Which smartphone to buy up to 20 thousand rubles. The best premium camera phones

03.05.2022

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20,000 rubles is the amount within which in December 2017 you can buy a high-quality Chinese / Taiwanese / British / Korean smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, two, three or even four gigabytes of RAM, and if a powerful battery is important, then for such a price you can problems to find a suitable smartphone model.

If you want to buy a flagship smartphone and meet the above amount, then you should pay attention to Chinese brands, some of which offer budget flagships of certain families, for example, Huawei Honor X, ZTE Nubia, Xiaomi Redmi Note.

In this ranking, we reviewed the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles. The rating is based on reviews in the Yandex market (only those smartphone models that scored at least half of the fives got into the top 10). We also took into account the technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM, the quality of the main and front cameras, battery capacity, display quality, the presence of a fingerprint scanner, etc.) and the price-quality ratio. The top 10 includes smartphones from Chinese, Russian, Taiwanese manufacturers, as well as Finnish.

Honor 6C Pro

The average price in Russia is 10,900 rubles. You can buy Honor 6C Pro on AliExpress for 8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The new model from the Huawei sub-brand, which went on sale at the end of October 2017, scored 100% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 82% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 5.2-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. 8-core processor MediaTek MT6750. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Main camera 13 MP, front camera 8 MP.

9th place.

Nokia 6

The average price in Russia is 15,750 rubles. You can buy Nokia 6 on Aliexpress for 14.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Do not be surprised that Aliexpress sells smartphones to a Finnish company, because. Nokia factories are not located in Finland at all, but in China.

This model received 51% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market and 71% of recommendations for purchase. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 7.1 operating system, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera at 16 megapixels received phase focusing, dual LED backlighting and f / 2.0 aperture. The same aperture and the front camera at 8 megapixels. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. The differences from Nokia 5 are as follows: a larger screen, Full HD display resolution, twice the permanent and one and a half times the RAM, better main camera.

8th place.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X 32Gb is the best-selling Xiaomi smartphone in Russia

Average price in Russia - 9400 rubles. Buy Redmi 4X 32Gb on AliExpress you can for 7.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The most popular model in Russia today in the Xiaomi catalog, which appeared in February 2017, scored 73% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 88% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. metal body.

7th place.

Meizu MX6

The average price in Russia is 16,640 rubles. Buy Meizu MX6 on AliExpress you can for 11.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).This model, which went on sale in July 2016, scored 68% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 70% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3060 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Main camera 12 MP, front camera 5 MP. Camera based on Sony IMX386 sensor. With built-in phase detection autofocus, the MX6 achieves excellent focusing accuracy and speed. As in Meizu MX5, a lens of 6 lenses is used. Despite the decrease in the resolution of the main camera compared to the Meizu MX5 (the Meizu MX5 camera was 20.7 megapixels), the quality of photography compared to it has become noticeably better compared to this and other previous models.

6th place.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB is the smartphone with the most powerful battery in 2017

The average price in Russia is 15,600 rubles. You can buy Mi Max 2 64GB on AliExpress for 12.6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

This tablet phone, which appeared on May 25, 2017, scored 86% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 97% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 6.44-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card), a 12 MP main camera with autofocus, front 5 mp.

Battery capacity 5300 mAh. Battery life in talk mode - 57 hours. The result of the Futuremark test is 16 hours 1 minute. This is the best indicator of autonomy from smartphones in 2017.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

5th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

Average price in Russia -10 480 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4X on Aliexpress possible for 8.4 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). Introduced at the end of January 2017, the flagship of the mega-popular Redmi Note family of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi scored 71% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm. ). The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 85%.

Last year's winter flagship of this family, Redmi Note 3 Pro, became the most popular Android smartphone in the world, Russia, India and some other countries in 2016 (see photo). ).

Specifications Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card ). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octa-core processor, 2000 MHz. Video processor Adreno 506. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the rear panel.

