To choose budget models with a good camera and a capacious battery from countless smartphones is a difficult task. To solve it, we studied the characteristics of low-cost phones, read user reviews on Yandex.Market, and selected the top ten “most long-lived” smartphones from popular smartphones while still shooting in good quality. Introducing you inexpensive smartphones with a good camera and battery of 2018.
10. Honor 6C Pro
You can buy for 10 990 rubles.
This thin and elegant smartphone is enclosed in a durable metal case, has a 5.2 inch IPS screen, and is equipped with a Mediatek MT6750 processor, one of the most common in the budget segment in 2017. A memory of 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of data storage is enough for the fast work of most applications.
The pride of the device is a 3000 mAh battery, which is enough for a full day with a full load (calls, Internet, instant messengers).
The main 13-megapixel camera Honor 6C Pro in good light takes pictures with realistic colors, and has a fairly simple and intuitive interface. However, you should not expect from it a quality comparable to SLR cameras.
Pros:
- The gadget supports memory cards up to 128 GB. Thus, you can store more songs, photos and videos on your smartphone.
- There is a 3.5 mm jack, which means you can connect your smartphone to a large number of other devices equipped with a 3.5 mm port.
Minuses:
- Like most other smartphones, the Honor 6C Pro case is very slippery. A cover is a must-have accessory.
- There is no gyroscope.
- The screen is not Full HD, but just HD.
- In poor lighting, the camera takes mediocre photos.
- No NFC.
9. Nokia 5
Cost - 10 631 rubles.
On the ninth place of the ranking is a distant descendant of the unkillable Nokia 3310. A smartphone with a powerful battery and a good camera stands out from the competition with its reliable solid aluminum case with 4 color options and smooth edges.
The 5.2-inch Nokia 5 is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with 8 cores, as well as 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.
The smartphone is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 13 MP with a two-color LED flash, which allows you to record Full HD 1080p video. The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP - more than enough to get a good quality selfie.
The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, this is enough for a day of intensive work.
In addition, the smartphone has a fingerprint sensor and, surprisingly for an inexpensive device, an NFC chip.
Pros:
- The case does not slip in the hand, the tactile sensations are very pleasant.
- Both cameras have autofocus.
- There is a slot for expanding memory. Moreover, a separate “tray” is allocated for the memory card, and two SIM cards can be inserted into their slots.
- Navigation buttons are conveniently placed outside the screen.
Minuses:
- In poor lighting conditions, fast-moving objects “blur” in the pictures.
- Sometimes a smartphone slows down a little when opening "heavy" web pages.
- The manufacturer did not include in this model an LED indicator of missed notifications and calls.
8. Meizu M6
The average cost is 8,340 rubles.
If you are interested in good smartphones up to 10,000 rubles with a good camera and battery, then here is one of the best representatives of this "breed".
The smartphone is the successor to the Meizu M5, with some improvements and maintaining a very competitive price. It has a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of HD 1280 x 720 pixels, an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal memory, depending on the selected configuration.
The battery has a capacity of 3070 mAh, which is enough for a day on the Internet, with reading instant messengers and watching videos.
The new Meizu smartphone model is equipped with a better front camera, which now has 8 MP and F / 2.0 aperture, while the previous model had 5 MP. The main camera with a resolution of 13 MP with an aperture of F / 2.2 and autofocus makes realistic color reproduction and non-soapy pictures.
Pros:
- Very fast fingerprint sensor.
- You can expand the memory by 128 GB.
- Great price for such features.
Minuses:
- Do not pull heavy games.
- The screen is very fragile and is not protected by a border or a side. Dropping the phone is strongly discouraged.
- With artificial lighting, the quality of photography is significantly reduced.
- No NFC.
7. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Cost, on average - 11 620 rubles.
The successor to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 boasts a huge 5.99-inch screen with an 18: 9 aspect ratio, characteristic of premium phones.
As for the Xiaomi Redmi 5 cameras, there are two of them: 12 MP with autofocus and 5 MP for selfie. It’s just good pictures in the room, but in the street it’s very detailed and clear.
