The best smartphones under 17,000 rubles. Are there inexpensive smartphones with a good camera? Survey - user opinion

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 this price you can easily find a suitable smartphone model.

If you want to buy a flagship smartphone and stay within the above-mentioned 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 rating, we looked at the best smartphones costing up to 20,000 rubles. The rating was compiled based on reviews in Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least half of the fives were included in the top 10). The technical characteristics of the smartphone were also taken into account (the amount of built-in and RAM memory, the quality of the main and front cameras, battery capacity, display quality, etc.) and the price-quality ratio. The top 10 included 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 went on sale in November 2016, scored 77% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of permanent 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. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

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

Thanks to the Quick Charge function, a full charge of Wileyfox Swift 2 will take no more than 100 minutes, and the smartphone can be charged up to 25% 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 catalogue, which appeared in February 2019, scored 78% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal 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. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

8 ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ‏ZC520TL 32Gb

The average price is 12,000 rubles. The summer 2016 model from the Taiwanese brand scored 60% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch IPS screen 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, 13 MP main camera, 5 MP front camera. 4G LTE support. Asus calls models Max if they have a powerful battery. This model is no exception: the battery capacity is 4130 mAh. Battery life in talk mode is 20 hours, in standby mode 720 hours, in music listening mode - 87 hours. The fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel not only serves to instantly unlock the smartphone, but also supports several other useful functions. For example, by swiping it from top to bottom, you will activate the front camera to take a selfie, so that you can then take a photo by touching the same scanner, which in this case will act as a duplicate shutter button. MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor.

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. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal storage (12.3 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Supports 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 is 15 hours, standby time is 21 days. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 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. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage 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 superior focusing accuracy and speed. As in Meizu MX5, a lens of 6 lenses is used. Despite the reduction in the resolution of the main camera compared to the Meizu MX5 (the Meizu MX5 camera was 20.7 megapixels), the quality of photography in comparison has become noticeably better compared to this and other previous models.

5 Wileyfox Swift 2 X

The average price is 11,950 rubles. The smartphone from the Russian manufacturer, which went on sale at the beginning of 2019, scored 75% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent 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. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

The main camera is 16 MP (Samsung S5K3P3 ISOCELL module, BSI back-illuminated, pixel size 1 micron, matrix size 1/3.06", F2.2 aperture and 5 lenses). Front camera is 8 MP (F2.2 aperture). There are two flashes .

Thanks to the Quick Charge function, a full charge of the Wileyfox Swift 2 X will take no more than 117 minutes, and the smartphone can be charged up to 25% 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. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage 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 battery 3.5 times weaker - 1,715 mAh). Battery life: talk time - 46 hours, standby time - 360 hours (15 days), music listening mode - 45 hours. 8-core MediaTek MT6753 processor. Video processor Mali-T720. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the back 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 reviews of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X). 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 at the end of 2016 (see The most popular smartphones in Russia in 2016).

Technical characteristics of 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. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor, 2000 MHz. Adreno 506 video processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the back 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 has increased 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 price-quality combination 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 new product of the most popular Honor family from the leading Chinese manufacturer (and third in terms of sales in the world) Huawei appeared in Russia in January 2019 and today has scored 57% of the top five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage (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 a slot for a memory card . 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3340 mAh. At the same time, the phone is equipped with the latest 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 655 processor, so Honor 6X is able to work longer without recharging than many competitors with 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, and up to 8 hours of gaming. There is a fingerprint scanner. New fingerprint features let you view photos (simply swipe left or right), turn off alarms (press and hold the scanner), take selfies, or make calls with one touch.

