10 best smartphones with Aliexpress under 12,000 rubles

Many do not even consider smartphones worth up to 12,000 rubles, believing that they can only be used as dialers. However, AliExpress has budget models equipped with working processors, good cameras and large batteries. So that you do not come across a fake, our experts have compiled a rating of the best gadgets from this site.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Infinix HOT 11S 4/64 GB 4.95
beautiful screen
2 realme C25Y 4/128 GB 4.92
Thoughtful energy saving
3 Cubot X30 6/128 GB 4.89
The highest quality selfies
4 realme Narzo 50A 4/128 GB 4.87
The best combination of price and quality
5 Xiaomi Redmi 9 4/64 GB 4.85
Best option for the elderly
6 Cubot MAX 3 4/64 GB 4.84
largest diagonal
7 UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max 4/128 GB 4.78
borderless screen
8 Cubot King Kong 5 Pro 4/64 GB 4.77
The most popular
9 UMIDIGI BISON Pro 4/128 GB 4.75
Equipped with a thermometer
10 Oukitel C21 Pro 4/64 GB 4.71
Best price. iPhone design

When choosing any product on Aliexpress, it is important not only to read the description written by the seller, but also to analyze the reviews. You need to be especially careful when ordering an inexpensive smartphone. If your budget is limited and you want to save time and hassle, we advise you to read the review below, in which we took into account the following parameters.

Performance. The smartphone will work quickly if a powerful processor is installed inside, there is enough RAM, and the operating system is fresh enough.

Screen. In order not to catch the dead pixels, the resolution must be high.The brightness of the picture depends on the matrix. All phones in this rating are equipped with an IPS screen that provides contrast and correct color reproduction.

Cameras. The main cameras of models costing up to 12,000 rubles usually have a resolution of up to 50 megapixels, and front cameras are most often shot at 8-16 megapixels.

Battery. Mid-budgets are equipped with fairly powerful batteries, the capacity of which should not be lower than 4000 mAh.

Smartphones in this rating cost from 10,000 to 12,000 rubles, and we have selected for you models with a balance of all the above characteristics. The review includes gadgets from such popular brands as Xiaomi, realme, Cubot, as well as from lesser-known UMIDIGI, Oukitel and Infinix.

Top 10. Oukitel C21 Pro 4/64 GB

Rating (2022): 4.71
Accounted for 50 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
Best price

This model is 4% cheaper than the closest competitor.

iPhone design

The camera block and the flat edging of the case are suggestive of an iPhone, but the price is several times lower.

  • Price: RUB 10,217.51
  • Screen: 6.39 inches, 1560x720, IPS
  • Cameras: 21 MP main, 8 MP front
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

A budget smartphone that runs on the latest version of Android at the moment, but looks like an iPhone. The thing is that the manufacturer almost exactly repeated the design of the camera block. In addition, the case is equipped with a similar flat edging. Judging by the reviews, the gadget fulfills its price: the system practically does not lag, the charge lasts for a day. With the help of cameras, you can take good pictures, although not as high-quality as on an iPhone. The screen pleases with contrast and correct color reproduction, but its resolution is quite low.In general, if you visually like gadgets on iOS, then you can buy a model similar in design on the familiar Android for an inexpensive price.

Pros and cons
  • iPhone design
  • Sufficient performance
  • good camera
  • Low screen resolution

Top 9. UMIDIGI BISON Pro 4/128 GB

Rating (2022): 4.75
Accounted for 281 feedback from resources: Aliexpress
Equipped with a thermometer

This rugged smartphone is equipped with an infrared thermometer that can measure the temperature of a person or object.

  • Price: RUB 11,532.29
  • Screen: 6.3 inches, 2340x1080, IPS
  • Cameras: 48 MP main, 24 MP front
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

One of the best secure smartphones from Aliexpress in the price range up to 12,000 rubles. You can not be afraid to drop it from a height of up to 1.5 m or lower it under water to the same depth. Also, the gadget can withstand heat treatment with steam. Judging by the reviews, the performance is not bad, the phone practically does not lag, since inside there is an improved processor compared to the standard UMIDIGI BISON. A feature of the model is the presence of an infrared thermometer. The battery for a secure gadget is not the largest, but it lasts for about 1.5 days. It also supports fast charging. It is also convenient that the smartphone is equipped with NFC. The downside is the heavy weight.

