For an amount of 20 thousand rubles, you cannot buy the flagship of this or even last year. However, you can buy a device with above-average characteristics, beautiful design, excellent dual (or even triple) cameras, and high-quality assembly.
We present to you the best smartphones of 2019 up to 20,000 rubles, which are on sale in Russia and have a high user rating on Yandex.Market.
List is out of date, read updated smartphone rating up to 20,000 rubles in 2020.
10. Meizu 15
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Android smartphone
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.46 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
- weight 152 g, WxHxT 72x143x7.25 mm
- separate DAC
In terms of size, this is the smallest model in the 2019 smartphone ranking under RUB 20,000. However, due to its compactness, the Meizu 15 fits very comfortably even in a small palm.
AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 has excellent color reproduction, excellent brightness reserve and good contrast. At the bottom is a fingerprint scanner that acts like a Home button.
Meizu 15 uses a dual camera with a main 12 MP Sony IMX 380 sensor (f / 1.8 aperture). The secondary 20-megapixel sensor is a telephoto lens with 2x magnification and bokeh. There are 4-axis optical stabilization, HDR and laser autofocus. Daytime shots and portrait mode produce excellent results, almost equal to this year's flagships.
Meizu has chosen Snapdragon 660 as the hardware platform for this model. This processor, together with the Adreno 512 video processor and 4 GB of RAM, will easily pull any modern game or many open applications.
pros: loud stereo speakers, fast charging, face recognition.
Minuses: No NFC module, memory capacity cannot be increased.
9. Highscreen Power Five Max 2
The average price is 15,290 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.99 ″, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 220 g, WxHxT 75x155x9.50 mm
In the top smartphones up to 20,000 rubles, there are models that have a larger screen and a better appearance. However, such a powerful battery as the Power Five Max 2 still needs to be looked for. This device will easily work without recharging for a day and a half, even if you use it "in the tail and in the mane."
The screen with a good pixel density (402 ppi) and an aspect ratio of 18: 9 has automatic brightness control. However, its color rendition is too juicy, and slightly unnatural.
The MediaTek Helio P23 processor in combination with 4 GB of RAM and the Mali-G71 video accelerator handles all "heavy" games and programs. It is unlikely that PUBG will work at maximum speeds, but at medium settings it is quite.
The main dual camera has bokeh and PDAF focus, traditional for most smartphones. In good lighting, the photos are clear and colorful, but with lack of lighting and digital noise, there is also a lack of detail.
pros: the set includes a protective case, the back cover made of rough plastic does not slip in the hand, there is wireless charging, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: Mediocre photo quality at night.
8. OPPO A5
The average price is 15,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.2 ″, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4230 mAh
- weight 170 g, WxHxT 75.60 × 156.10 × 8.20 mm
The appearance of this smartphone resembles a more expensive model - Oppo F7. The same glass panels on the front and back, with plastic frames. The "back" shimmers beautifully in the light.
The screen with an aspect ratio of 19: 9 occupies 88.8% of the front panel area. Considering its maximum brightness (about 410 cd / m²) and good anti-glare properties, the text on the screen is easy to read even on a sunny day.
The front 8 MP camera takes pictures of acceptable quality and is used to unlock the user's face. The rear dual camera has portrait mode and HDR Auto support. But there is no manual mode. Although even without it, the pictures in the daytime are quite bright, detailed. At night, the photo is overexposed, and the autofocus is slow.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor installed as the OPPO A5 hardware platform does not boast high performance. It slows down in demanding games like Injustice 2.
pros: Long lasting battery, includes case and screen protector, 3.5mm audio jack.
Minuses: you cannot make contactless payments, micro-USB connector.
7. Honor 8X
The average price is 17,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 20 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3750 mAh
- weight 175 g, WxHxT 76.60 × 160.40 × 7.80 mm
It is an elegant unit with a huge display that automatically adjusts brightness to adapt to environmental conditions. Its 19.5: 9 aspect ratio is close to the standard 21: 9 in which some films are shot.
