Updated 10/12/19. Added Samsung Galaxy A50 and OPPO Reno 2.
Xiaomi Mi 9
- three cameras 48/16/12 Mp
- memory up to 8/128 (or 12/256) GB, without slot for memory cards
- battery 3300 mAh
The updated flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 became the company's first gadget with a triple camera. He shoots perfectly - you can see examples of photos in ours. Smart functions based on AI not only help you take cool pictures, but also monitor the optimal power consumption, so that even with a 3300 mAh battery, the gadget lasts up to two days on a single charge.
Another innovation is the bezel-less design with a drop instead of a bang and the return of the wireless charging function. The back here is made of mirrored glass with an unusual rainbow effect and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Black, blue and pink models will be available for sale.
With over 370,000 AnTuTu points, the new Xiaimi Mi 9 has become one of the most powerful Android smartphones. And this is not surprising, because it runs on the top 7-nm Snapdragon 855 processor. In the maximum configuration, the gadget will receive 8/128 GB of memory, the model will be available for purchase in March 2019. A separate 12/256 GB model will also be on sale, but its price and release date are still unknown.
Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 +
- screen 6.2 ″ or 6.4 ″, resolution QHD + (2960 × 1440)
- triple camera 16 MP F / 2.2 + 12 MP F / 1.5-F / 2.4 + 12 MP F / 2.4
- 8/128 GB memory, memory card slot
- battery 3400 mAh or 4100 mAh
On February 20, Samsung unveiled a new lineup that includes three smartphones: the affordable S10e, S10 and S10 +. We included the S10 / 10 + in our rating, but the S10e is also a flagship, albeit with stripped-down specs. But the two older models are not much different: except that the plus version has a larger screen, two front cameras and a more capacious battery are installed.
New items received large AMOLED screens with cutouts for front cameras. Both smartphones are powered by an eight-core Exynos 9820 processor, equipped with a triple camera with artificial intelligence support and 8/128 GB of memory. In the top-end configuration, the S10 + received as many as 12 gigs of RAM and 1 TB storage! Another feature of the S10 is that the smartphone can serve as a station for wireless charging. From it you can recharge smart watches, headphones and even other smartphones.
The main feature of the iPhone Xs Max was a large frameless screen - this is the first large smartphone among those released by Apple (in September 2019, the iPhone 11 Pro Max was also released with a similar 6.5-inch diagonal). The Xs Max model got the opportunity to use two SIM cards, one of which - eSIM - recently began to work in Russia. So far, communication from virtual operators is quite expensive, but the situation may change in the future.
The iPhone takes great selfies, supports the latest iOS 12 and runs on a powerful processor Apple A12 Bionic. The model's face unlock has become faster, and the camera now allows you to adjust the sharpness of the pictures after shooting.
Nevertheless, the previous iPhone X remains relevant in 2019 - the gadget still has excellent cameras and powerful hardware. In addition, after the release of the Xs line, prices for "tens" have become lower - you can buy an iPhone X from 55,000 rubles.
iPhone 11 Pro
In 2019, Apple has delighted fans of the brand's fans with new smartphones: iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. The new items have become more powerful than the previous models and received one additional camera - the base 11th model has two, and the "pro" has three. Considering that previous iPhones are quite productive and shoot well, we will not make the iPhone 11 Pro in the overall top 10 smartphones of 2019 - yet, there is not much new in the new products.
In 2020, the company will release the next line of iPhones - and here we are expecting interesting innovations that will compensate for the lack of those in the 11th models.
Huawei P30 Pro
- OLED screen 6.5 ", resolution 2340х1080
- triple camera 40 MP (f / 1.6) + 20 MP (f / 2.2) + 8 MP (f / 3.4), TOF sensor
- memory up to 8/256 GB, slot for memory card HUAWEI NM
- battery 4200 mAh
One of the best camera phones of 2019 is sure to be relevant in 2020 as well. The AI-powered triple camera takes some really cool shots - you'll find plenty of examples in our review. The model received a large OLED display with curved edges, a drop-cut and a sub-screen fingerprint sensor. The processor is the top Huawei Kirin 980 based on the 7nm process technology. The model comes in 8/256 GB modification and supports the manufacturer's proprietary memory cards.