Pros and cons
  • Protected body
  • Waterproof
  • Infrared thermometer
  • fast charging
  • Big weight

Top 8. Cubot King Kong 5 Pro 4/64 GB

Rating (2022): 4.77
Accounted for 1504 feedback from resources: Aliexpress
The most popular

More than 1500 buyers left a review of this smartphone on Aliexpress.

  • Price: RUB 10,602.72
  • Screen: 6.09 inches, 1560x720, IPS
  • Cameras: 48 MP main, 25 MP front
  • Battery: 8000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

A budget secure smartphone from Aliexpress with excellent characteristics for its price. It is water resistant to IP68 and IP69 standards. The first indicator means that the model can withstand diving to a depth of up to 1.5 meters, and the second that it can be subjected to heat treatment with steam. In addition, the body of the phone is protected from bumps and drops. So that users are not left without communication on hikes or in everyday life, the manufacturer made the battery voluminous. In addition, a Type-C connector is used for faster charging. The triple camera, supplemented by macro and photosensitive lenses, also received good reviews. The only thing is that some smartphones seem bulky.

Pros and cons
  • Water and drop protection
  • Capacious battery
  • Not a bad camera
  • Bulky

Top 7. UMIDIGI A11 Pro Max 4/128 GB

Rating (2022): 4.78
Accounted for 285 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
borderless screen

The smartphone stands out among state employees with a modern screen with thin frames and a front camera neatly inscribed in the form of a drop.

  • Price: RUB 10,763.41
  • Screen: 6.8 inches, 2460x1080, IPS
  • Cameras: 48 MP main, 24 MP front
  • Battery: 5150 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

A smartphone with a large and beautiful screen, which can be bought inexpensively on AliExpress. Slim bezels and a front-facing drop camera make the display almost borderless. The case with a flat edging also looks stylish and modern, so you can’t immediately say that the model belongs to the price category up to 12,000 rubles. In addition, the kit comes with a case, protective glass and earphones.In reviews, buyers praise the fingerprint scanner, which is conveniently located on the side and instantly responds to touch. The 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera lets you capture interesting shots, and the battery lasts for a long time. In general, everything is fine, except that marriage sometimes comes across.

Pros and cons
  • beautiful screen
  • Stylish design
  • Convenient fingerprint scanner
  • Bulk Battery
  • Have a marriage

Top 6. Cubot MAX 3 4/64 GB

Rating (2022): 4.84
Accounted for 134 feedback from resources: Aliexpress
largest diagonal

This smartphone has the largest screen in our ranking. It is almost 7 inches.

  • Price: RUB 11,502.30
  • Screen: 6.95 inches, 1640x720, IPS
  • Cameras: 48 MP main, 16 MP front
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

One of the few smartphones in the category under 12,000 rubles with a diagonal of almost 7 inches. You need to understand that the manufacturer had to save on screen resolution in order to fit into the budget. You can’t call the picture quality terrible, but the pixels will be visible upon closer inspection. The undoubted advantage is a large battery, which is also made removable. This is convenient, as it is easy to replace if necessary. Another advantage of the model is a separate slot: you can install two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time. In reviews, many buyers call the phone a shovel, but its dimensions must be taken into account even before ordering. In life, the gadget resembles, rather, a small tablet.

Pros and cons
  • Large diagonal
  • Capacious, removable battery
  • Fresh operating system
  • Low screen resolution
  • Bulky

Top 5. Xiaomi Redmi 9 4/64 GB

Rating (2022): 4.85
Accounted for 105 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
Best option for the elderly

This smartphone has a large screen and a large battery, so it is often bought by elderly relatives or children.

  • Price: RUB 10,994.07
  • Screen: 6.53 inches, 2340x1080, IPS
  • Cameras: 13 MP main, 8 MP front
  • Battery: 5020 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 10

The well-known Redmi 9 model from Xiaomi can be bought inexpensively on AliExpress. The seller offers the smartphone in several shades, from classic to gradient. Buyers write that it is assembled with high quality, so even with a large diagonal it lies comfortably and pleasantly in the hand. The picture on the screen is also pleasing due to its high resolution. The autonomy of the smartphone is also a plus: recharging is usually not required during the day. Despite the fact that the gadget costs less than 12,000 rubles, it comes with a cord, an adapter with an adapter, a film and even a case. The performance is not bad, but sometimes the system can still slow down, so the budget model is more often taken as a gift to children or elderly relatives.

