№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB | 4.60 | There is moisture protection |
2 | Samsung Galaxy A01 | 4.33 | Dual camera |
3 | Xiaomi Redmi 9A 2/32GB | 4.30 | |
1 | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 6/128GB | 4.60 | Innovative shooting modes |
2 | HUAWEI P30 6/128GB | 4.53 | Lots of built-in memory |
3 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB | 4.53 | Best Screen |
1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB | 4.63 | The most popular |
2 | Xiaomi Poco M3 4/64GB | 4.50 | Best value for money |
3 | Samsung Galaxy M51 | 4.45 | The most powerful battery |
1 | Nokia 3310 Dual Sim (2017) | 3.92 | Best price |
2 | Philips Xenium E580 | 3.75 | largest battery |
3 | Nokia 8110 4G | 3.40 | The largest amount of built-in memory |
1 | Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB | 4.77 | The most compact |
2 | HONOR 9S | 4.20 | Best for student |
3 | Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 16GB | 4.00 | The cheapest |
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Push-button phones are still relevant, even if their sales volume is much lower than that of smartphones. They are bought as a second phone, purely for calls, for example, as a worker. Also, a push-button cell phone is sometimes more useful than a smartphone where there is poor cellular communication. Still push-button phones are bought by the elderly and those who do not need smart functions. In addition, a mobile phone with buttons is useful for hiking, fishing, hunting and other extreme use cases where battery life and case strength are important.However, cell phones are not only mobile phones with buttons, but also smartphones that are distinguished by enhanced functionality, performance and capabilities. Therefore, we included them in the rating. We've rounded up today's best cell phones so you can quickly select the best model for your device needs.
Best Inexpensive Cell Phones: Budget Under $10,000
In 2021, it is quite reasonable to hope for a smart interface and powerful hardware, giving no more than 100 “bucks” for a smartphone. This was achieved thanks to Chinese companies like Xiaomi, Meizu, ZTE and others, who profit not from the high margin on the device, but through huge sales volumes almost at cost.
Top 3. Xiaomi Redmi 9A 2/32GB
- Average price: 7990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.53 inches, 1600x720, IPS
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Camera: 13 MP / 5 MP
- Memory sizes: 2 GB / 32 GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Weight: 194g
Inexpensive cell phone, which is considered one of the best in its price segment. The price is low, and at the same time the device looks stylish, runs on the current Android 10, and is endowed with a fairly powerful battery. There is no fingerprint scanner, but there is face unlock. To fit into the budget of up to 10,000 rubles, the manufacturer had to reduce performance, taking as a basis an inexpensive chipset from Mediatek, and also cut down the screen resolution. The phone is charged via micro-USB, but there is an audio jack for connecting wired headphones on the spot. This is one of the best smartphones in its budget, and the high popularity and numerous positive reviews confirm this.
- Powerful battery
- Looks great
- Screen with correct color reproduction and large viewing angles
- Sufficiently large screen
- Micro-USB connector instead of USB Type-C
- Pre-installed garbage and ads sewn into the shell
- No fingerprint scanner
Top 2. Samsung Galaxy A01
The only low-cost cell phone in our ranking with a dual main camera.
- Average price: 6990 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Display: 5.7 inches, 720x1560, IPS
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Camera: 13 + 2 MP / 5 MP
- Memory capacities: 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Weight: 149g
Cheap cell phone from a well-known manufacturer. The South Koreans had to save on everything just to create an inexpensive model with a neat appearance. Despite this, the phone came out not only beautiful, but also adapted to perform basic tasks: making calls, surfing the Internet, chatting, launching simple casual toys and puzzles. The screen is compact, bright enough, the resolution is enough to make the text on the screen look clear. To watch videos on YouTube, this is also enough. The processor is modest, but of a proven brand - it is from Qualcomm, and its chipsets do not overheat and do not go into throttling under heavy load.
- Cheap brand name smartphone
- Stylish appearance
- Apps that can't be removed
- Applications are not installed on the memory card
Top 1. Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB
This is the only smartphone in the budget price category from our rating, which has moisture protection.
