For the amount of 20 thousand rubles, you cannot buy the flagship of this or even last year. However, you can purchase an apparatus with characteristics above the average, a beautiful design, an excellent dual (or even triple) camera, and high-quality assembly.
We present you the best smartphones of 2019 up to 20,000 rubles, which are on sale in Russia and have a high user rating on Yandex.Market.
The list is out of date, read the updated rating of smartphones to 20,000 rubles in 2020.
10. Meizu 15
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 5.46 ″ screen, resolution 1920 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight 152 g, WxHxT 72x143x7.25 mm
- separate DAC
In terms of size, this is the smallest model in the ranking of smartphones in 2019 to 20,000 rubles. However, due to its compact size, the Meizu 15 is very comfortable even in a small palm.
The AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 is characterized by excellent color reproduction, excellent margin of brightness and good contrast. Below is a fingerprint scanner that works like a Home button.
Meizu 15 uses a dual camera with a main 12 MP Sony IMX 380 sensor (f / 1.8 aperture). The secondary 20-megapixel sensor is a telephoto lens with two tasks: 2x magnification and bokeh effect. There are 4-axis optical stabilization, HDR and laser autofocus. Daytime shots and portrait mode give excellent results, almost equal to this year's flagships.
As the hardware platform for this model, Meizu chose the Snapdragon 660. This processor, along with the Adreno 512 video processor and 4 GB of RAM, will easily pull any modern game or many open applications.
pros: loud stereo speakers, there is a fast charge, there is face recognition.
Minuses: There is no NFC module, you can not increase the amount of memory.
9. Highscreen Power Five Max 2
The average price is 15,290 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.99 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 220 g, WxHxT 75x155x9.50 mm
In the top smartphones up to 20,000 rubles there are models in which both the screen is larger and the appearance is better. However, such a powerful battery as the Power Five Max 2 still needs to be looked for. This device will easily work without recharging for a day and a half, even if you operate it “in the tail and in the mane.”
A screen with a good pixel density (402 per inch) and an aspect ratio of 18: 9 has automatic brightness control. However, its color rendition is too juicy, and slightly unnatural.
The MediaTek Helio P23 processor in combination with 4 GB of RAM and the Mali-G71 video accelerator handles all “heavy” games and programs. At maximum speeds, playing in PUBG is unlikely to work, but at medium settings it’s quite.
The main dual camera has bokeh and PDAF focus, which is already traditional for most smartphones. In good lighting, the photos are clear and colorful, but with lighting flaws and digital noise, the detail is lame.
pros: comes with a protective case, the back cover made of rough plastic does not slip in the hand, there is wireless charging, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: Mediocre photo quality in the dark.
8. OPPO A5
The average price is 15 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4230 mAh battery
- weight of 170 g, WxHxT 75.60 × 156.10 × 8.20 mm
The appearance of this smartphone resembles a more expensive model - Oppo F7. The same glass panels front and back, with plastic frames. The “back” shimmers beautifully in the light.
A 19: 9 aspect ratio screen occupies 88.8% of the front panel area. Given its maximum brightness (about 410 cd / m²) and good anti-glare properties, text from the screen is easy to read even on a sunny day.
The front 8 MP camera takes acceptable quality pictures and is used to unlock the face of the user. The rear dual camera has portrait mode and support for HDR Auto. But there is no manual mode. Although without it, the pictures in the daytime are quite bright, detailed. At night, photos are overexposed, and autofocus is slow.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, installed as the OPPO A5 hardware platform, cannot boast of high performance. It slows down in demanding games such as Injustice 2.
pros: long-life battery, included is a case and a protective film for the screen, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: no contactless payments, micro-USB connector.
7. Honor 8X
The average price is 17,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 20 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3750 mAh battery
- weight 175 g, WxHxT 76.60 × 160.40 × 7.80 mm
This is an elegant machine with a huge display that has automatic brightness adjustment to adapt to environmental conditions. Its 19.5: 9 aspect ratio is close to the standard 21: 9 in which some films are shot.
