The question of which inexpensive and good smartphone to buy under 6,000 rubles in 2018 is more relevant than ever. The Russian Association of Internet Trade Companies (AKIT) is trying in every possible way to block Russians from accessing Chinese online stores. And while the monthly duty-free import limits have not been halved (as they plan to do in 2019), there is time to choose a good mobile device at a low price.
Having studied the opinion of buyers on various models of mobile phones on Yandex.Market, and having selected the most popular options, we made rating of inexpensive smartphones at the price of 6000-7000 rubles.
10. Jinga Pass
Average price - 6,000 rubles.
The rating of the best budget smartphones in 2018 in terms of price / quality ratio with a price of up to 7,000 rubles is opened by a model recently released by the Chinese company Jinga Mobile.
This is a classic budget smartphone with a 5-inch diagonal, two cameras (13 and 5 MP), a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory.
Pros:
- The presence of a fingerprint scanner.
- There is support for Google Pay and the NFC module, which many more expensive models lack.
- You can expand the storage capacity by an additional 32 GB.
- Decent main camera. If the lighting is good, then the pictures are bright and clear enough.
Minuses:
- The 2350 mAh battery is enough for a day of work.
- It makes no sense to take this smartphone for games and "heavy" applications.
9. Alcatel A5 Led 5085D
The average cost is 6,970 rubles.
This gadget is slightly better in performance than the tenth number in the rating of smartphones under 7,000 rubles in 2018. The screen is 5.2-inch, the chipset is an eight-core MediaTek MT6753, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of ROM. The battery capacity is 2800 mAh.
Pros:
- The screen features high brightness and good anti-glare properties.
- The storage capacity is increased to 128 GB.
- The manufacturer did not skimp on a wired stereo headset and an additional LED panel.
- Both the main 8 MP and the front 5 MP cameras have stabilization, while it works for both photos and video.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
8. Highscreen Easy XL Pro
Average price: 6500 rubles.
If your goal is to find a good smartphone under 7,000 rubles with a good battery, pay attention to the Highscreen Easy XL Pro. Its brief characteristics: screen diagonal - 5.5 inches, two cameras (13 and 5 MP), a processor with four cores MediaTek MT6737T frequency of 1450 MHz, RAM and ROM memory - 16 and 2 GB, respectively. The declared battery capacity is 3300 mAh.
Pros:
- Elegant design.
- Capacious battery (in super-economical mode, you can last a week without recharging).
- You can install a MicroSD card.
- High-quality translation of software into Russian.
Minuses:
- The main drawback of the apparatus is that its creators deliberately sacrificed the durability of the apparatus for the sake of beauty. He certainly looks impressive, but extremely fragile; use it only in a case.
- Another inconvenience is that the fingerprint scanner does not work well when the phone is in a protective case. So you have to choose - either the "death" of the device in case of an accidental fall, or the scanner.
7. Huawei Y5 2017
Average cost: 7,000 rubles.
In seventh place in the ranking of the best smartphones under 7,000 rubles. is a product manufactured by the Chinese giant Huawei.He was one of the first to refute the established opinion with his products that Chinese means cheap and low-quality.
The Y5 2017 will be a good choice for those looking for a 5-inch smartphone with a budget but fast processor (MediaTek MT6737T) and a large 3000 mAh battery. Other important characteristics include 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, 8 MP main camera and 5 MP selfie camera.
Pros:
- The smartphone lasts for about 2 days under average load.
- Convenient and beautiful EMUI shell.
- It works very quickly and without freezing, if you do not open many applications at the same time.
Minuses:
- The main camera is "noisy" even in normal lighting. The front takes a selfie with a highly magnified image around the edges.
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
- In the reviews, users complain that it is impossible to install programs and games on the SD card - the developers intended it only for photos and videos.
- Auto Brightness interferes more than helps. It makes the screen too bright at night, but vice versa on a sunny day.
6. Meizu M6
Offered for 6 540-7 500 rubles, depending on the modification.
This phone is sold in two models, both of which are inexpensive. They differ primarily in the amount of built-in memory (16 GB and 32 GB, respectively); everything else is the same - a 5.2-inch screen, two cameras with a resolution of 13 and 5 MP, an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and a 3070 mAh battery.
Pros:
- Bright and high quality screen.
- Clean and loud enough sound.
- It is possible to expand the data storage.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Large (compared to previous models from the list) amount of RAM - 3 GB.
Minuses:
- Lots of pre-installed software.
- Despite the good battery capacity on paper, it only lasts for a day of not too active work.
5. Meizu M5s
It can be purchased for 6,950-9,190 rubles, depending on the modification.
