According to the research company GfK, which unveiled Vedomosti, Russians began to buy inexpensive smartphones more often. The reason for this was the coronavirus pandemic, due to which communication stores were closed. To make expensive purchases in such a situation is simply scary.
And if in March of this year the average bill when buying a smartphone was 17,770 rubles, then in April it was already 15,250 rubles. If you are willing to pay no more than 10 thousand rubles for a new mobile phone, we will help with the choice. We present you the best smartphones of 2020 up to 10,000 rubles.
10. OPPO A5s
- Android 8.1
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, 3 GB RAM
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4230 mAh battery
If you need a smartphone with a convenient shell without ads, a large battery, a bright screen and a good camera for a budget employee, then it is in front of you.
Despite the small number of pixels per inch (271 ppi), the OPPO A5s screen with the InCell IPS matrix has good color reproduction, and if you turn off the power saving mode, then, according to one of the users, “you can go blind.”
This model has not only a fingerprint scanner, but also a face recognition function. It works very fast even in poor lighting conditions.
Most owners of OPPO A5s praise the quality of photo and video shooting with the main camera. It is not inferior to more expensive smartphones in the price range of 15 thousand rubles. And if there is no difference, then why pay more (unless, of course, you need contactless payments and fast charging)?
In terms of speed, the MediaTek Helio P35 processor, along with the PowerVR GE8320 and 3 GB of RAM, will make it possible to play popular games (PUBG, WoT: Blitz, etc.) at low and medium settings smoothly and with acceptable fps.
pros: the case comes complete, a protective film, a separate slot for a memory card are already pasted on the screen.
Minuses: there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, pixelation is visible on the screen, there is no quick charge.
9. ZTE Blade A7 (2020)
- Android 9.0
- screen 6.09 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- three cameras 16 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 3 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4000 mAh battery
One of the few models in the ranking of smartphones in 2020 to 10,000 rubles, which is equipped with an NFC chip that allows you to make contactless payments.
In addition, due to its small size, the Blade A7 is comfortable in the hand, and on its screen it is comfortable to read text both indoors and under the bright rays of the sun.
A quick-acting fingerprint scanner protects your data, and thanks to the ability to install a memory card on the ZTE Blade A7, up to 512 GB of additional user data will fit.
The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with PowerVR GE8320 graphics, whose closest competitor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, can handle a few open applications or a game at medium or low settings.
The main camera consists of 3 sensors:
- 16 MP main,
- 8 MP wide-angle 120 °,
- 2 MP for the background blur effect.
Photographs taken by her, with sufficient lighting, are highly detailed, with natural color reproduction and a small amount of noise. But at dusk, the quality of shooting is 3 out of 5 points.
The main 8 MP front camera has a function of beauty and can unlock the smartphone in the face of the user.
Please note that the 2020 ZTE Blade A7 comes in two versions: with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory, as well as 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash memory. Only the latter has a fingerprint scanner.
pros: There is a jack for connecting wired headphones, a capacious battery, an attractive design.
Minuses: micro-USB connector, it is difficult to find accessories, some users complain about problems with the network outside the city.
8. Xiaomi Redmi 8
- Android 9.0
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 12 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 4 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 5000 mAh battery
If for you the best smartphone up to 10,000 rubles is associated with a capacious battery, then Xiaomi Redmi 8 is an excellent candidate for a purchase. Unlike most budget models, it has a USB Type-C connector and a quick charge function.
Add to this a separate slot for a memory card up to 512 GB, the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a large and bright screen, as well as a loud speaker sound, and now we have a smartphone that is not a shame to give a present for and is not ashamed to use it ourselves.
The budget of this model is manifested in the graininess of the screen (a small number of pixels per inch - 270 ppi) and the Snapdragon 439 processor with the Adreno 505 graphics accelerator. But even on it, the Tanks will go with quite comfortable 60fps and at high settings.
As for the shooting quality of the main and front cameras, this Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a strong middling. Give this smartphone normal lighting conditions and get vivid photos with lots of details and a minimum of “soap”. But when there is a lack of light, the cameras begin to "make a lot of noise". And the optical stabilization of Redmi 8, as well as other budget solutions, can only be dreamed of.
pros: clear and loud sound, capacious battery, silicone case included, face recognition.