- Average price: 9690 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.26 inches, 720x1520, IPS
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, 8 cores, 1800 MHz
- Camera: 12 MP / 8 MP
- Memory capacities: 3 GB / 32 GB
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Weight: 180 g
Great budget cell phone with a decent camera. Today it is the best-selling smartphone in Russia in the low-cost segment. And there are three reasons for this: a good screen, excellent performance and a powerful battery. In addition, the device pleases with its design, overall ergonomics - despite the diagonal of 6.26 inches, it sits comfortably in the hand. The phone also has 3 GB of RAM, which is enough for daily tasks. The 4000 mAh battery lasts two to three days with fairly intensive use. This is a great alternative to a push-button cell phone for your parents and progressive grandparents. Bonuses: a perfectly working fingerprint scanner, accurate GPS, an IR emitter to control home appliances (air conditioning, TV), a dual camera with AI that helps you take great photos.
- There is an IR transmitter to control home appliances
- Case included
- Good screen with vibrant colors
- Moisture protection
- No support for fast charging
- Auto brightness not working properly
The best cell phones (smartphones) with a good camera
Smartphones make more and more portable (and not so) electronics unnecessary. They easily bypass even cameras in terms of image quality. Moreover, we are talking not only about ordinary soap dishes - they were defeated already 5-6 years ago, but also about "adult" SLR cameras.When using similar optics, most people will not even notice the difference between a top-end and a DSLR with a kit (standard) lens. The best devices with high-quality cameras are only flagships and powerful smartphones. All of them will be excellent choices, but we will still try to highlight the best among the best.
Top 3. Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB
Here, the optimal screen size and resolution are higher than those of other participants in our top.
- Average price: 79990 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Display: 5.8 inches, 1125x2436, IPS
- Chipset: Apple A13 Bionic, 6 cores, 2650 MHz
- Camera: 12 + 12 + 12 MP / 12 MP
- Memory sizes: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery: 3190 mAh
- Weight: 188g
A sensational smartphone with a triple camera, the design of which was ambiguously perceived by users. But no one argues with its worthy performance - this iPhone really shoots cool, as it records video. There are three cameras, each with a resolution of 12 megapixels. The smartphone has optical stabilization, optical 2x zoom and macro mode. The video and audio on the video are excellent in quality. To date, this is the most harmonious iPhone - autonomy has grown, interesting matte colors have appeared, the ability to put two SIM cards and enjoy the functionality of iOS 13. Reviews are full of praise for the photo capabilities of this cell phone and dissatisfaction with the high price. The screen also pleases users with a colorful picture and high ppi.
- Quality photos
- Fast charging included
- High price
- Battery drains quickly
Top 2. HUAWEI P30 6/128GB
There is 128 GB of internal memory, and this is enough to store extensive photo and video albums.
- Average price: 31990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.1 inches, 1080x2340, IPS
- Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 980, 8 cores, 2600 MHz
- Camera: 40 + 16 + 8 MP / 32 MP
- Memory sizes: 6 GB / 128 GB
- Battery: 3650 mAh
- Weight: 165g
A smartphone that many call the best camera phone. There is a three-module main camera with a resolution of 48 + 16 + 8 MP, optical stabilization and smart artificial intelligence. Optical 3x zoom, laser autofocus and 4K video capturing complete the look of a cell phone with a cool camera. The manufacturer did not limit himself to the outstanding abilities of the camera. He also dressed the smartphone in a stylish metal-glass case, equipped it with water protection. The performance is high - here is the flagship processor from Huawei. There is a fast charging function, 6 GB of RAM, a bright 6.1-inch OLED display. In the reviews, users admire the camera and believe that this is an inexpensive solution among competitors that boast similar photo capabilities.
- Quality big screen
- Great photo opportunities at an attractive price
- Ability to shoot video in 4K resolution
- PWM is felt
- Narrow choice of colors in Russia
- Slow in-display fingerprint scanner
Top 1. Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 6/128GB
This smartphone is by far the only one in our rating that boasts unusual and, most importantly, useful shooting modes. These are Cloning and other modes.
