Top 10 5" Smartphones in 2021

5-inch smartphones are one of the smallest among the current models in 2021. If you are just looking for a compact phone, read our article - we have collected the best options with a screen diagonal of no more than 5 inches. And you will also find out which smartphones have a larger screen, but the body size is no larger than five-inch options.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Itel A16 Plus 4.38
Rich equipment
2 ZTE Blade L8 1/32GB 4.17
The best value for money. The most popular
3 Itel A25 4.16
The best screen. The most powerful battery
4 BQ 5047L Like 4.10
5 MAXVI MS502 Orion 4.00
4G support. The easiest
6 MTS Smart Line 1/8GB 3.95
Best price
7 INOI 2 Lite 2021 8GB 3.86
8 BQ 5045L Wallet 3.85
There is an NFC module
9 Samsung Galaxy X Cover 4S 3.65
The most reliable
10 Alcatel 1 (5033D) 3.57
The most stable of the cheap

It is difficult to find a normal smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5 inches on sale. This is because large manufacturers have been producing models with much larger displays for several years - with a diagonal of 6 inches and more. Small brands have volunteered to meet the demand for compact models. Now five-inch models are present only in the ultra-budget price segment. You can also find a 5-inch phone from previous years from global manufacturers, but in this case the device will look outdated and work on an old version of Android.

Smartphones 5 inches fit:

  • for children of elementary grades. Because they are inexpensive, and the size is adapted to the child's hand;
  • for pensioners.If you need to make calls and chat via video calls in WhatsApp, such a phone will be the best solution for your money;
  • as a working smartphone. Takes up little space in a bag / pocket, lightweight, can call and receive messages;
  • for those who are uncomfortable with large phones. These people have the hardest time finding a suitable device, because the five-inch options on the market are inferior in performance to larger models.

Important: if your situation is described in the fourth paragraph, that is, you are looking for a small smartphone with good performance and normal cameras, it is not necessary to take a model with a 5-inch diagonal. There are options with a larger screen, but with the same compact body. For example, Google Pixel 4a with a diagonal of 5.8 inches is no larger than any representative of this top. And the iPhone 12 mini with a screen of 5.4 inches is at least a centimeter shorter than the five-inch models from the rating. We have collected the top best smartphones with a diagonal of 5 inches. It includes models that justify their price. They are better than their peers: they work more stable, pull the signal stronger, sound louder, open applications faster.

Top 10. Alcatel 1 (5033D)

Rating (2022): 3.57
Accounted for 89 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Citylink, Otzovik
The most stable of the cheap

There are no complaints about software glitches and unauthorized shutdowns in the reviews.

  • Average price: 5150 rubles.
  • Country: France
  • Screen: 5 inches, 960x480, TFT TN
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6739, 4 cores, 1280 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 134g

If you are looking for a light, small and inexpensive smartphone with a stable mobile connection, smooth messaging and a good flashlight, this model will be the best solution. The reviews say that thanks to the simplified modification software, the phone even with 1 GB of RAM works without failures.The owners are dissatisfied only with the screen: here the TN matrix, which means inversion at the slightest deviation of the viewing angle from strictly perpendicular. The sensor recognizes only two simultaneous touches: this is enough for basic tasks, but for someone it may be important. The camera is good for capturing an ad in large print.

Pros and cons
  • Light weight and compact dimensions
  • No connection problems
  • Small viewing angles
  • Batteries barely last until the evening
  • Camera without autofocus

Top 9. Samsung Galaxy X Cover 4S

Rating (2022): 3.65
The most reliable

This is the only 5-inch smartphone in the top that is IP68 protected. He is not afraid of water and dust.

  • Average price: 19278 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Screen: 5 inch, 1280x720, pls
  • Chipset: Exynos 7885, 8 cores, 2200 MHz
  • Battery: 2800 mAh
  • Weight: 172g

One of the most powerful smartphones with a screen diagonal of 5 inches. The phone is several times more expensive than its peers, but also much better in terms of technical characteristics. Firstly, there is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard. Secondly, the manufacturer has implemented Samsung Knox software to protect against viruses and attacks. Thirdly, there is an excellent display with high resolution and large viewing angles. The battery is larger than usual, but due to the increased performance, it discharges faster. The reviews write that the battery is discharged about as quickly as in iPhones older than the 8th generation, that is, it rarely survives until the evening.

Pros and cons
  • Resistant to dust and water
  • Good performance
  • High resolution screen
  • Embedded antivirus from Samsung
  • Unreasonably high cost
  • The charge is enough for a couple of hours of active use
  • Difficult to find for sale

Top 8. BQ 5045L Wallet

Rating (2022): 3.85
Accounted for 22 feedback from resources: Yandex Market
There is an NFC module

A smartphone is not more expensive than usual, but with a contactless payment function.

