Buying an inexpensive smartphone no longer means losing all the latest features and performance.
And if you want to buy an inexpensive, but good smartphone, focusing on value for money, choose from our selection of the best budget smartphones in 2019. In it, we will consider the characteristics and talk about the main pros and cons of the most popular models, which you can buy at a price of up to 10,000 rubles right now. And reviews and user ratings on Yandex.Market will help in this.
10. ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL 3 / 32GB
The average price is 9 970 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- 13MP dual camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 160 g, WxHxT 76x158x7.70 mm
Judging by the size of the screen, then this is perhaps the best budget smartphone in 2019. Only Vivo Y91c 4.0 and Huawei Y6 can compete with it in our top ten.
Despite the 4000 mAh battery, the device weighs only 160 g, and it is very convenient to hold it if you are not against phones with a large screen.
At the back, we will find a 13MP + 2MP dual camera and LED flash, as well as a fingerprint sensor. On the front side of the device is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. According to the reviews of the owners, both the main and front cameras take excellent pictures, which is rare for phones of this price category.
There are no stereo speakers, but there is one NXP SmartAMP speaker, which is quite loud and reproduces sound without distortion.
One of the main advantages of ZenFone Max (M2) is a 4000 mAh battery. In combination with the energy-efficient Snapdragon 632 processor and the almost standard Android interface, the charge in most cases will be enough for a couple of days of heavy use.
Pros: “bare” Android, a separate slot for a memory card, there is the possibility of recognition by face.
Cons: Unlike its slightly more expensive relative, ZenFone Max Pro (M2), Max (M2) does not offer Corning Gorilla Glass display protection. The display has only 260 ppi.
9. Vivo Y91c 4.0
The average price is 8 989 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 4030 mAh battery
- weight of 164 g, WxHxT 75.09 × 155.11 × 8.28 mm
Another “shovel” in the top of the best low-cost smartphones in 2019. Separately, it is worth mentioning the aspect ratio of the screen - 19: 9, so that the smartphone looks even longer.
The rest of the Vivo Y91c 4.0 is a solid middling. Like most models in the ranking of budget smartphones, it does not have a fingerprint sensor, but there is recognition by face.
However, saving on a fingerprint scanner, the manufacturer did not stint on a protective case and a protective film (already applied to each new phone). Also included is a microUSB – USB cable and a USB power adapter.
The battery lasts for 2-3 days in medium intensity mode (without video and games).
Selfie camera with AI automatically “refreshes” the complexion and makes facial features more pleasant in the picture, so you do not have to manually retouch the photo.
Pros: there is a slot for expanding memory, very loud and clear sound, there are no "garbage" applications.
Cons: there is no indicator of incoming notifications; instead, a flash notification is provided for it.
8. Honor 9 Lite 32GB
The average price is 9 960 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.65 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 3 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 149 g, WxHxT 71.90x151x7.60 mm
This is one of the best budget smartphones of 2019 in terms of price and quality. Its attractive design and the presence of a dual main camera immediately attract attention. In general, Honor is famous for its beautiful phones. To be sure, take a look at the Honor View 20 - one of the best smartphones in terms of price and quality.
And the positive impression only intensifies when you find out that this model also has a 3.5 mm jack and even support for contactless payment via NFC. Not bad for a budget smartphone, right?
The main dual camera takes good pictures even in low light. The front camera shoots well, but loves the color red, and in the photo it is a little more than necessary.
Pros: premium design, large high-resolution display, fast fingerprint scanner, great sound.
Cons: a very slippery case, there is no separate slot for a memory card.
7. ASUS Zenfone Lite (L1) G553KL 2 / 32GB 5.0
The average price is 8,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.5 ″ screen
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 140 g, WxHxT 71.77 × 147.26 × 8.15 mm
ASUS has long established itself as a company that produces budget smartphones with a good camera. In 2019, a modest in appearance appeared on the Russian market, however, the Zenfone Lite L1 (G553KL) smartphone is suitable for the characteristics. This is the twin brother L1 (ZA551KL), only there will be more memory.
The main 13-megapixel camera has eight built-in filters and a five-element lens, as well as an LED flash. There is a portrait mode, as well as HDR mode. The front camera with a resolution of 5 MP makes medium-quality images.
The model comes in four colors - from pale pink and gold to blue and black.
Pros: there are no unnecessary applications, it works quickly, it can work up to two days on one charge.
Cons: no fingerprint scanner. Instead, there is an unlock for face recognition.
6. Samsung Galaxy A10
The average price is 9,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 168 g, WxHxT 75.60 × 155.60 × 7.90 mm
The only representative of Samsung in the ranking of budget smartphones in 2019 appeared on the market quite recently. However, it quickly gained popularity thanks to a huge screen with an unusual aspect ratio of 19: 9, the now rare 3.5 mm headphone jack, and an excellent 13-megapixel camera with an f / 1.9 aperture.
The main camera supports the usual “Panorama” and “Video” modes in addition to the special “Low Light” mode for night shooting. The Galaxy A10 also comes with a 5 megapixel selfie camera.
The eight-core Exynos 7884 processor is comparable in performance to the Snapdragon 450.
Finally, the Galaxy A10 comes with Android 9 Pie and Samsung’s One UI shell right out of the box.
