№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Xiaomi Redmi 10 4GB/64Gb | 4.75 | The best camera. Optimal price-quality ratio |
2 | Nokia G20 4/64Gb | 4.74 | Pure Android. Best price |
3 | vivo Y31 4/128Gb | 4.66 | The largest amount of built-in memory |
4 | realme 7i 4/64gb | 4.65 | Long battery life |
5 | Huawei P smart 2021 4/128Gb | 4.63 | The biggest screen |
6 | Xiaomi Redmi 9T 4/64Gb NFC | 4.60 | The most popular |
7 | Samsung Galaxy M12 4/64Gb | 4.57 | |
8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 4/64Gb | 4.55 | Best for shooting video |
9 | Samsung Galaxy A22 4/64Gb | 4.40 | Optical stabilization |
10 | Samsung Galaxy A12 4/64Gb | 4.33 |
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Typically, budget smartphones are endowed with simple technical capabilities and are suitable only for basic tasks. But there are models worth 16,000 rubles that take good pictures and hold a charge longer than usual. Basically, these are smartphones from China from Xiaomi, realme, vivo, Huawei, as well as from South Korea from Samsung. It is believed that a budget smartphone takes good pictures if it has:
- Not less three camera modules. When photographing, the main module is the most important, but the auxiliary ones expand the functionality, for example, they allow you to take close-up macro shots or shoot at a wide angle.
- Permission main module 48 MP and more. In budget smartphones, manufacturers achieve this resolution by interpolation, but an increase in megapixels still has a positive effect on the detailing of images.
- Bright optics - diaphragm f/2.0 and more. The smaller the number after the fraction, the more aperture the optics of the camera. And the larger the aperture, the more light will hit the aperture, and the brighter and more pleasing to the eye the frames are as a result.
As for the battery life, the inexpensive price segment up to 16 thousand rubles is dominated by smartphones that can withstand a day of moderate load without recharging. And the models presented in the rating can work for two or three days. Average specifications regarding battery life are as follows:
- Battery capacity from 5000 mAh.
- Charging via USB Type-C.
- Support fast charging power of 15W and above.
If you need an inexpensive smartphone with a good camera and a long-lasting battery, choose a model from our rating. It got the best options that take great pictures and hold a charge for a long time.
Top 10. Samsung Galaxy A12 4/64Gb
- Average price: 12990 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Main camera: 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/2.0, no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.2
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 205g
A smartphone on a stable tenth Android with a budget price, a good camera and a powerful battery.He deserves to be called the best for his money: he looks neat, quite comfortable in size, takes great pictures during the day and not bad in the evening, works correctly in everyday life. More complex tasks like gaming or quickly launching a navigator are beyond his capacity - the performance will not be enough. But the camera is good for the money - the pictures come out clear and bright, but only on condition that there is enough lighting. The battery power is enough to use the phone as a portable speaker for 4 days and 13 hours - playing audio tracks.
- Low price
- There is an NFC module
- The camera is weak if there is not enough light
- No support for Samsung Pay
- Slow at work
Top 9. Samsung Galaxy A22 4/64Gb
Only this rating participant has optical stabilization in the main camera module. Other smartphones with OIS and similar camera and battery capabilities do not fit into the budget price segment.
- Average price: 15980 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Main camera: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera Features: f/1.8, OIS
- Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.2
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 186g
The only smartphone in the top that has optical stabilization of the main camera. And this is the most budget phone with OIS. The camera is a four-module, and the sensor resolutions are similar to those used in competitive models. But in the case of the Galaxy A22, the manufacturer decided to attract buyers with optical stabilization, and thanks to it, the camera's capabilities are seriously expanding. The front camera is no frills, but it shoots well. The battery is excellent - holds two days with a moderate load. The screen has a nice feature - increased to 90 Hz refresh rate.On the one hand, it makes the image smoother, and on the other hand, it reduces battery life.
- Camera with optical stabilization
- Good front camera
- Optimal phone size
- good screen
- Slow fast charging
- Poor build quality, back cover may come off
- Low screen resolution - HD+
Top 8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 4/64Gb
The only smartphone among the best budget models that can shoot video at a frame rate of 120 per second. Other models are only capable of recording videos at 30 fps.
- Average price: 15950 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 48 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.79, no OIS, 120 fps
- Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.25
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 199g
A smartphone with a large amount of internal memory and a 5G module, but Russians are interested in it for other reasons. Firstly, this Xiaomi has a good three-module camera with the ability to record video at a frame rate of 120 per second. Secondly, the device has a large battery. It is enough for you not to be left without communication in the middle of the working day, even if you had to make calls all the time. The manufacturer also pleased users with splash protection - the device is not afraid of drops of water and is more loyal to a little rain. If you were looking for a balanced smartphone in 2021 with a good camera and battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T will be the best solution for your money.
- High frame rate video
- A neat cutout in the screen instead of a “drop”
- Splash protection
- Big and heavy
- No notification indicator
- No wide module
Top 7. Samsung Galaxy M12 4/64Gb
- Average price: 13890 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Main camera: 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/2.0, no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.2
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 214g
A smartphone that will allow you to talk on mobile communications for two days and another hour, and only then turn off. The process of replenishing interest will not take too long thanks to support for fast charging. It's only 15 watts - less powerful than the competition, but it's great for what it is. In addition to a large battery, it also has an attractive main camera. The front camera is simple, but the rear camera has 4 modules, the ability to shoot at a resolution of 48 megapixels, and the presence of a wide-angle lens. Another bonus from the manufacturer is the screen refresh rate increased to 90 Hz. As disadvantages - mediocre build quality, a lot of weight.
- Increased screen hertz
- Quad Camera
- Slow fast charging
- The back cover may come off.
