TOP 15 best smartphones up to 6 inches: 2021 rating and which one is better to choose with a good battery

The best budget 6-inch smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles

Budget smartphones are an excellent option for those who do not want to be tied to a device for many years or simply do not make the most of all the power of modern equipment. Often, the characteristics of top models are overestimated. Manufacturers are installing processors with more and more cores, introducing huge RAM modules and expanding internal storage. However, statistics show that most buyers never use all the bells and whistles. And if you are not ready to spend a month’s salary on a phone, then there is something to pay attention to in the budget segment.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB

The flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 9 incorporates all the best that exists: a strict and very stylish body design, the world's best 6.4-inch display (this is not our opinion, this is the opinion of experts and users), amazing cameras, a powerful battery 4000 mAh, water protection, support for fast and wireless charging, fingerprint scanner and unlock function using an iris scanner, a powerful platform, etc.

Separately, we note that despite the large display, the dimensions of the device can be called relatively compact. And remember, this is one of the few smartphones that has a stylus.

• Screen diagonal: 6.4 inches

• Screen resolution: 2960×1440

• Weight: 201 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Exynos 9810

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 12/12 MP

• Front camera: 8 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Sony Xperia XZ3

The design of Sony's new flagship has not been a secret for a long time. And yet, the smartphone looks very cool in real life. As on other recent models, the fingerprint scanner is located well below the camera.

The new product has a magnificent 6-inch display, a powerful platform based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 4 GB of RAM, and, importantly, the latest version of Android 9.0.

There is support for fast and wireless charging, water protection, separate slots for SIM cards and memory cards. True, when the tray is opened, the system reboots - this is not new in the case of Sony.

• Screen diagonal: 6 inches

• Screen resolution: 2880×1440

• Weight: 193 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

• Memory capacity: 64 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 3330 mAh

• Rear camera: 19 MP

• Front camera: 13 MP

• Memory card support: yes

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 3/32GB

The relatively inexpensive ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has earned a lot of praise from both ordinary users and specialists. What does this mean? It's simple: for your money, this is an extremely interesting application.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 surprises with: cool body design, powerful platform based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and 3 GB of RAM (relevant for this version), powerful 5000 mAh battery, high-quality 6-inch display, face recognition function, separate card slot memory and two SIM cards, decent cameras for this price class.

• Screen diagonal: 6 inches

• Screen resolution: 2160×1080

• Weight: 180 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

• Memory capacity: 32 GB

• RAM capacity: 3 GB

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 13/5 MP

• Front camera: 8 MP

• Memory card support: yes

ZTE Blade A3 (2021) 1/32GB

Next in the ranking is also an ultra-budget device with unpretentious characteristics.

This smartphone takes pictures even worse than the MAXVI MS531 Vega, but the model’s screen has a higher resolution. Otherwise, we have to highlight the low cost coupled with mediocre characteristics.

Pros:

• compact body;
• price;
• HD display.

Minuses:

• unstable shell;
• bad camera;
• The battery runs out quickly.

Meizu 16 6/64GB

On the one hand, this is a rather controversial smartphone, on the other hand, it is one of the best offers for lovers of compact devices.

This is a phone with a good camera, suitable for different shooting scenarios. The hardware of the device, released back in 2021, still copes with most modern tasks, including heavy gaming. It is also worth noting the design and the body itself, made of ceramic. However, it is important to understand that Meizu is not having the best of times, which is why their older smartphones are not receiving updates.

Pros:

• symmetrical design without cutouts;
• ceramic body;
• photo quality.

Minuses:

• autonomy;
• no NFC.

Apple iPhone Xs 256GB

Another iPhone, the characteristics of which were already mentioned in the material. However, this time we are talking about a model offering 256 gigs of memory.

Internally, the iPhone Xs 256GB is no different from the iPhone Xs 64GB, so it has all the same advantages and disadvantages. The smartphone has a decent screen and camera, but the operating time leaves much to be desired.

Pros:

• screen matrix;
• quality of video recording and photo shooting;
• assembly.

Minuses:

• autonomy.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB

Minimum version of iPhone 11 Pro with 64 gigabyte storage. It is noticeably cheaper than a similar smartphone at 256 gigs, but the lack of a MicroSD slot forces the owner to save free space.