- Average price: 20390 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.67 inches, 1080x2400, IPS
- Chipset: Snapdragon 732G, 8 cores, 2300 MHz
- Camera: 64 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP / 20 MP
- Memory sizes: 6 GB / 128 GB
- Battery: 5160 mAh
- Weight: 215 g
One of the best smartphones for the money with a decent camera, both main and front. The main highlight of the camera of this cell phone lies in the new shooting modes: the manufacturer, without prior announcement, modestly added chic modes to the software: “Clone”, which allows you to capture the same person in one photo several times, “Front and Back” video shooting, when shooting is in progress immediately from both the front and main cameras, as well as "Long Exposure" with many different scenarios. The front camera is also excellent - selfies come out detailed and with the preservation of the natural complexion.
- Great price
- Feature rich camera app
- Large selection of photo and video modes
- Quality front camera
- Big size
- Heavy
- Protruding platform with cameras
The best cell phones (smartphones) with a powerful battery
Smartphones are a great thing that replaces many other devices. There is only one problem - they discharge too quickly. Nevertheless, modern powerful processors, constant mobile Internet via LTE, photo and video shooting, as well as a bright and clear display drain the battery very quickly. In this category, we will consider smartphones with a larger battery than all the others. We choose the best in our traditional rating.
Top 3. Samsung Galaxy M51
This is a Samsung cell phone with the most powerful battery.Its capacity is 7000 mAh, and the next most powerful phone has a 6000 mAh battery.
- Average price: 31750 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Display: 6.7 inches, 1080x2400, IPS
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, 8 cores, 2200 MHz
- Camera: 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP / 32 MP
- Memory sizes: 6 GB / 128 GB
- Battery: 7000 mAh
- Weight: 213g
This is the first A-brand smartphone with such a powerful battery. Under the brand Samsung launched a line of cell phones with a large battery, and this model is the most interesting among them. It has a lot of memory, excellent performance, large and high-quality display. The cameras are also good for their price. The main one, for example, consists of four modules, shoots at a resolution of up to 64 megapixels and copes well with its task even in conditions where there is not enough light. The screen is another characteristic that the manufacturer has focused on. It is large - the diagonal is larger than that of most modern smartphones, but the device is relatively comfortable in the hand.
- Large high resolution screen
- Long battery life
- Stylish design
- A-brand quality
- Bulky
- Heavy
- Plastic body
- Low screen brightness
Top 2. Xiaomi Poco M3 4/64GB
Inexpensive, but functional and productive smartphone, and in terms of technical characteristics, it overtakes competitors with the same cost.
- Average price: 13730 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.53 inches, 1080x2340, IPS
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Camera: 48 + 2 + 2 MP / 8 MP
- Memory sizes: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery: 6000 mAh
- Weight: 198g
A novelty released under the POCO brand and it is different from all previous generations with the same logo on board. M3 is a budget model, while until recently POCO only produced flagships. But this model also deserves to be called the top for the money today, because for an inexpensive price you get a stylish looking device with a good performance margin, a powerful battery, a high-quality high-resolution screen and an excellent camera. The software is up-to-date - now it is Android 10, and all owners of this cell phone have the prospect of upgrading to the 11th version of Android.
- Excellent value for money
- Quality screen
- Large battery
- There are bright colors in the range
- Waterdrop notch in the screen
- No moisture protection
- Low display brightness
Top 1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB
According to Yandex.Wordstat, this is the most popular cell phone model today. The statistics of the service indicate 163 thousand requests per month, and the data for the next most popular member of our top contains 106 thousand requests for the same time interval.