Top 6. Xiaomi Redmi 9T 4/64Gb NFC
Information about this device is searched on the Internet more often than about any other participant in our rating. The statistics are confirmed by data from the Yandex.Wordstat service.
- Average price: 13750 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.79, no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.05
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- Weight: 198g
One of the most successful and balanced budget smartphones, which have a powerful battery and a good camera for the money.Here the battery reaches a capacity of as much as 6000 mAh, which allows you to talk on a mobile network for two days and 8 hours without stopping. In the video playback mode, the device will live without electricity for 17 hours - this is a lot for an inexpensive model. In addition, the smartphone takes good pictures. It has a four-module main camera that captures photos at a resolution of 48 megapixels. Pictures in daylight come out quite detailed and bright, enough quality for domestic needs. The front camera is simple, but it can embellish the face.
- Holds a charge for a long time
- Optimal price-quality ratio
- beautiful back side
- Big size
- Weak front camera
- The screen turns yellow
Top 5. Huawei P smart 2021 4/128Gb
A smartphone with a screen diagonal of as much as 6.67 inches, while other phones from the rating are characterized by screen sizes up to 6.53 inches.
- Average price: 15850 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.8, no OIS
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 206g
The largest smartphone in our top budget models. It has a huge screen, but at the same time quite comfortable weight and good technical characteristics. The capabilities of the camera are especially interesting: it has a four-module, shoots at a resolution of 48 megapixels and boasts an 8-megapixel wide-angle module. Most competitors either do not have it at all, or the resolution is limited to 5 megapixels. The battery is powerful - 5000 mAh, but due to the large screen, the percentages are eaten up a little faster than their counterparts.The device runs on Android 10 without Google services, and the lack of the Play Market is the most significant drawback of the device.
- big screen
- good camera
- Stable work
- Looks impressive
- Bulky
- No support for Google services
Top 4. realme 7i 4/64gb
This smartphone has a particularly powerful battery - 6000 mAh, and due to the reduced screen resolution to HD +, the charge is consumed more slowly than competitors with Full HD.
- Average price: 13290 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 48 + 8 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.8, no OIS, 60 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- Weight: 208g
The best low-cost phone that has an especially long battery life. The manufacturer had to make the device heavier than its competitors so that the autonomy was higher. Thanks to the 6000 mAh battery, the smartphone can work two to three days without electricity. The model was released in 2020, but in terms of all characteristics and price-quality ratio, it is in no way inferior to more recent offers. To fit into the budget segment with such a powerful battery and a good camera, the manufacturer had to reduce the screen resolution to HD and abandon NFC. But everything else is in perfect order: there is fast charging at 18 W, face unlock and a fingerprint scanner, separate slots for SIM cards and flash drives.
- Long battery life
- 18W fast charging
- Separate slot for SIM cards and memory cards
- No NFC module
- Screen resolution reduced to HD
Top 3. vivo Y31 4/128Gb
This smartphone has the largest amount of ROM. Other models with a good camera and battery and a similar price are blessed with storage that is half that.
- Average price: 15990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 48 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.79, no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/1.8
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 188g
One of the best state employees of 2021, which are balanced in all respects. The device is endowed with a good three-module camera, a fairly high-performance and stable processor and a large amount of storage. The battery is also excellent - in the average mode of operation it lasts for one and a half to two days. There are a lot of delights from users in the reviews - the phone turned out to be even better than they expected. Takes good pictures, not buggy, quickly opens applications, there is a case included. The screen is bright, with a detailed Full HD picture. There are almost no drawbacks: someone is not satisfied with the camera interface, someone lacks the flexibility of the proprietary shell.
- Good Specifications
- Large built-in memory
- Case included
- Inconvenient camera app
- Branded shell is worse than competitors
Top 2. Nokia G20 4/64Gb
The only smartphone in the ranking that runs on Android 11 without any skins.
Phone with the most budget price tag in the ranking. But the next highest price model is only 5 rubles more expensive than this one.
- Average price: 12985 rubles.
- Country: Finland
- Main camera: 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 5050 mAh
- Weight: 197g
Budget "Nokia" with a simple filling and an emphasis on the camera and battery power. The battery has a decent supply of capacity - it lasts for one and a half to two days with a very active use of the gadget. The device is charged via USB Type-C, but there is no fast charging. The camera is quite powerful in its price segment: 4 modules, 48 MP resolution, wide-angle lens. The reviews praise not so much the fact that the smartphone has a good camera and a long battery life, but pure Android 11 without any shells and pre-installed garbage. If you need an inexpensive 2021 pure Android phone with the ability to create high-quality photos, pay attention to this Nokia.
- Pure Android
- Good camera for 4 modules
- No fast charging
- No notification indicator
Top 1. Xiaomi Redmi 10 4GB/64Gb
The only smartphone in the ranking, which has a resolution of the main module of more than 48 megapixels. Thanks to this, the device creates more detailed photos.
This smartphone has more attractive specifications than its peers, and the price does not go beyond the budget category.
- Average price: 15990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Main camera: 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP
- Camera features: f/1.8, no OIS, 30 fps
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 181g
New for 2021, which already looks like the best offer in the budget price segment. The model stands out for its good camera and long-lasting battery.It looks chic, the size is perfect for most users, and the cameras are the best you can imagine for under $16,000. A 50-megapixel sensor is used as the main module. He copes with his duties in good light conditions and not bad - when the light is less than necessary. The front camera is normal. The battery is stable for a day, there is a fast 18-watt charging. Bonus from the manufacturer: the screen refresh rate is 90 Hz instead of the standard 60.
- The best 50 MP camera
- 18W fast charging
- Optimal size
- Weak front camera
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