles.
In the top 10 inexpensive smartphones of 2018, 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, under the beautiful case is hidden the not-too-fast quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor - the youngest model of 2015. For internal storage, 16 GB are allocated, and for RAM - 2 GB.
Pros:
- There is a fast charging function.
- You can expand the memory by 128 GB.
- The battery holds a charge for a very long time.
- Good build quality.
Minuses:
- Weak processor.
- Plastic case.
- The main 8 MP camera is inferior in quality to many competitors.
6.ZTE Blade V8 mini
It is sold, on average, for 9,990 rubles.
This beautiful model with an aluminum body is equipped with a 5-inch IPS-display. Its main advantage is that the Snapdragon 435 processor is faster than the previous participants in the rating of low-cost smartphones in 2018 in terms of price and quality.The amount of built-in memory and RAM is also all right - 32 GB and 3 GB, respectively.
The Blade V8 mini has also been dubbed by the manufacturer as “the perfect smartphone for photography enthusiasts,” as it features a dual main camera consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor to add depth to photos. The aperture of the camera can be changed from f / 1.0 to f / 8.0, which allows you to take clear and bright photos at night.
Pros:
- Nice to the touch and sturdy metal body.
- You can expand the memory up to 128GB.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- A fairly fast, albeit outdated chip.
- Bright 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 a table, the sound will be muted.
- Slow autofocus on the main camera.
5. Huawei Nova Lite 2017
It costs in Russian stores, on average, 9,990 rubles.
The elegant five-inch smartphone in a metal case attracted users for several reasons. The main one is beautiful design. He is noted in almost all reviews.
Secondly, Nova Lite 2017 has a good Qualcomm processor - Snapdragon 425.
Thirdly, it has a very fast fingerprint scanner.
Other pluses:
- It is possible to expand the memory by 128 GB.
- The 3020 mAh battery is enough for a whole day of operation "both in the tail and in the mane."
- There is a handy event indicator.
- Slim body.
Minuses:
- The main camera is of average quality 13 MP, although there is the possibility of its fine tuning.
- It is better not to use it without a cover, the device is very slippery.
- Internal storage is 16GB and RAM is 2GB.
4. Meizu M5s
You can buy, on average, 10,990 rubles.
The beautiful metal 5.2-inch device is offered in two versions - with 16 GB and 32 GB of internal storage. Meizu did not skimp on the amount of RAM - 3 GB.
The MediaTek MT6753 processor found in the M5s is the standard choice for budget and mid-range devices. Performance miracles should not be expected from it, but it will cope with new games at low or medium settings.
Pros:
- There is a fast charging function.
- It is possible to expand the storage of information by 128 GB.
- The 3000 mAh battery is enough for at least two days of work when surfing the Internet every day.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Good rear 13 MP camera with f / 2.2 aperture and autofocus.
Minuses:
No FM radio.
3. Meizu M6
The average price is 9 590 rubles.
Design is not the strong point of this smartphone. The build is good, but the polycarbonate case isn't as strong as the metal. However, this disadvantage is compensated for by many advantages. In particular, it is a 13 MP f / 2.2 camera that takes very good pictures in daylight. In low light, graininess becomes more noticeable. Also - which is rare for a low-cost device - the smartphone has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of flash storage. For those who prefer to save a little, there is a version for 16 GB.
And the gadget is equipped with a 3070 mAh battery, a fast fingerprint scanner, and an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor designed for budget devices. It is not very powerful, but the chipset will be enough for most games.
Pros:
- An 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 disadvantages of Meizu M6 can be attributed only to the fragile plastic case.
2.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, take a look at the Redmi 5A. This model has a small 5-inch IPS screen, which is bright enough 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 3000mAh battery lasted 11 hours and 22 minutes continuously in performance tests. In comparison, the ZenFone Max Plus M1 with a battery over 4000mAh only lasted 11 hours and 30 minutes.
On the back of the Redmi 5A is a 13-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. There is a good range of camera features, including: HDR, panorama, various scenes, filters and manual mode. The best pictures with a minimum of "noise" are obtained in less bright light. However, in poor lighting conditions, dark shades blend into one another.
Pros:
- Nice screen.
- The Snapdragon 425 processor is sufficient for most everyday tasks and games.
- There is a possibility of expanding memory. The microSD slot is not aligned with the SIM card slot.
- The desktop can be divided into 2 desktops.
Minuses:
- There is not enough free internal memory (its 16 GB) and RAM is also not a lot - 2 GB.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- No gyroscope sensor.
1.Xiaomi Redmi 4X
You can buy, on average, 12,000 rubles (top-end configuration).
The first place in the ranking of high-quality and inexpensive smartphones in 2018 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 the previous devices in the Redmi series. The smartphone is equipped with an IPS-display with a diagonal of 5 inches and contrasting, saturated colors. The Redmi 4X's body 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 rear 13 MP camera, the photos taken with the Redmi 4X look quite detailed. With one condition - if they are made in daylight.
Pros:
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- An 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.
Summing up: which inexpensive and high-quality phone to choose in 2018?
If you like smartphones with mechanical home buttons, we recommend Meizu M5s, Meizu M6.
If you are interested in inexpensive smartphones with a large battery, choose from the Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Nokia 2, ZTE Blade A6 Lite and Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL.
Want more built-in and more RAM? Search in the stores for Xiaomi Redmi 4X, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Meizu M6 or Meizu M5s.
Need a smartphone with a fingerprint sensor? These are Xiaomi Redmi 4X, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Huawei Nova Lite 2017, Meizu M5s, Meizu M6.
And if a good camera is important, we recommend Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Huawei Y5 2017, Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Meizu M6 or Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Hien Leeco Le Pro 3 for 7800 rubles 4 GB. operatives 2.1Hz frequency. Price with Ali.
Of the minuses, there is now no official support on the territory of the Russian Federation, but for me this is not critical.
I read it, and I agree with the opinion above: it would still be worth including the ZTE Blade V9. Quite new at the very beginning of April came out. A very strong middle peasant, but attractive primarily for its price. Because they are asking for it in a very godly way of 14 thousand, which is a holiday for such a filling.
ZTE came out with a more interesting model for 15tr - ZTE Blade V9, it is better to take it so as not to swear that there is not enough RAM, the camera is bad, etc.
zte GOOD PHONE 3 years left and would still be good if the sensor had not broken! works smartly online games like tanks and the like pulls freely! the phone is not small, but surprisingly, the battery lasts for a long time from morning to evening at work, freely drove music, while I was sitting in the internet while on the subway
zte is a brand, not a phone)) these can behave in a completely different way, although in principle they are now producing good models. a330 is generally ideal for summer residents - it's not a pity, and it holds the battery like a Nokia.
In my opinion, Xiaomi Redmi 5A has a gyroscope, in any case the "level" program works.
Well, they wrote 1000 times, the phone is not a camera. And for 12 thousand 4x, only in Chukotka you can buy. In St. Petersburg for 10 you can find 64 GB, 4x.
Can Masha for Lyashka and a goat in a cart. The price is announced as the average for the market, for phones that are in stock and that you can go and buy in a store, you know?
RedMi4x lives quietly for three days without recharging in "medium" mode. And the fingerprint scanner works perfectly on it. But cameras on all Xiaomi are not ice, including (and even more so) on 5a.
Normal camera. Not a DSLR.
Why aren't PHILIPS Xenium S386 and OUKITEL K10000 Pro in the rating? They are also quite inexpensive and decent in terms of characteristics, especially the last odds will give many in the ranking
Viewing angles 16: 9 ??? What kind of "guru" he wrote like that ??? The MediaTek processor has never been known for its low power consumption.
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