The best smartphones of 2018 under 15,000 rubles: price / quality

If you want to buy a powerful and prestigious phone, and the voice of reason does not agree with the latest iPhone model or best smartphone of the year, that is, an acceptable compromise. This is the best smartphone under 15,000 rubles in 2018. And to make it easier for you to choose, we have created a list of the most popular and productive models with the highest ratings on Yandex.Market.

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 15,000; 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. Nokia 6

Price, on average, 12 250 rubles.

As part of a new partnership with HMD Global, Nokia has released three devices aimed at the budget segment: Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. And the sixth model turned out to be the most successful, both in design and in features. In our opinion, the indigo color version looks especially impressive. The aluminum alloy construction combined with the rounded edges gives the 5.5-inch smartphone a solid look. And the matte finish allows it to fit comfortably in your hand and prevents finger stains.

The Nokia 6 would be a much more competitive device if it contained the Snapdragon 625, the main processor for mid-range models. However, the manufacturer decided to install an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 with a lower clock speed than the Snapdragon 625 and made according to the 28 nm process technology.

It also comes with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot if you want to expand the storage. And its 3000 mAh battery will last a day under full load.

The 16 MP main camera takes high-quality pictures, although its autofocus is not very fast, and sometimes the white colors in the photo "yellow". The front camera is 8 megapixel, which sets the Nokia 6 apart from many 5 megapixel competitors.

Pros:

• Great design.
• Very bright screen, the text is easy to read even on a sunny day.
• There is a slot for memory cards up to 128 GB.
• There is an NFC chip.
• Loud and clear sound from two speakers.

Minuses:

• Outdated processor.
• No event indicator light.

9. Xiaomi Mi5X

The average cost is 12,750 rubles.

When it comes to phones with a good camera under RUB 15,000, Xiaomi products are almost unmatched. The Mi5X is the perfect example: 5.5-inch screen, powerful mid-range Snapdragon 625 processor, dual 12/12 MP cameras (one wide-angle and one telephoto), and plenty of flash storage (32GB to 64GB) plus 4 GB of RAM. And all this for less than 13 thousand rubles (even for the 64 GB version).

Pros:

• Capacious battery 3080 mAh.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• The screen has excellent color reproduction.
• Modern USB Type-C port.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• Slow switching from Wi-Fi to mobile internet.

8. Huawei P10 Lite

The average price is 14,490 rubles.

Judging by its looks, the P10 Lite is one of the most beautiful smartphones out there today. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most slippery smartphones, so you will most likely hide its beauty in a case.

The 5.2-inch screen makes the device very comfortable in the hand. And its eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 658 processor can easily handle most games and even the latest (albeit at low settings).

As for the battery, its capacity is 3000 mAh.

There is 32 GB of memory for storing user files, and 4 GB of RAM for programs.

Pros:

• There is NFC.
• One of the best rear cameras in its price range. It has a resolution of 12 MP, high-speed phase detection autofocus and can shoot video in 1080p resolution.
• There is a slot for a memory card.
• The package includes a film on the screen and a transparent bumper.
• Good oleophobic screen coating.
• Loud and clear sound.

Minuses:

• Very slippery body.
• The type of connector for charging is obsolete micro-USB, not USB Type-C.

7. Honor 8 Lite

It costs, on average, 14,263 rubles.

Don't expect the 5.2-inch Honor 8 Lite to be lightweight as it is a combination of metal and glass. This gives the smartphone an expensive and luxurious look.

The HiSilicon Kirin 655 processor (4 + 4 Cortex A53 cores with a Mali-T830 MP2 GPU) is complemented by 3 or 4 GB of RAM, depending on the version of the smartphone, and from 32 to 64 GB of internal memory.

The Honor 8 Lite comes with a main 12MP autofocus camera with f / 2.2 aperture and LED flash. The camera isn't the best in the segment, but impressive enough to meet the needs of most customers. The colors in the photo come out rich, and the images captured in both daylight and artificial light are equally good.

Pros:

• There is a hybrid microSD card slot.
• Smart processor.
• The battery is 3000 mAh, which with regular use of the smartphone lasts for the whole day.

Minuses:

• There is no oleophobic coating, which makes the smartphone vulnerable to even the slightest smudges and fingerprints.
• No fast charging.
• No NFC.

6. Meizu M6 Note

The average cost is 14,263 rubles.

M6s Note received three options at once: with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. It is powered by the popular mid-range Snapdragon 625 chipset and has a very good 12/5 MP main camera and a superb (judging by reviews) 16 MP front camera.

Under the 5.5-inch screen is the proprietary mTouch 2.1 button, which has a built-in fingerprint sensor. A very good solution, the risk of accidentally pressing the phone and unlocking it is minimal.

Another advantage of the device is the 4000 mAh battery. It can withstand up to 2 days of intensive smartphone use.

Pros:

• Bright and large display with correct color reproduction.
• Instantly triggered fingerprint sensor.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• The main camera takes good photos in both natural and artificial lighting and has a portrait mode.
• The front camera takes realistic, clear and detailed selfies - some of the best in the entire top 10 phones of 2018 under 15 thousand rubles.

Minuses:

• There is no NFC.
• Very slippery body.
• Flyme's proprietary shell is not updated frequently.