If we compare this model with last year's flagships of the family (winter Redmi Note 3 Pro and summer Redmi Note 4), then thanks to the new processor and graphics chip, Redmi Note 4X added autonomy and performance, and thanks to the new Sony IMX258 camera module, the quality of shooting has noticeably improved. Apparently, Redmi Note 4X will become one of the most popular models of 2017, which is facilitated by the excellent combination of "price-quality" that Xiaomi is famous for.

Huawei Honor 6X 32Gb

Average price in Russia - 12,000 rubles. Buy Honor 6X 32Gb on AliExpress possible for 10.5 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The model of the most popular Honor family appeared in Russia in January 2017 and today scored 56% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market.The number of recommendations for buying in Yandex-Market is 87%.

Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent (23.40 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, the slot for the second SIM card is combined with the slot for a memory card . 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3340 mAh. At the same time, the phone is equipped with the latest HiSilicon Kirin 655 octa-core processor, so Honor 6X is able to work longer without recharging than many competitors with a comparable battery capacity. The manufacturer promised up to 11.5 hours of battery life when watching videos, up to 70 hours of listening to music, up to 8 hours of games. There is a fingerprint scanner. New fingerprint features let you view photos (just swipe left or right on the scanner), turn off the alarm (press and hold the scanner), take a selfie or make calls with a single tap.

Metal body with curved glass. Eye protection mode reduces harmful UV radiation from the screen, preventing eye fatigue.

The main thing that attracts attention in Honor 6X is the dual main camera. Huawei was the first to equip its flagships with a dual camera, last year the 7th iPhone took over the baton, however, among the models of the middle price segment, only Xiaomi Redmi Pro can boast of a dual camera. Returning to the Honor 6X, we can see that the top sensor is a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with phase detection autofocus and LED flash, with a focusing speed of just 0.3 seconds. This sensor also features an increased light-sensitive pixel size of up to 1.25 nm with Prim ISP single pixel isolation technology. This results in surprisingly little color noise and very natural color reproduction. The lower monochrome sensor has 2 megapixels. At first glance, this is very little. Even Xiaomi Redmi Pro has a 5MP auxiliary module, not to mention the flagship Honor 8, where the second module has the same resolution as the first - 12MP. However, Huawei explains that a 2 megapixel lower sensor is enough, because. its task is to capture as much light as possible, since monochrome matrices are much more sensitive than color matrices. The camera combines the light from the lower sensor with the color of the upper sensor and produces very high quality photos even in low light conditions. In addition, thanks to the dual camera, the Honor 6X can do the same thing that the creators of the iPhone 7 boasted about - bokeh (that is, the ability to beautifully blur the background in the photo). There is another interesting feature - selective color fill will allow you to place color accents on black and white photos.

The 8 MP front camera is equipped with a 77° wide-angle lens and a Prim image processor. There is a face detection function. Without autofocus, at the same time, according to reviews, it takes selfies of very high quality.

3rd place.

Xiaomi Mi A1

The average price in Russia is 16,150 rubles. You can buy Mi A1 on AliExpress for 13.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

In early September 2017, Xiaomi and Google jointly announced the new A1 smartphone. It's part of the Android One program, in which Google helps build quality, affordable phones in exchange for them being shipped with a fresh version of Android without add-ons or unnecessary pre-installed apps. To date, Mi A1 has scored 72% fives in reviews in Yandex Market and received 79% of recommendations for purchase.

Due to pure Android, the phone will be unusual for those who switch to it from another Xiaomi model. But when buying, you don’t have to worry if the Chinese firmware is waiting after activating the phone. Mi A1 has an international version of Android 7.1 with Russian out of the box. An update to Android 8.0 has been announced.

Specifications: IPS-screen 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity 3080 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case.