Pros and cons
  • Stylish case
  • Bulk Battery
  • beautiful screen
  • Sometimes slows down

Top 4. realme Narzo 50A 4/128 GB

Rating (2022): 4.87
Accounted for 110 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
The best combination of price and quality

Although this smartphone is inexpensive, it is equipped with a powerful processor, a good camera and has a high autonomy.

  • Price: RUB 11,612.24
  • Screen: 6.5 inches, 1600x720, IPS
  • Cameras: 50 MP main, 8 MP front
  • Battery: 6000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

This smartphone is chosen for its low price and balance of features. Firstly, it runs on the top-of-the-range Helio G85 processor with gaming potential.In the reviews, buyers write that the system really does not slow down and quickly responds to all commands. Secondly, the main camera is supplemented with a macro module and a lens for portrait shooting. Thirdly, the phone received a powerful battery, which lasts for 53 days in standby mode and 8 hours in game mode. In addition, fast charging is supported, which is very important given the modern pace of life. The main disadvantage is the low screen resolution: the pixels are visible only upon closer inspection, but you need to know this when buying.

Pros and cons
  • Powerful processor
  • Bulk Battery
  • Portrait shooting
  • Low screen resolution

Top 3. Cubot X30 6/128 GB

Rating (2022): 4.89
Accounted for 375 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
The highest quality selfies

The front camera of this smartphone produces excellent selfies with high detail.

  • Price: RUB 11,563.04
  • Screen: 6.4 inches, 2310x1080, IPS
  • Cameras: 48 MP main, 32 MP front
  • Battery: 4200 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 10

A successful phone from Aliexpress, which, despite the cost of less than 12,000 rubles, works quickly. Of course, it will not handle the heaviest games like flagships, but it functions without problems in multitasking mode thanks to 6 GB of RAM. In addition to high performance, the advantage of a budget gadget is a camera with a macro module and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Also, selfies with good detail are obtained on the front camera. A plus for a smartphone can also be put for economical charge consumption. Although the battery is not the most capacious, it will last 10 hours in game mode. The disadvantages include the inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner and the lack of a headphone jack.

Pros and cons
  • High performance
  • Large memory
  • Economical charge consumption
  • Film and silicone case included
  • No headphone jack
  • Bad location of the fingerprint scanner

Top 2. realme C25Y 4/128 GB

Rating (2022): 4.92
Accounted for 27 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
Thoughtful energy saving

The manufacturer has provided a special energy-saving mode that allows the phone to last up to 59 hours by 5%.

  • Price: RUB 11,631.47
  • Screen: 6.5 inches, 1600x720, IPS
  • Cameras: 50 MP main, 8 MP front
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

This smartphone in a stylish case can be bought inexpensively on AliExpress. It works, according to reviews, smartly thanks to a good processor and a fresh operating system. In addition, the budget gadget has a lot of memory, which allows you to open several applications at once and less often clean the gallery. If desired, the storage can be expanded up to 256 GB by inserting a memory card. By the way, a separate slot can accommodate two SIM cards in parallel with microSD. Another advantage of the model is a voluminous battery and economical charge consumption: when power saving is activated, the phone will live by 5% for another 59 hours in standby mode or 2.5 hours in talk mode. Of the minuses, it can be noted that the mediocre screen resolution.

Pros and cons
  • Sufficient performance
  • Fresh operating system
  • Large memory
  • Energy saving mode
  • Low screen resolution

Top 1. Infinix HOT 11S 4/64 GB

Rating (2022): 4.95
Accounted for 97 reviews from resources: Aliexpress
beautiful screen

The display of this smartphone produces a high-quality picture due to its high resolution, IPS matrix and increased hertz.

  • Price: RUB 11,630.70
  • Screen: 6.78 inches, 2460x1080, IPS
  • Cameras: 50 MP main, 8 MP front
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Operating system: Android 11

Budget smartphone from Infinix with a large screen. Due to the high resolution, the picture is clear, and due to the IPS matrix, it is bright and contrasting. In addition, the hertz is increased to 90 Hz, which makes the image smooth and realistic. You can order this gadget inexpensively on AliExpress without worrying about damage during delivery, because the seller packs it in a box and an air bubble. In addition, a case is included as a gift, and two protective glasses can also be ordered in the kit. True, the reviews write that they often do not fit the HOT 11S model, so the cutout for the fingerprint scanner is out of place. But the phone is equipped with an excellent camera with artificial intelligence to help line up shots.

Pros and cons
  • Quality picture
  • good camera
  • Reliable packaging
  • Complete case not for this model
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