- Average price: 19791 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 6.53 inches, 1080x2340, IPS
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G90T, 8 cores, 2050 MHz
- Camera: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP / 20 MP
- Memory sizes: 6 GB / 128 GB
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- Weight: 199g
A beautiful smartphone, which is very popular today. This is because it has a good quad camera, a powerful chipset and decent battery life. The 4500 mAh battery lasts for two to three days.There is also an NFC contactless payment module. The reviews admire the stylish design and remarkable colors, especially praise the green. The camera also pleased - in poor light conditions, the photos come out more detailed and less “noisy” than those of competitors from the same price segment. This is an inexpensive balanced cell phone that can outshine any Samsung from the middle price range. Among the shortcomings in the reviews are the weight (200 g), easily soiled body and large dimensions.
- Time-tested
- The optimum ratio of price and quality
- good camera
- Embedded advertising in a branded shell (can be disabled)
- Inconvenient call menu
The best feature phones
Finally, we got to the simplest cell phones. These button models can be called grandfathers. But very vigorous, athletic grandfathers. Yes, sales of conventional phones have been lagging behind smartphones for several years now, but there are still a lot of people who need simple “dialers” to this day. Their main advantages are simplicity and long battery life. These qualities are useful for people who constantly need to stay in touch, as well as for the elderly, for whom the presence of a bunch of functions is simply not necessary.
Top 3. Nokia 8110 4G
This phone has 4 GB of internal memory, while other models from our rating have almost no internal memory.
- Average price: 5250 rubles.
- Country: Finland
- Display: 2.45 inches, 320x240
- Memory sizes: 512 MB / 4 GB
- Battery: 1500 mAh
- Size and weight: 133.5x49.3x14.9 mm, 117 g
A beautiful slider with a keypad.This cell phone has a 2 MP camera, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and even 4G support. A push-button phone of this model is perfect for those who are looking for something inexpensive and with developed Internet speeds. And also for those who like to surprise and be the center of attention. The new operating system pleases with a user-friendly interface and simple operation. The manufacturer focuses on the prospects - applications for instant messengers and social networks have already been written for the axis. The battery lasts for several days with active use of the phone. In the reviews, users complain about the uncomfortable keyboard - poor keystroke and joystick, still raw software and "hardwired" paid games that cannot be removed. If you forgive the manufacturer for the mercenary trick with games, this push-button phone is worthy of the title of one of the best beautiful-looking models today.
- Convenient form factor
- Wider functionality
- Body with lugs
- Raw software
- Uncomfortable keyboard
Top 2. Philips Xenium E580
The battery capacity of this feature phone is 3100 mAh. This is the highest value among push-button models in our rating.
- Average price: 4520 rubles.
- Country: Netherlands
- Display: 2.8 inches, 240x320
- Memory sizes: 64 MB / unknown
- Battery: 3100 mAh
- Size and weight: 133.5x57.6x14.9 mm, 145 g
A push-button cell phone from the Philips company, which has become popular due to its rugged housing and powerful battery. A 3100 mAh battery with a small screen and an energy-efficient processor can withstand weeks of use. If you do not call, the phone will lie in your backpack for a month included.There is support for two SIM-cards, a two-megapixel camera and even Bluetooth (version 3.0). Memory cards are supported up to 32 GB. You can listen to the radio if you connect a headset. The reviews mention that when listening to music through headphones, the sound comes out of high quality - better than in similar dialers. There are also disadvantages: there is no T9 and an equalizer, small viewing angles of the screen, you can not bind a specific ringtone to a contact. They also complain about the high price, but this is a payment for reliability, stable software and a beautiful logo.
- Long battery life
- Robust design that can withstand drops
- Complete organizer
- Fragile screen
- Little built-in memory
Top 1. Nokia 3310 Dual Sim (2017)
This is the cheapest and at the same time the best push-button phone. It costs 7% less than the next model from our rating.
- Average price: 4220 rubles.