Xiaomi assured that the Mi A1 dual camera (two OmniVision OV12A10 color sensors with a resolution of 12 megapixels each and a pixel size of 1-1.25 microns are used. One lens has a focal length of 26 mm at f / 2.2 aperture, the other - 50 mm and f/2.6) is comparable to the iPhone 7 Plus. The specialists of the resource hi-tech.mail.ru conducted a comparative test of the cameras of both phones and found out that in daylight the photos from the Mi A1 actually look brighter and more contrast than the photos from its eminent competitor. Optical zoom works the same, camera changes are quick, but the iPhone 7 Plus delivers more detail. However, the front camera does not shine with resolution (only 5 megapixels with a size of a separate photosensitive element of 1.12 microns), lacks autofocus and is not suitable for shooting in low light conditions. But in general, a very good result for a Xiaomi phone, which costs 3 times cheaper than an iPhone.

Ulefone Power 2

The average price in Russia is 11,100 rubles. Buy Ulefone Power 2 on AliExpress possible for 9.8 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The new model from the Chinese brand, which appeared in the spring of 2017, received 75% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market.The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 60%.

Its main advantage is an incredibly powerful battery with a capacity of 6,050 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time - 47.5 hours, standby time - 1,160 hours (48 days).

Here's what the reviews say:

"The battery lasted for 6 days. Alarm clock + 2-3 calls for five minutes a day, 4G included, the whole setup and updates with the installation of 68 applications, a Yandex launcher with replaceable icon themes and widgets, reading and downloading about 2GB of traffic for these 6 days available from the beginning of use. That's all - on one charge. Charging at an accelerated pace really charges from 20-30% to 100 hours in an hour and a half or two, this is not a lie."

Other specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, with two SIM cards. Support memory card up to 256GB. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 8 MP. 8-core processor MediaTek MT6750. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Ulefone Power 2 ranks fourth in .

Huawei Nova 2i

The average price in Russia is 19,000 rubles. You can buy Huawei Nova 2i on AliExpress for 18 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The novelty from Huawei scored 80% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 50% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: almost frameless 5.9-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory (available to user 48) and 4 GB of RAM, a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM -cards). Battery capacity - 3340 mAh. 8-core processor HiSilicon Kirin 659. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Recently, it has become a trend that a good smartphone has three cameras: a dual main one, as well as a front one. The developers of this model decided that there are never too many cameras and provided the Nova 2i with four cameras: two main ones and two front ones. Each pair has a main camera and an additional one, and if the resolution of the main ones was 16 megapixels for the rear and 13 megapixels for the front, then both additional ones received a resolution of only 2 megapixels. These auxiliary matrices are necessary, first of all, for wide aperture and portrait shooting modes. Or, in simple terms, for artistic blurring of the background.

20,000 rubles is the amount within which in the summer of 2019 you can buy a high-quality Chinese / Taiwanese / British / Korean smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, two, three or even four gigabytes of RAM, and if a powerful battery is important, then for such a price you can easily find a suitable smartphone model.

In this ranking, we reviewed the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles. The rating is based on reviews in the Yandex market (only those smartphone models that scored at least half of the fives got into the top 10). We also took into account the technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM, the quality of the main and front cameras, battery capacity, display quality, etc.) and the price-quality ratio. The top 10 includes smartphones from Chinese, Russian, and Taiwanese manufacturers.

10 Wileyfox Swift 2

The average price is 9,000 rubles. The smartphone from the subsidiary brand of the Russian company FLy, which appeared on sale in November 2016, scored 77% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, with two SIM cards, there is a slot for an external memory card up to 64 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 2700 mAh; battery life in talk mode - 23 hours, in standby mode - 180 hours, in music listening mode - 33 hours. Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The main camera matrix with a resolution of 13 megapixels has an aperture of f / 2.2 and is characterized by high light sensitivity. Combined with dual flash and wide night mode configurations, the Wileyfox Swift 2 allows you to create real masterpieces of night photography. High-quality optics, consisting of 5 physical lenses, help capture every detail and prevent distortion. The resolution of the front camera is 8 MP.

Thanks to the Quick Charge function, a full charge of Wileyfox Swift 2 will take no more than 100 minutes, and up to 25% of the smartphone can be charged in just 10 minutes.

