№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 1/32GB | 4.59 | Lots of built-in memory |
2 | Vsmart Star | 4.55 | The optimum ratio of price and quality |
3 | VERTEX Impress Luck NFC (4G) | 4.50 | Impact resistant model. Stable NFC performance |
4 | BQ 5528L Strike Forward | 4.44 | Stylish metal body. Powerful and fast |
5 | DIGMA HIT Q500 3G | 4.39 | Affordable model for novice users |
6 | BQ 5514L Strike Power 4G | 4.35 | Large battery capacity |
7 | INOI 2 Lite | 4.26 | Popular Gadget |
8 | ZTE Blade L8 1/16GB | 4.14 | Best price |
9 | Alcatel 1 (5033D) | 4.01 | The easiest |
10 | DOOGEE X90 | 3.95 | Large bright screen |
Budget smartphones costing up to 5000 rubles are considered the best option for children and older people. They are easy to set up and manage, while some of them are as good as more expensive models in appearance and design. In terms of other parameters, inexpensive smartphones, of course, are unlikely to be able to bypass mid-budget devices.
The main features of cheap models:
- Small amount of RAM and storage. Yes, inexpensive devices do not have a large supply of free gigs, but the amount of memory is enough for all basic tasks.
- TFT, TN and IPS screens. During the assembly process, manufacturers use cheap matrices to reduce the final cost of state employees. The displays are not the brightest, but it is quite convenient to use.
- Battery with low power consumption. Screens and processors with low power consumption allow manufacturers to not particularly "bother" with the installation of long-lasting batteries.True, among the ultra-budgetary there are still devices with an indicator of 3500-5000 mAh.
- Weak cameras. Inexpensive devices are rarely equipped with good lenses. The maximum that such smartphones are capable of is good image quality in daylight.
- Lack of support for resource-intensive games. Heavy programs - "killers" for smart phones up to 5000 rubles. On some devices, they are not installed at all, on others they work only at minimum settings, and not all of them.
In order not to be disappointed in the chosen gadget, you need not make excessive demands on it. Still, smartphones up to 5000 rubles, although the best, belong to the “ultra-budget” segment. We have collected for you a selection of the most popular cheap devices. There are smart phones from Russian and foreign brands in the TOP.
Top 10. DOOGEE X90
DOOGEE X90 is equipped with a 6.1″ display. No other smartphone in the collection has such an indicator.
- Country: China
- Average price: 4950 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek MT6580, 1.3 GHz
- Display: IPS 1280x600 6.1″
- Memory: 1/16 GB
- Cameras: main 8 F / 2.20 + 5 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 3400 mAh
- Housing: plastic
- Weight: 150 g
Chinese budget smartphone designed for basic needs. The X90 is equipped with a screen with good color reproduction and brightness, a battery designed for 2 days of operation with a light load. The gadget does not pull serious games due to the ultra-budgetary processor, but copes with standard tasks. The main problem of the device is the slowness of the system. Already out of the box, the smartphone freezes a little, and when multitasking, it starts to freeze and lag.Judging by the reviews, smart is more suitable for children and those who are just starting to use smart phones. For a "workhorse" this gadget is too slow.
- juicy screen
- Good photo and video quality
- Holds a charge for a long time
- Inconvenient installation of a SIM card
- Slow OS
- Quiet external and conversational speakers
Top 9. Alcatel 1 (5033D)
The weight of the device is only 134 g. The smartphone is not only light, but also very compact.
- Country: China
- Average price: 3490 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739, 1.28 GHz
- Display: TFT TN 960x480 5″
- Memory: 1/8 GB
- Cameras: main 5 MP; frontal 2 MP
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Housing: plastic
- Weight: 134g
Inexpensive Chinese smartphone, which is almost not felt in the hand. Even despite the fact that the screen is designed for only 2 touches, it is convenient and easy to manage it. It lies well in the hand, does not slip, is equipped with a screen with an optimal diagonal. Also, a budget processor is installed here, which works stably with Android 8.0 OS. In the reviews, the owners complain about freezes, poor quality TFT TN display and weak cameras. But all these shortcomings are fully justified by the cost of the gadget. You can put up with the screen if you use smart only for calls and instant messengers, which, in fact, Alcatel 1 (5033D) is designed for.
- Light weight and compact dimensions
- Large display
- Comfortable non-slip body
- Weak processor
- One speaker for multimedia and conversations
- Poor screen quality
- Document camera only
Top 8. ZTE Blade L8 1/16GB
The cheapest smartphone in the collection. Combines an affordable price and a standard set of features for basic user needs.
- Country: China
- Average price: 3390 rubles.