Metal body with curved glass at the edges. Eye Protection Mode reduces harmful UV rays 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 the baton; however, of the mid-price segment models, only Xiaomi Redmi Pro can boast of a dual camera. Returning to the Honor 6X, we see that the top sensor is a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with phase detection autofocus and LED flash, focusing speed is only 0.3 seconds. This sensor is also distinguished by an increased size of the photosensitive pixel to 1.25 nm with Prim ISP technology for isolating individual pixels. Thanks to this, there is surprisingly little color noise in the pictures and very natural color rendition. The lower monochrome sensor has 2 megapixels. At first glance, this is very little. Even Xiaomi Redmi Pro has a 5 MP secondary module, not to mention the flagship Honor 8, where the second module has the same resolution as the first - 12 MP. However, Huawei explains that a 2 megapixel bottom sensor is quite enough, because its task is to capture as much light as possible, since monochrome matrices are much more sensitive than color ones. The camera combines the light from the lower sensor with the color of the upper one and produces very high-quality photos even in low light conditions. In addition, thanks to the dual camera, Honor 6X can do what the creators of the 7th iPhone boasted about - bokeh (that is, the ability to beautifully blur the background in a photo). There is another interesting feature - selective color filling 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 very well.

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). A 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 five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card. Supports 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 also make mobile payments using NFC.

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

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

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Many will not agree with this, but Pocophone is the best smartphone in the “under 20 thousand” category. This is the only device with flagship hardware from Qualcomm and for little money. You won't 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 graphics chip.
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 not capable of.
Front camera: 5 MP, f/2.0.
Battery: 4000 mAh + fast charging QC 3.0. 18 W 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 hours of communication;
almost 14 hours of web surfing;
over 12 hours of video playback.

It also has an excellent screen with minimal color rendering errors and good cameras. By the way, when installing GCam, the quality of photo shooting will increase. Of course, Pocophone is far from the TOP flagships, but in the middle segment it produces decent pictures. For test results of battery life, screen and examples of camera photos, see the full review of the phone:

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

Meizu 16

Meizu presented 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 its in-display fingerprint scanner, and this is the prerogative of flagships.

Characteristics:

Housing: aluminum.
OS: Android 8.1 + update 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 matrix, 4-axis optical stabilization, dual pixel.
Front camera: 20 MP, f/2.
Battery: 3100 mAh.
Communications 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. It has a cool SD710 processor, an excellent Amoled screen and cameras for shooting during the day or even in the evening. The in-screen 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, Meizu 16 has a cool night mode - the phone captures a lot of light and is perhaps the best in its segment.

As for the shortcomings, there is no NFC chip, there are also complaints about insufficient brightness - during the day in bright sun it may not be enough. Well, the 3100 mAh battery is definitely not an advantage. However, a thin and elegant body is more important than autonomy - this is what the Chinese thought.

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 20 thousand mark, but due to the expensive gifts offered by the official store, the final price of the smartphone itself drops to 20,000 rubles .

Characteristics:

Body: glass, aluminum frame.
OS: Android 8.1 + update 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 from 18 W adapter (50% in 24 minutes).

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 processor Kirin 970 (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 disadvantages, first of all it is the lack of any protection from water and dust. Let me remind you that the phone is more expensive than all the others in the rating, therefore the requirements for it are higher. There are also complaints about a slow fingerprint scanner and poor-quality video recording in Full HD 60 FPS mode.

Honor Play

This smartphone from Huawei was initially 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 the Honor 10 in design and hardware, it just has 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 + update 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 from 18 W adapter.
Communications and connectors: NFC, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX HD support, 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 rendition error), as well as a 3750 mAh battery. In terms of autonomy, the device is good - it is enough for:

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

Honor Play is an autonomous and productive smartphone with cool cameras and even an NFC chip. This is how 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 + update 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 from a 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, and there is also a small color rendering error - DeltaE 3.7. And although the screen is large, the 3750 mAh battery and power consumption optimization do their job - the smartphone can withstand:

32:21 hours of communication.
11:24 hours of 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.

