Flagship and near-flagship models of smartphones rarely cost less than 20-30 thousand rubles. And if an inexpensive smartphone model is suitable for a schoolchild or an elderly relative, then an active and business person needs a more solid and powerful smartphone. We present you the best smartphones up to 25,000 rubles in 2018... The rating was created based on the study of reviews, ratings and the popularity of smartphones on Yandex.Market.
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10.HTC U11 EYEs
The average price is 23 900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Android 7.1 OS
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6 ″ screen, 2160 × 1080 resolution
- camera 12 MP, autofocus, F / 1.7
- permanent memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM memory 4 GB
- battery 3930 mAh
- weight 185 g, WxHxT 74.99 × 157.90 × 8.50 mm
The U11 EYEs uses the same shiny "liquid design" as the flagship U11 +. However, it lacks a few flagship features in return for a more affordable price tag. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 652 chip, 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM.
Its six-inch screen has a resolution of 2160 × 1080 instead of QHD (2560 × 1440) like the U11 +, and doesn't have the BoomSound stereo speakers that the U11 + has.
The pride of this model is the dual front cameras (5 + 5 megapixels) with f / 2.2 aperture and a wide 80-degree view. In addition to the bokeh effect, the selfie camera also supports a beautification mode. You can either use the automatic mode, or manually "play" with the options for smoothing and lightening the skin, make the face in the picture thinner or enlarge the eyes.
Another cool feature of the U11 EYEs are AR selfie stickers. This is a set of animated cartoons - be it hat, sunglasses, groceries, rabbit ears, and more - that are automatically displayed on the faces of all the people in the photo.
Pros:
- Beautiful design of the case, which is also waterproof to IP67.
- There is an NFC chip.
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- There is a fast charging function.
- New type of USB Type-C charging connector.
- Capacious battery 3930 mAh.
Minuses:
- A beautiful but slippery case is best hidden in a case.
- There is no mini-jack.
- Not the newest, although a fairly efficient processor.
9.Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
The cost is 20 950 rubles.
Characteristics:
- phablet with Android 7.0
- 6 ″ screen, 1920 × 1080 resolution
- 23 MP camera, autofocus, F / 2
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 2700 mAh
- weight 188 g, WxHxT 79x165x8.10 mm
In ninth place in the ranking of smartphones under 25,000 rubles in 2018 is a model from a subsidiary of a famous Japanese brand. It is offered in two versions: with 32 and 64 GB of flash memory. In this case, the amount of RAM in both versions is 4 GB.
For those familiar with the design of Sony Xperia smartphones, it is difficult to find something new in the XA1 Ultra at first glance. In appearance, this smartphone is very similar to its predecessors. However, its "body" is no longer curved at the edges and has a square design, and the sides are curved at the front and back, which makes it easier to hold the device in hand.
The large and bright 6-inch display is protected by scratch-resistant glass. The smartphone has a dedicated two-step camera button that can be used to focus and capture an image.
Inside the gadget is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 chip, a memory expansion slot and a 2700mAh non-removable battery with Qnovo Adaptive charging technology, which slows down the charging speed when the battery is close to 100 percent charge.
Pros:
- Has the latest USB Type-C charging connector.
- There is NFC.
- The superb 23MP rear camera features macro mode and optical image stabilization.
- Bright and juicy sound in headphones.
Minuses:
- Small battery capacity, although it is enough for a day of intensive work.
- No fingerprint scanner. We'll have to use smart unlock from Google.
- No moisture protection.
8. ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL
You can buy for 23 750 rubles in the top version.
Characteristics:
- Android 7.1
- support for 2 SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual main camera 12/8 MP, autofocus, F / 1.8
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- Communication: 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3300 mAh
- weight 165 g, WxHxT 75.20 × 155.40 × 7.50 mm
If the previous participant of the top smartphones had two different versions of internal memory, then this model has two versions of RAM - 4 GB and 6 GB. But the amount of built-in storage is the same - 64 GB.
With an attractive design, 12/8 MP main camera, powerful Snapdragon 660 (or Snapdragon 630) processor and reasonable battery life, ZenFone 4 is the best Asus phone to date and will meet 99% of user needs. Its 5.5-inch screen will appeal to those who do not like the popular nowadays "shovels". And, unlike the U11 EYEs, the body is not slippery.
Pros:
- There is a fast charging function.
- There is a USB Type-C connector.
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- There is an NFC chip.
- Very good, clear and rich sound from the speakers.
Minuses:
- The soiled and fragile rear case is the price to pay for its glassy beauty.
- The device is not yet updated over the air, you have to update the firmware manually.