The model has good autonomy and charges quickly - by 55% in the first 30 minutes. The smartphone also supports wireless charging and can act as a charging station itself. The list of new items also includes WLAN-ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, IP68 - in general, everything is as it should be for a flagship. The price is the same flagship - about 60,000 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
- screen 6.39 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 12/12 MP
- memory up to 10/128 GB, without slot for memory cards
- battery 3200 mAh
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the long-awaited new product of 2019. In the top-end configuration, the gadget will receive 10 GB of RAM! Why a smartphone has such a volume of RAM is still unclear, but on paper such characteristics look impressive. Also, attention is drawn to the frameless screen of the gadget: the front camera and all the sensors are hidden here in a pull-out unit. Only the small size of the battery is not impressive - 3200 mAh seems too small for such a large screen. However, fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 promises to save the day.
The smartphone went on sale on February 7, and DxOMark experts have already evaluated its quality of shooting and placed the model in the fifth place in their rating of camera phones. The main camera here is double - 12 + 12 Mp, the front one is also equipped with two matrices - 24 + 2 Mp. Also at MWC 2019 they presented a special version of the gadget -.
OPPO Reno 2
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 48/8/13/2 Mp
- memory 8/256 GB, memory card slots
- battery 4000 mAh
The OPPO smartphone features incredibly fast charging: the gadget supports VOOC Flash Charge technology and charges up to 40% in just 10 minutes! However, fast charging is not the only advantage of the model. First of all, it is a camera phone that can take great pictures. There are four main cameras here, and the front one is hidden in a fin module that slides out of the body.
The gadget received a record amount of internal memory for the manufacturer - 256 GB. In this case, you can use memory cards with your smartphone. The processor here is not a flagship, but rather powerful Snapdragon 730. And, of course, there is support for the current Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC interfaces.
LG V40 ThinQ
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 3120 × 1440
- triple camera 12/16/12 MP
- battery 3300 mAh
One of LG's latest flagships is the V40 ThinQ. Its main feature is as many as five cameras: three main and two frontal. Like all devices in the line, the smartphone supports a lot of smart functions and settings for mobile photography. The screen of the new model has grown to 6.4 inches and the bezels have become narrower. The back is made of frosted glass, not glossy, like most "dirty" ones.
The gadget is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 845 coupled with 6GB of RAM. Another feature of the model is an advanced musical filling in the form of a 32-bit DAC and Boombox speaker. By the way, at MWC 2019 LG showed the updated V50 ThinQ with 5G support. We wrote more about the new product.
LG also has a similar but less expensive model that came out in early 2018. The smartphone is also powered by the Snapdragon 845 and comes with smart features that help you capture great shots in all lighting conditions. However, it only has two main cameras and a slightly smaller screen - 6.1 inches instead of 6.4 inches.
HTC U12 Plus
- screen 6 ″, resolution 2880 × 1440
- dual camera 12/16 MP
- memory up to 6/128 GB, memory card slot
- battery 3500 mAh
HTC U12 Plus became the first smartphone with a "transparent" back. In the "Transparent blue" color on the cover of the gadget, you can see the battery, antennas and component cables. HTC calls its design "Liquid Surface" or "fluid surface." We will not argue about the practicality of such a solution, but the design looks great.
DxOMark experts praised the HTC U12 Plus' image quality and put the smartphone in third place in their rating (at the end of 2018). The gadget is equipped with a 12 + 16 megapixel dual camera with a telephoto lens and optical stabilizer. To take cool low-light photos, the smartphone uses HDR Boost technology, in which the U12 Plus takes multiple shots at different exposures and combines them into one frame.