  • Average price: 4808 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 4.95 inches, 960x480, TFT
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT8765WB, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 146g

The best choice when you need a 5 inch phone with the latest software and NFC module. Here on board Android 10 is a simplified version - Go Edition, especially for weak smartphones. The second reason to buy this particular model is 16 GB of internal memory, while options from other manufacturers are endowed with 8 GB of ROM. Another device boasts a separate slot for SIM cards and flash cards. This means that you can use two SIM cards and still connect a memory card. The NFC module expands the functionality of the smartphone - it can also be used to make payments. The reviews are dissatisfied with the performance of the device - it is slow and slows down even in simple tasks. Also, the owners are not satisfied with the quality of the camera - it is not easy for her to read even a large QR code.

Pros and cons
  • NFC module
  • Latest version of Android
  • Built-in memory is larger than usual
  • Slows down on simple tasks
  • Weak camera

Top 7. INOI 2 Lite 2021 8GB

Rating (2022): 3.86
Accounted for 193 feedback from resources: IRecommend, Yandex.Market, Ozon, Otzovik
  • Average price: 3459 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 5 inches, 854x480, TFT
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731E, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
  • Battery: 2500 mAh
  • Weight: 143 g

A budget smartphone from a Russian brand with a small 5-inch screen. The model is the latest, therefore, Android 10 works as an operating system.There is no 4G in Inoi 2 Lite - be careful when choosing, as many online stores mistakenly claim support for LTE in the specifications. The battery is 25% larger than most 5-inch competitors, resulting in slower battery consumption. Enough for a day with a moderate load. The performance is very weak - it is barely enough to make calls and work with instant messengers and a browser. If you are looking for a compact model for just such purposes, it would be wise to support a domestic brand.

Pros and cons
  • Fresh software
  • Battery is larger than usual
  • Reasonable price
  • No 4G
  • Large bezels at the top and bottom of the screen

Top 6. MTS Smart Line 1/8GB

Rating (2022): 3.95
Accounted for 28 reviews from resources: MTS, Yandex.Market
Best price

The cheapest 5-inch smartphone in the ranking. The next most expensive model is 24% more expensive than this one.

  • Average price: 2790 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 4.95 inches, 960x480, TFT
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6580, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 135g

Smartphone with a diagonal of almost 5 inches and a surprisingly low price. The same amount is asked for an advanced button player. The model is sold in MTS stores, but you can also put a card from another telecom operator in the SIM card tray - the smartphone recognizes it. It is suitable for calls, messages and Internet access - you can’t count on more because of a weak processor and a bad camera. The battery lasts a day with a light load. Reviews claim that simple games are played on the device, but at startup the case gets very hot, and the system can go into reboot. The camera is quite simple, but with focus. For focus to work, you need to tap on the image, wait for the sharpness to improve, and then press the shutter key.

Pros and cons
  • Works with SIM cards from any operators
  • Auto focus camera
  • Removable battery
  • Large marriage rate
  • Battery may swell after a year of use
  • Gets hot under load

Top 5. MAXVI MS502 Orion

Rating (2022): 4.00
4G support

In this smartphone, 4G LTE is available on every SIM card. Competitors at this price point generally don't support 4G at all.

The easiest

The smartphone weighs only 131 grams. The model closest in weight is 3 grams heavier than this one.

  • Average price: 3880 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Screen: 5 inches, 960x480, TFT
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9832, 4 cores, 1400 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 131g

One of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the ranking. This model has 4G support, and on both SIM card slots, so it is better adapted for surfing the Internet on the road. Visually it looks neat: the frames are thinner than those of competitors, the case is tactilely pleasant. Users unanimously repeat: the phone justifies its cost, sits comfortably in the hand, performs its direct duties well: calls, Internet access, messages. The main problem with MAXVI MS502 is sensor glitches. After 5-6 calls, the sensor may stop recognizing the taps, and you have to reboot the device in order for the touch to work again. This bug doesn't happen to everyone.

Pros and cons
  • Have 4G on both sim cards
  • Great look
  • loud speaker
  • Notification indicator
  • Possible screen sensor glitches
  • May turn off on its own (rare)

Top 4. BQ 5047L Like

Rating (2022): 4.10
Accounted for 26 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS
  • Average price: 4245 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 5 inches, 854x480, TFT
  • Chipset: UniSoC SC9832E, 4 cores, 1400 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 147.5g

One of the most balanced five-inch smartphones. It has a very simple filling, but the current software version is Android 10 Go Edition. The processor is low-power, but in terms of performance it bypasses many participants in this top. The battery is standard capacity for this price range, so a battery life of around a day shouldn't be a surprise. Reviews say that the phone is good - it works without serious problems. But the case materials are tactilely cheap, someone lacks the volume of an external speaker. Often this model is bought by elementary school students and the elderly for video communication.

