Thanks to Chinese manufacturers, choosing a good inexpensive smartphone is not difficult. Most modern models have a similar “stuffing” and similar problems, such as a slippery case or a small amount of memory.
Having studied the offers on Yandex.Market, we selected models that are recommended by more than 80% of users.
We updated the rating by selecting the best budget smartphones of 2019 from the number of new products.
Our collections of the best smartphones of 2018:
Brand Country: European (A-Class); Chinese with Aliexpress.
Brand Name: 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; the most expensive.
Features: push-button; the best camera; camera + battery; protected.
Trends: new items of the year; the most anticipated.
10. Huawei Y5 2017
It costs, on average, 7 019 rubles.
The smartphone from Huawei features a bright 5-inch IPS screen - 16: 9 with 294 pixels per inch, natural color reproduction and excellent viewing angles. It even has an auto brightness mode.
Huawei has equipped the Y5 2017 with a 3000 mAh battery. Given its small 5-inch screen and not too gluttonous MediaTek MT6737T processor, such a battery lasts for 11 hours of continuous operation at full load.
Pros:
- You can expand the memory by 128 GB.
- The 8 megapixel main camera has an f / 2.0 aperture for better performance in low light. In addition, it has autofocus and a powerful dual-tone LED flash.
- Convenient branded shell EMUI.
Minuses:
- You cannot save applications and games to a memory card.
- Few RAM - only 2 GB, and flash memory - 16 GB.
- The front camera, in the words of one of the users, "clearly conveys the presence of some creature in front of the screen."
9. Nokia 2
The average price is 7,460 rubles.
This inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and battery is pleasantly heavy to the touch, thanks to the aluminum frame. The back cover made of polycarbonate can be removed to access the slots for two nanoSIM and microSD cards up to 128 GB.
The Nokia 2 screen is surprisingly good considering its cost. The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a good aspect ratio - 16: 9. It has a wide range of brightness, and it is very useful when you want something.
read in the dark. The only negative feature of the screen is the thick frames at the top and bottom. The display occupies about 67% of the front panel.
Nokia 2 works with the clean version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Pre-installed applications include Nokia Mobile Care, with which you can troubleshoot problems, check and manage the status of the device or check its warranty status.
Pros:
- Very capacious 4100 mAh battery.
- You do not have to choose between two SIM cards or more memory. You can use all three cards at the same time.
- Speakers and a microphone work fine, without wheezing and voice distortion.
- The smartphone is very comfortable in the hand.
- The main 8 MP camera has an auto focus sensor and can shoot video up to 720p at a speed of 30 frames per second. It can not be compared with the quality of the best camera phones in 2018, but in the light of day, the photos come out bright and clear.
Minuses:
- Only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
- The Snapdragon 212 processor is a wizard when it comes to energy saving, but it is slow and will not pull modern games or many open applications.
- Adreno 304 GPU does not support Open GPL 3.0.
8. Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL
It costs, on average, 5,850 rubles.
The main advantage of this gadget is the battery, whose capacity is an impressive 4900 mAh. Considering its small 5-inch screen and MediaTek MT6737 chipset with ultra-low power consumption, you will forget about the last time you charged your smartphone.
Due to the presence of only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM, the FS530 Power Plus XXL will not pull either hardware-demanding games or heavy applications. But the rear camera is surprisingly good at it - 8 MP with autofocus, and gives high-quality, detailed photos in good light.
Pros:
- There is a slot for expanding memory up to 64 GB.
- Bright screen.
- Loud and clear sound.
- Good build quality.
Minuses:
- Weak processor, low memory.
- The back cover is very slippery and difficult to open to get to the correct slots.
7. ZTE Blade A6 Lite
You can buy for 8 990 rubles.
In the top 10 low-cost smartphones in 2018, there is no equal to the device from ZTE in terms of battery capacity - 5000 mAh. A 5.2-inch screen with bright and saturated colors does not glare in the sun, and a case made of soft touch plastic fits comfortably in your hand.
However, under the beautiful case, the not-so-fast quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor is hidden - the youngest model of 2015. 16 GB are allocated for internal storage, and 2 GB for RAM.
Pros:
- There is a quick charge function.
- You can increase the memory by 128 GB.
- The battery holds a charge for a very long time.
- High-quality assembly.
Minuses:
- Weak processor.
- Plastic case.
- The main 8 MP camera is inferior in quality to many competitors.
6. ZTE Blade V8 mini
Sold, on average, for 9,990 rubles.
This beautiful model with an aluminum case is equipped with a 5-inch IPS display. Its main advantage is faster than the previous participants in the ranking of low-cost smartphones in 2018 in terms of price and quality of the Snapdragon 435 processor. With the volume of internal and RAM, everything is also in order - 32 GB and 3 GB, respectively.
The Blade V8 mini was also called the “ideal smartphone for photography enthusiasts” by the manufacturer because it is equipped with a dual main camera, consisting of a primary sensor with 13 MP and an additional 2 MP sensor, which is responsible for adding depth to photos. The aperture of the camera can vary from f / 1.0 to f / 8.0, which allows you to take clear and bright photos at night.
Pros:
- Pleasant to the touch and strong metal case.
- You can expand the memory to 128 GB.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Fairly fast, albeit morally obsolete chip.
- Juicy colors on the screen.
- The 2800 mAh battery holds all day even with heavy use of the device.
Minuses:
- Bad speaker layout. If the phone is on the table, the sound will be muted.
- Slow autofocus on the main camera.
5. Huawei Nova Lite 2017
It costs in Russian stores, on average, 9,990 rubles.
