Which smartphone is better under 15,000 rubles.
Buying a smartphone is a responsible step. He becomes even more responsible when you have a budget of 15,000 rubles and want to get the most out of what is possible. The Internet project "Be mobile" took the side of buyers and analyzed about a hundred gadgets with a price of 10 to 15 thousand rubles. Below is the ranking of the 10 best smartphones under 15,000 rubles in 2017.
When selecting smartphones, we paid close attention to the screen (the higher the resolution, the better), durable case, the amount of RAM (the more, the faster the device), battery capacity (the more, the better) and support for high-speed 4G Internet . Other characteristics, by and large, do not have the highest priority.
Well, now our selection of the 10 best smartphones under 15,000 rubles.
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1. Xiaomi Mi4c
id="sub0">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Screen: IPS, 5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (441 ppi)
Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM 8992 1.8GHz 64-bit (6 cores, Cortex-A53); Adreno 418 graphics
Memory: operational - 2 GB (for the 16 GB version) or 3 GB (for the 32 GB version), built-in flash - 16 GB (10.5 GB available to the user) or 32 GB (26.5 GB available to the user), no support for memory cards
Camera:
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two micro slots -SIM
Battery: 3080 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 138.1x69.6x7.8mm, 132g
Price: 14 490 rubles
The first place in our ranking went to the Xiaomi Mi4c smartphone. It is worth noting that at the moment this model looks the most balanced of those that are on the Russian market. This is a fast device with an excellent 5-inch screen and FullHD resolution. By the way, the model was the only one in the top ten with a display of this quality.
The advantages of the device include productive hardware, which perfectly copes with its tasks. The interface is fast and smooth. It is also worth noting the support for two SIM cards size microSIM. It uses dual-band Wi-Fi, a USB Type C connector. The main camera is 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, the front camera is 5 megapixels.
The disadvantages include the impossibility of expanding the built-in memory (memory cards are not supported), as well as the lack of the LTE800 range, due to which interruptions with 4G may occur in the networks of some operators. Battery life is average compared to devices of a similar level.
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
id="sub1">Operating system:
Screen:
Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6795 (Helio X10) 8-core 2.0GHz 8-core ARM Cortex-A53 with PowerVR G6200 GPU
Memory: 2 or 3 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB or 26.3 GB available to the user), no memory card support
Camera:
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/ac, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, OTG, GPS/ A-GPS/GLONASS, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots
Battery: 4100 mAh
Sensors: Direction, proximity, lighting sensors, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic compass, IR transmitter, fingerprint scanner
Dimensions, weight: 150x76x8.6 mm, 166 grams
Price: 13,990 rubles (16 GB version), 15,990 rubles (32 GB version)
According to our version, the best phablet (smartphone with a very large screen) is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The device received a practical and attractive metal case and a capacious battery. The screen is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Responsible for performance is a productive MediaTek MT6795 chip with an 8-core Helio X10 processor, as well as 2 GB (3 GB in the 32 GB flash version) of RAM. For the average user, this will be more than enough.
The features of the model include the presence of a fingerprint sensor. He works at a fairly high level. There is a solution to control gestures. The cameras here are similar in quality to Xiaomi Mi4c: the main one is 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, the front one is 5 megapixels. The pictures seem to be of good quality.
The disadvantages include the lack of the LTE800 range, which is why some operators' networks may experience interruptions with 4G. If this does not scare you, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 in Russian and Chinese online stores.
3. Xiaomi Redmi 3
id="sub2">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with MIUI 7 skin
Screen:
Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core (4x1.5 GHz + 4x1.2 GHz) with Adreno 405 graphics accelerator
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal (10.3 GB user available) or 32 GB (26.3 GB user available), microSD cards up to 128 GB
Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, GPS/ A-GPS/GLONASS, microUSB, one micro-SIM slot , one nanoSIM slot (shared with microSD)
Battery: 4100 mAh
Sensors:
Dimensions, weight: 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm, 144 grams
Price: 11 990 rubles
The "bronze" of our rating is received by Xiaomi Redmi 3. The smartphone has a non-separable case. The back is made from lightweight aluminium. Unlike the first two devices, the screen here has a lower resolution of 720x1280 pixels, 5 inches. However, the picture is bright, colorful and contrasting. In technical terms, Xiaomi Redmi 3 is a typical average. Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM. This is quite enough for the smartphone to work quickly and the interface to be smooth. Among other things, the amount of built-in flash memory can be expanded using microSD memory cards.