9 Xiaomi Redmi 4X 16Gb

The average price in Russia is 8,500 rubles. You can buy Redmi 4X 16Gb on AliExpress for 6.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The second-best-selling model in Russia today in the Xiaomi catalog, which appeared in February 2019, scored 78% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case.

8 ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL 32Gb

The average price is 12,000 rubles. The model of summer 2016 from the Taiwanese brand scored 60% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: IPS-screen 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, there is a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB, the main camera is 13 MP, the front camera is 5 MP. 4G LTE support. Asus calls the Max models if they have a powerful battery. This model is no exception: the battery capacity is 4130 mAh. Battery life in talk mode - 20 hours, standby time 720 hours, music listening - 87 hours. The fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel serves not only to instantly unlock the smartphone, but also supports several other useful functions. For example, swiping down on it will activate the front camera to take a selfie, then take a picture by touching the same scanner, which in this case will act as a duplicate shutter button. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737.

7 Alcatel IDOL 4

The average price in Russia is 14,000 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 65% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in (12.3 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 8 MP. Battery capacity 2610 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, standby time 21 days. Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 octa-core processor.

6 Meizu MX6

The average price in Russia is 16,100 rubles. You can buy Meizu MX6 on AliExpress for 13.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This model, which went on sale in July 2016, scored 79% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This is the best result among the Meizu smartphone catalog. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3060 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

5 Wileyfox Swift 2X

The average price is 11,950 rubles. The smartphone from the Russian manufacturer, which appeared on sale in early 2019, scored 75% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, with two SIM cards, there is a slot for an external memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card ). 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3010 mAh; battery life in talk mode - 24 hours, in standby mode - 190 hours, in music listening mode - 34 hours. Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case.

16 MP main camera (Samsung S5K3P3 ISOCELL module, BSI backlight, 1 µm pixel size, 1/3.06" matrix size, F2.2 aperture and 5 lenses). 8 MP front camera (F2.2 aperture). There are two flashes .

Thanks to the Quick Charge function, a full charge of Wileyfox Swift 2 X will take no more than 117 minutes, and up to 25% of the smartphone can be charged in just 15 minutes.

4 OUKITEL K6000 Pro

The average price in Russia is 9,060 rubles. You can buy OUKITEL K6000 Pro on AliExpress for 8.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model from the Chinese brand received 61% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM. There is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. OUKITEL specializes in smartphones with powerful batteries, this smartphone is no exception: the battery capacity is 6,000 mAh (for comparison: the 6th iPhone has a 3.5 times weaker battery - 1,715 mAh). Battery life: talk time - 46 hours, standby time - 360 hours (15 days), music listening - 45 hours. 8-core processor MediaTek MT6753. Video processor Mali-T720. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the rear panel.

3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 10,500 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 4X on Aliexpress for 8.6 thousand rubles. Introduced at the end of January 2019, the flagship of the mega-popular Redmi Note family of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi scored 72% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X reviews). Last year's winter flagship of this family, Redmi Note 3 Pro, became the most popular Android smartphone in the world, Russia, India and some other countries in 2016 (see Most popular smartphones in Russia in 2016).

If we compare this model with last year's flagships of the family (winter Redmi Note 3 Pro and summer Redmi Note 4), then thanks to the new processor and graphics chip, Redmi Note 4X added autonomy and performance, and thanks to the new Sony IMX258 camera module, the quality of shooting has noticeably improved. Apparently, Redmi Note 4X will become one of the most popular models of 2019, which is facilitated by the excellent combination of "price-quality" that Xiaomi is famous for.