The Honor 8 is equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset. You will never encounter problems when working with everyday applications such as Instagram or Twitter, or opening a bunch of tabs in a mobile browser.
The gaming performance kindly provided by the Mali G51 GPU is worthy of respect for the money. Launch PUBG Mobile, and you can play without lags and freezes with low and medium quality graphics.
A significant advantage of this model is its excellent rear camera, consisting of a main sensor and 2 MP sensors for calculating the depth of field. Both lenses have a large f / 1.8 aperture for shooting in low light. The camera also supports phase-detection autofocus and can recognize up to 22 different categories and 500 different real-time scenarios. There is also a night mode, which algorithmically combines several shots for a brighter photo in low light.
pros: beautiful glass back cover, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, a protective case is included.
Minuses: Outdated micro-USB connector.
6. Xiaomi Mi8 Lite
The average price is 17,500 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.26 ″ screen, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3350 mAh battery
- weight of 169 g, WxHxT 75.80 × 156.40 × 7.50 mm
It is almost ideal in price and quality for a smartphone up to 20,000 rubles in the 2019 ranking. Its metal and glass case is pleasant to the touch, and the 6.26-inch screen gives the model the status of a “flagship” phone. On the back there is a quick fingerprint scanner.
Like many other phones with a notch on top, the aspect ratio of the Mi8 Lite screen is 19: 9. And its maximum brightness is high enough to make the display easy to read on a sunny day.
This is one of the best gaming performance phones in its class. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor, an eight-core chipset with Kryo 260 cores and an Adreno 512 GPU. You can be sure that all modern games will go at least at medium graphics settings.
On the back of the device is a 12 MP main sensor Sony IMX363 and an additional 5 MP depth sensor Samsung S5K5E8. The use of these various brands is evidence of Xiaomi's attempt to find the best technology for the camera at an affordable price. At the front is a 24 MP Sony IMX576 sensor. It makes selfies that are excellent in detail and clarity.
pros: There is a fast charge, an excellent rear camera, fast and smooth operation.
Minuses: No NFC, no headphone jack.
5. Samsung Galaxy A30
The average price is 15 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 165 g, WxHxT 74.50 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
One of the two representatives of the Galaxy A family in the top smartphones up to 20,000 rubles in 2019. This is a more affordable alternative to the more expensive Galaxy S flagships, which has all the functionality a modern user needs - from the ability to make contactless payments to a dual rear camera.
It is quite large, and at the same time a lightweight phone, whose appearance meets the standards of 2019. Just one small cutout on the frameless AMOLED screen hides the front 16 MP camera, and does not interfere with video viewing.
The rear camera consists of a 16 MP lens with an f / 1.7 aperture and a 5 MP ultra-wide lens with an f / 2.2 aperture. As for the quality of images, it is average due to the low contrast and too much blurring of details. However, the photos are quite suitable for uploading to social networks or blogs.
The Samsung Exynos 7904 processor does not promise top-end multitasking, but it is quite enough for everyday tasks, including games at low or medium settings.
pros: powerful battery, quick charge, 3.5 mm headphone jack, bright screen with natural color reproduction.
Minuses: There is no notification indicator, it slows down slightly in heavy applications and games.
4. Samsung Galaxy A50
The average price is 17 650 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 25 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 166 g, WxHxT 74.70 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
One of the best Samsung smartphones of 2019 is equipped with a 6.4-inch Infinity-U display, which is Samsung's marketing term for what other manufacturers call a “water drop.” In this recess is the front camera.
Screen settings include several color modes, as in the more expensive Galaxy S series. This allows you to customize the display to your preference.
The A50 is Samsung’s first device equipped with an Exynos 9610 processor, and it works 20% faster than smartphones with Exynos 7885 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. This means that all new games at medium settings and resource-intensive applications will “fly”.
A distinctive feature of the A50 are three cameras located at the back. The main sensor has an aperture of f / 1.7, and a viewing angle of 78 °. High light sensitivity makes the A50 particularly suitable for shooting in low light.