An elegant five-inch smartphone in a metal case attracted users for several reasons. The main one is a beautiful design. It is noted in almost all reviews.
Secondly, Nova Lite 2017 has a good processor from Qualcomm - Snapdragon 425.
Thirdly, he has a very fast fingerprint scanner.
Other advantages:
- It is possible to expand the memory by 128 GB.
- The 3020 mAh battery lasts for a whole day of operation "in the tail and mane."
- There is a convenient indicator of events.
- Slim body.
Minuses:
- The average quality of the 13 MP main camera, although it is possible to fine-tune it.
- It is better not to use it without a case; the device is very slippery.
- The internal storage has a capacity of 16 GB, and RAM-memory - 2 GB.
4. Meizu M5s
You can buy, on average, for 10 990 rubles.
The beautiful metal 5.2-inch device is offered in two versions - with 16 GB and 32 GB of internal storage. Meizu did not stint on the amount of RAM - 3 GB.
The MediaTek MT6753 processor installed in the M5s is the standard choice for budget and mid-range devices. You can’t expect performance miracles from him, but he will cope with new games at low or medium settings.
Pros:
- There is a quick charge function.
- It is possible to expand the storage of information by 128 GB.
- The 3000 mAh battery lasts for at least two days of work with daily surfing the Internet.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Good rear 13 MP camera with F / 2.2 aperture and autofocus.
Minuses:
No FM radio.
3. Meizu M6
The average price is 9 590 rubles.
Design is not a strong point of this smartphone. The assembly is high-quality, but the polycarbonate case is not as durable as metal. However, this disadvantage is compensated by many advantages. In particular, it is a 13 MP f / 2.2 camera that takes very good pictures in daylight. In low light, graininess becomes more noticeable. Also - which is rare for an inexpensive device - the smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory. For those who prefer to save a little, there is also a 16 GB version.
And the gadget is equipped with a 3070 mAh battery, a fast fingerprint scanner, and an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, designed for budget devices. It is not very productive, but for most games the chipset has enough capabilities.
Pros:
- Great 5.2-inch screen with good color reproduction.
- The front camera is 8 MP, not 5 MP like most competitors.
- Android 7.0 Nougat with FlyMe OS 6.0 looks like a convenient interface.
- Ergonomically placed most of the ports, buttons and parts of the phone. They are located in places where they are easily accessible.
- It is possible to expand the memory.
Minuses:
The disadvantages of the Meizu M6 include a fragile plastic case.
2. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
The average cost is 6,450 rubles.
If you are looking for an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and good hardware, pay attention to Redmi 5A. This model has a small 5-inch IPS screen, bright enough and well readable even in sunlight. In the display settings, Xiaomi allows users to select the automatic brightness mode, enable or disable the reading mode (bluelight filter), and adjust the text size.
The 3000 mAh battery in performance tests continuously worked for 11 hours and 22 minutes. For comparison, the ZenFone Max Plus M1 with a battery of more than 4000 mAh lasted only 11 hours and 30 minutes.
On the back of the Redmi 5A is a 13-megapixel camera with f / 2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. There is a good set of camera features, including: HDR, panorama, various scenes, filters and manual mode. The best pictures with a minimum of "noise" are obtained in a not very bright light. However, in poor lighting, dark shades merge with each other.
Pros:
- Nice screen.
- Sufficient for most everyday tasks and games, the Snapdragon 425 processor.
- There is the possibility of expanding the memory. The microSD slot is not compatible with the SIM card slot.
- The desktop can be divided into 2 desktops.
Minuses:
- Few free internal memory (its 16 GB) and RAM is also not a lot - 2 GB.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- There is no gyro sensor.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 4X
You can purchase, on average, for 12,000 rubles (in the top configuration).
The first place in the ranking of high-quality and inexpensive smartphones in 2018 went to another Xiaomi model. This is the only phone in our top 10 that has three versions at once: with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal storage. The latest version has the largest amount of RAM - 4 GB. But it also costs the most.
The front panel of the phone looks the same as previous devices of the Redmi series. The smartphone is equipped with an IPS-display with a diagonal of 5 inches and contrasting, saturated colors. The case of the Redmi 4X is made of metal and is pleasantly heavy.
The “heart” of the smartphone is the eight-core Snapdragon 435 processor, and its gaming performance is enough for most games. For example, Asphalt 8 works great with the highest graphics settings.
Thanks to the rear 13 MP camera, photos taken with the Redmi 4X look quite detailed. With one condition - if they are made in daylight.
Pros:
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
- Superb 4100 mAh battery that lasts up to 2 days without recharging.
- There is a fingerprint scanner.
- Very loud sound.
- There is an infrared port.
Minuses:
- Slippery and easily soiled body.
- The fingerprint sensor does not always work the first time.
Summing up: what inexpensive and high-quality phone to choose in 2018?
If you like smartphones with mechanical Home buttons, we recommend Meizu M5s, Meizu M6.
If you are interested in inexpensive smartphones with a large battery, choose from Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Nokia 2, ZTE Blade A6 Lite and Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL.
Do you want more internal and RAM? Look in the Xiaomi Redmi 4X, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Meizu M6 or Meizu M5s stores.
Need a smartphone with a fingerprint sensor? These are Xiaomi Redmi 4X, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Huawei Nova Lite 2017, Meizu M5s, Meizu M6.
And if a good camera is important, we recommend Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Huawei Y5 2017, Fly FS530 Power Plus XXL, ZTE Blade V8 mini, Meizu M6 or Xiaomi Redmi 4X