The smartphone has two cameras: the main 13 megapixels, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 megapixels. Wireless services include Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G. True, 4G works without support for LTE800, which can negatively affect the speed of mobile Internet in the networks of individual operators.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 battery frankly pleases. You will have to charge your smartphone approximately 1 time in 3 days. Excellent indicator!
4. Meizu M2 mini
id="sub3">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Screen:
Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor (4 cores, Cortex-A53, 1.3 GHz each); graphics Mali T720
Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB (available to the user 10.5 GB), support for microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels
Communications:
Battery: 2500 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 140.1x68.9x8.7mm, 131g
Price: 12 290 rubles
The next step in our ranking is Meizu M2 mini. From the front side, the device is somewhat similar to . True, the M2 mini does not have the notorious curved screen, but common features can be traced. Feelings in the hand are similar. True, the case here is plastic, although monolithic. The battery is non-removable - 2500 mAh. On average, it lasts for a day and a half with active use.
In technical terms, the model has an average and even slightly lower filling, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in flash. There is support for memory cards. Both Meizu M2 mini cameras take good photos. Everything is fine with this setting.
Like many devices from Chinese brands, the M2 mini has limited 4G support. This means that sometimes the network may disappear for individual operators. This is due to the lack of LTE800. The rest of the device is good.
5. ZTE Blade X9 LTE
id="sub4">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Chip, processor:
Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (12 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB
Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix
Communications:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, fingerprint sensor
Dimensions, weight: 155.3x77.2x8.6 mm, 160 grams
Price: 12 290 rubles
The next one in our selection is the ZTE Blade X9. It belongs to the class of tablets. The screen of this model is 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution. The picture is very bright and lively. In terms of hardware, the device is good. He is able to work with moderately heavy games and applications, play videos. The interface is fast and smooth. The amount of memory can be increased by using memory cards.
The pluses include support for two SIM cards, LTE without frequency restrictions, high-quality main and front cameras, fast navigation using GPS and GLONASS transmitters.
6. Meizu M2 Note
id="sub5">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Screen: 5.5 inches 1080x1920 IPS
Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor (8 cores, Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz each); graphics Mali T720
Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB or 32 GB, support for microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots
Battery: 3100 mAh
Sensors: light sensor, gravity sensor, IR distance sensor, digital compass, hall sensor, gyroscope
Dimensions, weight: 150.9x75.2x8.7mm, 149g
Price: 14 190 rubles
In sixth place was another representative of Meizu. This time, the Meizu M2 Note phablet, which was equipped with an aluminum back cover. The rest of the smartphone is no different, it has many counterparts in the class.
The model has a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory. Main camera 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels. There is support for two SIM cards, a light sensor, an IR distance sensor, a digital compass.
Like all Meizu devices, it cannot work on LTE800 networks. The device works with other 4G frequencies in Russia.
7. Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL
id="sub6">Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
Screen: 5 inches with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels, IPS
Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM 8916 1.2GHz 64-bit (4 cores, Cortex-A53); Adreno 306 graphics
Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB (12 GB available to the user), support for microSD memory cards
Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots
Battery: 2400 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 140x72x10.5mm, 140g
Price: 12 490 rubles
Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) took the seventh place in our ranking. The smartphone is made in an elegant case, the thickness of the side faces of which is only 3.5 mm in the narrowest part. In addition, the phone is decorated with traditional Asus mobile devices pattern of concentric circles with 0.13 mm indentations. Some people like it, and some don't.
In technical terms, ZenFone 2 Laser is no different from most devices. It uses a 5-inch HD screen, a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of flash memory, which can be expanded. In addition, there is 4G without any restrictions, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels. The battery at high load lasts for a day and a half. With a moderate mode of operation, the device will work for two days and even more.