7. LG Q6
The average price is 16,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Android 7.1 OS
- work of two SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″, resolution 2160 × 1080
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM memory 3 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
- weight 149 g, WxHxT 69.30 × 142.50 × 8.10 mm
This 5.5-inch model does not claim to be a flagship performance, but it is an excellent choice when considering the value for money.
For the sake of economy, the glass back found in LG's premium smartphones in the Q6 has been replaced with plastic. The metal frame is still there and is felt when you hold the phone.
The aspect ratio of the screen is the most modern - 18: 9, and the screen itself cannot be complained about, it is bright, with excellent contrast and color reproduction. It occupies 78.6% of the front surface of the smartphone, which can only be recorded as a plus for the model.
Responsible for the speed is the Snapdragon 435 processor - not top-end, but quite productive, and allowing you to play even "heavy" games.
The built-in memory on board the device, by modern standards, is not much - 32 GB. However, it can be expanded up to 2 TB by inserting a memory card. RAM memory - 3 GB.
Pros:
- There is NFC support.
- The main 13 MP camera with many modes captures bright, detailed shots in normal lighting, while the front 5 MP camera has a wide-angle lens.
Minuses:
- No USB Type-C connector.
- Very easily soiled back cover.
- Small battery capacity - 3000 mAh.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- No fast or wireless charging.
6. LG G6
Can be purchased for 25,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.7 ″, resolution 2880 × 1440
- dual camera 13/13 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3300 mAh
- weight 163 g, WxHxT 71.90 × 148.90 × 7.90 mm
One of the best phones of 2018 under 25,000 rubles was supposed to be LG's big return to flagship smartphones. But while this is a good device, it has little to do with the competition.
Instead of the standard 16: 9 aspect ratio seen on most smartphones, LG opted for an 18: 9 aspect ratio for the G6's 5.7-inch display.But there is a downside to this solution - for example, YouTube videos, which are almost universally 16: 9 aspect ratios, have black bars on both sides.
The G6 comes with the slightly outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, not the latest 835. However, the Snapdragon 821 has enough power for most of the apps and games you try to load your smartphone with. Flash memory and RAM are 64 GB and 4 GB respectively.
The 3300 mAh battery provides a day and a half of continuous work under intense load.
The dual 13/13 MP main cameras have OIS, one f / 1.8 aperture lens and an f / 2.4 wide-angle lens. Photos are sharp, with excellent color and contrast. However, they often lack depth.
Pros:
- A very fast and sensitive fingerprint scanner.
- There is fast charging.
- There is USB Type-C.
Minuses:
- Weak 5MP front camera. On a bright day, the image quality is normal, with a lack of lighting - mediocre.
- The rear glass panel is fragile and scratches quickly.
5. Xiaomi Mi6
The cost, on average, is 24,290 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.15 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12/12 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3350 mAh
- weight 168 g, WxHxT 70.50 × 145.20 × 7.50 mm
A product from the famous Chinese brand Xiaomi opens the top five in the rating of smartphones under 25,000 rubles in 2018. It is available in three versions at once: with 4 and 64 GB of memory, with 6 and 64 GB of memory and with 6 and 128 GB of memory.
Thanks to its small size, the 5.15-inch smartphone fits comfortably even in a small palm.
Xiaomi Mi 6 was one of the first phones to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor. Given the high specs, it's no wonder the Xiaomi Mi 6 performs fantastically well. The phone doesn't lag or lag even with a lot of apps running, and the Adreno 540 GPU handles the latest Android games with ease.
Dual cameras on phones are nothing new, but there is no consensus among smartphone makers on how to use the secondary sensor. In the dual 12/12 MP main camera of Xiaomi Mi 6, the presence of a second sensor allows you to zoom in a photo, in theory, without loss of quality. However, the zoom function works well under normal lighting conditions.
Pros:
- The display is excellent in color rendering, contrast level and brightness.
- Very fast fingerprint sensor.
- There is fast charging.
- There is a USB Type-C connector.
- There is NFC.
- The battery with a capacity of 3350 mAh provides work under average load for 1.5-2 days.
Minuses:
- No headphone jack.
- Scratches quickly appear on the back cover.
- No memory card slot.
4. Xiaomi Mi Note 3
In stores it is sold for 20 670 rubles in a top-end configuration.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12/12 MP, autofocus, F / 1.8
- memory 128 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
- weight 163 g, WxHxT 73.95 × 152.60 × 7.60 mm
This new smartphones in 2018 under 25,000 rubles is an excellent choice for those looking for a high-end smartphone at an average price. It features a 5.5-inch IPS screen, Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB or 6GB RAM, 64GB or 128GB internal storage depending on configuration, dual camera (12MP + 12MP) and 3500mAh battery - an incredible amount of technological solutions for a smartphone, which is sold for 20 thousand rubles.
Pros:
- There is fast charging.
- There is an NFC chip.