The Honor 8 is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset. You will never run into problems with everyday apps like Instagram or Twitter, or opening tons of tabs in your mobile browser.
The gaming performance courtesy of the Mali G51 GPU is worthy of respect for the money. Launch PUBG Mobile and you will be able to play without lags and freezes with low to medium graphics quality.
A significant advantage of this model is an excellent rear camera, consisting of a main sensor and a 2 MP sensor for calculating the depth of field. Both lenses have a large f / 1.8 aperture for low-light photography. The camera also supports phase detection autofocus and can recognize up to 22 different categories and 500 different scenarios in real time. There's also a Night Shot mode that algorithmically combines multiple shots for brighter low-light photography.
pros: beautiful glass back cover, 3.5 mm audio jack, protective case included.
Minuses: Legacy micro-USB connector.
6. Xiaomi Mi8 Lite
The average price is 17,500 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.26 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3350 mAh
- weight 169 g, WxHxT 75.80 × 156.40 × 7.50 mm
This is an almost perfect smartphone in terms of price and quality up to 20,000 rubles in the 2019 ranking. Its metal and glass body is pleasant to the touch, and the 6.26-inch screen gives the model the status of a "flagship" phone. There is a fast fingerprint scanner on the back.
Like many phones with a notch at the top, the Mi8 Lite has an aspect ratio of 19: 9. And its maximum brightness is high enough to make the display easy to read on a sunny day.
This is one of the best phones in its class for gaming performance. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor, an octa-core chipset with Kryo 260 cores and an Adreno 512 GPU. You can rest assured that all modern games will run at at least medium graphics settings.
On the back of the device there is a 12 MP main Sony IMX363 sensor and an additional 5 MP depth sensor Samsung S5K5E8. The use of these various brands is a testament to Xiaomi's effort to find the best camera technology available for the price. On the front is a 24MP Sony IMX576 sensor. It takes selfies that are excellent in detail and clarity.
pros: there is a fast charging, excellent rear camera, fast and smooth operation.
Minuses: no NFC, no headphone jack.
5.Samsung Galaxy A30
The average price is 15,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 3 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 165 g, WxHxT 74.50 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
One of two representatives of the Galaxy A family in the top smartphones under 20,000 rubles in 2019. This is a more affordable alternative to the more expensive flagships Galaxy S, while having all the functionality that a modern user needs - from the ability to make contactless payments to a dual rear camera.
It's a fairly large, yet lightweight phone with a look that meets 2019 standards. Just one small cutout on the frameless AMOLED screen hides the front 16 MP camera, and does not interfere with video viewing.
The rear camera consists of a 16MP f / 1.7 aperture lens and a 5MP f / 2.2 ultra-wide lens. As for the image quality, it is average due to low contrast and too much blurring of details. However, the photos are quite suitable for uploading to social networks or blogs.
The Samsung Exynos 7904 processor does not promise top-end multitasking, but it will be enough for everyday activities, including games at low or medium settings.
pros: Powerful battery, fast charging, 3.5mm headphone jack, vivid display with natural color reproduction.
Minuses: no notification indicator, slightly slows down in heavy applications and games.
4. Samsung Galaxy A50
The average price is 17,650 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 25 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 166 g, WxHxT 74.70 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
One of best Samsung smartphones of 2019 features a 6.4-inch "Infinity-U" display, which is Samsung's marketing term for what other manufacturers call "waterdrop". This notch houses the front camera.
The display settings include several color modes, just like the more expensive Galaxy S series. This allows you to customize the display according to your preferences.
The A50 is the first Samsung device to feature an Exynos 9610 processor and is 20% faster than smartphones with the Exynos 7885 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, which means all new games at medium settings and demanding apps will fly.
The A50 features three rear cameras. The main sensor has an f / 1.7 aperture and a 78 ° field of view. Its high light sensitivity makes the A50 particularly suitable for low light photography.