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- camera 25/8/5 Mp
- memory up to 6/128 GB, memory card slot
- battery 4000 mAh
In the category "the best smartphone under 20,000 rubles", the Galaxy A50 is confidently leading. In the official Samsung store, a model with 64 GB of internal memory can be purchased for 17,990 rubles. The device is equipped with a large 4000mAh battery. The gadget will definitely be able to hold out without recharging for one and a half to two days. By the way, there are some more interesting models in the Galaxy A line of 2019 - you can find a review of the A50 and A30.
This model uses a separate slot for memory cards (up to 512 GB) and two SIM card slots. The device runs on a proprietary Samsng Exynos 9610 processor and runs all popular 3D games. Also there is support here Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC are an excellent set for a smartphone for 18,000 rubles. Plus, in the Galaxy A50 three cameras are installed that promise decent image quality. The only drawback of the model is the plastic case, which, in general, can be protected with a cover.
Honor 8X
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 20/2 MP
- memory up to 4/128 GB, memory card slot
- battery 3750 mAh
Another inexpensive but powerful smartphone - Honor 8X - became a bright new product of 2018. Apart from the attractive design, the smartphone received a good dual camera with support for artificial intelligence functions that help to optimize shooting settings.
Russian buyers of equipment still believe in the immutability of the following primitive proportion: the higher the price of a product, the higher its quality. Although in the mobile market this law has long been in effect "insofar as" - the cost of a product here depends on the brand, technical characteristics, on how much the manufacturer had to spend on advertising, and on many other variables. The quality of the gadget as a pricing factor is far from the top of the list.
The current market situation is the most favorable for buying an inexpensive but high-quality smartphone. Check out our rating of smartphones - and you will find out which of the devices in 2019 will justify every ruble invested in them.
10. Meizu M2 Note
- CPU: 8-core MediaTek MT6753, 1300 MHz clock speed
- 2 GB / 16 GB
- Display: 5-inch diagonal, FullHD resolution
- 13 Mpix / 5 Mpix
- Battery: 3 100 mAh
Price: from 10 950 rubles
2.Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
- CPU: 8-core Exynos 7 Octa 7870, clock speed 1.6 GHz.
- Memory (operational / user): 2 GB / 16 GB
- Display: 2-inch diagonal, HD resolution
- Cameras (main / front): 13 Mpix / 13 Mpix
- Battery: 3,000 mAh
Price: from 13,570 rubles Samsung cannot be called a "cheap" manufacturer - even within the budget lines of the Korean company, smartphones cost from 10 thousand rubles. However, in 2017 Samsung pleasantly surprised by showing the updated J5, which justifies its price by 100%.
In just a year, the J5 has gone from an ugly plastic duck to a beautiful aluminum swan. The 2017 model boasts a premium metal design and a 2.5D SuperAMOLED screen. In addition, the device received a fingerprint sensor, thanks to which the user can pay for purchases with, and a selfie camera of a killer quality.
Dignity
disadvantages
- The battery is smaller than the 2016 model.
- Low screen resolution.
1. ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
- CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 @ 2 GHz.
- Memory (operational / user): 3 GB / 32 GB
- Display: 2-inch diagonal, FullHD resolution
- Cameras (main / front): 16 Mpix / 8 Mpix
- Battery: 2 650 mAh
Price: from 14,200 rubles When ASUS on its official website calls Zenfone 3 ZE520KL “a masterpiece of modern engineering art”, it is not exaggerating - it is difficult to find a smartphone that would look just as beautiful and original. The back panel of the device is decorated with a pattern of concentric circles - a must-have element of the famous signature ASUS Zen-design, awarded a separate award at Computex 2016. Zenfone 3 ZE520KL case, made of durable Gorilla Glass, has a minimum thickness of just 7.69 mm.
However, the ASUS device gets the title of the best smartphone in terms of “price / quality” not only for its looks - it is also a jack of all trades. Photographers will appreciate the 16-megapixel camera with triple autofocus, which supports both optical and electronic stabilization. Game lovers will be thrilled when they test Qualcomm's 64-bit 14nm processor. Music lovers will be impressed by the sound processed by the SonicMaster audio technology.
disadvantages
- Small capacity battery.
