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20,000 rubles is the amount within which in December 2017 you can buy a high-quality Chinese / Taiwanese / British / Korean smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, two, three or even four gigabytes of RAM, and if a powerful battery is important, then for this price you can without problems finding 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, the presence of a fingerprint scanner, etc.) and the price-quality ratio. The top 10 included smartphones from Chinese, Russian, Taiwanese manufacturers, as well as Finnish ones.

Honor 6C Pro

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

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

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

Main camera 13 MP, front camera 8 MP.

9th place.

Nokia 6

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

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

8th place.

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

Average price in Russia - 9,400 rubles. Buy Redmi 4X 32Gb on AliExpress possible for 7.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The most popular model in Russia today in the Xiaomi catalogue, which appeared in February 2017, scored 73% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 88% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

7th place.

Meizu MX6

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

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.

6th place.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

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

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

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 2017, which is facilitated by the excellent price-quality combination that Xiaomi is famous for.

Huawei Honor 6X 32Gb

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

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.

3rd place.

Xiaomi Mi A1

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

At the beginning of September 2017, Xiaomi and Google jointly announced the new A1 smartphone. This is part of the Android One program, in which Google helps create high-quality inexpensive devices in exchange for them being sold with the latest version of Android without add-ons and unnecessary pre-installed applications. As of today, Mi A1 has scored 72% of fives in reviews on Yandex Market and received 79% of recommendations for purchase.

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

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

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

Ulefone Power 2

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

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

Here's what they say in the reviews:

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

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

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Huawei Nova 2i

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

The new product from Huawei received 80% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 50% of recommendations for purchase.

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

Recently, it has become a trend that a good smartphone has three cameras: a dual main one and a front one. The developers of this model decided that there is no such thing as too many cameras and equipped the Nova 2i with four cameras: two main and two front. Each pair has a main camera and an additional one, and if the resolution of the main ones was 16 megapixels for the rear and 13 megapixels for the front, then both additional ones received a resolution of only 2 megapixels. These auxiliary matrices are necessary primarily for wide aperture and portrait modes. Or, in simple words, for artistic background blur.

Don’t know which smartphone to choose under 20,000 rubles in 2017? Then you have come to the right place. The price range from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles is now considered to be the middle segment. However, not all companies think so. Well-known brands may offer budget solutions in this class, and manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom are ready to please the user with a phone with flagship hardware.

We decided to collect in one article the best phones of 2017 priced from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles. We mainly paid attention to the most popular and best-selling smartphones, which are relevant now and will remain so in the coming months, or even years.

Time flies by, 2018 has already arrived, so don’t miss the new rating: “ “. But read this review too. Despite the wishes of manufacturers, smartphones last longer than a year, and therefore the phone models reviewed here are still relevant and have even become cheaper!

Smartphone up to 20,000 rubles Meizu MX 6

The middle peasant of the Chinese company, which looks no worse than the flagships. Meizu MX6 is a beautiful metal smartphone equipped with good cameras and quite powerful hardware. Available in two versions: with 3 or 4 gigabytes of RAM. The smartphone boasts a very thin body and proprietary Meizu features: a multifunctional mechanical Home button, Flyme shell.

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Android Marshmallow
Impressive 5.5” with FullHD
12-megapixel IMX386 sensor of the main camera, as well as a 5-megapixel module on the front
Helio X20 10-core chip
64 GB ROM
3060 mAh battery

This smartphone under 20,000 rubles can be considered one of the best phones with a good camera. Meizu MX6 has a fingerprint sensor and scratch-resistant glass. The phone is equipped with a modern USB Type-C port and supports wireless charging technology. The Meizu MX6 only lacks an NFC interface, without which it is difficult to imagine a more or less modern smartphone today. The cost of the model starts from 13,000 rubles for the younger version.

Sony Xperia XA 1 Dual

The Japanese company does not please fans as often as they would like. But if it releases a smartphone, it becomes very noticeable on the market. In the segment up to 20,000 rubles, Sony introduced the Xperia XA 1 Dual in the spring. Honestly, the smartphone is quite unique and certainly not for everyone. However, it has its own zest. The Xperia XA 1 Dual has an angular design, the smartphone is large, although the diagonal does not exceed 5 inches. At the same time, the premium quality of the parts is visible.

