10 best smartphones under 25,000 rubles in 2021

The model has just appeared on the market, and it has already been praised and blamed. It is interesting for the price - you can easily meet the budget of up to 25,000 rubles, a screen with the optimal size, high resolution and a smooth picture. The cameras are also attractive: there are 4 modules, among them the main one received a resolution of 64 megapixels. The battery is good by the standards of competitors, but in the Samsung M series, this model has the lowest battery capacity - 5000 mAh. Other representatives of the M-line are endowed with more powerful batteries, but they are also more expensive.The main claims of the first owners of the novelty are poor cellular signal reception, mediocre quality of the front camera (selfies are most often blurry), slippery body.

The sensational smartphone that everyone has been waiting for so long. He has a huge screen with 120 Hz, but the main highlight of the model is not this. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is based on a 108-megapixel camera, and in the price range up to 25,000 rubles, no one has previously offered such a camera resolution. In practice, everything is not so rosy, but still the device takes clearer and more detailed pictures than competitors. The phone also has IP53 water splash protection, 33W fast charging, a large battery and a great screen. It is based on Amoled, but the Always On Display function is provided in a somewhat stripped-down form. But the main drawback of the device is that it is bulky, and this size is not suitable for every user.

The model was released in 2019, but it is still actively in demand. The smartphone is successful, and reality often exceeds the expectations of users who decide to purchase. Samsung Galaxy A51 is one of the first models in the price range up to 25,000 rubles, in which the wide-angle module received a resolution of as much as 12 megapixels, and the macro and depth sensor - 5 megapixels instead of the usual 2. In addition, the mid-ranger boasts a comfortable size and light weight. The manufacturer has reduced the screen capacity to 4000 mAh, so that the phone is convenient to use and does not burden the pocket. The screen is excellent - Amoled + high resolution, moderate PWM. Reviews say that the main disadvantages of the phone are a slippery body, a dim flash and a short battery life (about a day).

The manufacturer put this smartphone in the same line with the flagships of the Mi series, but the model is not top-end, although it borrowed something from the premium segment. For example, a fairly fast LPDDR4X memory, a glass back cover, an Amoled screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and stereo speakers. There is no audio jack, but Xiaomi carefully put an adapter from 3.5 mm minijack to USB Type-C in the box with the smartphone. Performance at the level - everything is like other representatives of the price range from 20 to 25 thousand rubles. The model runs on Android 11, most of the lags of the early firmware have already been fixed. The peculiarity of the phone is its light weight. It weighs less than most Xiaomi.

The best smartphone under Rs 25,000 if you're looking for a balanced spec.There is no bias towards performance or photographic ability, it's just a good option for everyday use. The device takes good pictures, demonstrates a high-quality detailed picture on the AMOLED screen and pleases with a fairly tenacious battery. Experts call this Oppo the best in terms of price and quality among competitors. They either cost more or have worse performance. Users in the reviews say that the smartphone is smart, does not lag, sounds good in headphones and is comfortable in size. Among the shortcomings: when recording video, the sound is quiet, the front camera is weak, there is no dust and moisture protection.

One of the best smartphones in the price range up to 25,000 rubles. The model has a good size, high-quality screen and a four-module camera. The battery, as in all mid-budget Xiaomi, is solid - its resource is enough to use charging once every 2 days. By the way, it supports fast 33-watt, and this makes the process of replenishing interest much faster than usual. The reviews are dissatisfied with the raw MIUI firmware: the manufacturer regularly releases smartphones with unfinished software for sale, but does not leave everything as it is, but gradually corrects the shortcomings with updates.The fingerprint scanner works instantly, the performance is enough for any task, including moderate gaming.

One of the most budget 5G smartphones with good technical characteristics. But it’s not worth buying OnePlus Nord N10 for this, but for the opportunity to use the most convenient proprietary shell from OnePlus, spending no more than 25,000 rubles. The ratio of price and technical characteristics here is not as attractive as that of Xiaomi, for example, but on the other hand, you immediately get a solidly working product - you don’t have to wait for updates to get rid of an intrusive system bug. In addition to stable operation, there is a smooth image on the screen due to the refresh rate increased to 90 Hz, as well as a four-module camera. It has no frills like optical stabilization, but it takes good pictures.

The best smartphone in the budget under 25,000 rubles for those who are looking for something extravagant or compact. Sony offers a not very expensive device with average performance and a camera without frills. There are also a couple of features. For example, the manufacturer protected the device from water and dust according to the IP68 standard. Shockproof smartphones are protected in the same way. Another distinguishing feature of this Sony is that the aspect ratio reaches 21 to 9. It sounds like the phone is too narrow, but in fact it is more convenient than any other due to the fact that it is more compact in width. Thanks to this, almost any action can be performed with one hand.

The main competitor of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, and we recommend buying it for those who are attracted by the 108-megapixel camera, but want a gadget that is more convenient in size than what Xiaomi offers. Here, Always On Display works fully, the screen is slightly smaller, due to which the smartphone sits better in the hand. The model was released in 2021 shortly after the release of the 108-megapixel competitor Xiaomi, but did not become as popular in the CIS countries. The reason lies in the novelty of the brand in our countries. Tech bloggers and experts have repeatedly tested the realme 8 Pro camera, its performance, and other parameters, and there is only one verdict - the smartphone is excellent and worth its 25,000 rubles.

The best gaming smartphone if it is important for you to meet the budget of 25 thousand rubles.The model is productive: a top-end processor works inside the plastic case along with 8 GB of RAM. There is also an indecent amount of built-in memory, and the model also boasts moisture protection according to the IP53 standard, which means that the device is not afraid of splashing water. And that is not all. Xiaomi is luring gamers with a screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. In combination with Full HD + resolution and a juicy IPS matrix, the display demonstrates a bright, smooth picture with correct color reproduction. It is difficult to find a more powerful option for the money. The main drawbacks are the large weight and dimensions, the strange design of the back cover, the mediocre camera capabilities.