- No NFC.
A few years ago smartphones with good specifications were expensive, now a decent device can be found for little money. Among the best low-cost smartphones, you can find models from leading Chinese manufacturers that can easily cope with everyday tasks. It is not at all necessary to purchase flagships for a high price. The promoted firms charge a lot of money for the brand, while the Chinese manufacturers set the cost only for the device. Below is the budget price category of phones that have modern characteristics.
Best cheap smartphones according to user reviews
A low price does not mean that a phone is of poor quality. Having studied user reviews, our experts identified the highest quality models from the budget category and included them in the rating of the best low-cost smartphones.
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Meizu M6T 2 / 16GB
The TOP is opened by the Meizu M6T smartphone, one of the best representatives of the budget class. The body is made of durable and high-quality plastic, pleasant to the touch. On the back there is a dual optical camera module with flash, a fingerprint scanner. The front is covered with a screen and glass with rounded edges.
The display has minimal bezels. Above it is a speaker, a window with sensors and a front camera. There is nothing on the bottom, the touch buttons are located right on the screen. The quality of the picture display is acceptable, considering that the diagonal is a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720. The dual camera shoots at a budget level, and its resolution is 13/2 megapixels.
The phone is powered by an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor. The electronic circuit is complemented by a Mali-T860 video accelerator, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. It is an inexpensive, good quality phone that can handle simple everyday tasks.
Advantages:
- fast fingerprint scanner;
- low price;
- good screen;
- high-quality assembly;
- affordable price tag.
Disadvantages:
- combined slot for memory card and sim card;
- insufficiently powerful iron.
Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)
The body of the smartphone is made of high quality plastic. There is no backlash or creaks between the parts. Almost the entire front side is occupied by an elongated 5.45-inch screen. The rear camera is 13 megapixels. The characteristics correspond to the cost. It is based on a 4-core processor MediaTek MT6739. Stable operation of the phone is provided by 2 GB of RAM and 16 built-in memory.
The battery capacity is 3020 mAh, not much, but with average use it is more than enough for a day. In music listening mode, the device can work up to 62 hours. There is no fast charging, so it will take about two hours to charge the battery. The operating system is Android version 8. There is a proprietary shell EMUI 8. According to customer reviews, this is one of the best inexpensive phones in its category.
Note. The processor is too weak to run resource-intensive games and applications. A smartphone is best suited for solving simple everyday tasks, communicating in instant messengers, browsing the Internet, making calls and photographs.
Advantages:
- stylish design;
- pleasant color rendition of the screen;
- the set includes headphones;
- separate slot for a memory card;
- good autonomy.
Disadvantages:
- no fingerprint scanner;
- small amount of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy A6 32 GB
The representative of the budget class from the Koreans is made in an all-metal case with small plastic inserts. The case design looks modern with a new 18.5: 9 aspect ratio. Diagonal Amoled screen 5.7 inches, resolution 720 x 1480 pixels. On the back there is a 16-megapixel lens with flash and a fingerprint scanner.
The smartphone runs on an 8-core mobile Exynos 7870 chipset. The graphics accelerator is Mali-T830. Built-in memory 32 GB, you can also use microSD cards.
The best smartphone according to reviews is equipped with an NFC chip, which allows contactless payment. Long battery life is provided by a 3000 mAh rechargeable battery. With active use with the screen turned on for 5 hours, the smartphone will last all day without recharging.
Advantages:
- all-metal body;
- large Amoled display;
- solid assembly;
- sound quality at a height;
- good picture quality during the day.
Disadvantages:
- there is no moisture protection;
- insufficient pixel density.
The best low-cost smartphones with a good camera
Choosing a cheap smartphone with a good camera is not an easy task. Today, there are many models at an affordable cost. If you want to get a high-quality camera, you should first of all pay attention to its characteristics. Below are the best budget cameraphones.
Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64 GB
A stylish inexpensive smartphone with the best camera is offered by Xiaomi. On the back there is a dual optical module separated by a powerful dual LED flash. The top camera with a resolution of 12 + 20 megapixels is capable of taking the clearest and most saturated images. Portraits are also top notch. The background is naturally blurred. The 20MP front camera allows you to capture detailed selfies. The large 5.99-inch screen with an 18: 9 aspect ratio makes it easy to view the captured photos.
The performance of an inexpensive Chinese phone is at the top level. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. It allows you to run resource-intensive modern games without overheating the case. The modification is presented with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The volume of the non-removable battery is 3010 mAh.
Advantages:
- thin all-metal body;
- high-quality camera;
- excellent screen;
- fast work of the interface;
- availability of fast charging Quick charge;
- high productivity.
Disadvantages:
- the main camera module protrudes;
- no support for contactless payments.
ZTE Blade V9 32GB
The second line of budget camera phones was taken by a frameless smartphone, which is equipped with a dual camera with a resolution of 16/5 megapixels that produces stunning pictures. Even in the evening, the photos are saturated and sharp, there is no blur and noise. The second lens allows for portrait shots with bokeh effect. The 13 megapixel front camera is also of high quality.
The metal body is made of sleek aluminum and is very pleasant to hold in your hand. Almost the entire front part is covered with a screen with an 18: 9 ratio.
The heart of the device is the Snapdragon 450 chip. Graphics processing is provided by the Adreno 506. The device will not freeze when solving problems, thanks to the 3 GB RAM. 32 GB are reserved for storing personal data, and you can install a memory card up to 256 GB. The 3200 mAh battery is capable of working up to 8 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time.
Advantages:
- high quality camera;
- high-quality display with a resolution of 2160 × 1080;
- NFC module;
- value for money;
- great sound
- long enough battery life.
Disadvantages:
- the case is very slippery and easily soiled;
- minor flaws in the software.
The best low-cost smartphones with a powerful battery
A modern phone with all the necessary functions must be equipped with a good battery. It is unlikely that someone wants to constantly live at the outlet or walk with PowerBank. The best smartphones with low cost and powerful battery are presented to the attention of users.
Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1771) 16 GB
The smartphone is made in the usual Motorola style. Despite the budget, the back cover is made of metal and is removable. The main advantage of the phone is the powerful 5000mAh rechargeable battery. In video viewing mode, the charge will last up to 15 hours. If you play games continuously, the device will work for more than 8 hours. The large battery is not the only advantage of the state employee. There is good stuffing here, which includes a MediaTek MT6737 processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, built-in memory is 16 GB.
An inexpensive smartphone with a good battery is equipped with an NFC chip, with which you can contactlessly pay for purchases. The rear camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels is capable of taking high-quality photos. The front camera is primitive, its resolution is only 5 megapixels. Despite the fact that the screen is large, with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, its resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels.
What we liked:
- protective glass Gorilla Glass;
- NFC module;
- powerful battery;
- presence of LED;
- the ability to install 2 SIM cards and a memory card at the same time.
What you should pay attention to:
- small amount of internal memory;
- outdated chip;
- no fast charging.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 3 / 32GB
A phone for a low price has all the necessary characteristics. The diagonal of the screen is 6 inches, the resolution is 2160 x 1080 pixels. Any picture is displayed clearly and richly with color reproduction as close to natural as possible.
One of the best budget smartphones comes with a 5000mAh battery. Without recharging, you can do up to 840 hours of standby time. The processor is the eight-core Snapdragon 636 from Qualcomm, which is paired with the Adreno 509 graphics accelerator. The performance is provided by 3 GB of RAM.
In appearance, the smartphone is similar to the flagship category. The bezels around the display are minimal, the body is all-metal, on the back there is a double lens, with a resolution of 13/5 megapixels.
Advantages:
- large display;
- high-quality sound;
- pure Android 8.1;
- battery life;
- great camera;
- durable aluminum housing.
Disadvantages:
- the fingerprint scanner works slowly;
- there is no auto focus on the main camera.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB
We also included Xiaomi in the category of the best budget smartphones with a large battery. The smartphone has a very capacious battery, a large screen and impressive technical characteristics. It is based on the powerful mobile Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip, which is powered by 8 Cortex-A53 cores with a clock frequency of 2.0GHz. The smartphone has an incredibly large battery capacity of 5300 mAh. There is also Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. The phone's screen is very large, its diagonal is 6.44 inches.
The design of the phablet is quite familiar. Xiaomi has used it for many of their devices. On the back side there is one 12 megapixel lens of the main camera.
Note. The smartphone belongs to the category of phablets due to its large screen. Typically, users refer to these devices as "tablet phones".
Advantages:
- powerful iron;
- powerful stereo speakers;
- capacious battery;
- a good combination of price and performance;
- high quality camera;
Disadvantages:
- there is no optical stabilization for video;
- no protection from water;
- inconvenient to use with one hand.
The best low-cost big screen smartphones
For many users, the big screen is extremely important. It allows you to comfortably watch your favorite movies, videos, play games. It is not at all necessary to purchase flagship devices for the sake of a large, high-quality display. Budget models also have good characteristics.
Samsung Galaxy J6 + (2018) 32GB
A budget smartphone with a large screen has a diagonal of 6 inches and a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels. The display has an elongated shape due to the aspect ratio of 18.5: 9. A protective glass with 2.5D curvature is used as a coating.
Smartphone performance is average. All processes are controlled by the 4-core mobile chip Exynos Octa 7870. The electronic circuit is supplemented with 3 GB of RAM. The built-in memory is 32 GB, but only 22.4 GB of this volume is available to the user, the rest of the space is reserved for the needs of the system. The 3300 mAh battery can work in standby mode for more than two days. If you listen to music continuously, a full charge will last for 90 hours.
The main camera is dual, its resolution is 13 and 5 megapixels, respectively. The second lens helps you create high quality portraits with blurred backgrounds. Also, a cheap smartphone has an NFC chip in its arsenal, which is lacking in many budget devices.
Advantages:
- large screen;
- long battery life;
- NFC chip;
- fast fingerprint reader;
- high build quality.
Disadvantages:
- small amount of memory;
- incorrect operation of the brightness adjustment sensor;
- slightly overpriced.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 3 / 32GB
You can buy a budget smartphone at a low cost. At the same time, the device looks stylish and modern. Its bezel-less design with its large display is an eye-catcher. The diagonal of the display is 6.25 inches with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. This will allow you to view any content with comfort and in high quality.
On the back there is a dual module in the style of iPhone X. The lenses are separated by a powerful flash. The resolution is 12 and 5 megapixels, respectively. The inexpensive smartphone also has the best camera in its class. The second lens aims to create quality portrait shots. The back also includes a nimble fingerprint scanner that responds very quickly and without glitches.
Note. The device can run 3D games, as in the arsenal of 3 GB of RAM and a powerful eight-core Snapdragon 636 processor from Qualcomm.
The volume of the rechargeable battery is 4000 mAh, which will provide a long battery life. Considering that the processor has energy-saving characteristics, a full charge will last for almost 15 hours in active use with all the functions involved. There is no support for fast charging, so the smartphone will charge from 0 to 100% for almost 2 hours. In terms of price and quality, this is an excellent device that has decent characteristics.
Advantages:
- high autonomy;
- large high-quality display;
- dual main camera;
- high level of productivity;
- affordable price;
Disadvantages:
- a hybrid slot for SIM cards and a memory card (you won't be able to install two SIM cards and a memory card at once);
- there is no NFC chip;
- the processor that was used in the previous model.
Which budget smartphone to buy
Even an experienced user can get confused when choosing a good modern smartphone. The abundance of devices on the electronics market allows you to choose any device to your taste and color. The article presents the TOP 10 inexpensive smartphones with good characteristics, powerful batteries and excellent cameras. When buying, you can take into account these models and choose one of the presented mobile phones.
Which phone should you choose to have good equipment and a high price / quality ratio? Everything is very simple: we analyzed the most popular user requests and their purchases on Yandex.Market and selected popular phones for you at the price and quality of 2019. This rating includes devices with modern filling and excellent workmanship. And, as it turned out, phones from the budget and middle price segment are in the greatest demand.
What was taken into account when choosing a particular model, in addition to high popularity? First of all, it is the price, then the ease of use, modern design, a set of the most popular functions, performance, image quality and battery life. All smartphones selected in this rating have no problems with this, and you can safely rely on them in these categories.
As expected, the Top manufacturers included Xiaomi, Samsung, but there are also devices from Huawei and Asus. To make it easier for you to navigate your budget, we have divided the devices into 3 cost groups: up to 10,000 rubles, up to 20,000 rubles and up to 40,000 rubles. And we will start, by tradition, with relatively expensive, but the most equipped phones, and then we will talk about the most popular devices from the middle and budget segment.
The most popular phones under 40,000 rubles
This category includes smartphones with the best characteristics, but at the same time having a very high demand in the domestic market. However, we note that if it were not for the price restrictions, then the iPhone X would certainly have entered into it (its price is from 60,000 rubles), tk. almost twice as many people bought it (according to data for the last 2 months) than Samsung Galaxy S8 + 64GB (about 40,000 rubles). And we will start with the latter.
Samsung Galaxy S8 + 64GB
The smartphone has become especially attractive in the last six months, when the price for it has dropped almost twice from the starting price. Most stores sell it for more than 40,000 rubles, but there are offers for less than 30,000 rubles. Top filling, chic camera, excellent workmanship, frameless screen rounded at the edges - this is what makes this model very popular. Separately, we emphasize the presence of a huge number of sensors on board, including a gyroscope, compass, barometer, fingerprint and iris scanners.
Advantages
6.2 inches large AMOLED screen with 2K resolution (2960x1440)
high-quality dual camera with F / 1.7 and the ability to shoot video in 4K
rich equipment, including AKG headphones included in the kit
disadvantages
Not a very durable battery for a screen like this
There are complaints about HDR in-camera
Xiaomi Mi8 6 / 64GB
This device immediately after the announcement in Russia became a bestseller precisely due to the successful combination of rich filling and a fairly democratic price at the start of sales. is the most inexpensive smartphone with top-end hardware (it can be found on the Web for about 25,000 rubles). It will provide the owner with high performance due to the most powerful Snapdragon 845 processor to date and the presence of all kinds of sensors, including a dual GPS module, a pressure sensor, a gyroscope, etc. Xiaomi Mi8 has a well-proven dual camera with artificial intelligence function.
Advantages
Powerful processor
High quality AMOLED screen 6.2 inches
Rich stuffing, including pressure sensor, dual GPS, NFC
disadvantages
Battery is not very durable
No IK sensor
The face scanner is currently only available for Asian countries.
ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 4 / 64GB
This device received a modern look, including a bezel-less Full HD + screen with a notch, a dual camera with F / 1.8 and the ability to shoot video with support for 60 frames.
It is worth noting that although this model has a Snapdragon 636 processor, it provides the smartphone with smooth and fast operation in the interface and in applications.
The battery can power the phone at average loads for up to 3 days.
The most popular phone models under 20,000 rubles
The best-selling smartphones in Russia in 2019 turned out to be from the middle price category - from Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei. Of course, phones from Honor, Sony, Nokia and other well-known brands could also be included in this list. they fit perfectly into this price range. But we selected only the models with the highest demand according to Yandex.Market data.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4 / 64GB
The top popular phones of 2019 in the mid-range are topped by the Redmi Note 5 smartphone, above all for its excellent price / quality ratio. In it, the company has managed to implement a wonderful design with a thin body and a quite acceptable screen size of 5.99 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is in line with the bezel-less fashion and, at the same time, quite classic - there is a narrow area above the screen for the speaker with sensors and the front camera, as well as a small chin at the bottom.