The secondary 8MP camera can take wide-angle shots thanks to its 123 ° field of view. And the third camera is used to collect depth-of-field data, which is needed to create bokeh images. Photos look a little pale when you shoot in auto mode, but the main camera reproduces colors accurately and captures subjects quickly.
pros: large battery, comfortable shell, fast charging.
Minuses: slippery body, if a protective film is glued on, the fingerprint scanner integrated into the screen does not always work the first time.
3. Huawei P30 lite
The average price is 20,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.15 ″, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3340 mAh
- weight 159 g, WxHxT 72.70 × 152.90 × 7.40 mm
The third place in the top smartphones under 20,000 rubles in 2019 is occupied by the less expensive version of Huawei P30.However, in design, it practically does not differ from the premium models.
The "back" of the device is made of glass, and the frames are made of glossy aluminum. The smartphone is especially beautiful in the color "rich turquoise", when the play of light on a gradient surface creates an S-shaped pattern.
The Huawei P30 Lite has a 19: 9 aspect ratio screen. At the top is a small cutout for the front camera.
This smartphone has a Kirin 710 processor and a Mali-G51 GPU. If we take the gaming performance of this pair, then PUBG will run quickly and without lags only on medium graphics settings.
The most interesting feature of the Huawei P30 lite are the three rear cameras:
- main 24 MP sensor
- wide-angle 8 MP module
- 2 MP sensor, responsible for creating a bokeh effect (background blur).
The color of the images captured by the P30 lite may not be as natural and saturated compared to established camera phones, but noise reduction is excellent, as are the levels of detail.
The selfie camera is great too. It has an impressive 32MP sensor and can display many fine details even in low light indoors.
pros: fast charging, case included, headphone jack.
Minuses: the main camera protrudes slightly, and the phone is very slippery, so it's better not to use it without a case.
2.Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
The average price is 15,500 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.25 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 182 g, WxHxT 76.40 × 157.90 × 8.26 mm
This model cannot be called thin and light due to the 4000mAh battery. But it looks very solid, and the weight gives you good control when you hold the phone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a rich and bright IPS LCD screen. The aspect ratio is 19: 9 due to the notch at the top.
Under the hood of the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, a mid-range solution well-optimized for heavy games like PubG Mobile.
In real life, the phone is very fast. However, you will have to wait a few seconds for a particularly resource-intensive application to start.
In the daytime, photos taken with the main camera or with the 20MP + 2MP front dual cameras are sharp and clear. Indoors, the camera takes slightly oversaturated photos with high contrast.
pros: capacious battery, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: legacy micro-USB connector.
1. Huawei P Smart (2019)
The average price is 17,540 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 3 GB
- battery 3400 mAh
- weight 160 g, WxHxT 73.40 × 155.20 × 7.95 mm
One of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world is focused not only on rich people, but also on those who do not have a large budget. And 2019 began for Huawei with the P Smart budget phone. Which, despite its affordable price, looks like it can go hand in hand with best flagship phones.
The large 6.2-inch screen offers an excellent contrast ratio of 997: 1 and a good maximum brightness of 415 cd / m2.
Inside the P Smart is the Kirin 710 processor. In both single-core and multi-core tests, the 2019 P Smart outperforms its closest competitors, the Moto G6 and G6 Plus and the Nokia 5.1. While none of the above devices can handle the latest games in all their glory, the P Smart offers the best performance out there.
In addition, the best smartphone under Rs 20,000 includes a number of features that were once only found in flagships, including: dual main camera, face unlock, fingerprint scanning and AI in the camera app.
A feature of the model designed for the Russian market is the 8MP / 16MP dual front camera. Pictures from it are detailed and quite decent, so that you would not be ashamed to upload a photo to Instagram or another social network.
pros: 3.5mm audio jack, screen protector and headphones included.
Minuses: Legacy type of micro-USB connector.