- Processor: Unisoc SC7731E, 1.3 GHz
- Display: TFT 960x480 5″
- Memory: 1/16 GB
- Cameras: main 8 MP F/2.8; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Housing: polycarbonate
- Weight: 143 g
Budget smartphone with the lowest cost among gadgets up to 5000 rubles. It shows itself perfectly as a “working tube”: the basic functionality and memory is enough for calls, WhatsApp correspondence and Internet surfing. According to reviews, this inexpensive gadget is 100% worth its price. The sound for a state employee here is 4-plus, the built-in storage is enough for basic needs, and a separate microSD slot up to 128 GB is available to the user to expand it. However, the model has several serious shortcomings. These include very mediocre cameras, an unstable proximity sensor, and the slowness of Android 9.0 coupled with 1 GB of RAM.
- Very cheap
- Good external speaker sound
- microSD support up to 128 GB
- The proximity sensor is unstable
- slows down
- No 4G support
Top 7. INOI 2 Lite
The device scored the maximum number of reviews in the selection. The smartphone has become popular due to its affordable price and durable housing.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 3490 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek MT6580, 1.2 GHz
- Display: TFT 854x480 5″
- Memory: 1/8 GB
- Cameras: main 5 MP; frontal 2 MP
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Housing: plastic
- Weight: 167g
Not the best, but very popular smartphone. It has a low price: you can buy it from some retailers for 2000-2800 rubles. In addition to the affordable cost, INOI 2 Lite attracts users with a laconic design, good assembly and optimized battery life. The battery lives on average up to 1.5 days. The cameras here give out pictures with quality 3 plus, with good lighting - a solid 4-ku. The sound is mediocre, as is the screen. True, although the TFT display is not very juicy, it survives falls very well: no cracks. The low rating of the gadget is due to the high percentage of defects. Choosing INOI, according to reviews, you need to carefully check the performance of the device before buying it.
- Removable quick-change battery
- Shock-resistant screen and durable housing
- Adequate cost
- Large marriage rate
- Small amount of storage and RAM
- Faded screen
Top 6. BQ 5514L Strike Power 4G
The smartphone is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. This is the largest figure in the collection.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 4790 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739, 1.3 GHz
- Display: IPS 1440x720 5.45″
- Memory: 1/8 GB
- Cameras: main 13 MP (8 MP + interpolation); frontal 8 MP (5 MP + interpolation)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Housing: metal + plastic
- Weight: 175 g.
A gadget from a Russian brand of Chinese assembly. The main difference between this device and other inexpensive smartphones is the presence of a powerful 5000 mAh battery. The device is also equipped with a simple processor, coupled with a “cropped” Android 8.1 Go, cameras that shoot quite tolerably in the daytime and a nice display.In addition, the model has a metal back panel with plastic inserts, due to which it looks much more expensive than its real value. The fingerprint scanner works flawlessly, basic applications open without lags. But if the smart is very puzzled, then it starts to quickly heat up and freeze.
- Long-lasting battery
- Attractive design
- Instant fingerprint scanner
- Little built-in memory and RAM
- Heats up and freezes when multitasking
Top 5. DIGMA HIT Q500 3G
Inexpensive smartphone designed specifically for primary school students and the older generation.
- Country: UK
- Average price: 3380 rubles.
- Processor: Spreadtrum SC7731, 1.3 GHz
- Display: TN 854x480 5″
- Memory: 1/8 GB
- Cameras: main 5 MP; frontal 2 MP
- Battery: 2100 mAh
- Housing: plastic
- Weight: 146g
Inexpensive smartphone from the UK, assembled in China. The gadget is considered one of the best options in the price segment up to 5000 rubles. for children and novice users. It has all the necessary basic functionality: smart copes with calls and instant messengers, surfing the Internet. The cameras of the device are very mediocre, but they are quite enough for shooting documents. The budget model of the Chinese assembly operates on a slightly outdated Android 7.0 with reduced capabilities, which, however, does not prevent it from working stably. If it weren't for the occasional marriage that lies to GPS and the lack of a charger, the Q500 3G would become a leader among ultra-budget phones. But alas: when choosing this gadget, you need to be on the alert and carefully check its performance.
- Low price at some retailers
- Adequate charge consumption
- Easy to use with 1 hand
- Good color reproduction and screen size
- Marriage often occurs
- GPS sometimes lies a lot
- Sees microSD up to 32 GB only
- The manufacturer did not complete the device with a charger
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Top 4. BQ 5528L Strike Forward
This budget smartphone looks stylish and expensive thanks to the metal back.
Among the phones under 5000 rubles presented in the selection, this gadget has the most productive processor. The smartphone copes not only with calls / social networks / instant messengers, but also with some rather demanding games at minimum settings.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 5000 rubles.
