Consumers who are accustomed to the formula “the higher the price, the higher the quality”, are sure that buying an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and a battery up to 5,000 rubles is like winning the lottery. That is, someone somewhere could, but their own chances are scanty.
Our top 10 best smartphones under 5,000 rubles will refute this misconception. By purchasing one of these gadgets, you will get a great device, similar in design and screen size to expensive smartphones, but with a few compromises.
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.
The list was formed based on reviews, ratings and the popularity of models on the Yandex Market.
10. Leagoo M9
The average price is 3,834 rubles.
If you have long dreamed of a stylish smartphone with a large 5.5-inch screen, but did not want to pay 10 or more thousand rubles for it, then here it is - a dream gadget. Its quad-core MediaTek MT6580 chip will not handle the latest mobile games, but for everyday tasks (surfing the Web, making calls, reading texts, etc.) its capabilities are quite enough. There is not much memory in 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM, but there is a slot for installing a microSD card.
For capturing videos and photos, the device is equipped with a dual 8/2 MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5/2 MP front camera. Shots taken in good light are superior to many more expensive competitors. However, photos taken in low light often have “noise”.
Pros:
- Nice looking (especially in blue, although there are still black, white and gold options).
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- Removable 2850mAh battery.
- The set includes a cover and a protective film.
- There is a fingerprint sensor.
- The popular aspect ratio of modern smartphones is 18: 9.
Minuses:
- The polycarbonate body is fragile.
- No 4G.
9. Highscreen Easy XL
It costs, on average, 4 490 rubles.
A good smartphone under 5000 rubles with a responsive 5.5-inch screen with an oleophobic coating, infrared and OTG. Perfect for a schoolchild or student, since the not very smart MediaTek MT6737T processor will not allow playing "heavy" games for days on end, and RAM and internal memory (1 GB and 8 GB, respectively) are enough only for undemanding applications.
The main 8 MP camera takes good pictures in bright light, but don't expect good quality in the dark. There is only one good phrase to say about the 2 MP front camera - it is.
Pros:
- Great screen with superb color reproduction.
- The device fits comfortably in the hand and does not leave fingerprints on the matte casing.
- There is a slot for expanding the memory up to 32GB.
- There is 4G LTE.
- When speaking, the sound is loud and distinct. The speaker is conveniently located on the front panel, so that the sound is not muffled when you put your smartphone on the table.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
- In the second slot for a SIM card, you can install either a SIM card or a memory card.
- The battery, although it has a capacity of 3300 mAh, discharges rather quickly - after 6-8 hours of active use.
8. Alcatel U5 HD 5047D
You can buy it for 4 610 rubles.
A small five-inch smartphone with no performance claim. With a MediaTek MT6737M chipset, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM, it is perfect for a person who is looking for a phone within 5,000 rubles, especially for calls, checking mail and "light" games.
Pros:
- Bright display.
- There is 4G LTE.
- There is a slot for expanding the memory up to 32GB.
- Smart Android 7.0.
- Using software interpolation, you can take pictures with a resolution of 13 MP of the main camera and 8 MP of the front one.
Minuses:
- No fingerprint scanner.
- Weak 2200mAh battery.
- Quiet sound. It is better to give an elderly and hard of hearing relative push-button telephone.
7. DOOGEE X20
The average price is 4,499 rubles.
DOOGEE - a well-known Chinese manufacturer of budget smartphones succumbed to the general trend and began experimenting with a dual camera. One of the results of the experiment was the X20 model with a dual 5/5 MP camera with HDR mode and autofocus. In addition to this feature, the device boasts a beautiful slim body, a 5-inch screen and a mechanical Home button.
The processor is standard for many budget smartphones with a good battery up to 5000 rubles, MediaTek MT6580. RAM and ROM - 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively, and the space for user data can be increased by using a microSD card up to 64 GB.
Pros:
- There is a fast charging function.
- There is a fingerprint sensor.
- The set includes a cover and a protective film.
- Decent quality of the pictures taken by the main camera.
Minuses:
- No 4G.
- Weak and non-removable 2580mAh battery.
6.VERTEX Impress Lion dual cam 3G
Offered for RUB 4,599.
The main advantage of this 5-inch gadget is the removable 4400 mAh battery. Otherwise, this is a standard budget employee with a MediaTek MT6580 chip, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory.
Pros:
- It is possible to expand the memory up to 32 GB.
- There is a fast charging function.
- Nice dual 8/5 MP rear cameras.
- There is an OTG-Host, that is, a usb flash drive can be connected to a smartphone through an adapter.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
- No 4G.
5. Leagoo Kiicaa Power
The average cost is 4 352 rubles.