5. Huawei Nova 2

Can be purchased for 15 490 rubles.

This offer from the Chinese company is aimed at the mid-range and budget segments of the market, and, at the same time, has the functions that are most often associated with expensive devices. The Nova 2 has a five-inch display, a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 659 octa-core processor, 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM, and a dual 12/8MP rear camera designed for capturing photos with great depth of field effect.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Optimal for a large male hand and a small female palm size.
• The screen has a good oleophobic coating.
• Very fast fingerprint scanner.
• Loud and clear sound.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• The 2950 mAh battery at the last 20% discharges very quickly. However, the phone will be enough for a day of intensive work.
• The case heats up during prolonged play.

4. Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Sold for 12,100 rubles.

In fourth place in the list of the best smartphones under 15 thousand rubles is the updated version of the 6.44-inch Mi Max. The main change is the Snapdragon 625 processor (Mi Max has the Snapdragon 650). Also, the second model has versions with 64 and 128 GB of flash memory on board and 4 GB of RAM, while the first one could boast of both 16 and 32 GB versions.

The main camera was not 16, but 12 MP and acquired a sensor from Sony - IMX386, and an aperture of f / 2.2. instead of f / 2.0.

The battery capacity has increased. If the Mi Max had an impressive 4850 mAh, then the Mi Max 2 had 5300 mAh. So forget about charging this device for 2-3 days, while it will withstand surfing the Web and watching videos from YouTube.

Pros:

• A huge screen on which it is good to read the text and play the game.
• Instead of a micro USB charging port, a modern USB Type-C appeared.
• There is fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
• The body has become more rounded and acquired a U-shaped antenna on the back cover, a la iPhone 7.
• An excellent camera with good light sensitivity.
• There is a slot for a memory card.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• Due to its large size, not everyone is comfortable holding the Mi Max 2 with one hand.

3. Samsung Galaxy J7

In Russian stores it costs from 14,450 rubles.

The third line in the ranking of smartphones in 2018, price quality up to 15,000 rubles is occupied by the updated model of the popular state employee from Samsung.

Compared to the 2016 model, the novelty has a more capacious battery (3600 mAh versus 3300 mAh), more RAM (3 GB instead of 2 GB) and the 5.5-inch screen resolution has increased from 1280 × 720 to 1920 × 1080.

And a nice surprise for those who love the pink body - the Galaxy J7 now has it.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory up to 256 GB. Moreover, it is not combined with a SIM card slot.
• There is NFC.
• High quality AMOLED screen with rich colors.
• Well built and solid looking metal body.
• A very smart, albeit slightly outdated processor.
• The main 13 MP camera has a lot of settings.

Minuses:

• Outdated micro-USB connector.
• Initially, there is little flash memory - 16 GB.
• Very slippery body.

2.Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

You can buy it for 9,900 rubles.

Over the years, smartphone makers have continually redesigned the budget segment, releasing devices that offer superior design, great performance, and a wide range of features. But it is very difficult for other brands to compete in price and functionality with Xiaomi smartphones.

Take the seemingly budgetary Redmi Note 4X. It comes in 4 color options with a matte finish that not only prevents smudges, but also gives the device a beautiful look. The larger 5.5-inch display is great for movies and games.

The 10-core processor MediaTek Helio X20 with a frequency of 2100 MHz is responsible for the speed of the smartphone. And for a long time - a 4100 mAh battery.

Memory for user data onboard from 16 to 64 GB, and RAM - from 3 to 4 GB. And all this stuff, even in the maximum configuration, costs less than 10 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Very fast, albeit not a top-end processor.
• A capacious battery, which is inferior only to the Mi Max 2.
• Solid build and premium look.

Minuses:

• The 13 MP main camera takes a photo with unnatural colors in low light conditions.
• No NFC.
• Heats up in "heavy" games and applications.

1. Xiaomi Mi A1

The average price is 11,150 rubles.

If you are thinking about which phone to buy under 15,000 rubles in 2018, then pay attention to this model. This 5.5-inch device is optimal both in price and in performance. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 chip, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, a modern USB Type-C connector, and has a fast charging function.

Not enough to impress you? Then we round out the Mi A1's list of strengths with an excellent 12/12 dual camera with 2x optical zoom and f / 2.2 aperture. The smartphone also has a light indication of events, and a long-lived 3080 mAh battery.

Pros:

• Large screen with vibrant colors.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Even with several hours of video viewing, the battery, games and Internet work will be enough for a day of work with a margin.
• The main camera has a good portrait mode and dual zoom.
• Programs and games run without freezes and brakes.
• The beautiful metal body gives the smartphone a stylish and expensive look.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• The body is very slippery.

Brief results of choosing a smartphone up to 15,000 rubles in 2018

If you want a phone with long battery life and a large screen, the undisputed favorites are the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and Meizu M6 Note.

Are you looking for a smartphone with a great camera and beautiful looks? These are Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Xiaomi Mi5X, Meizu M6 Note or Huawei P10 Lite.

Do you need a device that is small in size and powerful in its "stuffing"? Suitable options are Honor 8 Lite, Huawei P10 Lite and Huawei Nova 2.

Do you need a high-quality and functional smartphone equipped with an NFC chip? We recommend Nokia 6, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7.