Many users demand that a phone with a good camera can not only take high-quality pictures, but also be able to pleasantly please the user with its performance in games or something else. There are plenty of such offers on the market, but it’s quite easy to get confused in them. To protect you from this, we have created our own rating, which contains the most successful solutions with a good camera. Each of them has its own bonuses in the form of powerful hardware, a large display or excellent battery life.

No. 10 – Meizu M6T

Price: 7,990 rubles

Meizu M6T is equipped with a pair of sensors with a resolution of 13 and 2 MP, including a Sony IMX276 RGBW sensor, its main task is to improve the camera’s light sensitivity in order to take high-quality photos in low light. The Chinese smartphone is worth recommending to all lovers of macro photography; in this mode, the camera does an excellent job of identifying small details and also boasts realistic colors.

The gadget is also suitable for lovers of autonomy. The battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh can last a whole day under active load. The model is disappointing because it runs on Android 7.1 OS. In all other respects, this is an interesting solution in terms of price and quality.

#9 – Xiaomi Redmi S2

Price: 9,990 rubles

If you are looking for an excellent phone with a good camera, but at the same time have a modest budget, then the popular model from the budget segment Xiaomi Redmi S2 is what you need. Of the two cameras, the 16-megapixel front camera turned out to be the most successful. It shows a rich image with decent detail, plus it has stabilization that works during video shooting.

The presence of Snapdragon 625 in a smartphone at this price is simply amazing. The productive chipset is complemented by 3 or 4 GB of RAM. This set will easily run PUBG and World Of Tanks, even at maximum settings. The gadget does not have NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi, which are its main disadvantages.

#8 – Vivo Y85

Price: 15,000 rubles

Vivo Y85 will appeal to all aesthetic lovers with its design. The device is available in two colors – black and red, that is, for both boys and girls. The 6.22-inch display with minimal frames and a resolution of 1520 by 720 pixels also looks attractive. The screen does not suffer from pixelation and produces a cool image, replete with rich colors.

The main camera consists of a pair of 13 and 2 MP sensors. The results of their work are distinguished by a wide dynamic range and correct sharpness across the entire field of the frame. For advanced users, the camera interface has a variety of shooting modes, including a Pro mode that allows you to manually adjust exposure and ISO. The main disadvantage of the model is the plastic body, as well as the lack of NFC.

No. 7 – Honor 8X

Price: 16,990 rubles

We cannot call the Honor 8X the best in terms of photo capabilities, but from a design point of view it is one of the most attractive solutions for its price. Glass panels shimmer effectively in the light and make the gadget look more expensive than its price. The same can be said about the display with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels and a diagonal of 6.5 inches. These screen characteristics make it easy to watch movies on it or use your smartphone as an e-reader.

The main camera received the most positive feedback and praise in reviews. A pair of modules with a resolution of 20 and 2 MP, combined with advanced AI, allows the user to achieve detailed results with the correct color balance at a minimum cost. The thing is that Honor 8X independently determines the optimal settings based on the scene. The model uses a MicroUSB connector, which can be attributed to its main disadvantages.

No. 6 – Xiaomi Mi8 Lite

Price: 16,000 rubles

If you are looking for a smartphone with a good camera, then you will definitely be interested in the Xiaomi Mi8 Lite. The combination of 12 and 5 MP modules takes excellent photos with a decent level of sharpness across the entire frame. The list of strengths of the gadget also includes the ability to edit the blur parameters of a photograph taken in portrait mode, as well as apply various effects to all pictures.

The smartphone's inclusion in our rating is due not only to its very good camera, but also to its powerful hardware platform. The Snapdragon 660 processor can easily handle any giant in the gaming industry, and together with the optimized Android 8.1, dressed in the proprietary MIUI interface, you will be pleasantly surprised by the smooth operation of the phone when solving everyday tasks. There was no place in the case for a Jack connector, which can be considered the main mistake of the engineers. Despite this, the model is one of the best Xiaomi phones.

