Previously, the phrase "inexpensive smartphone" conjured up an image of a low-power device with a small screen, on which you can’t play modern games or watch videos without lags. Now the market for mobile devices is filled with many inexpensive good smartphones up to 10,000 rubles. Having studied the most popular Chinese and European models, we picked up the top budget smartphones, reviews of 2017 for which contain a maximum of positive ratings. You will be able to choose the perfect option for you both in terms of capabilities and finances.

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10. Xiaomi Redmi 3S

The average price is 9 533 rubles.

This good inexpensive smartphone from a well-known and respected Chinese manufacturer has 10 main advantages:

• 5-inch display with excellent color reproduction.
• Octa-core 1.4 GHz processor.
• It has 2 GB of RAM, which is enough for normal multitasking.
• Very fast 13 megapixel sensor of the main camera, which can focus in just 0.1 seconds.
• The battery capacity is 4100 mAh. You can not charge the smartphone for two to three days if you do not play games very often.
• The 16 GB internal memory can be expanded to 128 GB.
• The device supports fast charging technology.
• A USB OTG cable is supported and can even work with hard drives.
• The MIUI user interface is very beautiful and friendly to the novice user.
• The smartphone has an infrared transmitter to control third-party equipment, for example, a TV, if you are too lazy to reach for the remote control.

And now for the cons. In Xiaomi Redmi 3S, you can insert only one SIM card if you use a memory card. The second drawback is the 5-megapixel front camera, which does not shoot very well in low light conditions. In addition, the screen lacks scratch protection such as Corning Gorilla Glass 3 or Asahi Glass Dragontrail. And finally, the back panel is not removable. This means that the user cannot replace the battery.

9. LG K8 K350E

Cost, on average - 7,292 rubles.

Unlike the 10th number in the ranking of budget smartphones, this model has a battery not so capacious - 2125 mAh, a quad-core processor, and 16 GB of memory can only be expanded up to 32 GB. So for what advantages should a user choose this particular model?

• Firstly, for a 5-inch IPS screen with 2.5D glass, rich colors and excellent color reproduction.
• Secondly, for the excellent pictures that the main 8-megapixel camera makes. And the second, 5-megapixel camera can take photos by gesture.
• Thirdly, for the elegant design and comfortable, non-slippery back cover.
• Fourth, for the beautiful and comfortable LG branded shell.
• Fifth, for supporting LTE.

For such a price, finding a gadget with similar capabilities will not be easy.

8. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max

The average cost is 11,195 rubles.

The advantages of this stylish smartphone include:

• Bright and clear 5.2-inch IPS screen.
• A large amount of memory for games and applications is 16 GB or 32 GB with a memory expansion of up to 32 GB (according to official information, it actually reads 128 GB cards).
• The presence of an LED event indicator, which not every budget smartphone of 2017 in the ranking boasts of.
• 13 megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera with autofocus, LED flash, face recognition and panoramic shooting.
• 4100 mAh long-lasting battery. (See the rating of smartphones with a good battery.)
• Support 4G.
• The presence of a fingerprint sensor.

Among the shortcomings, users note the lack of screen protection and a sufficiently large thickness of the smartphone - 8.55 mm. This unit looks especially thick in comparison with the thinnest smartphone in the world.

7. Sony Xperia XA

Can be purchased for 12 890 rubles.

One of the best budget smartphones of 2017 for the price / quality. It offers great performance and is one of the most beautiful smartphones of 2017.

Pros:

• High-quality 5-inch IPS-screen with scratch-resistant glass.
• Fast eight-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor.
• 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 200 GB.
• A gorgeous 13 megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front camera with manual focus, panoramic shooting, face recognition and HDR support.
• NFC support.

Minuses:

• Dual SIM not supported.
• No quick charge.
• Heats up in games and with long Internet surfing.
• Low-power battery for a modern gadget - 2300 mAh. This is due to the fact that the phone has a very thin and light body.

6. Blackview R7

The average price is 10 644 rubles.

Blackview R7 has a slim and sturdy case with smooth lines, and fits comfortably in your hand. Its distinctive feature is a large 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, protected by a coating of Gorilla Glass 3.

On the back of the R7 is a fingerprint scanner that helps protect your phone and everything in it.

The eight-core processor runs at 1.95 GHz.

There is more RAM than in most smartphones from the top 10 - 4 GB, and flash memory can be expanded from 32 to 128 GB.

The 3000 mAh battery does not charge for very long, thanks to the "fast charge" function. It is enough for a day of active work.

Another pleasant thing when buying a Blackview R7 will be that the manufacturer put the case in the package, and a protective film is already glued on the glass. And there is another, spare.

However, Blackview is known for often ceasing to support its phones after the release of another new product, and this should be considered when choosing the best budget smartphone.

5. LeEco Cool1

Sells, on average, for 10 800 rubles.