- There is USB Type-C.
Minuses:
- No memory expansion slot.
- No 3.5 headphone jack.
3. Huawei Nova 2
The average price is 12 651 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12/8 MP, autofocus, F / 1.8
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 2950 mAh
- weight 143 g, WxHxT 68.90 × 142.20 × 6.90 mm
This is the best choice of a smartphone under 25,000 rubles in 2018, if the first item on your list when buying a mobile phone is “reasonable price”.Those who are tired of the abundance of phablets and are looking for a small device that fits comfortably in the hand will also like this well-assembled 5-inch device.
The hardware at Huawei Nova 2 is not top-end, but good enough to satisfy the needs of most users. The amount of RAM and ROM is 4 and 64 GB, respectively. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor belongs to the mid-price range, and the Mali-T830 MP2 is responsible for video processing.
The dual main camera (12/8 MP) of the device has an optical double zoom and allows you to blur the background behind the subject. Under normal lighting conditions, the camera shoots excellently, with natural colors and excellent detail. The quality of shooting at night deteriorates, and a little "soap" is noticeable.
Pros:
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- There is fast charging.
- There is a USB Type-C connector.
Minuses:
- Heats up in games and when working in "heavy" applications.
- No NFC.
- At the last 20% of the charge, the 2950 mAh battery is quickly discharged.
2. Samsung Galaxy J7
Offered for RUB 14,770.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.5 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- 13 MP camera, autofocus, F / 1.7
- memory 16 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 3 GB
- battery 3600 mAh
- weight 181 g, WxHxT 74.80 × 152.50 × 8 mm
This 5.5-inch smartphone from the famous manufacturer will not offer you the flagship features that are in the latest Samsung devices... But it has all the features that can be useful in everyday life, ranging from the presence of NFC and ending with the ability to expand the flash memory from 16 GB to 256 GB to fit all the data you need.
The proprietary Exynos 7870 chip is made using a 14 nm process technology and is comparable in capabilities with the state-owned Snapdragon 625 from Qualcomm. Please note that games and programs with advanced graphics will slow down at medium and high settings.
The camera of the gadget is 13 MP, has autofocus, but does not have optical stabilization. In bright light, there are no complaints about the quality of the pictures. However, at night the photos come out of mediocre quality, although this is the problem with most inexpensive smartphones.
Pros:
- Large battery capacity - 3600mAh. The phone keeps a charge for 3-4 days at medium intensity load.
- Solid and beautiful design.
- The shell is well optimized.
- An excellent speaker in terms of volume and sound quality.
Minuses:
- No fast charging.
- Without root access, it is impossible to remove some of the preinstalled programs.
- The outdated type of charging connector is micro-USB.
1. Honor 9
The maximum version can be purchased for 24,020 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 7.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.15 ″, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 20/12 MP, autofocus, F / 2.2
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3200 mAh
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 70.90 × 147.30 × 7.45 mm
This is the best smartphone under 25,000 rubles in 2018. The option with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM will cost even less - 18 thousand rubles. And for 24 thousand rubles you will get an excellent device with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM.
One of the many positives about the 5.15-inch Honor 9 is how easy it is to hold it in your hand. Thanks for this small size.
The HiSilicon 960 processor can handle the latest games and many applications running simultaneously. It has four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A53 cores, while cheaper phones will use all eight Cortex-A53 cores. The A73 cores are in a league higher than the A53 and have high performance.
And the 3200mAh battery will keep you playing, watching videos or surfing the Internet for at least a day.
The dual rear cameras of Honor 9 (20/12 MP) offer natural color reproduction and high detail images. However, in low light, the quality of images deteriorates, in large part because the smartphone does not have optical image stabilization and has a slow lens with an aperture of f / 2.2. But the camera has many modes that allow you to be more creative with your photos.
Pros:
- The smartphone is equipped with an infrared port. And the pre-installed app lets you program the Honor 9 to take on the role of multiple remotes at once.
- Very fast fingerprint scanner.
- It is possible to expand the memory.
- There is NFC.
- Latest USB Type-C connector.
Minuses:
- The glass back is fragile and not scratch resistant.
- The main camera performs mediocre in low light.
- There are problems with geolocation - a long search for a real location.
Summing up: which smartphone under 25,000 to choose
For fans of high-performance and beautiful phablets, we recommend HTC U11 EYEs, Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or LG G6.
For those with small palms and big demands for smartphone performance, the Honor 9, Huawei Nova 2 and Xiaomi Mi6 are the best options.
Xiaomi Mi Note 3, LG Q6, ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL and Samsung Galaxy J7 can offer the “golden mean” in terms of display size, performance and a good main camera.
Out of competition in terms of low price and good performance - Samsung Galaxy J7, Huawei Nova 2 and LG Q6.