Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Xiaomi Redmi Go 1/8GB | The best screen. Optimized OS version for low power phone |
2 | Digma HIT Q401 3G | The optimum ratio of price and quality |
3 | Digma LINX JOY 3G | Smartphone with the best autonomy |
4 | Itel A14 | Best Selling |
5 | BQ 4028 UP! | Bright design |
6 | Nokia 1 | The cheapest smartphone from the legendary brand |
7 | ZTE Blade L8 1/16GB | Large amount of permanent memory |
8 | honor 7s | 2 GB of RAM. Large 5.45 inch HD screen |
9 | VERTEX Impress Click NFC | Availability of NFC module for contactless payments |
10 | Digma LINX ATOM 3G | Good reviews from owners |
How much do the most budget touch phones cost? We have studied all the diversity of the category of the cheapest smartphones, selected models with a decent combination of price and quality, and determined the main properties of each of them. When writing a review, we paid special attention to both the price and the technical description, expert comments and user reviews.
Top 10 cheapest smartphones in the world
10 Digma LINX ATOM 3G
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 2400 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
The main difference between this smartphone and many cheap models is Android 8.1. The latest version of the operating system is usually installed on more expensive phones, so this Atom deserves the title of the cheapest Android 8.1 smartphone.Thanks to this characteristic, the gadget hangs less on transitions between applications, quickly loads new tabs and does not suffer from numerous bugs.
2 megapixel main camera, durable plastic case, 0.5 + 4 GB memory with support for foreign cards up to 32 GB, Spreadtrum SC7731 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz and a 1200 mAh battery - all this indicates that the smartphone is ready to serve for a long time and reliably , satisfying the basic needs of the user. And for lovers of bright colors, the manufacturer added a blue color to the standard colors.
9 VERTEX Impress Click NFC
Country: China
Average price: 3490 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
A smartphone from the category of the cheapest, which differs from its competitors by the NFC module. That is, you pay for purchases in the store with this smartphone. Other characteristics are quite normal and correspond to the price of the model. So, here is a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 960x480, a 5 megapixel camera, but a double one (the second module is only 0.3 megapixels and is more fake than it brings real benefit when photographing), 1 GB of RAM and a simple MediaTek MT6580M processor with 4 cores up to 1300 MHz. Permanent memory 8 GB.
The device runs on Android 8.1. The reviews say that this is the cheapest phone with NFC payment function. Also, users pay attention that the battery is removable. And they complain about the frankly weak camera capabilities (no autofocus), lack of 4G support, low battery capacity (2000 mAh), small viewing angles of the display.
8 honor 7s
Country: China
Average price: 5460 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
The most inexpensive smartphone that wears the Honor logo on the body and boasts a large screen with a diagonal of 5.45 inches and a resolution of 1440x720. The main camera is good for a megabudget - 13 megapixels. The front camera is endowed with a module with a resolution of 5 megapixels. The device runs on Android 8.1. What is especially nice is that there is 2 GB of RAM, although other representatives of our rating usually have no more than 1 GB.
Reviews note the quality of the screen - the picture does not break up into pixels, but looks solid. The stock of brightness is enough for comfortable use of the phone in conditions of moderately bright light. The main disadvantage is the unhurried work, and this is a consequence of the low price. This is a good option for the first phone for a child, for the first smartphone for an elderly person, and also as a spare / working device.
7 ZTE Blade L8 1/16GB
Country: China
Average price: 3490 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
A smartphone that comes with Android 9 out of the box in a special modification - Go Edition. The OS is optimized for such low-end phones and keeps the interface running smoothly. The five-inch screen is endowed with a base resolution of 960x480. 1 GB of RAM, a simple Unisoc SC7731E processor with four cores at 1300 MHz is responsible for performance.
The battery is removable and has a capacity of 2000 mAh. Talk time lasts 14 hours. The model differs from other cheapest phones in a large amount of built-in memory - as much as 16 GB. In the reviews, users have given this model the title of "indestructible", because its polycarbonate case can withstand numerous drops to the floor from children's hands and remains intact. Drops do not affect the performance of the phone.This is one of the cheapest smartphones that will not disappoint.