Got an Android 7.1 smartphone
HD resolution at 5”
Impressive 23-megapixel main camera module and 8-megapixel front camera
8-core Helio P20 chipset – the processor is still classified in the middle segment, but Chinese companies are increasingly installing it in budget smartphones
3+32 GB memory
Battery is only 2300 mAh

Among the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles, the Sony Xperia XA1 Dual stands out with the most impressive camera resolution. Unfortunately, apart from the camera and design, it has nothing else to show off. The screen is not the highest resolution, the battery is weak, the price tag is too high for the stated characteristics. However, there are fans of Sony's angular bodies, which is why the smartphone is actively selling. The cost of the Xperia XA1 Dual is close to the 20,000 rubles mark.

Smartphone up to 20,000 rubles ASUS ZenFone 3

In recent years, ASUS has been active in the mobile phone market. The company regularly shows new products, and they are of quite high quality and with an abundance of different kinds of “tricks”. ZenFone 3 is the latest smartphone in the company’s line, which is included in the top of the best models under 20,000 rubles in 2017. Why? The phone turned out to be really beautiful and thin. A modern processor is used, which is characterized by low power consumption. A phone with a pretty good camera, complemented by a variety of modes and options.

Out of the box available on Android 6.0
5.2” IPS panel with FHD – the ideal solution
16 MP main camera module, auto focusing and optical stabilization
Additional module on the front 8 MP
Energy efficient Snapdragon 625 chip
3 or 4 gigabytes of RAM – you are free to choose
32 or 64 GB ROM (support for microSD up to 2 TB)
2650 mAh battery

The screen of ASUS ZenFone 3 is covered with tempered glass from a well-known manufacturer with a 2.5D effect. One of the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles was not left without support for fast charging, which, by the way, is performed via a modern USB-C port. For the younger version of ASUS ZenFone 3, the manufacturer asks about 17,000-18,000 rubles, for the older version – around 21,000 rubles.

Nokia 6

Nokia, having come under the wing of a new representative, tried to cover all market segments this year, presenting smartphones in the price segment up to 10,000 rubles, and up to 15,000 rubles, and, in fact, up to 20,000 rubles. A more expensive flagship was also recently shown. We are interested in Nokia 6, which is trying to achieve a price/quality ratio. The phone is actually interesting, evokes nostalgia for the old Nokia, but is by no means the best on the market. The main drawback lies in the Snapdragon 430 chip. The processor itself is not bad, but it is intended for solutions in the price segment up to 10,000 rubles, nothing more.

(apparently, it will be updated in the forefront to the next OS version)
The standard screen for the segment is 5.5”; 1920x1080 pixels
A tandem of good 16+8 megapixel cameras
3 or 4 GB of RAM
Storage 32 or 64 GB
3000 mAh battery

Nokia 6 is not the best in terms of battery life; it didn’t even receive USB-C, continuing to use microUSB. But there is support for NFC technology, and the screen is covered with scratch-resistant glass. Nevertheless, the smartphone looks good for the Russian market. You can buy Nokia 6 32GB for 15,500-16,000 rubles, the older version will cost 17,000-18,000 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy J7

In 2017, Samsung introduced not only the extravagant Galaxy S 8, but also significantly updated its budget line of smartphones, which can no longer be called budget. Galaxy J 7 is now available at a price of almost 20,000 rubles. Not a small amount for an inexpensive smartphone. However, in terms of characteristics, it looks very decent, is equipped with a pair of high-quality cameras, a front flash, has a metal body, and the design is not repulsive, as was the case with last year’s line.