No. 5 – AGM A9

Price: 27,000 rubles

AGM A9 is one of the most ergonomic rugged smartphones on the market. This is most clearly evident in the thinness indicator - only 12.6 mm, which is simply amazing considering that the case is protected according to the IP68 standard. The autonomy for which the AGM A9 brothers are famous is also at a high level - a 5400 mAh battery is enough for two days of battery life for a smartphone.

The Sony IMX486 sensor with a resolution of 12 megapixels serves as the main camera. Despite the fact that it has only one, and a modest number of megapixels, it manages to take detailed and rich pictures, however, at night the situation deteriorates due to the presence of noise in the photographs. The main disadvantage of the model is the Snapdragon 450 processor, which does not allow us to recommend the gadget to users who like to run in PUBG.

No. 4 – Honor 10

Price: 24,000 rubles

Honor 10 is one of the best Huawei phones in terms of design. It's all about the glass case, which has already become a signature feature of the manufacturer's top solutions. The 5.84-inch display goes well with it. Its resolution of 2280 by 1080 pixels allows the picture not to suffer from pixelation, and also allows you to comfortably use the smartphone in any scenario, from surfing the Internet to top games. Fortunately, Kirin 970 allows this.

For selfie lovers, Honor 10 is equipped with a 24-megapixel front camera with F/2.0 aperture. These characteristics allow the sensor to capture a huge amount of detail. I would also like to mention the built-in manual background blur mode and beautifier. If the latter makes the photos a little unnatural, then the former only improves them. It is almost impossible to find fault with the model; the only thing that raises doubts is the practicality of the glass case.

#3 – OnePlus 6

Price: 30,000 rubles

OnePlus 6 is definitely one of the first ones that comes to mind when you hear the question “which phone has the best camera in 2019?” This is possible thanks to two sensors with a resolution of 16 and 20 MP. They are successfully complemented by optical stabilization, allowing the captured video to be smooth and clear. As for the photo capabilities, everything is fine here too - the dynamic range is wide, and color rendition is close to ideal.

The model is famous for its autonomy - the 3300 mAh battery lasts for two days in most usage scenarios. During this entire time, your smartphone will be protected using a fingerprint scanner that clearly recognizes your fingerprint. Like most flagships, the main disadvantage of the OnePlus 6 is the price.

#2 – iPhone XS Max

Price: 92,000 rubles

Even if the 4-inch iPhone 5S is valued for its photographic capabilities, the iPhone XS Max takes this to a professional level. The combination of two 12-megapixel sensors allows photos to be detailed and have the right color balance. The advantages definitely include the Apple A12 Bionic processor, which so far has no equal in performance on the market.

The 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 2688 by 1242 pixels is also worthy of special mention. The dimensions, as well as the manufacturing technology of the AMOLED matrix, allow the gadget to successfully replace a tablet, and in some scenarios, an e-reader. Fortunately, ideal color rendition, a powerful reserve of brightness, as well as maximum viewing angles contribute to this. As for the minuses, it is the price.

No. 1 – Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Price: 77,800 rubles

With its curved edges, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the top-end camera phone on the market. Many publications recognized it as such in 2018, and so far there are no models on the horizon that can remove it from the throne. Three modules with a resolution of 40, 20 and 8 MP are responsible for the quality of photographs. A detailed description of what function each of them is responsible for is worth looking for in the review. We note that the set allows Huawei Mate 20 Pro to have the widest range of focal lengths (from 16 to 88 mm) among smartphones. In terms of detail and color rendition of images, the solution of Chinese engineers surpasses even Apple flagships.