Minuses: There is no call recording function, there is an advertisement in the firmware.
7. BQ 5541L Shark Rush
- Android 9.0
- 5.45 ″ screen, resolution 1440 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 0.30 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 4 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3900 mAh battery
Is there an inexpensive smartphone with moisture protection, contactless payments and a high-quality screen. “Yes,” the Russian brand BQ tells us, offering the Shark Rush model.
Its massive case has a moisture and dust protection standard IP68. And thanks to the corrugated corner elements, the device not only lies securely in the hand, but with a high degree of probability it will not break when dropped.
On a small but bright (maximum - 770 cd / m²) screen there is an LED event indicator. Viewing angles are good, and the contrast is 1200: 1, which is a very good indicator for an inexpensive device.
The main camera has a depth sensor, but it has neither a wide-angle nor a telephoto lens. But there are many operating modes, including manual. So if you want, you can get a photo of good quality, but you have to guess with good lighting.
In terms of performance, Shark Rush does not have enough stars from the sky, it is built on a single-chip Mediatek Helio P22 system and will pull games like PUBG at low and medium settings.
pros: a bright flashlight, you can take it with you to the forest, go fishing, and not be afraid that the smartphone will stop working when it gets into the water or falls to the ground.
Minuses: heavy, no 3.5 mm audio jack, slot for a memory card is not separate, but hybrid.
6. Motorola Moto G7 Play
- Android 9.0
- screen 5.7 ″, resolution 1512 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, 2 GB RAM
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 3000 mAh battery
This is a compact, thin smartphone with a juicy IPS screen with good viewing angles, a pretty nimble Snapdragon 632 processor and an Adreno 506 graphics accelerator.
It is ironic that the version with the name Play only 2 GB of RAM, so do not expect the latest games on it to fly at maximum settings. But for a comfortable everyday work, this device fits perfectly.
We also note that this smartphone is perfectly optimized, and contains only a minimum of pre-installed applications.
The main camera 13 MP, as well as 8 MP front camera have a bright flash and take high-quality photos with natural colors. There is only one “but”: you need to shoot in good light. However, the poor quality of shooting at night is the trouble of almost any budget smartphone, with rare exceptions.
pros: separate slot for a memory card, 3.5 mm headphone jack, loud speaker.
Minuses: Have to charge every day.
5. Honor 8A Prime
- Android Pie
- screen 6.09 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 3 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3020 mAh battery
Every time Huawei introduces a new smartphone, its Honor subsidiary follows suit. This happens, including in the budget segment. What's even more interesting, the best smartphones up to 10,000 rubles from Honor have features inherent in more expensive models. Take at least 8A Prime.
It has everything that may be required for a long and fruitful work, ranging from an NFC chip and a fingerprint scanner to a separate SIM card slot and LED event indicator.
The heart of the device is the 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 system, and graphics tasks are assigned to the PowerVR GE8320 video accelerator. In synthetic tests, the results are about the same as in Snapdragon 625. As a gaming device, 8A Prime cannot be positioned, but it will allow you to play your favorite games at medium settings.
The front 8 MP camera has a beauty mode and makes pretty high-quality selfies. The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP and aperture f / 1.8. Photos taken during the day have good detail and clarity, excellent color reproduction and a dynamic range acceptable for this price. If you shoot in a room with artificial lighting, the noise becomes most noticeable. They are not actively suppressed, so there is no watercolor effect on the pictures.
pros: loud sound of both conversational and external speakers, conveniently lies in the hand, fast and convenient shell.
Minuses: micro-USB connector, no wired headphone jack, weak battery.
4. Vivo Y11
- Android 9.0
- 6.35 ″ screen, resolution 1544 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, 3 GB RAM
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 5000 mAh battery
Vivo is one of those manufacturers that does not skimp on the specifications and equipment of its gadgets. The Y11 has both a protective case and a film already applied to the screen. And it’s worth taking a look at the battery capacity of this smartphone, and it will become clear that you won’t have to charge it for 2-3 days at an average intensity of use (calls, social networks, short videos, etc.).