8.Lenovo A6010 Plus
id="sub7">Operating system: Android 5.0.2 with Vibe UI skin
Display: IPS, 5 inches, 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi)
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Quad-Core 64-bit @ 1.2GHz, Adreno 306 GPU @ 400MHz
Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
Camera: main 13 Mpix, flash, Full HD video, front camera 5 Mpix
Communications: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, FM radio, LTE Cat 4, A-GPS/GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots
Battery: 2300 mAh
Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
Dimensions, weight: 140.9 x 70.5 x 8.4 mm, 130 grams
Price: 11 990 rubles
In fact, Lenovo A6010 Plus is an analogue of ZenFone 2 Laser, only in a smaller case and a smaller battery. These devices have the same chip, memory, interfaces and support for wireless networks. The difference is in the Android user shell. Here, everyone is free to evaluate for himself what is closer to him in terms of the design of the case and the user interface.
9. Alcatel One Touch 6045Y Idol 3 LTE
id="sub8">Operating system: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 octa-core 1.5GHz, Adreno 405 GPU
Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB
Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, USB On-the-Go support, GPS/ A-GPS / GLONASS, microUSB, two slots micro SIM
Battery: 2910 mAh
Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
Dimensions, weight: 153x75x7.4 mm, 141 grams
Price: 14 290 rubles
In technical terms, Alcatel One Touch 6045Y Idol 3 is a complete copy of ZTE Blade X9, but the device looks more expensive and sophisticated. True, the price of Idol 3 is higher. Whether it is worth overpaying is a question for buyers. However, the gadget took ninth place in our hit parade.
10.Lenovo Vibe P1m
id="sub9">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with Vibe UI skin
Screen: IPS, 5 inches, 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi)
Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6735m Quad-Core @ 1GHz, Mali-T720 GPU
Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB
Camera: main 8 megapixel, autofocus, flash, HD video, front camera 5 megapixel
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, USB On-the-Go support, FM radio, LTE Cat 4, GPS/ A- GPS / GLONASS, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots
Battery: 4000 mAh
Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, OneKey Power Saver mechanical button
Dimensions, weight: 141x71.8x9.4 mm, 148 grams
Price: 12 290 rubles
The main feature of Lenovo Vibe P1m is a capacious battery. For this reason, the Lenovo mobile works 2-3 days without any strain. This fact practically did not affect the appearance of the device. It has a very reasonable size.
In technical terms, Vibe P1m has very typical characteristics for this class of devices. There is a 4-core MediaTek MT6735m chip, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of memory for data storage, there is support for memory cards.
The pluses include the presence of a slot for two SIM cards, full support for all Russian LTE bands, USB On-the-Go mode, when other devices can be charged from a smartphone.
The indicated prices are valid on the day of publication. Over time, prices can change both up and down.
In our "ten" you will not meet representatives of the most promoted brands such as Sony, Samsung, LG or Apple. Their products, with similar functionality and technical characteristics, cost 25-30% more than their counterparts from lesser-known brands. But this does not mean at all that a smartphone from Lenovo or Xiaomi will work worse, for example, HTC or Sony.
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Those who are seriously thinking about buying a mid-range gadget will certainly benefit from our rating of devices up to fifteen thousand rubles, which includes the most interesting 8 or more nuclear devices with FullHD screen resolution.
As experience shows, for the same price you can find offers that differ like heaven and earth. We will try to help you make an informed choice.
TOP 6 models of 2016-2017
Last - weird multimedia gadget Highscreen Boost 3 SEThe basis for it was the MediaTek MT6753 chipset, although it is 8-core, it is far from top-end.
But the main feature, as conceived by the developers, was to be an advanced audio system and two replaceable batteries of various capacities - each with its own cover.
The price of the version with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory is about 15 thousand rubles.
Model pluses:
- MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.3 GHz.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Two batteries included: 3100 and 6900 mAh.
- Quality audio system.
- Very heavy weight (200 grams) with larger capacity battery.
5th place occupies another 5" model Lenovo K6 power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8-core platform, not the most powerful, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, a solid 5-inch battery, 13-megapixel camera.