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A, 1.6 GHz
- Display: IPS 1440x720 5.45″
- Memory: 2/16 GB
- Cameras: main 13 + 0.3 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Housing: metal
- Weight: 148 g
Inexpensive Chinese-made phone from a brand from Russia. Runs on Android 9.0 and a powerful (by ultra-budget standards) 8-core Unisoc SC9863A processor. The gadget is also equipped with good cameras: pictures from the front camera to 4-ku, from the main lens - to 4-ku with a plus. A 3000 mAh battery is designed for a day of active use, and if you use smart only for calls, then it may well be enough for 2 days. In their reviews, the owners praise the model for its stylish appearance, the presence of a responsive fingerprint scanner, and an infrared port, but scold it for a small amount of actual memory.Also, some users do not like the blue flashlight, incomplete Russification of the firmware and the abundance of pre-installed software.
- There is an infrared port
- Runs some demanding games on lowest settings
- Color LED event indicator
- The main camera takes good pictures.
- In fact, 10 GB of memory out of 16 declared are available to the user
- blue flash
- The firmware is not fully Russified
- Lots of unnecessary pre-installed programs
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Top 3. VERTEX Impress Luck NFC (4G)
According to user reviews, the smartphone is able to survive numerous drops and not lose performance.
The only smartphone in the selection equipped with a contactless payment module. Payments from the device are fast and without failures.
- Country Russia
- Average price: 4289 rubles.
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739, 1.3 GHz
- Display: IPS 854x480 5″
- Memory: 1/8 GB
- Cameras: main 5 MP; frontal 2 MP
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Housing: plastic
- Weight: 145g
Budget smartphone from a Russian brand. It perfectly combines a pleasant appearance, good performance for an ultra-budgetary, and high strength. And this model is a real “unicorn” among very inexpensive smart phones. There is a stably working NFC module here: not a single owner of the gadget has yet complained about problems with contactless payment. In addition, the device runs on an adapted Android 8.1 Go with a stable shell without unnecessary programs, withstands frequent falls, which adds to its attractiveness.But a weak battery, cameras that are not able to shoot at least 4-ku without installing GCam, make the smart less interesting.
- Stable NFC performance
- Clean shell without ad junk
- Compact dimensions
- GPS with minimum error
- Dedicated memory card slot up to 128 GB
- Weak battery
- Cameras for 3 plus
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Top 2. Vsmart Star
According to the reviews of the owners, this budget smartphone combines affordable price, good amount of RAM, performance and high build quality.
- Country: Vietnam
- Average price: 4900 rubles.
- Processor: Qualcomm 215, 1.3 GHz
- Display: IPS 1520x720 5.7″
- Memory: 2/16 GB
- Cameras: main 8 MP F/2+2 MP F/2.40; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Housing: polycarbonate
- Weight: 144 g
"Vietnamese star" is one of the best smartphones under 5000 rubles. This budget phone is built with 215 snaps, a battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 and a bright HD+ screen. The gadget looks attractive and, judging by the reviews, much more expensive than its price. The cameras here are mediocre, however, like other state employees. However, they produce quite good shots with sufficient lighting. The model perfectly copes with basic tasks, does not lag. The smartphone may well be used as a workhorse or the first gadget of a student. But not everyone will like the limitation with microSD and periodic problems with communication and sound. True, the latter shortcomings are quite rare.
- Extended manufacturer's warranty 18 months.
- Good battery capacity
- Cute design
- Excellent build quality
- Marked rear panel
- Sometimes there are problems with communication and sound
- Can use memory cards up to 64 GB
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Top 1. ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 1/32GB
This state employee has the largest amount of storage in the collection. The user has access to 32 GB, plus the memory can be expanded using microSD up to 128 GB.
- Country: China
- Average price: 5000 rubles.
- Processor: Unisoc SC9832E, 1.4 GHz
- Display: IPS 1440x720 5.45″
- Memory: 1/32 GB
- Cameras: main 8 MP; frontal 5 MP
- Battery: 2600 mAh
- Housing: polycarbonate
- Weight: 160 g
Budget Chinese smartphone with mid-range cameras on Android 9 GO. It features a bright responsive screen, tenacious, albeit small in volume, removable battery. In the reviews of the model, there are enthusiastic comments related to quick work with a light load. With simple games, the gadget copes perfectly well, however, it starts to wonder if the built-in memory is full to capacity. By the way, you can increase its volume using a separate slot for microSD up to 128 GB. The model also has an "elder brother" with an NFC module, which costs 500-800 rubles. more expensive: this solution is suitable for those who cannot live without contactless payment. In general, the gadget is quite balanced. It is ideal for undemanding users.
- On sale days you can buy for a ridiculous price
- stable connection
- Responsive touchpad
- Holds battery for a day
- Compact dimensions
- Small amount of RAM
- Without a case, the back panel is quickly scratched
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How to choose a smartphone under 5000 rubles?
When buying a budget smartphone, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the amount of RAM and processor. The best option would be models with 2 GB of RAM. This volume is enough for all standard functions, and when this indicator is combined with a processor frequency of 1.5 GHz, the device is generally able to work stably even with resource-intensive games at minimum settings.