6 Nokia 1
Country: Finland
Average price: 2990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
This is the cheapest smartphone model in the world, which flaunts the Nokia logo. Works on Android 8.1 and even upgrades to the ninth version over the air, supports two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time, compact in size. The screen is characterized by a 4.5-inch diagonal and a resolution of 854x480 - a standard figure in this lower price category of Android phones. The RAM is 1 GB, and a quad-core MediaTek MT6737M is installed as a processor under the case.
8 GB of permanent memory, and reviews note that almost all of it is occupied by system files. The battery is small - with a capacity of 2.15 Ah, but removable. Despite the fact that the smartphone is budget, the manufacturer did not forget to install proximity and light sensors in it. Another significant bonus is 4G support. Disadvantages - an easily scratched display, a slippery case, a small battery and an insufficiently large supply of brightness - it is difficult to make out what is shown on the screen in the sun.
5 BQ 4028 UP!
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 1990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Another smartphone on our list that boasts a 5MP main camera and a 2MP front camera. In addition to good photo capabilities, BQ has a number of attractive features, such as 8 GB of RAM, support for memory cards up to 64 GB, LED flash and Bluetooth 4.0 version. The 1500 mAh battery promises to keep the phone up to two, and sometimes three days.
The device turned out to be one of the lightest, weighing only 112 grams, but at the same time the most protected plastic case and durable glass above the display. But the most interesting thing in this model is a large palette of body colors to choose from. Coloring ranges from classic black and white to defiant yellow, pink and red.
4 Itel A14
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 2590 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
The model combines compact miniaturization, durability and good performance. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1, one of the most advanced versions of the operating system. The main camera is simple - 2 megapixels. The screen matrix is of the TFT type, which means excellent brightness and a conditionally high-quality image.
In addition to the standard set of permanent and RAM 0.5 GB + 8 GB, which is quite a lot, the manufacturer has provided the ability to insert a separate card up to 32 GB. The battery is standard - 1500 mAh. Recharging will take about three hours, and the operating time reaches three days. In addition to black and blue, there is a yellow color in the arsenal of the manufacturer. The smartphone is perfect for users who are undemanding to hardware: schoolchildren, grandparents, as well as ordinary people as a second phone.
3 Digma LINX JOY 3G
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 2870 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
The top three is opened by a state employee, which, with its appearance, resembles decent modern flagships. With exquisite curves and a 5-inch screen, the phone does not look like a cheap carbon copy.Reinforcing this beauty is decent hardware - a MediaTek MT6580M quad-core processor, a screen resolution of 480x854, 4 GB of RAM and a good camera for its price.
The icing on the cake is a 2000 mAh battery that guarantees a long lifespan at maximum brightness settings. In standby mode, the gadget is ready to withstand up to 350 hours. Little things like an accelerometer, Bluetooth 4.0, an additional slot for a memory card or another SIM and an LED flash are naturally present.
2 Digma HIT Q401 3G
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 2490 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
A small smartphone with a simple front camera will be an ideal choice for a budget employee for a fragile girl, in particular because the manufacturer has provided a delicate pink color. Memory of 1 GB + 8 GB is enough to store the necessary information, additional applications and various kinds of entertainment.
Hidden under a sturdy plastic cover is a Spreadtrum SC7731 quad-core processor running at 1300 MHz. Thanks to good characteristics, the model claims to be the best in the category of the cheapest smartphones. There are 233 pixels per inch of the screen, which means acceptable image quality. High autonomy is provided by a moderately capacious 1600 mAh battery.
1 Xiaomi Redmi Go 1/8GB
Country: China
Average price: 4990 rub.
Rating (2022): 5.0
The best smartphone among the cheapest in the world. This is because the manufacturer did not save on the matrix and installed a high-quality IPS panel here.Thanks to this, the screen is not prone to inversion, it pleases with large viewing angles, a high margin of brightness and natural color reproduction. There is a light sensor and it works correctly. The phone comes with Android 8.1 Go operating system, a version that is adapted for smartphones with low power.
Pure Android works smoothly and fast enough, provided that there is only 1 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 425 processor. An 8 megapixel camera is enough for basic tasks. The 3000 mAh battery gives you up to two days of battery life if you use your phone sparingly. The build quality is excellent, and it is problematic to find a similar level among superbudgeters.