Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Digma HIT Q401 3G | Two SIM cards. Great design |
2 | DOOGEE X55 | Good screen with IPS matrix and a resolution of 1280x640 |
3 | Haier Alpha A3 | Best Features |
4 | DOOGEE X90 | The largest screen in the top |
5 | ZTE Blade A3 (2019) | Android 9 and 4G support |
6 | VERTEX Impress Click NFC | NFC contactless payment module |
7 | Nobby S300 | Screen aspect ratio 18:9 |
8 | Itel A52 lite | Custom colors |
9 | DOOGEE X11 | Balanced Features |
10 | Alcatel 1C 5003D (2019) | Replaceable battery |
A couple of years ago, for 4,000 rubles, you could only buy a dialer, but now the market offers an abundance of “smart” options. It’s easy to make a mistake here - many manufacturers sacrifice quality for the sake of maximizing the cost of their products. But among the proposals there are also worthy models, when buying which you will not regret your excessive frugality. Here is the top of the best ultra-budget smartphones that will not disappoint you.
Top 10 best smartphones under 4000 rubles
10 Alcatel 1C 5003D (2019)
Country: France
Average price: 3220 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
A simple smartphone in the price range up to 4000 rubles. The most important functions in it are implemented well: it makes and receives calls, provided that the hands are not shaking, it will allow you to shoot the text in a readable form, it works without glitches. There are also many disadvantages.The most important is bad sound, both from the earpiece and from the external one. The microphone cannot be called the best either - on the other side of the wire they sometimes complain about audibility.
But the screen is good - users unanimously repeat in the reviews. It has a 4.95-inch diagonal, multi-touch support and a resolution of 960x480. The battery has a capacity of 2 Ah and can be changed if needed. The model was announced in 2019, and in a short period of time it has already gained popularity. This is one of the best smartphone options from our top for those who are looking for something inexpensive and stable.
9 DOOGEE X11
Country: China
Average price: 2990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
One of the best Chinese budget smartphones with a 5-inch display. "Iron" inside can not boast of high performance, but it is matched harmoniously. So, four cores of the MediaTek MT6580M processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM are responsible for the speed of work. The graphics component is controlled by the Mali-400 MP1.
The battery received a capacity of 2250 mAh, and this, judging by the reviews, is enough for a day or two. When you turn on your smartphone for the first time, you will see the familiar Android 8.1 interface, so even if the manufacturer does not send you updates, the software will be relevant for a couple of years. The 5 megapixel camera is endowed with a flash, but autofocus was not put. The protective film on the screen, which was carefully glued at the factory, does not have an oleophobic coating. This increases the friction between the finger and the screen, making it difficult to swipe.
8 Itel A52 lite
Country: China
Average price: 3685 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
One of the most inexpensive smartphones with Chinese roots and correct operation.The hardware is weak, but works well: it is 1 GB of RAM, a MediaTek MT6580M 4-core processor, 8 GB of internal memory. The battery received a capacity of 2.1 Ah, charged via micro-USB.
Operating system Android 8.1, still current version. The screen here is large - a diagonal of 5.5 inches. The base resolution is 960x480, the TN matrix, so the viewing angles are small. There is a 5 megapixel camera, but the photos cannot boast of detail. The reviews praise the strength of the case - it is solidly assembled and inspires confidence. The manufacturer offers a choice of several gradient colors, and thanks to this design solution, the phone looks more expensive than its real price. This is the best smartphone for routine simple tasks: making and receiving calls, surfing the Internet.
7 Nobby S300
Country: China
Average price: 3470 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
A five-inch elongated device. Because of this, it fits perfectly in the hand and feels compact. The case is plastic, looks unpretentious. The screen has a resolution of 960x480 - you won't be able to watch movies comfortably. There is an 8MP camera with laser autofocus and even a macro mode. The front camera is also present, it has 5 megapixels.
There is Bluetooth, but an old one - version 2.1. There is 3G, 8 GB of built-in and 1 - RAM. The MediaTek MT6580M processor is characterized by four cores. The 2000 mAh battery barely lasts a day and a half with rare use of the smartphone. This model is one of the newest in our top, and so far all the reviews on it are custom-made. They emphasize that the smartphone runs on Android Go, a modification of the operating system designed specifically for such low-powered smartphones.If the Chinese manufacturer has taken care of the quality of the software, the device has every chance of becoming the best among inexpensive competitors.
6 VERTEX Impress Click NFC
Country: China
Average price: 3000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
This is the cheapest smartphone with an NFC chip on board. For 4000 rubles you will get a five-inch phone running on Android 8.1, a dual camera (5 + 0.3 MP), 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM. The battery will not please with capacity figures - it has only 2000 mAh.