The secondary 8 MP camera can take wide-angle shots thanks to its 123 ° field of view. And the third camera is used to collect depth of field data, which are needed to create bokeh effect shots. Photos look a little pale when you shoot in automatic mode, but the main camera accurately reproduces colors and quickly captures objects.
prosA: large battery, convenient shell, fast charge.
Minuses: slippery case, if a protective film is glued, a fingerprint scanner integrated into the screen does not always work the first time.
3. Huawei P30 lite
The average price is 20,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.15 ″ screen, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3340 mAh battery
- weight of 159 g, WxHxT 72.70 × 152.90 × 7.40 mm
The third place in the top smartphones up to 20,000 rubles in 2019 is occupied by the less expensive version of the Huawei P30. However, in design, it is practically no different from premium models.
The “back” of the device is made of glass, and the frames are made of glossy aluminum. A smartphone in “rich turquoise” color is especially beautiful when the play of light on a gradient surface creates an S-shaped pattern.
The Huawei P30 Lite has a 19: 9 aspect ratio screen. At the top is a small cutout for the front camera.
This smartphone has a Kirin 710 processor, as well as a Mali-G51 graphics processor. If we take the gaming performance of this pair, then PUBG will quickly and without lags go only at medium graphics settings.
The most interesting feature of the Huawei P30 lite are three rear cameras:
- main 24 MP sensor
- 8MP wide-angle module
- 2 MP sensor responsible for creating a bokeh effect (background blur).
The color of the pictures taken with the P30 lite camera may not be as natural and vibrant compared to recognized camera phones, but the noise reduction is excellent, as are the levels of detail.
Selfie camera is also great. It has an impressive 32-megapixel sensor and can display many small details even in low light conditions.
pros: there is a quick charge, the case comes with a kit, there is a headphone jack.
Minuses: the main camera protrudes slightly, in addition, the phone is very slippery, so without a cover it is better not to use it.
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
The average price is 15 500 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.25 ″ screen, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 182 g, WxHxT 76.40 × 157.90 × 8.26 mm
This model cannot be called thin and light due to the 4000 mAh battery. But she looks very solid, and the weight gives good control when you hold the phone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a rich and bright IPS LCD screen. The aspect ratio is 19: 9 due to the notch on top.
Under the hood of the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor - a mid-priced solution well optimized for working with heavy games such as PubG Mobile.
In real life, the phone is very fast. However, you will have to wait a few seconds to launch a particularly demanding application.
In the daytime, photographs taken from the main camera or from the front dual camera 20MP + 2MP are sharp and clear. Indoors, the camera takes slightly oversaturated photos with high contrast.
pros: capacious battery, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: Outdated micro-USB connector.
1. Huawei P Smart (2019)
The average price is 17 540 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 3 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 160 g, WxHxT 73.40 × 155.20 × 7.95 mm
One of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world is focused not only on rich people, but also on those who do not have a large budget. And 2019 began for Huawei with the budget P Smart phone. Which, despite the affordable price, looks like it can go hand in hand with the best flagship phones.
The large 6.2-inch screen offers an excellent contrast ratio of 997: 1 and a good maximum brightness of 415 cd / m2.
Inside the P Smart is the Kirin 710 processor. In both single-core and multi-core tests, the 2019 P Smart surpasses the closest competitors - Moto G6 and G6 Plus and Nokia 5.1. And while none of the above devices will pull the latest games in all their splendor, P Smart offers the best performance of all.
In addition, the best smartphone up to 20,000 rubles includes a number of functions that once were only in flagships, including: a dual main camera, face unlock, fingerprint scanning and AI in the camera application.
A feature of the model intended for the Russian market is a dual front camera 8MP / 16MP. Pictures from it are obtained detailed and quite decent, so as not to be ashamed to upload photos to Instagram or another social network.
pros: There is a 3.5 mm audio jack, a protective film for the screen and headphones are included.
Minuses: Outdated micro-USB type.