2 Huawei Honor 6X 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 14,600 rubles. You can buy Honor 6X 32Gb on AliExpress for 10.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The novelty of the most popular Honor family from the leading Chinese manufacturer (and the third largest in sales in the world) Huawei appeared in Russia in January 2019 and today scored 57% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent (23.40 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, the slot for the second SIM card is combined with the slot for a memory card . 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3340 mAh. At the same time, the phone is equipped with the latest HiSilicon Kirin 655 octa-core processor, so Honor 6X is able to work longer without recharging than many competitors with a comparable battery capacity. The manufacturer promised up to 11.5 hours of battery life when watching videos, up to 70 hours of listening to music, up to 8 hours of games. There is a fingerprint scanner. New fingerprint features let you view photos (just swipe left or right on the scanner), turn off the alarm (press and hold the scanner), take a selfie or make calls with a single tap.

Metal body with curved glass. Eye protection mode reduces harmful UV radiation from the screen, preventing eye fatigue.

1 ZTENubia Z11 MiniS 64GB

The average price in Russia is 18,100 rubles. You can buy Nubia Z11 Mini S on Aliexpress for 16.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Slightly reduced in size and the most technically advanced version of the flagship of the ZTE Nubia family, released in October 2016, received 73% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner, which, in addition to unlocking the smartphone, can be used to control the camera, take screenshots, and make mobile payments using NFC.

Main camera 23 MP, front camera 13 MP. The main camera uses the Sony IMX318 module, as in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

Every year there are a huge number of new smartphones, and they are all good, but in their own way. The cost of devices varies from several thousand rubles to five-digit zeros. But the group of goods up to 20,000 rubles remains the most popular.

From 13-14 to 20,000 - the segment represented by the maximum diversity. When choosing the best smartphone models relevant for 2017, a number of important factors are taken into account:

at least 5 inch screen (or standard 4.7 for connoisseurs of the classics);
support for 4G networks (it is still not always found in cheap models!);
built-in memory of at least 16 GB;
RAM - 2, and preferably 3 GB;
capacitive battery with a reserve of 3000 mAh;
a camera of at least 12 megapixels.

Standard requirements for any modern smartphone in the range of up to 20,000 rubles are perfect style, quality build, multi-core processor and Full HD support.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Not a single rating can do without a representative of the legendary brand. Powerful processor with 8 cores and a frequency of 1.6 GHz, Full HD on a 5.5 display, a powerful 3600 mAh battery. All this fits in a stylish case. The device is complemented by attractive cameras of 13 and 13 megapixels (front / main).

excellent metal case;
AMOLED screen with impeccable resolution;
16 GB internal and 3 GB RAM;
perfect for selfies.

Of the minuses, there is practically nothing to note. Average parameters, stable and fast work - for those who are not looking for a “wow effect” from a smartphone up to 20,000 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F

The model meets all the requirements described above. But there is a key feature - this is a small 4.7-inch model. Hence the slightly reduced battery capacity of 2350 mAh, which is enough to ensure stable operation. Memory of 16 GB and 2 GB of RAM fully justify the "stuffing". Device advantages:

reduced screen for connoisseurs of "smaller";
high-quality 13 MP camera;
very beautiful case made of metal and glass, several unusual colors, including golden and pink;
scanner and moisture protection.

One would like to call the model “female”, however, in dark and gold versions, it looks quite strict. Among the minuses, nothing significant catches the eye, except that this smartphone is not suitable for connoisseurs of heavy games.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 64

A stylish smartphone in a metal case with a powerful processor and a standard 13 MP camera. Among the advantages are:

as many as 10 processor cores perfectly cope with all tasks;
5.5-inch screen allows you to comfortably work with any applications;
more than 4000 mAh battery ensures long-term operation of the device;
64 GB of memory is enough for all applications.

Of the minuses of the device is a mediocre camera, and there are also reviews about assembly problems (backlashes and squeaks).

HTC Desire 830 Dual Sim

High-quality smartphone with 2 SIM cards and a 5.5-inch screen. Complies with the rest of the requirements described at the beginning of the article, but among the features that have become pluses, we can distinguish:

8-core processor;
as much as 32 GB of memory and card support;
3 GB RAM;
powerful 13 megapixel camera with optical stabilization.