The 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 3120 by 1440 pixels is also worthy of praise. It is perfectly calibrated - the colors are rich and rich, the viewing angles are maximum, and the image contrast is exactly what it should be. All of the above will be an advantage when you run PUBG on maximum graphics settings thanks to the Kirin 980 and 6GB of RAM. There is no need to worry about the duration of sessions, since the 4200 mAh battery can provide up to two days of autonomy with active use of the smartphone. The main drawback, as you might guess, is the price, as well as the size. If you are looking for a small phone, then the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is definitely not for you.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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In the average price range of up to 20 thousand rubles, the choice of smartphones is huge, so buyers often have difficulty buying a new phone. To help with the purchase, our experts have compiled a rating of the best smartphones priced up to 20,000 rubles for 2020. Here are the best devices in terms of price-quality ratio, as well as gadgets with excellent cameras and large batteries. This classification will allow customers to make the right choice and purchase a reliable, high-quality device that meets their needs and is characterized by extensive functionality.

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1. Samsung Galaxy A50 64GB

Are you looking for a cool smartphone at a reasonable price? Take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A50. This is one of the best smartphones worth up to 20,000 rubles. Among the significant disadvantages of this device, the only thing that stands out is the material of the rear panel, which is easily scratched even by not too hard objects. However, this is a common problem for most mid-budget devices from the brand, so just buy a case.

Despite the low price, the A50 received an NFC module, a 3.5 mm jack, and a fast charging function (and the power supply for its operation is included in the kit).

The thickness of the smartphone is only 7.7 mm, and the weight is a relatively modest 166 grams. At the same time, the manufacturer shoved a capacious 4000 mAh battery inside, which is enough for one and a half to two days of operation under moderate load. The built-in memory in the Galaxy A50 is at least 64 gigabytes sufficient for 2020. But thanks to a separate slot for memory cards, the smartphone’s storage can be expanded by another 512 GB.

Advantages:

excellent screen quality;
in-display fingerprint scanner;
Exynos 9610 performance;
good triple camera;
Charging to 100% in an hour and a half.

Flaws:

The body is easily scratched.

2. Honor 10i 128GB

For Huawei and its sub-brand Honor, 2019 turned out to be a mixed year. On the one hand, the manufacturer has problems with the American government, which could potentially cause the refusal of Google services, as well as software and hardware products of other US partners. On the other hand, this did not prevent the Chinese from further increasing their presence in the market. How did this happen?

To answer this question, just consider the budget smartphone 10i. A set of three main cameras, an excellent IPS matrix with an optimal size of 6.21 inches, an impressive amount of built-in storage (128 GB), a 3.5 mm jack, an NFS module for contactless payments and good hardware. The company offers all this for a moderate 15-17 thousand rubles. The only criticisms of the Honor 10i are the use of MicroUSB and, partly, the plastic case.

Advantages:

contactless payment;
32 MP front camera;
back panel gradient;
performance;
NFC chip and audio jack.

Flaws:

USB port type.

3. HUAWEI Mate 20 lite

Perhaps the only device in its price category that is better than the one described above is the Mate 20 lite. This is an inexpensive smartphone built on the same hardware platform (Kirin 710 processor with Mali-G51 graphics accelerator), but in a metal case. Dual cameras both front and rear (24 and 20 MP modules, respectively, complemented by auxiliary 2-megapixel sensors) take pictures quite well.

The chin in the Mate 20 lite is not the smallest, and there is a “bang” on top, which was still popular in the fall of 2018, when the smartphone was introduced. The device's display has a diagonal of 6.3 inches and a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. Its brightness is enough to work under not too bright sun. Also, for 12-14 thousand rubles, buyers will receive an NFC module for contactless payment for purchases.

Advantages:

nice design;
good “filling”;
front-camera;
fast charging;
metal case;
low cost.

Flaws:

multimedia speaker.

4.vivo V17 Neo 128GB

Black diamond and blue mother-of-pearl – that’s what vivo called the two color options for the V17 Neo model. They both look luxurious, but we especially liked the first one. Also, this smartphone with the best price-quality ratio under 20,000 rubles pleases with a cool AMOLED screen (6.38”) and Full HD+ resolution. Below it, the manufacturer has placed a fast optical fingerprint scanner.