In general, not bad, but you can find better ones for the same 11.2 thousand rubles.
Model pluses:
- S-IPS screen with a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1080x1920.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8937 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.4 GHz.
- The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Plenty of RAM up to 3 GB.
- Lots of built-in memory - up to 32 GB.
- The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Good battery capacity - 4000 mAh.
- 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
- Fingerprint scanner.
- Not a very good main camera.
For 4 positions – model Huawei Nova announced in September 2016.
The processor is more powerful than the two previous models, up to 4 GB of RAM, well-equipped cameras and the price is from 14 thousand rubles in the minimum configuration.
Model pluses:
- 5-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
- 2.5D glass.
- The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Good battery capacity - 3020 mAh.
- 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
- Front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
- The fingerprint scanner.
- The metal body of the device.
3rd place - phablet with a 6-inch display Meizu m3 Max , announced in September 2016.
Average for an 8-core performance MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, good cameras and a powerful battery, which is important, with a fast charging function.
And the price is not too high - about 11 thousand rubles in the 64-gigabyte version.
Model pluses:
- 6-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
- 2.5D glass.
- MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.8 GHz.
- The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Plenty of RAM up to 3 GB.
- Plenty of built-in memory up to 64 GB.
- The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Fast charging function.
- 13-megapixel main camera SONY IMX258 with autofocus.
- Front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
- The fingerprint scanner.
- The metal body of the device.
- Affordable price - about 11 thousand rubles.
- Combined slot for memory cards.
2nd place occupies the model Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with a 5.5-inch display, announced in February 2017.
The price is traditionally low for Xiaomi: in the 64-gigabyte version, the gadget costs a little more than 10 thousand rubles.
At the same time, the Snapdragon 625 is on board, quite powerful for the middle class, and a very good battery.
Model pluses:
- 2.5D glass.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 octa-core processor running at 2 GHz.
- The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Plenty of RAM up to 4 GB.
- Plenty of built-in memory up to 64 GB.
- The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Good battery capacity - 4100 mAh.
- 13-megapixel main camera Sony imx258 with autofocus.
- Front camera Samsung S5K5E8 with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
- The fingerprint scanner.
- The metal body of the device.
- Affordable price - about 10 thousand rubles.
- Combined slot for memory cards.
Completely unexpected first place phablet took the ranking HomTom HT10 from a little-known Chinese brand, announced in April 2016.
And how could he not take it if on board there is a Mediatek Helio X20 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and (think about it!) A 21-megapixel camera. And all this luxury - for a miserable 12 thousand rubles!
An interesting feature is that instead of a fingerprint scanner, the gadget is equipped with an iris scanner.
Model pluses:
- 5.5-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
- 2.5D glass.
- Mediatek Helio X20 (MT6797) 10-core processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz.
- The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Plenty of RAM up to 4 GB.
- Lots of built-in memory - up to 32 GB.
- The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
- Support for work in LTE networks.
- Acceptable battery capacity is 3200 mAh.
- 21-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
- Front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
- Iris scanner.
- The metal body of the device.
- Affordable price - about 12 thousand rubles.
- Combined slot for memory cards.
Our top 10 phones under 15,000 rubles in 2016 offers you the "ten" smartphones, the characteristics of which boast good cameras and screens with high-quality images.
10 Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual
Technical indicators (TP): screen - 5 inches; resolution - 1280x720 P; OS - Android 5.0 Lollipop; memory - 8 GB permanent and 2 GB operational; battery capacity - 2400 mAh. Equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. This model is dual SIM and has a slot for a memory card. Main camera 13 MP with autofocus. 5 MP front camera with FHD video recording. Price - 12800 rubles.
9 LG G4s Dual H734
TP: IPS screen - 5.2 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS - Android 5.1 Lollipop; memory - 8 GB permanent and 1.5 GB operational; battery capacity - 2300 mAh. Equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 processor and an Adreno 405 graphics accelerator. This model is dual SIM and has a 32 GB memory card slot. The 8 MP main camera is complemented by laser focusing, light spectrum sensor and dual LED flash. Front camera 5 MP. Price - 13600 rubles.