Pros: superior Infinity-V display, capacious battery, there is a hybrid slot for a memory card up to 512 GB.
Cons: outdated micro-USB port, no fingerprint sensor, instead, users are offered a 2D face recognition system.
5. Xiaomi Redmi 6 3 / 32GB
The average price is 7,040 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.45 ″ screen, resolution 1440 × 720
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 3 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 145 g, WxHxT 71.50 × 147.50 × 8.30 mm
The Chinese company Xiaomi (Xiaomi, Xiaomi, it is Shaomi - as you like) is confidently leading in the top budget smartphones. And the point here is not only in the low price, but also in the good characteristics of the devices.
So Redmi 6 has everything that most users need: a large and bright screen, a camera that allows you to take good pictures in normal lighting, not a top-end, but smart enough processor, a battery that holds a charge for at least 24 hours with the most active use. There is also a fingerprint scanner, it works quickly and almost without a glitch.
Pros: solid assembly, separate slots for a SIM card and memory card, conveniently in the hand, does not lag, if you do not play very "heavy" games.
Cons: easily soiled case, but there is no cover or bumper, sometimes you have to increase the brightness of the screen in the room.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Go 1 / 8GB
The average price is 4,327 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5 ″ screen, resolution 1280 × 720
- 8 MP camera, autofocus
- 8 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 1 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight 137 g, WxHxT 70.10 × 140.40 × 8.35 mm
This is the cheapest smartphone among the budget news of 2019. Ideal for a gift to a child of school or student age - and it looks beautiful and not so pathetic if it is broken or lost.
Despite the small size of the internal storage, this model has the ability to expand the memory capacity up to 128 GB. The screen, although it has an outdated aspect ratio (16: 9), but differs in natural color reproduction and a decent margin of brightness. In the mode of reading social networks and periodic calls, Redmi Go 1 / 8GB can easily last 2 days.
Pros: conveniently in the hand, smartly working out of the box.
Cons: no fingerprint scanner.
3. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 4 / 64GB
The average price is 9 850 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 5.99 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- 12 MP camera, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 180 g, WxHxT 75.45 × 158.50 × 8.05 mm
Another, and not the latest Xiaomi model in the ranking of high-quality and affordable smartphones in 2019. Like many other models of this company, it differs in completely non-budget build quality, high battery capacity and the presence of a memory card slot, albeit combined with a SIM card.
At the same time, Redmi 5 Plus has something that many of the best budget smartphones lack - a huge 5.99-inch FHD + screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9! Of course, no one wants an old-fashioned 16: 9 display in 2019.
In general, 5 Plus is a very competent station wagon, which many games will easily pull and provide you with beautiful photos and will easily last all day when using "in the tail and mane."
Pros: a screen with good color reproduction, a beautiful appearance, fast application work, a good main camera, the presence of a fingerprint sensor.
Cons: micro-USB charging connector.
2. Xiaomi Redmi 6A 2 / 16GB
The average price is 5 692 rubles.
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 5.45 ″ screen, resolution 1440 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 16 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 145 g, WxHxT 71.50 × 147.50 × 8.30 mm
Both version 2/16 and its “elder sister” (2 / 32GB) fell in love with Russian users for a low price and great features. Redmi 6A is a budget smartphone with a good camera, devoid of a fingerprint scanner, but equipped with a face recognition function.
The Redmi 6A comes with a 5.45-inch HD + display. This means that you get 295 pixels per inch. And although this may not sound very good, remember that there are many phones on the market that are more expensive but have the same or slightly worse screen quality.
This phone has a 13-megapixel rear camera with an F / 2.2 aperture, which may not make the perfect shot for your Instagram, but it is quite respectable compared to other cameras in inexpensive but good smartphones.
For selfie, there is a basic 5-megapixel front camera with the same aperture as the rear.
Pros: nice design, good quality shooting of the rear camera, the battery lasts for a day of active surfing.
Cons: face recognition does not always work confidently, microUSB connector, SIM card slot combined with a memory card slot.
1. Huawei Y6 (2019)
The average price is 9,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.09 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 2 GB
- 3020 mAh battery
- weight of 150 g, WxHxT 73.50 × 156.28 × 8 mm
Last year, the cost-effectiveness of low-cost mobile phones was considered too low, but the success of the Y-series convinced Huawei to release another budget. He led the top budget smartphones in 2019.
For less than 10 thousand rubles you will get a phone with a loud speaker (without wheezing and with a minimum of background noise during a conversation), a large screen and a fingerprint sensor. On one charge, the device will last 2 days with moderate use and the whole day with intensive use.
The 2019 Y6 still has a 13-megapixel rear camera with an aperture of F / 1.80, but the front camera has grown from 5 to 8 megapixels. These are good features of the smartphone in this price range.
The front camera takes pictures that are well-lit in dark areas and overexposed to bright, thanks in part to the LED flash.
Pros: a bright display, a stylish and modern look due to the narrower display frames and a back cover stylized as leather, the ability to expand memory up to 512 GB, the kit includes a protective film for the screen.
Cons: obsolete micro-USB connector, there are jams, selfie camera shots are not too detailed, but this should be expected from such a cheap smartphone.