LeEco products compete with such "mastodons" of the Chinese smartphone market as Meizu and Xiaomi. That's why you should give preference to Cool1:

• It has a very good screen resolution of 1920 × 1080, and a large size is 5.5 inches.
• Equipped with a powerful eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset.
• Internal memory is 32 GB, operational - 3 GB. There is a more expensive version of the device with 64 and 4 GB of memory.
• There is support for OTG.
• The 13-megapixel camera with dual LED flash delivers superb images even in low light conditions. There is the possibility of blurring the background, as in "DSLRs". There is also an 8-megapixel front camera.
• The 4060 mAh battery lasts for 2-3 days.
• There is a fingerprint sensor.
• There is an IR sensor for controlling third-party equipment.
• Fast charging is supported, the phone is fully charged in 50-60 minutes.

The biggest drawback of a smartphone is that it does not have memory card support.

4. ZTE Blade V7

Price, on average - 10 111 rubles.

Included in the list of the best low-cost smartphones of 2017 up to 10,000 rubles.

The main advantage of this 5.2-inch smartphone with a metal casing is its “appearance”. ZTE Blade V7 looks like a premium gadget, it is not a shame to hold it in your hands. The device supports two SIM cards, but if you want to expand the memory from 16 to 32 GB, you will have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards for the memory card. The phone works in 4G LTE networks, has a 13 megapixel main camera and 8 megapixel camera for selfie and video conferencing. However, both of these cameras did not cause enthusiasm among users, in poor light they shoot mediocre.

Disadvantages of ZTE Blade V7:

• No NFC.
• Battery capacity is only 2500 mAh.

• The smartphone is available in only two color options.
• No fingerprint sensor.
• No screen protection.
• An outdated MediaTek MT6753 processor is installed.

3. Huawei Honor 5C

The average cost is 11,490 rubles.

Huawei is famous for its powerful, reliable and very usable devices. However, all this does not mean that the company's smartphones do not have any minuses and disadvantages.

Strengths of Huawei Honor 5C:

• A bright 5.2-inch Full HD screen with a pixel density of 424 dpi.
• 13MP main camera with 10 different setup modes.
• Very fast eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor, which will easily “pull out” modern games.
• Despite the fact that the body of the device is made of metal (aviation aluminum), its weight is only 156 grams.
• The smartphone has a special slot for memory cards for microSD cards up to 128 GB. Initially, 16 GB is allocated for user applications.
• There is an NFC chip.
• There is a fingerprint sensor on the back.
• The battery capacity is 3000 mAh.

Weaknesses of the device:

• A memory card and a SIM card can only be used interchangeably.
• Inconveniently switch languages ​​on the keyboard.
• No infrared sensor.

2. Meizu M3 Note

Cost, on average - 10,478 rubles.

Meizu has followed the same path as Xiaomi, and currently both brands produce many attractive devices at very competitive prices.

There are two versions of this device - with 16 and 32 GB of flash memory. The second costs a couple of thousand rubles more than the first.

Reasons to buy Meizu M3 Note:

• Very bright 5.5-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
• Fingerprint sensor to lock and unlock the device.
• Support Dual SIM with 4G LTE.
• An excellent 13 megapixel main camera with f / 2.2 aperture, which will help you take better photos even in low light.
• A small number of built-in applications do not have to remove a lot of unnecessary.
• The memory can be expanded up to 128 GB (you will have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards).
• The eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 chipset is fast enough for games and applications to go without lags and brakes.
• Powerful battery - 4100 mAh.

The main disadvantages of the smartphone are only two: there is no NFC support and there is no FM radio.

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

The average price is 9 926 rubles.

The first among the best budget smartphones. For a low price you will receive:

• excellently made 5.5-inch device with 32 or 64 GB (this version is slightly more expensive) memory;
• slot for its expansion;
• 4100 mAh battery, which can withstand up to 15 hours of continuous play;

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip (8 cores) with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz;
• fingerprint sensor;
• fast charge;
• 13 megapixel camera with F / 2.0 aperture, which supports phase detection autofocus for faster fixation of the focus point and 5 megapixel additional camera, which makes pretty decent shots
• IR transmitter for controlling devices such as a TV.

The only disadvantages are the lack of NFC and a cable for quick charging in the kit.

How to choose a good and inexpensive smartphone: three main tips

When choosing a new mobile phone, many users ask themselves the question “how to choose an inexpensive but good smartphone?”, 2017 is very rich in a variety of models at a low price, and with similar characteristics.

1. First of all, you should pay attention to the price tag, now a good budget device costs between 8-13 thousand rubles. There are cheaper ones, but these are already options from the category “can call, and that’s good.”

1. Brand awareness is also important. Many eminent Chinese companies, such as Xiaomi, Huawei, LeEco, etc. deliver products to Russia, consumers know and trust them, and most importantly, there are many reviews about their products. You can find a good noun from "Uncle Liao", but if you have problems, there will be no one to ask for advice.

1. And you should definitely compare the characteristics of your favorite models. The processor is of utmost importance. The best powerful smartphones of 2017 work on Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, MediaTek MT6752 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 415. RAM should be from 2 or more GB, internal - from 16 GB, plus the possibility of expansion. With displays, everything is simple: the higher the better, the IPS or AMOLED matrix. Battery - from 2500 mAh for comfortable operation for at least a day.

And remember that there is no perfect smartphone. Therefore, the main thing is that you like the purchased device, even if in some way it does not suit other users.

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