8 ZTE Blade S7 (T920)
TP: IPS screen - 5 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS - Android 5.1; memory - 32 GB permanent and 3 GB operational; non-removable battery capacity - 2500 mAh. Equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 processor and an Adreno 405 graphics accelerator. The 13 MP main camera is complemented by laser autofocus and LED flash. The 13 MP front camera is complemented by phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Price - 11700 rubles.
7 Meizu M2 Note 16Gb
TP: screen - 5.5 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS - Android 5.1 Lollipop; memory - 16 GB permanent and 2 GB operational; battery capacity - 3100 mAh. Equipped with an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor based on MediaTek MT6753 and a Mali-T720MP2 graphics accelerator. This model is dual SIM and has a combined slot for a 160 GB memory card. The camera is 13 MP main and 5 MP front. Price - 13600 rubles.
6 Huawei Honor 5X
TP: FullHD-screen - 5.5 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS - Android 5.1; memory - 16 GB permanent and 2 GB operational; battery capacity - 3000 mAh with energy-saving SmartPower 3.0 technology. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 octa-core processor. This model is dual sim and has a slot for a memory card. The camera is 13 MP main and 5 MP front. Price - 14900 rubles.
5 Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus
TP: screen - 5 inches; resolution - 1280x720 P; OS - Cyanogen 13 based on Android 6.0; memory - 32 GB permanent and 3 GB operational; battery capacity - 2700 mAh. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 octa-core processor. This model is dual SIM and has a combined memory card slot. The 16 MP main camera is complemented by autofocus and dual LED flash. Front camera 8 MP. Price - 13,000 rubles.
4 LeEco Le 2
TP: FullHD-screen - 5.5 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS – EUI 5.8 shell based on Android M; memory - 32 GB permanent and 3 GB operational; non-removable battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 processor and an Adreno 510 graphics accelerator. This model is dual SIM and has a slot for a memory card. The camera is 16 MP main and 8 MP front. Price - 11700 rubles.
3Lenovo ZUK Z1
TP: IPS screen - 5.5 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS - Android 5.1 + Cyanogen OS 12.1; memory - 64 GB permanent and 3 GB operational; non-removable battery capacity - 4100 mAh. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor. This model is dual SIM. There is no memory card slot. The 13 MP main camera is complemented by an LED flash. Front camera 8 MP. Price - 14900 rubles.
1 Leagoo Shark 1
TP: IPS screen - 6 inches; resolution - 1920x1080 P; OS – Android 5.1 Lollipop + Leagoo OS 1.2; memory - 16 GB permanent and 3 GB operational; battery capacity - 6300 mAh. Equipped with an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor and a Mali-T720MP3 graphics accelerator. This model is dual sim and has a slot for a memory card. The main camera is 13 MP with autofocus and dual flash. Front camera 5 MP. Price - 10300 rubles.
The modern market is replete with a variety of budget models. After reviewing our top 10, it will be easier for you to make a choice.
The variety and abundance of smartphones on store windows for 15 thousand rubles is amazing, and the question of choosing the most suitable one for many of us often turns into a difficult task. Each new phone model is unique in its own way, since it carries a special combination of functionality and the so-called hardware, and the state of harmony of these two components is a good, balanced smartphone. In order to make it clear which one is better to choose, this article presents to the attention of readers a rating of smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles at the end of 2018, based on an analysis of their characteristics and reviews of new gadget owners. We have collected 10 cool phones that are really worth the money.
Our top 10 is opened by an interesting model - Nokia 6 in an elegant aluminum alloy case. It got into the rating not by chance, because it has a chic 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution and damage protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, an excellent 16 MP camera with lenses from Carl Zeiss, an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, supplemented the presence of an NFC module and a fingerprint scanner. The once mega-popular brand is gradually regaining lost positions, presenting such balanced and beautiful models of the budget and medium price categories to the users' judgment.
