10 cheapest smartphones in the world in 2021

One of the cheapest Android smartphones. A compact five-inch device costs less than 5,000 rubles, and at the same time works on the current Android 10 version of the Go Edition - a special modification for low-power devices, supports 4G LTE and catches the network well. In the spring of 2021, the device cost 15% less and was considered one of the most affordable in the world.Now the device from the Russian brand is still in the top of the cheapest devices, but it no longer tops this list. Users who bought this model believe that it is great for younger students, but not adapted for older people - the speaker is quiet, the work is slow.

Small and light smartphone with a surprisingly low price. But despite the fact that the device is included in the ultra-budget segment with a margin, it has an NFC module. With it, you can pay for purchases in stores, as well as use your smartphone as a working device in security systems, for example, to read RFID tags. If it is important for you to choose a model with a contactless payment module, and to make it as cheap as possible, take this particular BQ. Cheaper phone with NFC, which can be bought in Russia, yet. The reviews warn: the device is quickly discharged, it works slowly, the standard dialer application functions with lags.

If you are looking for a stable smartphone among the cheapest options, it makes sense to take a closer look at this model. It is approximately stable in price throughout the entire time on sale. The Chinese retained a neat appearance, installed Android 9 in the Go Edition modification and put as much as 32 GB of internal memory. In the price category up to 5000 rubles, this is a record amount of ROM. The reviews are full of complaints about the lack of 4G, strong heating under load and short battery life. The device is slow: the amount of RAM is small, so users have to be patient before the desired program opens.

One of the cheapest smartphones from the Russian brand. The price has always been low.The device runs on Android 10, which is great - the software will be relevant for a few more years. The device is suitable for the role of a smartphone for a first grader, as a remote control for a smart home, as a phone for receiving calls from an intercom, or as a working device. Please note that there is no support for 4G LTE, despite the fact that some store sites indicate that 4G is available. In the reviews they complain about the unusual work of the wheelbarrow, but in general they are satisfied with the smartphone. The battery keeps a stable day at any load. The device is suitable for a child.

This member of the rating costs a little more than other representatives of the bottom of the market, but he is the cheapest among those that wear the Samsung logo on the case. This is the most budget model in the history of Samsung, and the manufacturer had to give up a lot to fit into the budget. The screen is without any protection against scratches, there is no event indicator and a fingerprint scanner, there is not even a light sensor and a gyroscope, and charging is via micro-USB.But the device works in 4G networks, with an audio jack for connecting wired headphones, with GPS and GLONASS support, and also an FM receiver. A screen with HD + resolution, while alternative models from China cannot boast of this.

The cheapest smartphone in the world that you can buy in Russia and other CIS countries. The model is produced under a Russian brand, but the real manufacturer is a factory in China. Distinctive features - small size and minimum weight. The phone is characterized by an incomplete 4-inch screen diagonal, endowed with 16 GB of internal memory and a tiny battery, which, with an economical charge, is barely enough for a day. At the beginning of 2021, Nice Mini cost a little less, the gradual price increase is due to changes in the ruble exchange rate. If you are looking for the smallest or cheapest phone, this is the model to buy. An excellent option as a remote control for any systems, as well as for calls.

In 2021, this particular Xiaomi phone is the most budgetary of those that are massively sold in stores in Russia and around the world. The model runs on Android 10, is endowed with a powerful battery and a good processor performance. The screen is also good for the money: large, bright enough, with an IPS matrix, which gives great viewing angles and correct color reproduction. HD + resolution, and this is the best that could be expected in the ultra-budget segment of smartphones. There are also disadvantages: a weak camera, a lot of pre-installed unnecessary applications, charging via micro-USB, no fast charging.

One of the cheapest Chinese smartphones sold in Russian stores. The model is as simple as possible and is designed for basic operations: calls, correspondence, Internet access. The device is old and runs on Android 8.1, but in our time is still relevant. Throughout the entire period of sales, the price remained practically unchanged: even at the time of release, the smartphone was conceived as an ultra-budget. The reviews say that the speaker is loud, the colors on the screen are bright, but the battery holds a little charge, the memory is limited to only 8 GB, many applications are not supported due to a weak processor.

Already an old model, but it is still relevant today. Works on the basis of the operating system Android 8.1. The processor with basic capabilities is enough to make calls and access the Internet. About the Internet: only 3G is supported here, but there is Wi-Fi.The screen is quite large, which adds to the comfort when using the gadget, and the reviews say that the colors are bright and pleasing to the eye. Users also note the convenience of the interface. There are important disadvantages: the speaker is quiet, so the device is not suitable for the elderly and hard of hearing people. The phone also gets very hot even under light load: for example, when watching a video on YouTube.

The most affordable iPhone that you can buy new in Russia and other countries of the world. The device costs 10 times more than the cheapest Android smartphone from this top. This model is distinguished by its compact size, small screen, the presence of the once classic round button under the display, and wide frames. Apple's creation was supposed to be an updated version of the budget favorite iPhone SE, but something went wrong, and the second generation SE did not become popular enough. But it is chosen by those for whom it is important to meet the minimum budget and need a smartphone specifically on iOS.Surprisingly, the phone takes good photos, is quite smooth in operation, and the fingerprint scanner is fast. Disadvantages: poor equipment, no audio jack, weak battery, scratchy screen.