Users have a lot of complaints about it. The manufacturer forked out for a module for contactless payments, but saved a lot on the screen, battery, build quality and camera. The second camera module is fake - it does not improve the photo in any way, and even in good daylight conditions they do not please with quality. The display is characterized by small viewing angles and an unsuccessful sensor - it is not immediately possible to draw a graphic key. But point touches are processed normally, so users who unsubscribed in reviews use a pin code instead of a graphic key. If you really need NFC and nothing else - take VERTEX Impress Click NFC. If you have other requirements for the device, you will have to collect money for a smartphone in a more expensive price segment.
5 ZTE Blade A3 (2019)
Country: China
Average price: 3990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
An inexpensive smartphone from a well-known Chinese brand, which often produces good budget models. This device runs on Android 9, boasts the presence of 4G and 16 GB of permanent memory. Storage can be expanded with a memory card - they are supported.There is not much RAM - 1 GB, so the phone works slowly and is suitable for basic tasks: calls, reading news from the screen, correspondence, video communication.
This is one of the most popular models in the price segment up to 4000 rubles. The popularity is justified - the smartphone works stably, looks neat, works with two SIM cards, has a radio, 4G LTE. Android stripped down is a special modification for low-powered devices. The functionality is already, but the interface of the operating system works smoothly. The main disadvantages are small viewing angles, large frames around the screen, the sensor does not work at the edges of the screen. If you are looking for the best phone under Rs 4,000 then check out the ZTE Blade A3 (2019).
4 DOOGEE X90
Country: China
Average price: 4631 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Chinese inexpensive smartphone with a price of up to 4000 rubles, which boasts a huge screen with a diagonal of 6.1 inches. Android 8.1 is running on board. The amount of RAM hints at the fact that the smartphone is not a bit gaming - 1 GB. But there is a dual camera with a resolution of 8 + 5 MP and autofocus. The battery is quite powerful - its capacity is 3400 mAh. Built-in memory 16 GB.
This model has recently appeared on the Russian market, so there are no detailed reviews yet. 4G is not here, the case is made of plastic, but it looks attractive. The processor is MediaTek MT6580 - a chipset for 4 cores with a clock frequency of 1300 MHz. The screen resolution is modest for such a diagonal - 1280x600, so you won't be able to watch movies with great comfort. However, this is one of the best budget smartphones around.
3 Haier Alpha A3
Country: China
Average price: 3550 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
2 GB of RAM, a dual-module camera, an IPS-matrix screen - this is rarely seen in a smartphone from the price range up to 4000 rubles. This Chinese phone deservedly got into our top in a leading position. The model is inexpensive, but the manufacturer still installed the minimum comfortable amount of RAM, full-fledged Android, a five-inch screen with good viewing angles, no inversion and a good margin of brightness.
The battery has a capacity of 2500 mAh, and the reviews say that it lasts for a day. The main camera has two modules, but the owners of the Haier Alpha A3 note that it shoots poorly. The front camera is also weak. This is a great smartphone, which is not a pity to lose if something happens - suitable for a child. It is also suitable for the role of the first smartphone for grandparents - for WhatsApp communication and calls on the mobile network.
2 DOOGEE X55
Country: China
Average price: 5093 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
One of the best Chinese smartphones in the budget segment. Android 7 will meet you out of the box, and there are problems with over-the-air updates. But there is a large 5.5-inch screen, a dual camera with 8 MP modules, 16 GB of internal memory and a stylish design. The slot for SIM-cards and memory cards is hybrid, which means that you have to choose - either two SIMs, or one SIM and a flash drive.
4G is not here, but 3G catches steadily. The amount of RAM is 1 GB, so do not count on high gaming capabilities of the phone. Reviews are mostly positive. They praise the battery with a capacity of 2800 mAh - it lasts for a day and a half, the presence of a fingerprint scanner, a metal case and an IPS matrix with large viewing angles.The device has light lags, but despite this, it deservedly got its place in the top of the best phones for 4000 rubles.
1 Digma HIT Q401 3G
Country: China
Average price: 2381 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
Compact four-inch, from the box running on the seventh Android. It accepts two SIM-cards and has a nice design with a touch of premium. The screen is capacitive and recognizes multiple simultaneous touches. Where is the catch? The manufacturer reduced the cost due to the screen resolution - here 800x480, but there is no discomfort with a 4-inch diagonal. Savings hurt the packaging - be prepared for the fact that in the box you will find only a smartphone and nothing else. No charger, no case, no headphones. The model is charged using the popular micro USB - everyone has a couple of ownerless chargers at home.
The smartphone runs on a processor with four cores, has 8 GB of internal memory (of which about 6 are occupied by system files) and 1 GB of RAM. It will pull casual games, surfing the net, correspondence in instant messengers - relevant for the daily routine.