Specifications
- OS: Android 8.0 Oreo;
- Cameras: main - 16 MP (Carl Zeiss Lens), front - 8 MP (f / 2, 84 °);
- Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937;
- Battery: 3000 mAh with wireless and fast charging.
pros
- Excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with Full HD resolution;
- Good performance, 3 GB RAM and NFC module;
- Fast and wireless battery charging.
Minuses
- No camera shutter button;
- The camera does not have optical stabilization;
- Combined memory card slot.
In ninth place is the model - Meizu M6s with the same high parameters as the previous device. The large and bright screen of the gadget is made using IPS technology, and its new 18:9 format allows you to watch videos with a greater degree of comfort. Noteworthy is the M6s hardware platform with a 6-core chipset - Samsung Exynos 7872, the operating frequency of the cores of which reaches 2.0 GHz, paired with a graphic assistant - Mali-G71 MP1 and with 3 GB of RAM. Hence the high performance of new items in all situations. The main camera of the cell phone is also from Samsung, it takes photos with a maximum resolution of 16 megapixels and videos in Full HD format. Its f/2.0 aperture allows you to confidently shoot in low light. The 8 MP selfie camera is also Korean and with the same aperture. The smartphone does not have an NFC module, but there is a conveniently located fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function for its battery.
Specifications
- OS: Android 7,1,2 Nougat with FlyMe 6,2 shell;
- Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 1440×720 pixels;
- Cameras: main - 16 MP (Samsung, f / 2), front - 8 MP (Samsung, f / 2);
- Processor: 6-core Samsung Exynos 7872 (2.0 GHz);
- Video processor: Mali-G71 MP1;
- Memory: RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB,
- Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging - Meizu Super mCharge.
pros
- Great display with 18:9 aspect ratio;
- Powerful processor from Samsung;
- Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and fast charging.
Minuses
- No NFC module;
- Combined slot for a memory card;
- Marky body and weak oleophobic coating.
ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1)
The eighth position in the ranking was taken by ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1). The model is assembled in a metal case, which has an elongated format for a 5.7-inch IPS screen with high resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Inside this cell phone, an 8-core processor is working - MediaTek MT6750, which, with the support of a video accelerator - Mali-T860 MP2, develops a good information processing speed, although under heavy loads the device noticeably heats up, up to a serious decrease in fps. The smartphone works with two SIM cards, supports LTE 18 frequency bands, has a fingerprint scanner and FM radio. Its main camera with autofocus and HDR shooting is dual of sensors with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels, therefore, it will be possible to create artistic photos with background blur. The selfie camera is also 8 megapixels, and the battery with a capacity of 4130 mAh with a fast charge function holds a charge in normal mode for up to 2 days.
Specifications
- OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0 skin;
- Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main dual with 16 megapixels and 8 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels;
- Processor: 8-core MediaTek MT6750 (1.5 GHz);
- Video processor: Mali-T860 MP2;
- Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
- Battery: 4130 mAh with fast charging.
pros
- Large and clear screen, good cameras;
- Works fast;
- Separate microSD slot.
Minuses
- Significantly heated in games;
- Quite quickly discharged under heavy loads;
- Very smooth and slippery body.
LG Q6a
On the seventh step of our top 10 is an aluminum alloy smartphone certified according to the US military standard MIL-STD-810G - LG Q6a (M700). This reliable gadget runs Android 7.1 Nougat and works with two SIM cards. It has an excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with high definition and image density, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass. Inside, the model has a powerful 8-core processor - Snapdragon 435 MSM8940, hence the stable operation of Q6a both in the network and with applications. Selfie lovers will love the 5MP wide-angle 100° front-facing camera, while the 13MP main camera is also good and takes good quality HDR shots.
Specifications
- OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with UX 6.0 shell;
- Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP (100 °);
- Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (1.4 GHz);
- Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 505;
- Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB, slot for memory cards;
- Battery: 3000 mAh.
pros
- Large IPS screen with high resolution;
- Works fast thanks to the Snapdragon 435 chip;
- Gorilla Glass 3 and 100° selfie camera.
Minuses
- No fingerprint scanner;
- Little RAM;
- There is no NFC module.