Android Nougat, on which the proprietary shell is based (the same one used in the Galaxy S 8)
AMOLED matrix 5.5”, 1920x1080 pixels
13+13 MP – quite high-quality photos come out
Proprietary 8-core mid-segment chip
3 GB of RAM is a decent amount
16 GB storage – I would like more
Smartphone with a good 3600 mAh battery

In fact, it has no serious shortcomings - indeed, as they say, the best smartphone in terms of price/quality ratio. 16 GB of ROM will not be a serious problem when there is a separate slot for microSD. The battery lasts for a couple of days thanks to the energy-efficient chip and AMOLED screen. There is a fast fingerprint scanner and NFC. The price of the Galaxy J7, as already mentioned, is almost 20,000 rubles.

ZTE Nubia Z 17 mini

An inexpensive smartphone for stylish users who love taking pictures of everything around them and themselves. Despite the mini console, the ZTE Nubia Z11 is not that compact, but it is clearly not a phablet. The smartphone is beautiful, looks expensive, made entirely of metal with gold and red edging. It has a dual camera on the back, which has powerful optics and autofocus.

Android Marshmallow is used as an OS with a proprietary shell
Relatively compact 5.2” IPS display with FullHD and high pixel density
Two main sensors of 13 and 13 megapixels with f/2.2 aperture
16 MP front module
Snapdragon 652 or 653 at the head of the hardware
4 or 6 GB RAM depending on chip version
Regardless of the version, 64 gigabytes are available for user tasks
2950 mAh battery

What's the difference between processors? Virtually none. The Snapdragon 653 has a slightly higher core clock speed. There is no particular point in chasing 6 GB of RAM - in everyday tasks the difference is not noticeable. But the younger version of ZTE Nubia Z17 mini costs less - about 17,500 rubles versus 19,500 rubles. Photography lovers will especially like the smartphone, because in this regard it outperforms most of its competitors. The phone, despite not having the most capacious battery, deserves a high place in the top of the best in 2017.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

And here Xiaomi has arrived. We have before us the company's recent phablet, the display diagonal of which is 6.44 inches. The smartphone began to look better compared to last year's Mi Max, received new features, but we did not see a top-end processor. Although the one that is used has something to praise for. One of the best Xiaomi phones of 2017 is made entirely of metal, despite the screen diagonal, it turned out to be not entirely huge and thin. There are a couple of good cameras and a modern charging connector. Xiaomi Mi Max 2, among other things, can be considered one of the best smartphones with a powerful battery under 20,000 rubles.

Fresh Android Nougat
FullHD matrix at 6.44”
12+5 MP cameras, the main one can record video in 4K resolution
Octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset, which is famous for its low power consumption
4 gigabytes of RAM
Choice of 64 or 128 GB for storing files
Capacious 5300 mAh battery

The best large phone is equipped with fast charging and is not left without a fingerprint scanner, which is located on the back. However, despite all the advantages, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is not suitable for all users - it’s too big. One of the disadvantages is the lack of NFC. Foreign online stores offer a smartphone in the region of 14,500-17,000 rubles (depending on storage). In Russia, the price tag is much higher, and in some stores it exceeds 20,000 rubles.

Honor 8 Lite

Huawei has managed to become one of the world's most successful smartphone manufacturers in a very short time. In 2017, the company is not limited to just cheap phones. In its model range you can find both a sophisticated flagship and a nice mid-ranger, which, at a low cost, pleases with its stylish design and acceptable “filling”. Honor 8 Lite deservedly entered the top of the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles in 2017 - a stylish and modern device for the younger generation. The model is very beautiful, compact and powerful enough to handle any games.

Android Nougat
5.2” IPS panel with FHD
Two decent modules of 12 and 8 MP
Mid-range Kirin 655 chip with 8 cores
3/4 GB RAM
32/64 GB ROM
3000 mAh battery

Honor 8 Lite was left without USB-C, which is a little frustrating. The younger version is available for around 11,000-12,000 rubles, the maximum configuration will cost 16,000 rubles.