Another representative of "long-playing" gadgets among the best smartphones under 5000 rubles. Although its battery is not removable, like the seventh rating number, it is almost as capacious - 4000 mAh. Another nice feature is the presence of a fingerprint sensor, which not all budget smartphones have. But you shouldn't expect miracles from the processor - the quad-core MediaTek MT6580 will allow you to use social networks, banking and other applications and "light" games without freezes and lags. The device received 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of built-in memory, which is quite worthy for the money.
Pros:
- There is a slot for expanding memory up to 128 GB.
- The main camera is dual - 8/5 MP with an aperture of F / 2.2. In good lighting, shots come out crisp and bright.
- Excellent build quality.
- Nice appearance.
Minuses:
- Lots of useless programs.
- No 4G.
4. Fly FS527 Nimbus 17
Sold for 3 420 rubles.
This is one of those smartphones that you can give your son or teenage daughter, and then not pull your hair out if the child breaks or loses it. Many push-button phones are more expensive.
But you do not need to demand huge functionality from a gadget for such a price. With a MediaTek MT6580M chip, 8 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM, the Nimbus 17 is nothing more than a good dialer and plus gives you the opportunity to "hang" on social networks or play games that are undemanding to hardware.
Pros:
- Stylish appearance.
- It is possible to expand the memory by 32 GB.
- Convenient and fast Android 7.0 OS.
- Nice 5MP rear camera.
Minuses:
- No 4G.
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
- Battery capacity 1900 mAh.
- The image size for a five-inch screen is 854 × 480.
3. Fly FS517 Cirrus 11
Can be found on sale for 3,930 rubles.
Slightly more expensive than the Nimbus 17, but also richer in features from the Chinese manufacturer Fly. It also has a higher image size of a 5-inch display - 1280 × 720, and has 4G LTE. And a Spreadtrum SC9832 processor with a frequency of 1500 MHz is available. But with memory, things are worse - 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM.
Pros:
- There is a separate slot for expanding memory up to 32 GB.
- Removable 2100 mAh battery.
- Bright display with good color rendering.
- With the main 8 MP camera, you can get pictures with good sharpness (in normal lighting).
- The bundle includes a good headset.
- The smartphone is made of high-quality plastic, pleasant to the touch.
Minuses:
- Heats up when working.
- Many users complain about the occasional intrusive ads.
2. Motorola Moto C LTE
Available for 3,790 rubles.
Launched in 2017, the mobile phone from a reputable brand is equipped with a 5-inch display with 720 by 1280 pixels and is powered by a MediaTek quad-core chip (MT6737M or MT6580M optional). Also "on board" there are 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32 GB using a microSD card.
In terms of cameras, the Motorola Moto C has a 5MP main camera on the back and a 2MP front camera for selfies. Powered by a smartphone running Android 7.0 and equipped with a removable 2350 mAh battery.
Pros:
- There is 4G LTE.
- The main camera has a convenient menu and you can adjust the exposure directly during shooting.
- Pure Android 7.0.
- You can install applications to a memory card.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
- Sound is not very clear when listening to music through headphones or speaker.
1. Huawei Y3
You can buy it for 4,940 rubles.
This offer from Huawei is aimed at people who are looking for a functional and modern smartphone, but do not want to pay extra for it. Elegant design, small size, and surprisingly good performance with mediocre hardware made Huawei Y3 one of the leaders in the smartphone rating under 5,000 rubles in 2018.
Pros:
- Five-inch screen with very good color and contrast.
- Decent 8 MP main camera.
- You can transfer applications to a memory card,
- A minimum of unnecessary applications.
Minuses:
- The MediaTek MT6580M chip is designed for ultra-budget devices and does not support 4G.
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
- The battery capacity is only 2200 mAh.
- Little RAM - 1 GB, and internal storage - 8 GB.
Summing up: which smartphone is better to buy under 5,000 rubles in 2018
The trouble with almost all budget smartphones is weak hardware capabilities, as well as a small amount of RAM and internal memory. If you want more of both, take a look at Leagoo M9, DOOGEE X20 or Leagoo Kiicaa Power.
If you need the cheapest smartphone with 4G, we recommend Motorola Moto C LTE, Fly FS517 Cirrus 11, Highscreen Easy XL or Alcatel U5 HD 5047D.
If you need a budget smartphone with a capacious battery and a good camera, take a look at VERTEX Impress Lion dual cam 3G or Leagoo Kiicaa Power.
Huawei Y3 is suitable for those who are looking for a compromise between usability and the cost of a smartphone.
If the main reference point is a low price, then Motorola Moto C LTE, Fly FS517 Cirrus 11, Fly FS527 Nimbus 17 and Leagoo M9 will not be better.