The picture is spoiled a bit by the lack of fast charging, but you can come to terms with this, given the price of the device.
The Vivo Y11's screen is bright enough so that you can easily read text from it outdoors, in sunlight. There are color temperature settings (“warm” - with yellow color and “cold” - with a lot of blue shades).
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset allows you to run heavy games such as PUBG and Asphalt at low and medium graphics settings. At high, the game can fly out.
The main camera has several modes, including beauty, HDR and panoramic shooting. The photos are good enough so that they can be shared without shame on social networks. But night shooting is clearly not the hobby of this smartphone, the photos are “noisy”, which is clearly visible if you transfer them to a computer.
pros: 3.5 mm audio jack, there is an unlock on the face, a large supply of speaker volume, a separate slot for a SIM card.
Minuses: obsolete micro-USB connector, the back cover is very easily soiled.
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
- Android 9.0
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 4 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4000 mAh battery
Unlike Redmi 8, Note version has higher screen resolution and higher pixel density - 409 ppi. In addition, the rather powerful Snapdragon 665 processor with the Adreno 610 graphics accelerator, which will stretch most games at high and even maximum settings.
But the battery is not as capacious compared to the “regular” eight - 4000 mAh versus 5000 mAh. However, you won’t have to charge it for at least 2 days, unless of course you play continuously or watch video all this time.
The main optics consists of the main 48 MP module (by default it shoots at 12 MP), a wide-angle 8 MP, 2 MP lens for macro photography and a 2 MP sensor responsible for measuring the depth of the frame. The camera has electronic stabilization, and pictures taken during daylight hours have a good color balance and excellent clarity of detail. At night, the quality of photographs drops, but this can be partially corrected using the night mode. There is also the ability to shoot video with a resolution of 4K.
pros: separate slot for a memory card, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: maybe the lack of NFC.
2. HUAWEI P Smart (2019)
- Android 9.0
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, 3 GB RAM
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3400 mAh battery
Despite the fact that P Smart debuted in 2019, it is still worthy of your attention for several reasons.
- The first one is an excellent display with high resolution for an inexpensive model. It is comfortable for the eyes, and the picture does not look grainy due to the large number of pixels per inch - 415 ppi.
- The second reason is the availability of a chip for contactless payments. Simple, convenient, modern.
- The third reason is the 8MP / 16MP dual front camera (only for devices sold in Russia). So your selfies will look great with good detail and color balance. The main camera has an auxiliary module, which is responsible for the bokeh effect.
- The fourth reason is the Hisilicon Kirin 710 processor paired with Mali-G51 MP4 graphics and proprietary GPU Turbo 2.0 technology. It allows you not to re-draw those objects that are already in a static state on the mobile phone screen during the game. This reduces the battery discharge rate by 30%, and increases the speed of the graphics chip by 60%. Of course, to the real gaming flagships such as Asus ROG Phone II - one of the largest smartphones in the world - the HUAWEI P Smart is far, but most games will go on it at high graphics settings.
pros: there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a chic screen, a well-optimized system.
Minuses: slippery and easily soiled back cover, micro-USB connector.
1. Realme C3
- Android 10
- 6.52 ″ screen, resolution 1600 × 720
- three cameras 12 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, RAM 3 GB
- memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 5000 mAh battery
“Which smartphone is better up to 10,000 rubles?”, You ask. And we will answer: "One in which there is everything that may be required for work and entertainment." Here's how in Realme C3.
There is an NFC chip for contactless payments, a large 5000 mAh battery, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and an excellent brightness and contrast margin.
On the back cover of this smartphone you will see an array of 3 cameras: one of them is for the main shooting, the second for determining the depth of field, and finally the third for macro photography. Of course, 2 MP - by modern standards, it is very small, but most other state employees do not. The front 5 MP camera makes good selfies in color reproduction and clarity.
Realme C3 is based on the MediaTek Helio G70, which allows you to comfortably drive any toy at medium settings.
pros: separate slot for a memory card, colorful shell Realme UI 1.0.
Minuses: power and volume buttons are spaced on opposite sides of the screen, an outdated micro-USB charging connector.