Smartphone up to 20,000 rubles LeEco Cool Changer S1

Some companies are ready to pleasantly surprise users by introducing smartphones with flagship hardware in the price segment up to 20,000 rubles. LeEco is new to the mobile market, although it has been known in China for several years. Today the company is engaged in the production of inexpensive phones with top-end parameters. One of the recent ones is Cool Changer S1. What's especially impressive is the flagship Snapdragon 821 chipset and a whopping 6 gigabytes of RAM. However, the manufacturer did not skimp on other characteristics:

Current Android version
5.5” with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels
Pair of 16+8 MP cameras
Still up-to-date processor handles any task with ease
64 GB drive – you need to try to fill it 100%
Capacious 4070 mAh battery

The smartphone is almost perfect. If you take models with similar characteristics from more well-known companies, you will have to pay a much larger amount. LeEco Cool Changer S1 will cost about 17,000 rubles. True, finding a smartphone on the Russian market is problematic.

Meizu Pro 6s

An updated version of last year's flagship from Meizu, which today we included in the top best smartphones under 20,000 rubles. High build quality, laser autofocus, flagship processor and good battery life - all at an affordable price. One cannot fail to note one of the best screens on the market. Meizu Pro 6s has a 5.2-inch AMOLED matrix, in addition, the screen recognizes pressure, which very few smartphones can boast of, and only at the top level.

OS: Android 6.0, covered with a proprietary Flyme shell
AMOLED panel 5.2 inches with a density of 424 ppi
Flagship cameras 12 and 5 MP
Helio X25 10-core chip
4+64 GB memory
3060 mAh battery

If you don’t know which flagship to choose and don’t want to spend a lot of money, then Meizu Pro 6s is a must-have. The smartphone turned out to be really worthwhile, and today, when Pro 7 appeared on the shelves, the price tag is also very appetizing. You can buy Pro 6s for 18,000-20,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi 5

Probably the best smartphone in 2017, which can be bought for less than 20,000 rubles. Xiaomi Mi5, like Meizu Pro 6s, is last year’s flagship of the company, which after the launch of the new model lost in price. What's good about it? This is a stylish phone with a top-end processor and high-quality cameras. The Xiaomi Mi5 screen is covered with protected Gorilla Glass of the penultimate generation.

Current version of Android with proprietary MIUI shell
Compact 5.15” matrix, FullHD
16 MP – main camera module with support for 4K video recording, 4 megapixel front camera
Quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset
3 GB of RAM – in principle, enough for all tasks
32/64 GB ROM (also microSD support for complete happiness)
3000 mAh battery

Despite the fact that Xiaomi Mi5 was presented last year, the smartphone is still relevant today, in principle, and next year it will remain a very interesting option. Support for NFC and all popular wireless interfaces is declared. The premium design and expensive materials of the case complement everything. The price of the smartphone starts at 15,500 rubles for the 32 GB version.

Conclusion

To choose a smartphone under 20,000 rubles, you have to look through a huge number of really worthy phones. If earlier it featured budget solutions from A-brands, then in 2017 the segment was replenished with pre-top phones from a variety of manufacturers. Today we told you about the most popular of them, those that are actively sold now and will not lose interest from buyers in the future. We hope that our top best smartphones under 20,000 rubles will help you decide on the model.

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.

The best smartphones under 20,000 rubles price and quality

The rating of the best smartphones under 20,000 rubles in terms of price and quality includes devices from such well-known manufacturers as Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and Honor. These are productive models that are distinguished by reliability and quality, with excellent design, good cameras and long operating time. Smartphones stand out for their ease of use, a large number of functions and will be a good choice for a large number of buyers.

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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 does 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;
a 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.

20 thousand rubles is quite a significant amount. Not so long ago, you could buy a flagship smartphone for this money, but today the cost of flagships from world-famous companies has doubled or even tripled. However, for the specified amount you can become the owner of an excellent mobile device, which we will now prove to you.

Huawei Nova

An excellent smartphone from Huawei, which, by the way, is one of the world leaders in smartphone production.

This is not a flagship device, but it has excellent specifications. This is what the buyer gets: a metal body, the shade of which can be chosen, a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution, cameras that allow you to take high-quality photos, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, USB Type-C, fast charging, fingerprint scanner. Cool set? In our opinion, very much.