- Country: Finland
- Display: 2.4 inches, 240x320
- Memory sizes: unknown / 0.016 GB
- Battery: 1200 mAh
- Size and weight: 115.6x51x12.8 mm
This is a remake of the indestructible push-button phone from Nokia. The manufacturer has updated the design, improved the interface, added a 2 megapixel camera. The battery capacity is enough for 22 hours of continuous talk time or 744 hours of standby time. There is a flashlight, as well as Bluetooth 3.0, MP3 support, FM radio and headphones included. In the reviews, users still miss the same Nokia and its armor-piercing, and the main complaint about this push-button phone model is its dissimilarity with the previous model. Also, some owners complain that it is inconvenient to control the joystick with their thumbs - it is too small.There is a bright display, optimal weight of a cell phone, a loud ringtone, a simple menu and support for memory cards. You can install third-party applications in Jar (Java) format or plunge into nostalgia by opening the Snake game. The memory holds 2000 contacts. This is one of the best push-button cell phones for a wide range of people.
- Rugged housing
- Dual SIM support
- Holds a charge for a long time
- There is a game "Snake"
- Weak key illumination
- Mediocre speaker quality
Best Compact Cell Phones (Smartphones)
These are small modern cell phones that are suitable for those who dislike smartphones for their large dimensions. Here are compact models that can be used with one hand.
Top 3. Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 16GB
This is the cheapest phone in our ranking. The next-highest model costs 13% more.
- Average price: 6130 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Display: 5.3 inches, 720x1480, IPS
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6739, 4 cores, 1500 MHz
- Camera: 8 MP / 5 MP
- Memory capacities: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- Dimensions and weight: 141.7x67.5x8.6 mm, 150 g
One of the smallest smartphones from Samsung. This special modification of a cell phone is for those who need the most compact gadget for calls, but with the latest software version. Everything is exactly like this here - A01 Core works on Android 10. The performance is low - it is sharpened only for simple tasks like calls, video calls, correspondence in instant messengers.You can also watch a video on social networks or read an e-book, but you should not count on more. This is one of the best models of a proven brand for a child or an elderly person who does not use any "smart" features. Also, this cell phone is suitable as an additional, for example, work phone.
- small sizes
- Low cost
- Light weight
- Poor performance
- Weak camera
- There are slowdowns
Top 2. HONOR 9S
A cheap and optimal phone for small hands of a child, the performance of which is enough for light games.
- Average price: 6990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Display: 5.45 inches, 720x1440, IPS
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, 8 cores, 2000 MHz
- Camera: 8 MP / 5 MP
- Memory sizes: 2 GB / 32 GB
- Battery: 3020 mAh
- Dimensions and weight: 146.5x71x8.35 mm, 144 g
One of the cheapest and most compact smartphones, but not from a no-name manufacturer, but released under a well-known brand. The global manufacturer pleased not only with a budget price, but also with an excellent screen for its money, excellent ergonomics, good performance and a fresh Android 10 operating system. The device is perfect for schoolchildren to call their parents and spend their leisure time playing light games. The battery is not very powerful, but thanks to the reduced screen diagonal and reduced resolution to HD, the battery life can stretch for a day and a half, but this is provided that the owner uses the cell phone moderately actively.
- The best option for a child
- Excellent value for money and quality
- Loud speakers
- No fingerprint scanner
- No support for Google services
Top 1. Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB
This is the smallest smartphone among the best models. It is smaller and lighter than other members of our top.
- Average price: 69920 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Display: 5.4 inches, 1080x2340, IPS
- Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic, 6 cores
- Camera: 12 + 12 MP / 12 MP
- Memory sizes: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery: unknown
- Dimensions and weight: 131.5x64.2x7.4 mm, 133 g
The most compact iPhone among the latest current models. Created specifically for those who are nostalgic for small cell phones that could be operated with one hand without any inconvenience. The camera shoots about as well as in bulkier iPhone models, the battery is weaker, but due to the smaller screen, battery life remains at the usual level. Facu ID works quickly, without delays and failures. Charging is fast - in the reviews they write that up to 100% is charged in an hour and a half. There is support for wireless charging. If you miss the days of SE, then this iPhone 12 mini will be the best reward for the long wait for the current version of the conveniently sized iOS smartphone.
- Optimal dimensions and low weight
- Support wireless charging
- Quality screen
- "Monobrow" above the screen
- Camera with wide angle lens only