The smartphone has a fast charging function, and the cases are made in the brightest shades. Of the minuses, one can single out only a “pumped up” 2800 mAh battery. The manufacturer could have put a more powerful battery in the device.

Huawei Honor 6X

A smartphone with a bright 5.5-inch screen and as much as 32 GB of internal memory works with support for 3 GB of RAM and 8 processor cores. The battery capacity is quite enough even for long games for 6-8 hours.

Among the advantages of a unique smartphone:

built-in UV protection of vision from radiation;
dual main camera 12 MP;
8 MP front camera.

All the disadvantages of a smartphone for less than 20,000 rubles are practically insignificant. Its technical characteristics are more than enough for anyone who is looking for a multifunctional device in a relatively budget class.

Meizu Pro 6S

A stylish device with a 5.2-inch screen and the highest possible resolution of 1920 pixels is a super powerful device that is ready to serve fans of the most resource-intensive games and applications. The appearance is supported by a metal body with glass, and the display is equipped with AMOLED technology. Among the advantages:

incredible processor with 10 cores;
64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM;
the main camera is 12 megapixels with optical stabilization and a module from Sony.

Among the minuses, users indicate only the lack of expandable memory and not the best battery. But, as practice shows, 64 GB is usually more than enough even for a very active user.

Xiaomi Mi5S Plus

You can now buy a real flagship from the Chinese at a price of less than 20,000 rubles in Russia. This unique smartphone has an amazing appearance, combining high-quality glass and metal. It contains proven technologies with innovations that have not shaken the system in the slightest. And all this with a 4-core processor and up to 64 GB of internal memory. At the same time, the smartphone has 4 GB of RAM, which is quite enough to perform all tasks. Key Benefits:

high-quality main camera - double with stabilization;
the possibility of fast recharging;
5.7 inch screen for all tasks.

Of the minuses regarding such a large screen, only a small battery capacity can be distinguished - less than 4000 mAh. If the screen were smaller, this would be more than enough ...

ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL

Brand new Asus in 5.2-inch display with 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. Perfectly copes with standard tasks and applications, contains as many as 8 cores in the processor. Appearance is unrivaled. Super strong glass, beautiful shades and amazing shapes. And also a lot of advantages:

pulls any games;
the best camera in the class - 16 megapixels with stabilization;
convenient and friendly Android firmware;
great sound in headphones.

Of the minuses, users note that without a case, the smartphone can be slippery. Another negative is the 2350 mAh battery, which is terribly small for a 5.2 display. But even after a year of service, this handsome man easily works all day or even a day with relatively intensive use.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual

Stylish and powerful smartphone with 2 SIM cards from the legendary manufacturer. It has 16 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, which is enough for most applications and even some games. In addition, there is the possibility of expanding the built-in memory. The smartphone is equipped with a display of almost 6 inches. Key pluses:

a first-class 21-pixel camera with good stabilization, which gives bright and clear pictures;
flawless performance for multitasking;
lots of built-in software.

But a 2700 mAh battery is not quite able to “take out” such a filling at the proper level. The sound in the headphones of the device also leaves much to be desired.

Apple iPhone SE

The starting kit of an "apple" smartphone with 16 GB with a small 4-inch screen for connoisseurs of small phones. The filling in it, as in the older iPhone 6s, including 2 GB of RAM. Advantages:

solid main camera at 13 megapixels;
the unique iOs system, which has found millions of followers due to its simplicity, convenience and the absence of any unnecessary software;
impeccable style in the best traditions of the brand;
very fast work - for business tasks one of the best options.

But there are also disadvantages to the "apple" masterpiece. And that's fast becoming obsolete. In a year, the hardware will not be able to pull some serious applications, and there will simply not be enough memory. The device is definitely not suitable for gamers, as well as for fans of watching movies and other media (small screen). It should be remembered that "iPhones" are produced without the possibility of expanding the internal memory.

Which smartphone is better?

It is very difficult to answer the question unambiguously, since people have different preferences. But we can draw several conclusions regarding the presented list of the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles in 2017. So, lovers of high-quality photos can give preference to ASUS or Sony.