The main camera of the V17 Neo contains three modules at once. But, frankly speaking, it would be better if the manufacturer installed just one, but it would shoot at least half as well as smartphones from Google. But in terms of performance for the money, everything is fine: Helio P65, Mali-G52 and 6 GB of RAM can handle any games and applications from the Play Market. The phone has 128GB ROM and a separate slot is available for storage expansion.

Advantages:

proprietary interface;
excellent design;
high-quality display;
shooting with a selfie camera;
fast charging function.

Flaws:

main camera capabilities.

The best smartphones under 20,000 rubles with a good battery

A buyer who wants to purchase a reliable smartphone with a powerful battery costing up to 20,000 rubles is recommended to pay attention to devices produced by Asus and Xiaomi. The selected phones have a lot of undeniable advantages, but the key reason for which they were included in the rating is battery life. This is a technique for those buyers who spend a lot of time outside the home and want to stay connected all the time.

1. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6/128GB

Once upon a time, the Mi Max line belonged to a category called phablets. But today, the screens of mobile devices have increased so much that now large smartphones from Xiaomi are almost no different from the average devices on the market. Except that the price of Mi Max 3 (about 13 thousand rubles) leaves it practically no competitors.

But who should choose a good smartphone under 20,000 rubles produced by Xiaomi? First of all, this smartphone will appeal to people who actively consume content: movies and TV series, videos on YouTube and news on social networks, posts on Instagram, and so on. On a big screen it really looks much more convenient.

Who else might need a large display? Of course, mobile gamers. The smartphone has the best characteristics for its price: Snapdragon 636 processor, Adreno 509 graphics and 6 gigabytes of RAM. This is quite enough for comfortable gaming on a 6.9-inch FHD screen with a 2:1 aspect ratio.

Advantages:

large screen;
metal case;
neat assembly;
fast fingerprint scanner;
powerful “filling”;
capacious 5500 mAh battery.

Flaws:

main speaker;
quality of cameras.

2. OPPO A9 (2020) 4/128GB

What happens if you combine HD screen resolution, a powerful battery and a hardware platform with balanced power consumption? Of course, excellent battery life. With standard use, one charge of OPPO A9 lasts for 2-3 days. You can charge a smartphone with a powerful 5000 mAh battery in just 2 hours. True, for some reason the manufacturer preferred MicroUSB as a connector.

Like most modern smartphones, ORRO A9 received four main modules. Pictures taken with the main 48-megapixel sensor turn out great if the frame is well lit. At dusk and in dark rooms, noticeable noise appears. The device is good for gaming: Snapdragon 665 with Adreno 610 graphics allows you to set high graphics settings in most projects.

Advantages:

huge battery;
high performance;
separate slot for microSD;
decent camera performance;
recognizable appearance.

Flaws:

plastic case;
camera in low light conditions.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/64GB

The leader in the ranking of the best smartphones under 20 thousand rubles with a powerful battery is another Xiaomi device - the Redmi Note 8 Pro model. This phone has excellent build quality and an attractive design, and the presence of several colorful colors allows the user to choose the optimal solution to suit their style.

The mobile phone screen has a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels with a diagonal of 6.53 inches.

However, the main advantages of Redmi Note 8 Pro are hidden inside. For the first time in the line, the “NFS” module for contactless payment appeared here. Moreover, on the Russian market, a smartphone can be purchased for only 14 thousand rubles, and this clearly signals positive changes in the policy of the Chinese company. There was also a place on the body for IRDA.

The Xiaomi smartphone has four camera modules: a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, as well as a depth sensor and a macro camera of 2 MP each.

The performance of the Note 8 Pro is also excellent: not a single game or application can fully load the Helio G90T processor, Mali-G76 graphics and 6 GB of RAM. But the 64 GB built-in memory can be filled quite quickly, especially considering the shooting quality of the rear camera. However, the microSD tray is combined here.