Honor 9 Lite
The model that took sixth place in our rating is Honor 9 Lite from Huawei. This stylish smartphone in a durable aluminum alloy case with a glass back panel, has an excellent IPS display with a diagonal of 5.65 inches, high resolution and high-quality oleophobic coating, which displays an 18:9 image. It has as many as 4 cameras, or 2 dual photo modules: the main one is 13/2 Mp and the front one is 13/2 Mp; moreover, both older cameras have f / 2 aperture, which allows you to take good photos in low light. The Android 8.0 Oreo phone is responsive and just as fast, thanks to the proprietary octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics co-processor and 3GB of RAM. And although the 3000 mAh capacity of its battery is clearly not enough for the long-term operation of the energy-intensive screen and chipset, the Honor 9 Lite has a fingerprint scanner and, as a nice bonus, an NFC module.
Specifications
- OS: Android 8.0 Oreo with Emotion 8.0 skin;
- Display: IPS, 5.65 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main - 13/2 Mp, front - 13/2 Mp;
- Processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 (2.36 GHz);
- Video processor: Mali-T830 MP2;
- Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
- Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging function.
pros
- Excellent IPS screen with a ratio of 18:9;
- Powerful HiSilicon Kirin 659 with Mali-T830;
- Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and NFC module.
Minuses
- Weak battery;
- Lack of a separate slot for a memory card;
- The rear glass panel is very slippery.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
In fifth place is the phablet - Xiaomi Mi Max 2, the front panel of the aluminum body of which is adorned with a huge IPS display manufactured by Tianma with a diagonal of 6.44 inches, with Full HD resolution and scratch protection with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. For confident work, this the giant received a powerful 8-core chip - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 and 4 GB of RAM, and judging by the reviews - the device is smart, and there are no complaints in terms of performance. The cameras in Mi Max 2 are 12 and 5 megapixels, the older one is from Sony, the younger one is Samsung; The Japanese module, in addition to autofocus and HDR shooting, has a digital image stabilization function, but the Korean one has f / 2 aperture and a capture angle of 85 °. Mi Max 2 is not only a smartphone with a large screen, it is also a smartphone with a powerful battery: with a capacity of 5300 mAh and due to the not very high resolution of the display, a wonderful phone can work autonomously for up to 3 days. It also has a fingerprint scanner and an infrared port, thanks to which Mi Max 2 turns into a convenient remote control.
Specifications
- OS: Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI V9 skin;
- Display: IPS, 6.44 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main - 12 MP, front - 5 MP;
- Battery: 5300 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (USB Type-C).
pros
- Big screen from Tianma;
- Performance Snapdragon 625 with 4 GB of RAM;
- Powerful battery with fast charging function.
Minuses
- Very large and therefore uncomfortable to wear;
- Combined slot for memory cards;
- Slippery.
Xiaomi Mi A1
We gave the fourth line of the rating to a well-balanced smartphone costing 13 thousand rubles, and again from Xiaomi, the model is Mi A1, in a metal case with a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. The bright Full HD, IPS screen of the phone has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and is protected from damage by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The performance of Mi A1 is all right, because it got a powerful 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with an operating frequency of 2 GHz. The main camera of the phone is dual 12MP OmniVision sensors and it takes decent pictures. The model has an infrared port, thanks to which it can serve as a remote control for household appliances, and a 3080 mAh battery holds a charge for at least a full day.
Specifications
- Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main - dual: 12/12 MP (optical Zoom 2x), front - 5 MP;
- Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (2.0 GHz);
- Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 506;
- Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
- Battery: 3080 mAh, fast charging (USB Type-C).
pros
- High-quality display;
- Fast working processor;
- Good camera, 4 GB RAM, infrared port.
Minuses
- Very slippery;
- Combined slot for memory cards;
- There is no NFC module.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
And so, we smoothly reached the top three of the ranking, and the third position in our top 10 was taken by a reliable Korean smartphone that can be bought for 14,000 rubles - Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) in a metal case with an IP54 dust and splash protection class. On the front panel of the phone is a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and below it is the home key combined with a fingerprint scanner. The processing of information in the Galaxy J7 is handled by a proprietary 8-core chip - Samsung Exynos with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, thanks to which an inexpensive but good smartphone is fast in operation. Users note the good quality of the photos of both cameras, and they are in a 13 MP device, they praise the battery, with which the Galaxy J7 can last a week without recharging in economy mode. It also has NFC and ANT + modules, as well as a separate slot for memory cards.