Those who constantly play and run a lot of applications will appreciate powerful smartphones from the "Chinese" - Xiaomi, Meizu. "Samsungs" in the category up to the specified amount are created to satisfy all needs immediately, everything is concise in them, but if you need cool photos, then you should not choose them. iPhone SE is ideal for connoisseurs of the brand and those who do not want to overpay for the "six" or the last "seven" as their first "apple" product.

20,000 rubles is a very good budget for a smartphone. Of course, you can’t buy the latest flagship for this money, but you are provided with a high-quality “middling” with good hardware, a screen and cameras. Xiaomi, Huawei, Nokia and even Samsung offer great phones in this segment. Next - TOP 5 models that you can safely take in March-May 2019.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Many will disagree with this, but Pocophone is the best smartphone in the category “under 20 thousand”. This is the only device with the flagship hardware from Qualcomm and for little money. You will not find a phone with the same characteristics for 20 thousand rubles.

Options:

Housing: plastic.
Glass: IPS LCD, 6.18", 2246×1080, 403 ppi, Gorilla Glass (version not specified).
Processor: Snapdragon 845 + Adreno 630 GPU.
Memory: 6 GB RAM + 64 GB disk. There are versions with 8 GB of RAM, but they go beyond 20 thousand rubles.
Main camera: 12 + 5 MP, f/1.9, 1.4 micron pixels. 4K video recording at 30 FPS and even 4K / 60 FPS is available, which even more expensive flagships are unable to do.
Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.0.
Battery: 4000 mAh + fast charging QC 3.0. 18W adapter included.

Among inexpensive phones, Pocophone F1 is the most productive. Plus, there is a large 4000 mAh battery and fast charging. In terms of autonomy, the device is cool:

25:30 h of communication;
almost 14 hours of web surfing;
over 12 hours of video playback.

There is also an excellent screen with a minimum color error and good cameras. By the way, when you install GCam, the quality of the photo shooting will increase. Of course, the Pocofon is far from the TOP flagships, but in the middle segment it produces decent pictures. The results of testing autonomy, screen and examples of photos on the camera, see the full review of the phone:

As for the shortcomings, first of all it is a plastic case, which spoils the impression. Also, there is no optical stabilization on the cameras, protection against water (at least against splashes), electronic stabilization for 4K shooting, an NFC chip. All this is forgivable given the low price.

Meizu 16

Meizu has unveiled its new smartphone - the "sixteenth", which received Android 8.1 out of the box, but is updated to Android 9 Pie. It is notable primarily for the fingerprint scanner in the display, and this is the prerogative of flagships.

Characteristics:

Housing: aluminium.
OS: Android 8.1 + upgrade to 9 Pie.
Glass: Amoled, 6", 2160×1080, 402 ppi.
Processor: Snapdragon 710 + Adreno 616 graphics.
Memory: 6 GB RAM + 64.128 GB disk.
Main camera: 12 + 20 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.3-inch sensor, 4-axis optical stabilization, dual pixel.
Front camera: 20 MP, f/2.
Battery: 3100 mAh.
Connectivity and connectors: Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C.

Despite the 6-inch display, the smartphone is very compact and fits perfectly in the hand. Here is a cool SD710 processor, an excellent Amoled screen and cameras for shooting during the day or even in the evening. An in-display fingerprint scanner is a separate bonus, similar technologies are used in flagships. Of course, in terms of performance, the smartphone is inferior to the Pocophone F1, but the Meizu 16 is more beautiful, with an Amoled matrix, plus it can also record 4K video. By the way, the Meizu 16 has a cool night mode - the phone captures a lot of light and, in its segment, it probably shoots the best.

As for the shortcomings, there is no NFC chip here, and there are also complaints about insufficient brightness - during the day in bright sunshine it may not be enough. Well, the 3100 mAh battery definitely does not belong to the merits. However, a thin and elegant case is more important than autonomy - the Chinese thought so.