Advantages:

affordable price;
contactless payment;
good main camera;
excellent display;
high performance;
nice appearance.

Flaws:

gets a little warm during games;
combined tray for SIM and microSD.

4. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB

The low price, good technical characteristics and long battery life make this smartphone an excellent choice for buyers who need a device for extended use. The phone has a durable metal body, a 6.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 for reading books and watching videos is just perfect, 64 GB of memory will be more than enough to store user information. Thanks to a 5300 mAh battery, the smartphone can last up to 2-3 days, depending on the intensity of use. The device stands out for its high performance, good cameras, the presence of a fingerprint scanner and a Type-C connector.

Users consider the non-removable battery to be a disadvantage of the smartphone. If it fails, it will be very difficult to purchase and replace it yourself.

Advantages:

powerful processor;
excellent stereo speakers;
good battery capacity and fast charging;
a large amount of free memory;
adequate cost;
good cameras;
reliable metal case;
bright screen with a diagonal of 6.5 inches.

Flaws:

no NFC module;
non-removable battery.

The best smartphones under 20,000 rubles with a good camera

We recommend that anyone who wants to purchase a smartphone with a good camera for 20,000 rubles or less pay attention to devices from the presented category. These phones feature high quality cameras and a wide range of settings. By purchasing one of these camera phones, you can be sure that your photos will always be bright, clear and colorful.

1. HUAWEI P30 lite

P30 lite is a “light” version of the flagship Huawei P30. The design of this smartphone is very similar to the company's premium solutions. But the fingerprint scanner on the back panel, and not under the 6.15-inch screen with a resolution of 2312x1080 pixels, clearly hints that this is not a top-end device. By the way, in the settings you can manually switch to HD or enable intelligent mode to automatically select the resolution.

The Huawei phone is equipped with three main cameras of 24, 8 and 2 MP. They take good pictures, but they aren't impressive. They can only record Full HD video, but with optical image stabilization. But the front camera was more pleasing – the 32-megapixel module is ideal for colorful selfies. Also, a 3.5 mm jack was left in the smartphone, so the buyer will not have to throw away his collection of wired headphones.

Advantages:

screen color rendering;
decent power;
the body does not heat up;
charges quickly;
optical stabilization;
contactless payment.

Flaws:

the body is quite slippery;
The kit doesn't even include a simple case.

2. Nokia 7.2 64GB

When you decide to choose a smartphone with the best camera for 20,000 rubles, take a closer look at the model with the laconic name 7.2 from the popular brand Nokia. The low cost did not stop the manufacturer from making an excellent smartphone. Yes, like most modern phones, glass is used on the front and back of the device, but on the back panel it is not glossy, as is usually the case, but matte. Not only does it look stylish, but fingerprints are practically invisible on it.

The Nokia 7.2 camera unit sits in a neat round protrusion. It houses 48, 8 and 5 MP sensors symmetrically, as well as an LED flash. The Nokia camera was made jointly with Zeiss, so it takes pictures almost perfectly.

The side edges of the smartphone are made of composite polymer. The manufacturer claims that this material is significantly superior to plastic in terms of strength, but at the same time is lighter than metal. The slot in Nokia 7.2 is not a hybrid one, so you can stuff up to 512 GB of additional memory inside the phone. On the case, in addition to the volume rocker and the power button, there is a place for a separate button for calling Google Assistant. And the 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones has not disappeared here, which is also nice.

Advantages:

camera glass from Zeiss;
body materials and assembly;
Snapdragon 660 + Adreno 512;
Google Assistant button;
photo on the main camera;
there is an NFC module and a 3.5 mm jack;
good autonomy.

Flaws:

For the money the sound is not impressive.

3.Samsung Galaxy A70

Tired of enduring pressure from Chinese competitors in the mid-price segment, the South Korean giant decided to win over many buyers who primarily pay attention to the ratio of cost and quality. Moreover, for this, the manufacturer used all its strength, releasing smartphones with various “fillings” and display sizes. So to speak, for any needs and wallets of users.