In terms of characteristics, there is no point in dwelling on this smartphone for a long time, since the iPhone 11 Pro 256GB was reviewed earlier. So let's just highlight its advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

• OLED screen;
• multifunctional cameras;
• The chipset is suitable for solving any problems.

Minuses:

• insufficient memory.

MAXVI MS531 Vega

A compact device from a little-known brand with the simplest possible hardware.

It is difficult to find any advantages in this model except for its price. The camera produces soapy pictures, and the screen with a resolution of 480p shows its owner every pixel.

Pros:

• miniature body;
• screen without cutouts;
• cheapness.

Minuses:

• display quality;
• disgusting camera;
• poor performance.

Huawei Nova 3

A new product from a Chinese manufacturer, which has its own processor production capacity, which means it is almost completely autonomous in the production of its own smartphone models, which are superior in all characteristics to similar ones in price. The new product runs on the eighth Android based on the Kirin 970, which is the company’s most powerful chipset today. Four cameras, two on each side, allow you to take portrait photos even with the front camera. The pixel size helps capture more light, which is best reflected in night shots with excellent color rendition. There is a long exposure mode without a tripod, which improves the quality of the finished photos even more. The smartphone is packaged excellently: there is NFC, 4G is supported everywhere normally thanks to one of the widest frequency ranges. The modem is built into a fairly high-quality chipset, which allows you to exchange data at very high speeds. It is not cheap now - about 30,000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Processor: HiSiliconKirin 970, 8 cores up to 2.36 GHz;
• RAM: 4 GB;
• Permanent memory: 128 GB, up to 256 GB MicroSD in a combined slot.
• Screen: 6.3 inches, IPS, 2340x1080;
• Battery: 3750 mAh;
• Camera: main – 24 + 16 MP, front – 24 + 2 MP.
• OS version: Android 8.1.

Pros:

1. Nice screen.
2. Decent cameras.
3. Lots of permanent and RAM memory.
4. Powerful filling.

Minuses:

1. Nuances of color rendering and AI operation.

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Apple iPhone Xs 64GB

Another smartphone in the selection, developed by Apple. In 2021, this model was the most advanced in the American manufacturer's product line.

In 2021, the characteristics of the iPhone Xs do not look so impressive, but the installed hardware is quite enough to solve everyday tasks that are not limited to web surfing and communication on social networks. The phone still handles heavy games and shows good photo capabilities even compared to new products.

Pros:

• reference design;
• picture quality;
• OLED display.

Minuses:

• working hours;
• 64 gigabytes of memory.

TECNO Pouvoir 4

Size: 7″

A huge smartphone at an affordable price with a record-breaking 6000 mAh battery. This is not a gaming model, but it can handle light games quite well. The camera takes quite high-quality photographs, but only in daylight; at night the picture becomes mediocre.

The phone boasts excellent stereo sound. It is ideal for those who need a device with good battery life, a large diagonal and normal operating speed. There is enough memory for standard tasks - 3/32 GB, but it can be expanded.

pros:

• discreet design;
• good price.

Cons : front camera.

LG V30+

The top-end smartphone from LG, however, is not entirely new, but it has become considerably cheaper.

Probably the main feature of the smartphone, of course, apart from the beautiful 6-inch display, is the ES9218 Saber digital-to-analog converter - that is, we have a “musical” smartphone. By the way, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and the set includes a Bang & Olufsen stereo headset.

The LG V30+ will please its buyer, including: a good rear dual camera, protection from water and dust, decent battery life, a beautiful body, and a powerful platform based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

• Screen diagonal: 6 inches

• Screen resolution: 2880×1440

• Weight: 158 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 4 GB

• Battery capacity: 3300 mAh

• Rear camera: dual 16/13 MP

• Front camera: 5 MP

• Memory card support: yes

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 256GB

Apple's flagships without the "Max" prefix are traditionally compact, and the iPhone 11 Pro is no exception.

The smartphone has a 5.8-inch screen with support for Dolby Vivion, which improves image quality in very dark or light scenes. The powerful A13 chipset copes well with any task, and the triple camera can take clear pictures regardless of lighting conditions.

Pros:

• screen with Dolby Vision support;
• powerful hardware;
• cool cameras.

Minuses:

• price.