The model is a hit of 2018. The smartphone is popular even in March 2019, despite the fact that it was released in May 2018. The problem is that its price exceeds the bar of 20 thousand, but due to the expensive gifts that the official store offers, the final price of the smartphone itself drops to 20,000 rubles .

Characteristics:

Body: glass, aluminum frame.
OS: Android 8.1 + upgrade to 9 Pie.
Glass: LCD IPS, 5.84", 2280×1080, 432 ppi, Gorilla Glass.
Memory: 4/64 GB.
Main camera: 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 4K/30 FPS shooting possible.
Front camera: 24 MP, f/2.
Battery: 3400 mAh, fast charging with 18 W adapter (50% in 24 minutes).

The Honor 10 is an excellent smartphone, almost a camera phone, and at one time it produced photos that were among the best in quality and dynamic range. This was achieved through two camera sensors - monochrome, without a Bayer filter, and color. Also here is the TOP Kirin 970 processor (Kirin 980 has already been released), a very good IPS-matrix with a maximum brightness of 508 cd / m2 and the highest contrast ratio of 1558: 1.

As for the shortcomings, first of all, this is the lack of any protection against water and dust. Let me remind you that the phone is more expensive than all the others in the rating, so the requirements for it are higher. There are also complaints about a slow fingerprint scanner and poor-quality video shooting in Full HD 60 FPS mode.

Honor Play

This smartphone from Huawei was originally positioned as a gaming platform. It was the first to receive Turbo GPU technology, and now it is the cheapest device based on the top HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor. The phone is very similar to Honor 10 in design and hardware, it just got weaker cameras and a screen. However, this is also reflected in the price - Honor Play is cheaper and fits into our framework.

Characteristics:

OS: Android 8.1 + upgrade to 9 Pie.
Glass: LCD IPS, 6.3”, 2340×1080, 409 ppi.
Processor: Hisilicon Kirin 970 + Mali-G72 MP12.
Memory: 4/64 GB.
Main camera: 16 + 2 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 4K/30 FPS shooting possible.
Battery: 3750 mAh, fast charging with 18 W adapter.
Communications and connectors: NFC, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 with support for aptX HD, USB Type-C.

If the Pocophone F1 is the cheapest phone with an SD845 processor, then, by analogy, the Honor Play is the most affordable based on the Kirin 970, last year's flagship chip. Plus, there is an excellent IPS display with a brightness of 470 cd / m2 and an average DeltaE 3.4 (color error), as well as a 3750 mAh battery. In terms of autonomy, the device is good - it is enough for:

25:06 h of communication.
13:40 Web surfing.
11:29 h video playback.

Honor Play is a standalone and productive smartphone with cool cameras and even an NFC chip. In this it differs from the devices above - Pocophone F1 and Meizu 16 cannot pay for purchases via NFC.

Huawei Honor 8X (4/128 GB)

Characteristics:

OS: Android 8.1 + upgrade to 9 Pie.
Glass: LCD IPS, 6.5", 2340×1080, 397 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3.
Processor: Hisilicon Kirin 710 + Mali-G51 MP4.
Memory: 4/128 GB.
Main camera: 20 + 2 MP, f/1.8 aperture.
Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.
Battery: 3750 mAh, charging with 10 W adapter.
Communications and connectors: NFC, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX support, microUSB.

The smartphone stands out for its large size - it fits awkwardly in a woman's hand, but in a man's it feels quite comfortable. The huge 6.5-inch display is of high quality, with a maximum brightness of 427 cd / m2 and a contrast ratio of 1234: 1, there is also a small color error - DeltaE 3.7. And although the screen is large, the 3750 mAh battery and power optimization do their job - the smartphone withstands:

32:21 h of communication.
11:24 h web surfing.
12:13 h video playback.

A good Kirin 710 processor, NFC and cool cameras with high-quality AI mode are included. By the way, it is in Honor 8X that the scene recognition mode works better than in all other mobile phones. You will learn more about this in a full review of the model.