Meizu Technology Co loves to please its customers with variability, so the 5-inch Meizu M5s has two modifications. The differences are in the amount of ROM. If the more expensive version has 32 GB of internal storage on board, then the cheaper version has only 16 GB. The amount of RAM for both options is the same - 3 GB. The "heart" of the device is a budget eight-core chip MediaTek MT6753.
Pros:
- The metal body adds solidity to the device.
- One of the few inexpensive models equipped with a fast charge function.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- It is possible to increase the amount of storage for programs and games.
- The 3000 mAh battery is enough for a day of intensive work with watching videos, launching "heavy" programs and games.
Minuses:
- In low light conditions, the main 13-megapixel camera makes a lot of noise. If this does not scare you, then the cheaper version of Meizu M5s is one of the best smartphones under 6000 rubles.
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
You can buy for 7,000 rubles.
Like its main competitor Meizu, Xiaomi is determined to meet the needs of all categories of buyers. The Redmi Note 5A model in a beautiful metal case, a 5.5-inch screen and a 1400 MHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor is designed for demanding gadgets, and at the same time frugal people.
The smartphone has two cameras (13 and 5 MP), 16 GB ROM, 2 GB RAM and an average battery of 3080 mAh.
Pros:
- Good screen quality, the screen itself is large, the font can be set to large. So for gifts to elderly relatives - the very thing.
- You can install a MicroSD card up to 128 GB, and in a separate, not a hybrid slot.
- The battery with an average mode of use lasts up to 2 days.
- The main camera has a manual shooting mode, and the photos are realistic and rich.
Minuses:
- The touch buttons under the screen are not backlit, so it is impossible to see them in the dark.
- No fingerprint scanner.
3. Huawei Y3 2017
The lowest price in Russia - 5 461 rubles.
This is one of the best smartphones under 6,000 rubles in 2018 and the cheapest phone from Huawei. The manufacturer has equipped its brainchild with a 5-inch display, two cameras - 8 and 2 MP, a quad-core ultra-budget MediaTek MT6580M chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. The battery capacity is small to match the screen size - 2200 mAh.
Pros:
- Despite the moderate specs, the performance is surprisingly good.It does not slow down, it regularly catches the network where more expensive analogs fall into despondency, and with all this, it practically does not get warm.
- Good color rendition of the screen.
- There is a slot for expanding the internal storage.
Minuses :
- Quiet sound.
- "Filling", which is completely unsuitable for modern games. However, the latter quality can be useful if the smartphone is bought for a child.
- No fingerprint scanner.
2. Nokia 2 Dual sim
Average price: 6 990 rubles.
A modest northern violet appeared in the garden of beautiful Chinese roses - the only place in the top of smartphones up to 6,000 rubles, received a product from the Finnish corporation Nokia. The characteristics of this model are matched by the Chinese competitors: a five-inch screen, two cameras 8 and 5 MP, a quad-core Snapdragon 212 1300 MHz processor, 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM. But the battery is very powerful - 4100 mAh.
Pros:
- The screen is of good quality, and with low power consumption.
- Excellent sound volume and clarity.
- You can install a MicroSD card up to 128 GB.
Minuses
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
- Very thin and flimsy back cover.
- The screen does not always respond from the first touch.
1.Xiaomi Redmi 5A
In Russian stores it costs from 5 902 to 7 650 rubles, depending on the modification.
This is where Nokia should take an example when it comes to technical specifications. Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the best budget smartphone of 2018 in terms of price / quality ratio up to 6000 rubles and comes in two trim levels - with 16 GB and 32 GB of flash storage (and 2 and 3 GB of RAM). Both versions have a 5-inch screen, two cameras - 13 and 8 MP, an entry-level Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor and an average 3000 mAh battery.
Pros:
- The screen is bright with natural colors.
- There is a separate compartment for memory cards.
- Not a bad main camera, in daylight the photos are bright and detailed.
Minuses:
- The back cover can slide, so in order to avoid disappointment, it is recommended to immediately put your Xiaomi Redmi 5A copy in a case.
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
Summing up: we choose an inexpensive but good smartphone in 2018, with a price of up to 7,000 rubles
The only option for those who want a model with an NFC module is the Jinga Pass.
For those who like their phone to charge very quickly, the Meizu M5s will do.
For those who are not accustomed to saving on storage space, we can recommend the top-end version of Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Meizu M5s or Meizu M6.
The most inexpensive options are Huawei Y3 2017 and Jinga Pass.
The record holders for battery power are Nokia 2 Dual sim and Highscreen Easy XL Pro.
Jinga Pass, Highscreen Easy XL Pro, Meizu M6 and Meizu M5s have a fingerprint scanner.
The rest of the models from our list are approximately equal in features and cost. So take the phone you like the most visually.