Specifications
- OS: Android 7.1 Nougat - 8.1 Oreo;
- Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
- Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 13 MP;
- Processor: 8-core Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (1.6 GHz);
- Video processor: Mali T-830 MP2;
- Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
- Battery: 3600 mAh.
pros
- Large and bright Super AMOLED screen;
- Excellent battery;
- Nice camera with f/1.7 aperture.
Minuses
- Little internal memory;
- Weak photos with a lack of lighting;
- Slippery and heavy.
The second step in the ranking of smartphones in 2018, costing up to 15,000 rubles, was taken by a large smartphone in an aluminum case - Huawei Y9 (2018), already out of the box coming with Android 8.0 Oreo. Another phablet in our top 10 is equipped with a 5.93-inch IPS screen. Its hardware is based on an 8-core processor of its own production - HiSilicon Kirin 659, which overclocks the device in conjunction with the Mali-T830 MP2 graphics coprocessor for any multitasking. Both photo modules of the phone are double: the main one consists of cameras with a resolution of 13 and 2 megapixels, and the front one consists of 16 and 2 megapixels, and the aperture of the selfie camera is f / 2. The cameras shoot very well, and when shooting in the daytime, high-quality photos are obtained with their help. The Y9 battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, and holds a charge for a full day of light, and the smartphone is unlocked using a fingerprint scanner.
The price category within 15,000 rubles will suit most smartphone users, because for that kind of money you can buy a smartphone with a Full HD screen and pretty good cameras (main and front).
This rating of the best smartphones for 2016 worth up to 15 thousand rubles is based on reviews in the Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least half of the fives were in the top 10). The technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM, the quality of the main and front cameras, the quality of the display) and the price-quality ratio were also taken into account. The minimum technical requirements for getting into this rating are: at least 16 GB of permanent memory, at least 2 GB of RAM, a main camera matrix of at least 13 MP, a front camera matrix of at least 5 MP.
10th place.
Meizu M2 Note 16Gb
The average price is 12,490 rubles. This model from a Chinese manufacturer received 53% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, 16 GB of permanent and 2 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. There is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 3100 mAh. 8-core processor MediaTek MT6753.
9th place.
Alcatel POP 4S
The average price in Russia is 8,650 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 50% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G support LTE . Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2960 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, standby time 21 days. 8-core processor MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755). There is a fingerprint scanner.
8th place.
HOMTOM HT17 Pro
Average price in Russia - 5400 rubles. Buy HOMTOM HT17 Pro on Aliexpress possible for 4.9 thousand rubles. An inexpensive model from a Chinese manufacturer, released in September 2016, scored 53% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market.Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 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 5 MP. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Operating time without recharging in talk mode - 15 hours, in standby mode - 280 hours. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. Has a fingerprint scanner.
7th place.
Highscreen Power Rage Evo
Average price - 9 990 rubles. The November 2016 model from a Russian brand that manufactures its products in China scored 62% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB, the main camera is 13 MP, the front camera is 5 MP. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737.
6th place.
BQ Mobile BQ-5032 Element
The average price is 9,990 rubles. A model from a Russian brand that manufactures its products in China, which appeared at the end of December 2016, received very good reviews in Yandex-Market - 85% fives . Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB, the main camera is 16 MP, the front camera is 8 MP. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity 2400 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6735.
5th place.
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.
4th place.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL 32Gb
Average price - 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.
Perhaps, ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is the best smartphone model from a non-Chinese manufacturer within 15 thousand rubles.
3rd place.
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 support LTE . 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.
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2nd place.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb
Average price in Russia - 10 200 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4 32Gb on AliExpress you can for 9.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Xiaomi introduced Redmi Note 4 at a presentation in Beijing on August 25, 2016. Flagshiploved by buyers of the Redmi family, whose sales in the world have long exceeded 100 million devices,scored 59% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm.