The question of which inexpensive and good smartphone to buy up to 6,000 rubles in 2018 is more relevant than ever. The Russian Association of Internet Trading Companies (AKIT) is doing its best to block the access to Chinese online stores for Russians. And while the limits of monthly duty-free import 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 on Yandex.Market the opinion of customers about various models of mobile phones, and having selected the most popular options, we made rating of inexpensive smartphones at the price of 6000-7000 rubles.
10. Jinga Pass
The average price is 6,000 rubles.
The rating of the best budget smartphones of 2018 in terms of price / quality ratio at 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 diagonal of 5 inches, two cameras (13 and 5 MP), a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 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 data storage capacity by another 32 GB.
- Nice main camera. If the lighting is good, then the pictures are bright and clear enough.
Minuses:
- The battery capacity of 2350 mAh is enough on the strength of the day.
- There is no point in taking this smartphone for games and “heavy” applications.
9. Alcatel A5 Led 5085D
The average cost is 6 970 rubles.
This gadget in terms of performance is slightly better than the tenth smartphone rating number up to 7,000 rubles in 2018. It has a 5.2-inch screen, the chipset is an eight-core MediaTek MT6753, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of ROM. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh.
Pros:
- The screen has high brightness and has good anti-glare qualities.
- The volume of data storage increases to 128 GB.
- The manufacturer did not stint 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 rub.
If your goal is to find a good smartphone up to 7000 rubles with a good battery, pay attention to Highscreen Easy XL Pro. Its brief characteristics: a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, two cameras (13 and 5 MP), a processor with four MediaTek MT6737T cores with a frequency of 1450 MHz, RAM and ROM memory - 16 and 2 GB, respectively. The claimed battery capacity is 3300 mAh.
Pros:
- Elegant design.
- A capacious battery (in super-economical mode, you can extend it for a week without recharging).
- You can install a microSD card.
- High-quality translation into Russian of software.
Minuses:
- The main disadvantage of the device is that its creators deliberately sacrificed the longevity of the device for beauty. He certainly looks spectacular, but at the same time extremely fragile; Use it only in the case.
- Another inconvenience - 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 the event of an accidental fall, or a scanner.
7. Huawei Y5 2017
Average price: 7000 rub.
In seventh place in the ranking of the best smartphones up to 7000 rubles. is a product released by the Chinese giant Huawei. He was one of the first with his products to refute the popular belief that Chinese means cheap and low-quality.
The Y5 2017 will be a good choice for those who are looking for a 5-inch smartphone with a budget but fast processor (MediaTek MT6737T) and a large battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Other important characteristics include a 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie camera.
Pros:
- Under average load, the smartphone lasts about 2 days.
- Comfortable and beautiful shell EMUI.
- It works very quickly and without freezing, if you do not open many applications at the same time.
Minuses:
- The main camera "noise" even in normal lighting. The front takes a selfie with a greatly enlarged 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-adjusting brightness is more distracting than helping. At night, it makes the screen too bright, but on a sunny day - vice versa.
6. Meizu M6
Offered for 6 540-7 500 rubles, depending on version.
This phone is sold in two versions, both of which are inexpensive. They differ primarily in the amount of internal 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 fairly loud sound.
- It is possible to expand the data warehouse.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Large (compared to previous models from the list) RAM - 3 GB.
Minuses:
- A lot of preinstalled software.
- Despite the good battery capacity on paper, it lasts barely a day for not too active work.
5. Meizu M5s
Can be purchased for 6 950-9 190 rubles, depending on version.
Meizu Technology Co loves to delight its customers with variety, so the 5-inch Meizu M5s has two modifications. The differences are in the volume of ROM. If the version is more expensive than 32 GB of internal storage on board, then the version is cheaper - only 16 GB. The amount of RAM for both options is the same - 3 GB. The “heart” of the device is the budget eight-core MediaTek MT6753 chip.
Pros:
- The metal case adds solidity to the device.
- One of the few inexpensive models equipped with a quick charge function.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- There is an opportunity 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 up to 6,000 rubles.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
You can buy for 7000 rubles.
Like Meizu’s main competitor, Xiaomi is determined to meet the needs of all categories of customers. The Redmi Note 5A model in a beautiful metal case, a 5.5-inch screen and a quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with a frequency of 1400 MHz is designed for demanding gadget characteristics, and at the same time economical people.
The smartphone has two cameras (13 and 5 MP), 16 GB ROM, 2 GB RAM and an average power battery of 3080 mAh.
Pros:
- Good screen quality, the screen itself is large, the font can be customized large. So for gifts to elderly relatives - that’s it.
- You can install a microSD card up to 128 GB, and in a separate, not a hybrid slot.
- The battery with an average use lasts up to 2 days.
- The main camera has a manual shooting mode, and the photos are realistic and saturated.
Minuses:
- The touch buttons below the screen do not light up, so it is impossible to see them in the dark.
- No fingerprint scanner.
3. Huawei Y3 2017
The lowest price in Russia is 5,461 rubles.
This is one of the best smartphones up to 6,000 rubles in 2018 and the cheapest phone from Huawei. The manufacturer equipped its offspring with a 5-inch display, two cameras - 8 and 2 MP, a quad-core ultra-budget chipset MediaTek MT6580M, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM. The battery capacity is small to match the screen size - 2200 mAh.
Pros:
- Despite the moderate performance, the performance of the device is surprisingly good. It does not slow down, it regularly catches the network where more expensive analogues fall into despondency, and at the same time it practically does not heat up.
- Good color rendering at the screen.
- There is a slot for expanding internal storage.
Minuses :
- Quiet sound.
- "Stuffing", which is completely unsuitable for modern games. However, the latter quality can be useful if a smartphone is bought for a child.
- No fingerprint scanner.
2. Nokia 2 Dual sim
Average price: 6 990 rub.
A modest northern violet appeared in the garden of beautiful Chinese roses - the only place in the top smartphones up to 6,000 rubles was received by the product of the Finnish corporation Nokia. The characteristics of this model are similar to Chinese competitors: a five-inch screen, two cameras 8 and 5 MP, a quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz, 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM. But the battery is very powerful - 4100 mAh.
Pros:
- Good quality screen, with low power consumption.
- Excellent volume margin 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 with the first touch.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
In Russian stores, it costs from 5,902 to 7,650 rubles, depending on the modification.
That's who Nokia should take an example from when it comes to technical specifications. Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the best budget smartphone in 2018 in terms of price / quality ratio up to 6,000 rubles and comes in two trim levels - with 16 GB and 32 GB flash storage (and 2 and 3 GB RAM). Both versions have a 5-inch screen, two cameras - 13 and 8 MP, an entry-level quad-core processor Snapdragon 425 and an average power battery of 3000 mAh.
Pros:
- The screen is bright with natural color reproduction.
- There is a separate compartment for memory cards.
- A good main camera, in the light of day, the photos are bright and detailed.
Minuses:
- The back cover can slide, so to avoid disappointment it is recommended to immediately put your copy of Xiaomi Redmi 5A in the case.
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
To summarize: we choose an inexpensive, but good smartphone in 2018, at a price of up to 7000 rubles
The only option for those who want a model with an NFC module is the Jinga Pass.
For those who like the phone to charge very quickly, the Meizu M5s is a good fit.
For those who are not used to saving on the amount of memory, they can recommend the top version of Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Meizu M5s or Meizu M6.
The cheapest options are the Huawei Y3 2017 and the 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.
Other models from our list are approximately equal in terms of capabilities and cost. So take the phone that you like most visually.