There is also a 12/5 MP dual camera with f / 1.9, which takes pictures at a very good level. In addition, in addition to two SIM cards, one of the slots can be used for a microSD memory card. The manufacturer did not skimp on the 4000 mAh battery, which can be called the most capacious among the devices of this class. And the legendary Snapdragon 636 processor will ensure fast and smooth operation in the interface and applications.
Advantages
Excellent ergonomics, fast work
High-quality Full-HD screen
Nice dual camera
Capacious durable battery
disadvantages
The big screen will not suit everyone
Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB
In terms of equipment, this device could be attributed to budget models. However, the price of the Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB at about 13-16,000 rubles forces us to place it in the middle price segment.
The smartphone has a modern design and a very high quality dual 16/5 MP camera with F / 1.7, which allows you to get good pictures in dark conditions. At the same time, the manufacturer installed only a 720 × 1480 HD screen here, albeit with an AMOLED matrix, which produces a juicy picture even in direct sunlight.
The heart of the Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) is a rather old but quite efficient Snapdragon 450 processor, which is equipped with Chinese phones for 5-6 thousand rubles. The type of connector for charging is also micro-USB, but the battery is quite capacious - 3500 mAh. And it's worth considering that Wi-Fi in this model is supported only up to 802.11n.
Advantages
Quality camera
Enduring battery
disadvantages
Not a very powerful processor
HD screen
Huawei P20 Lite
This representative of Huawei phones has a fashionable design of the case, made of aluminum and boasts excellent filling. The Full HD screen has a comfortable 5.84 inches in diagonal, which, combined with framelessness, provides it with a very compact size of 148 × 71 × 7.4 mm.
The side edges have a matte finish and this prevents the smartphone from slipping out of the fingers and provides a pleasant tactile sensation. Users note clear sound during calls and very long (up to 5 days) battery life with average use.
It should be noted that along with the USB Type-C port, the manufacturer left a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the bottom end. By the way, they come with a smartphone, like a silicone case. The phone has an advanced 16/2 MP dual camera, but with an aperture of F / 2.2, which does not work very well for pictures in the evening.
Advantages
Great design
Metal body with matte finish on the sides
NFC availability
Face recognition
Fast charging
disadvantages
Average battery capacity
Low aperture of the main camera
Huawei P smart 32GB
Along with its attractive appearance, one of its greatest strengths is the display. The 5.6-inch screen with an "stretched" Full-HD resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels) shines really bright, giving out almost 575 cd / m2. The only criticism is colors that do not look as saturated on the screen as some of their competitors. This model has 32 GB of internal memory, of which about 23 GB are available to the user. But the smartphone has a separate slot for installing memory cards. The body is made of aluminum, as is the back cover, which houses the fingerprint scanner and the dual camera.
Advantages
Good workmanship
Modern display
High speed of work
disadvantages
Poor image quality in low light
Average battery life
The most popular phone models up to 10,000 rubles
As expected, this section contains smartphones from the same manufacturer - Xiaomi. One could also talk about devices from other manufacturers, but, alas, in this price segment they usually have a terrible filling, and therefore are not very popular with buyers. There are, of course, exceptions, for example, very high-quality and suitable models with a low price tag are made by BQ Mobile, Prestigio, etc. But, according to Yandex.Market, the most popular are Xiaomi devices, and three models have become leaders in the rating.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 3 / 32GB
This smartphone can be called an ideal option for people who value convenience, reliability and functionality for very little money. That is why the Redmi 6 model is very popular not only in the Russian market.
The phone is equipped with a very nimble eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) with a clock frequency of 2 GHz and can be equipped with 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of built-in flash drive.
The device has a quite high-quality dual main camera with 12 and 5 megapixel sensors, which is very rare for devices in this price segment. Equally important, the smartphone comes with the modern operating system Android 8.1 Oreo with the MIUI 9 proprietary add-on, which are regularly updated by the manufacturer.
Advantages
Modern design
Sufficiently powerful processor
Enduring battery
Decent camera
disadvantages
Plastic case
Rear speaker