Pros and cons
  • Work without lags
  • There is an auto-recording of conversations
  • Slows down the touch screen
  • Cheap to the touch
  • External speaker not loud enough

Top 3. Itel A25

Rating (2022): 4.16
Accounted for 108 reviews from resources: DNS, Svyaznoy, Yandex.Market, Ozon
Best Screen

Budget five-inch smartphone with HD screen resolution and IPS matrix. The picture is clearer, color reproduction is more accurate, viewing angles are larger.

The most powerful battery

Here the battery is 3020 mAh, while competitors are endowed with batteries with a capacity of 2000-2800 mAh.

  • Average price: 4990 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 5 inches, 1280x720, TFT
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9832E, 4 cores, 1400 MHz
  • Battery: 3020 mAh
  • Weight: 153g

One of the best cheap smartphones with a 5 inch display. Compared to competitors, the A25 is superior in many ways: it has 4G support, the screen resolution is higher - HD, the battery is about half as powerful, the matrix is ​​IPS, not TN, so the display has large viewing angles.Reviews paint a picture of an ideal state employee for calls and correspondence: it is not buggy, the speaker is loud, the picture during video communication is tolerable, the sensor adequately responds to pressing, the screen does not invert colors at an angle. Yes, and the equipment pleases - headphones, a protective case and a film. The main drawback is that a marriage is possible in which the phone does not turn on. The rest of the minuses are not critical: you can not remove the pre-installed software, the cover raises questions about durability.

Pros and cons
  • Quality screen
  • Have 4G
  • Good equipment
  • There is a risk of marriage
  • Pre-installed programs won't uninstall

Top 2. ZTE Blade L8 1/32GB

Rating (2022): 4.17
Accounted for 151 feedback from resources: Svyaznoy, Citylink, Otzovik, Yandex.Market, IRecommend
Best value for money

The smartphone does an excellent job with basic tasks and fully justifies its cost. Competitors are either more expensive or not as stable. And it has the most internal memory - 32 GB.

The most popular

This smartphone is interested in more than any other 5-inch smartphone. I agree with Yandex.Wordstat statistics, there are twice as many requests on the Internet about this model than about the next most popular one from our rating.

  • Average price: 4270 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 5 inches, 960x480, TFT
  • Chipset: UniSoC SC7731E, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
  • Battery: 2000 mAh
  • Weight: 144 g

The best smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5 inches in the ultra-budget segment. The model is frankly cheap, but fulfills its main obligations well. From it you can call, chat on social networks, communicate via video link, surf the news on the Internet, take photos.As an operating system, Android 9 is a stripped-down modification - a special version for such low-power devices. The reviews note that the speaker is quite loud, the network signal is stable, there are no problems connecting to Wi-Fi. There may be difficulties with the operation of third-party applications, as well as with the arrival of SMS from short numbers.

Pros and cons
  • Great price
  • Large built-in memory
  • No unnecessary pre-installed apps
  • Small screen viewing angle
  • Applications may lag and restart
  • You may not receive SMS from short numbers

Top 1. Itel A16 Plus

Rating (2022): 4.38
Accounted for 134 feedback from resources: Otzovik, Svyaznoy, Ozon, DNS, Yandex.Market
Rich equipment

Smartphone with case and headphones included. Most other models with the same price cannot boast such a set.

  • Average price: 3770 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 5 inches, 854x480, TFT
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731E, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
  • Battery: 2050 mAh
  • Weight: 147 g

A Chinese 5-inch smartphone that runs on Android 8.1 and is still up to date. The model was released in 2019, has already been tested by time and bypasses more recent competitors in terms of stability. Owners in reviews and reviews note that the device copes with the functions of calling and writing. But there is not enough memory - 8 GB, like most cheap phones with the same diagonal. The battery is weak - with moderate charge consumption, it does not always last until the evening. Not all applications can be launched due to a weak processor and a small amount of RAM. But the speaker is loud and the equipment pleases: in addition to the phone and the charger, there are also headphones and a case in the box.

Pros and cons
  • Cheap
  • Time-tested
  • Headphones and case included
  • loud speaker
  • You may not receive messages from short numbers
  • Poor performance
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  1. Sergey34
    In addition to these models, BQ also has cool ones, the same Avrora, for example, it costs up to 10 thousand and works perfectly, there is a face ID, cameras are normal and NFC is also there

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