Yes, users also note excellent sound in headphones and from the speaker.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) SM-A320F

Samsung has introduced a new Galaxy A line for the 2017 model year. The devices have been seriously updated, and have also become somewhat more expensive. Galaxy A3 (2017) from official dealers is still more expensive than the indicated 20 thousand rubles, but some stores sell the device even cheaper than this amount.

Galaxy A is an image line of smartphones. They, for example, cannot boast of a powerful processor, but in most cases their characteristics are enough for even the most fastidious user.

The body of the Galaxy A3 (2017) is made of metal and glass, it looks very stylish. Add here unusual shades of the body. By the way, the case is water and dust protected!

Screen diagonal - 4.7 inches, HD resolution, 2 GB of RAM, fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C, 4G.

Xiaomi Mi5S 64Gb

For about the same 20,000 rubles you can become the owner of a flagship device from Xiaomi. Many of our readers have heard about the company, so let us just remind you that this is a Chinese company, which in a matter of years has become one of the world leaders in the production of mobile equipment and more.

As written above, Mi5S is the company’s flagship. This is also evidenced by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 3 GB of RAM, a very high-quality 5.15-inch high-resolution display, excellent cameras, a metal body, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (touch), a lot of all kinds of communications...

And all this can be yours for 20 thousand rubles - by current standards for a flagship, this is quite inexpensive.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser ZC551KL 32Gb

An interesting smartphone from ASUS, which is available for an amount even less than what we are talking about.

So, what interesting things does ASUS offer? This is a 5.5-inch smartphone with Full HD resolution, a metal body, a good Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. By today's standards, this is not a record, but the combination is not bad.

The emphasis in this smartphone is not on technical specifications, but on the rear camera - it uses a 13-megapixel sensor from Sony, a fast f/2.0 lens, as well as a laser focusing system, which, according to assurances, works in just 0. 03 seconds! And, if you believe the reviews, the camera here is really very, very good, especially for this price segment.

Sony Xperia XA

Sony continues to release new models. True, in most cases they cannot be called cheap. Sony Xperia XA is just a relatively inexpensive model. What advantages does she have?

This is one of the narrowest 5-inch smartphones on the market. Its width is only 66.8 mm, which is possible thanks to the almost complete absence of side frames. The case itself looks great, and the color scheme is surprising - some shades are quite unusual.

As for the characteristics, the Xperia XA is not a record holder in this regard. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor, it has 2 GB of RAM, a 2300 mAh battery, 4G, and no fingerprint scanner at all.

Meizu M3 Max 64Gb

We wanted to tell you about the flagship Meizu smartphone, but its cost turned out to be higher than the standard we had set. Therefore, we decided to show you Meizu M3 Max - an equally interesting smartphone.

Let's start with the most interesting thing, namely the screen diagonal, here it is 6 inches. Yes, some will say that this is a lot, but in fact the demand for such large smartphones is quite high. In addition, the display resolution is Full HD.

The smartphone can please its owner with a cool metal body with very pleasant shades, a serious MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, a fingerprint scanner, good cameras, and a capacious 4160 mAh battery.

Alcatel IDOL 4 6055K

A 5.2-inch smartphone with a high-resolution screen from Alcatel, a world-famous manufacturer of mobile equipment.

Let us immediately note the advantages of this smartphone. These are: excellent performance, high quality images on the display, cameras that allow you to get good quality pictures, excellent sound in headphones and from the speaker, excellent equipment, which includes a protective bumper and even a headset.

The smartphone itself looks very interesting. For example, the front and back walls are made of glass, and the frame is metal. On the side you can find a button with an exclamation mark, which has some effects like taking a photo without turning on the screen.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) SM-A510F

The Galaxy A5 2017 is already on store shelves, but the previous model, 2016, can also be found there. This is an excellent smartphone that can be bought for the amount indicated in the title of the topic. Most likely, its value will drop significantly in the future.

What does the buyer get? Cool body made of glass and metal, excellent 5.2-inch display with Full HD resolution, Exynos 7580 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, 4G, fingerprint scanner, very good cameras.

Interestingly, here you will not find protection against water and dust, which appeared on the new generation smartphone.