The Galaxy A70 received a 6.7-inch diagonal AMOLED display (20:9 aspect ratio) that is not inferior to flagships. The screen has FHD+ resolution and Always On function. The Samsung smartphone is also equipped with a three-module camera: a 32-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle one, and a sensor responsible for detecting depth. During the day, the photos on the A70 turn out very good, but in the evening the phone struggles to cope.

The back panel is beautiful (available in 3 colors), but it is easily soiled and slippery, which for a phone of this size can cause it to fall. And also, as noted above, the “fiberglass” in the new models of the South Korean brand is not strong enough, so it is better to immediately buy some kind of bumper. But there are no complaints about performance. Snapdragon 675 with Adreno 612 graphics still handles any project at high settings.

Advantages:

hardware platform;
high-quality screen;
4500 mAh battery;
optical fingerprint scanner;
separate slot for microSD.

Flaws:

The back isn't grippy enough.

4. Honor 9X Premium 6/128GB

The TOP of phones with the best camera priced up to 20 thousand is closed by Honor 9X, or more precisely, its premium version. However, it is not entirely clear why this is so, because adding 2 GB of RAM and a third of the main camera feels less than giving up NFC. If you need this module, then feel free to buy the standard version - it won’t be any worse. The hardware platform of the two phones is similar: Kirin 710 and Mali-G51. The 9X handles games well.

The smartphone screen has a diagonal of 6.59 inches, a maximum brightness of 480 candelas and protection from the harmful effects of blue light. The frames, not counting the chin, are very thin, and there are no cutouts near the earpiece (the front camera slides out of the body). For the back panel, the manufacturer chose glass, which in the light shimmers in an original way in the form of the letter “X”, as if emphasizing the line to which the smartphone belongs.

Advantages:

front-camera;
system performance;
high-quality display;
shooting with the main camera;
good autonomy.

Flaws:

no NFC module.

5. Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64GB

Speaking about the advantages of this device, buyers note that the smartphone has the best selfie camera with a resolution of 20 megapixels, as well as two main cameras of 12 and 20 megapixels with automatic focus on the subject, macro photography and LED flash. The user will be able to view photographs and videos on a magnificent IPS screen with a diagonal of 6 inches and a resolution of 2160x1080. The phone works very quickly, has a large amount of free memory (64 GB), a good battery (3010 mAh), and many interesting functionalities, including fingerprint input and a Type-C connector for charging. The body is aluminum, and customers can choose from several color options.

Disadvantages include the lack of a memory card slot, as well as the main camera protruding from the body.

Advantages:

nice big screen;
excellent photographs;
fast work;
reliable aluminum body;
battery life.

Flaws:

the rear camera protrudes;
There is no slot for a microSD card.

6.Huawei Mate 20 lite

The Huawei phone earned its place in the ranking due to its outstanding technical characteristics, interesting design, and excellent cameras. The front one with a resolution of 24 megapixels, as well as two main ones 20 and 2 megapixels with autofocus, macro photography and LED flash provide amazing photo quality.

The smartphone is characterized by high performance, a large amount of memory for user data and a slot for a microSD card up to 512 GB. A long operating time is provided by a battery with a capacity of 3750 mAh. The metal body and various color options make the smartphone stand out from many other models.

Advantages:

great pictures thanks to amazing cameras;
elaborate design;
there is a possibility of fast charging;
high performance;
pure Android;
large amount of built-in memory;
long operating time without recharging.

Which smartphone to buy under 20 thousand rubles

If you want to purchase a good smartphone in the mid-price segment, then our experts’ ratings will help you make the right choice. It presents the best smartphones with a budget of up to 20,000, selected according to price-quality ratio, as well as devices with the best cameras and large batteries. Having looked through the presented models, anyone can choose a device according to their needs.