Best budget smartphones 2021 (September). TOP 10 up to 7000 rubles.

Many people would like to upgrade their outdated smartphone, but not everyone has enough money for something truly cool and powerful. And if with a budget of 20-30 thousand or more thousand rubles it is still easy to decide on a purchase, since a huge number of good and high-quality options open up, then with a budget of 7 thousand it is much more difficult to do this. In this case, it is very easy to stumble upon a low-quality third-tier Chinese product that will not last even a year without interruptions, or a famous brand that offers very modest characteristics, inflating its price just for its name.

This selection will contain 8 of the most balanced devices in the budget segment with an approximate price tag of 6500-7500 thousand rubles. Let's look at the characteristics of each smartphone, its strengths and weaknesses. The list will include only the truly best devices in terms of price/quality ratio, so here everyone can find something inexpensive for themselves.

ZTE Blade A3 2021 NFC

The smartphone is inexpensive, but this did not stop the manufacturer from installing an NFC chip in it for contactless payment. To ensure that the system does not slow down and makes you happy with its performance, the phone runs on the lightweight Android 9.0 Go Edition OS. It improves the performance of mobile phones with weak hardware.

Technical specifications are based on a 4-core Unisoc SC9832E chipset, complemented by 1/32 GB of memory. You can add a flash drive up to 128 GB to the dedicated slot. You can't count on good gaming performance, but everything else is in perfect order. Most of the front panel is occupied by a 5.45-inch HD display made using IPS technology. It provides natural color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. The frames around its perimeter are quite large, which somewhat spoils the overall impression. The main camera is 8 megapixels, the front camera is 5 megapixels. The back cover is made of plastic with a corrugated surface and hides a 2600 mAh battery underneath.

Pros:

• Top for 7 thousand;
• Holds charge well;
• Fits comfortably in the hand;
• Not overloaded interface;
• NFC;
• Display.

Minuses:

• Large frames around the screen;
• Not enough RAM;
• Camera without autofocus.

Alcatel 3L 5039D (2019)

Alcatel has traditionally been strong in the low-cost smartphone segment, and the 3L 5039D (2019) model confirms this fact.

For little money, the buyer will receive a good 5.94-inch matrix, a nice body, a dual camera with support for artificial intelligence, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 processor and 2 GB of RAM, and a 3500 mAh battery.

And the 3L 5039D (2019) can be called a relatively compact smartphone, since the body width does not go beyond 70 mm.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.94 inches / 1560×720

• Device weight: 145 g

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429

• RAM / internal memory: 2 GB / 16 GB

• Battery capacity: 3500 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 13/5 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

Xiaomi Mi 11 8/128,256GB

An excellent option to buy would be the Xiaomi Mi 11, which has 8 GB of RAM and, depending on the version, 128 or 256 GB of internal memory. This flagship device is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor, which, in addition to supporting 5G, boasts high performance. Thanks to powerful hardware, the smartphone breaks performance records in all benchmarks and does not show the slightest hint of lag or stuttering in any use scenario. The screen of Xiaomi Mi 11 is huge. Its diagonal is 6.81 inches. So it will be convenient to watch videos on it. It is also worth noting that the screen has excellent color reproduction and high brightness, and its refresh rate is 120 Hz. So you will be guaranteed smooth display of the interface and various content with such a smartphone. In terms of shooting, Xiaomi Mi 11 will not disappoint either. Its 108-megapixel main camera, paired with an optical stabilizer and sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms, will provide high-quality images both day and night, and will also allow you to shoot video in 8K resolution. And the 20-megapixel front camera of this smartphone will be appreciated by selfie lovers. Other advantages of the Xiaomi Mi 11 include a fast fingerprint scanner, Gorilla Glass protection both on the screen and on the back, support for fast and wireless charging, as well as a 4600 mAh battery, which provides a full day of active use of the smartphone.

• Screen: AMOLED 6.81”, 120 Hz.
• 8-core Snapdragon 888.
• 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB.
• Android 11, MIUI 12.5.
• Basic camera: 108 MP + 13 + 5.
• Front. camera: 20 MP.
• 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.
• NFC.
• In-screen fingerprint scanner.
• Battery: 4600 mAh.
• Fast charging 55 W.
• Wireless charging 50 W.
• Dimensions: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm.
• Weight: 196 g

HUAWEI Y7 (2019)

Perhaps the HUAWEI Y7 (2019) will cost you a little more than 8 thousand rubles, but the overpayment is justified.

HUAWEI Y7 (2019) received a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and 3 GB of RAM, a powerful 4000 mAh battery and a good dual camera.

HUAWEI Y7 (2019) looks classic, there is a version with gradient colors.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.26 inches / 1520×720

• Device weight: 168 g

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

• RAM / internal memory: 3 GB / 32 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 13/2 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/32GB

The smartphone is now of the last generation, but it definitely won’t disappear from sale anytime soon. Is it worth buying Redmi 7A or should you overpay and give preference to Redmi 8A?

It all depends on the budget and needs of the buyer. Redmi 7A is slightly cheaper, but it has a smaller display (5.45 inches), it looks simpler, and the battery capacity is 1000 mAh lower. At the same time, the smartphone is equipped with a good base in the form of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and 2 GB of RAM, and the cameras are generally good.

But what the Redmi 8A does not have, unlike the Redmi 7A, is splash protection.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440×720

• Device weight: 165 g

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

• RAM / internal memory: 2 GB / 32 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

vivo Y11 3/32GB

vivo Y11 has fallen a little in price, so it can be purchased for the notorious 8,000 rubles.

What features can this smartphone offer the buyer? We can point to a large display (6.35 inches), a 5000 mAh battery, and the presence of a scanner. It's a pity that fast charging is not supported - with such a battery it would be very useful.

A dual main camera is installed, and the processor is played by Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, which works together with 3 GB of RAM.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.35 inches / 1544×720

• Device weight: 190 g

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

• RAM / internal memory: 3 GB / 32 GB

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 13/2 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

Samsung Galaxy A01

A new product from Samsung in one of the most budget segments.

The smartphone looks ordinary and simple, although the characteristics are not bad for its price: a 5.7-inch diagonal screen, a dual main camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and 2 GB (as you can see, this combination is used on some other devices), a 3000 mAh battery.

Like its competitors, it does not have a scanner, but it does support facial recognition.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.7 inches / 1520×720

• Device weight: 149 g

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

• RAM / internal memory: 2 GB / 16 GB

• Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13/2 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

The best smartphones under 10,000 rubles with 32 GB of memory on board

To compile the rating, we asked leading online trading platforms for a rating of the most popular smartphones among users that meet the requirements for cost (no more than 10,000 rubles) and internal storage capacity (minimum 32 GB). Based on the data obtained, we have compiled a list of the 25 most purchased devices.

BQ 5045L Wallet

Budget option for purchase from the BQ company. In some places it is sold at very significant discounts.

You're unlikely to be impressed by anything here, but the BQ 5045L Wallet has one feature - it has NFC. Great.

BQ 5045L Wallet is a compact smartphone, including due to its small 4.95-inch display. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8765 chip and 1GB of RAM. There are two cameras and the battery capacity is 2000 mAh.

• Screen diagonal: 4.95 inches

• Screen resolution: 960×480

• Weight: 146 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: MediaTek MT8765

• Memory capacity: 16 GB

• RAM capacity: 1 GB

• Battery capacity: 2000 mAh

• Rear camera: 5 MP

• Front camera: 2 MP

• Memory card support: yes