For an apparatus with such a large screen, an impressive battery was selected, as much as 4000 mAh. According to reviews for the day of active work, the smartphone is discharged by 50%. At the same time, neither the battery nor the processor is heated.
The Snapdragon 630 processor cannot be called the fastest and most powerful on the market, it is a good middling, whose capabilities are more than enough for most games and applications. The RAM in the smartphone is 3 or 4 GB, and the internal memory is 32 or 64 GB (expandable with micro-SD card).
Pros:
- Gorgeous in brightness and viewing angles.
- Very fast and accurate fingerprint sensor.
- Included is a case.
- Despite the capacious battery, the case of smartphones is not thick - 8.05 mm.
Minuses:
- No NFC.
- Morally obsolete processor.
- Slippery body.
6. Samsung Galaxy J3
The average price is 11,650 rubles.
The South Korean company has recently released some of the best premium phones in the world - the Galaxy S8 and S8 +. However, she does not forget about budget phones with a good camera and battery. Here, for example, a small five-inch Galaxy J3, 2017 release is good in appearance and performance. Among its functions: RAM from 1.5 to 2 GB, quad-core Exynos 7570 chip, support for memory cards up to 256 GB and 16 “original” GB for storing user information.
There is a flash in the 5-megapixel front camera, which is unusual for budget devices. And the main 13 MP camera shoots excellently during the day.
As for autonomy, then even an inexpensive representative of Samsung "puts on the shoulder" more expensive models. The battery, it would seem, is only 2400 mAh, but due to the small screen and HMP technology, the phone in active mode can last a whole day without recharging.
Pros:
- Separate compartment for a memory card.
- The sound speaker is located on the side of the case, so you can’t block it with your hand during the game.
Minuses:
- There is no light sensor, the screen brightness will have to be adjusted manually.
- Weak processor.
- No NFC.
- No fingerprint scanner.
5. Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Price, on average - 9,990 rubles.
Chinese “Xiaomi” is positioned as a company that makes the best Chinese smartphones in price and quality, inexpensive and functional gadgets. Redmi 4X is vivid proof of this - the successor of the Redmi Note 4 smartphone.
From the older model, the 5-inch novelty differs not only in the smaller screen size, but also in the hardware platform. Specifically, a Snapdragon 625 processor with a maximum clock speed of 2 GHz. The smartphone supports 4 GB of RAM (there is a version with a smaller number of GB), and is equipped with a 506 Adreno graphics accelerator, while the Redmi Note 4 has a Mali-T880 MP4.
If we look at the entire list of functions of the device, we will find there from 16 to 64 GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD up to 128 GB), and a battery with a capacity of 4100 mAh.
The rear 13 MP camera has not only phase autofocus, but also macro mode. With good natural or artificial lighting, the pictures come out detailed and bright. But in poor lighting conditions, a “noise” appears in the photo, and the detail becomes worse. The same situation with the dependence of photo quality on lighting is also observed in the front 5 MP camera with a fixed focus.
Pros:
- Robust all-metal housing.
- Thanks to the not too energy-consuming processor, you can forget about charging a smartphone for a couple of days.
- The device works smartly, users did not notice glitches and lags.
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
Minuses:
- The screen is not Full HD, but just HD.
- In poor lighting, the camera shoots poorly.
- No NFC.
4. Meizu Pro 6s
It is offered for 16 350 rubles.
The 5.2-inch smartphone with a bright AMOLED display is an improved version of one of the ex-flagship Meizu. The most important change to the Meizu Pro 6s is the battery. Instead of the 2560 mAh capacity as the previous model, the Pro 6s comes with a 3060 mAh battery.
The camera was also updated, a new IMX386 sensor from Sony was installed in it, which benefited from the quality of the photo. The main characteristics of the camera include f / 2.0 aperture, laser focusing and optical image stabilization. A new function for shooting at night has been added to shooting modes.
And now the phone has only one volume of internal storage - 64 GB. And the amount of RAM is 4 GB.
Pros:
- The technology of 3D Press, an alternative to Touch in the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. It allows you to access various shortcuts in the interface by simply tapping the screen harder.
- The camera shoots well both during the day and in the dark.
- The fast MediaTek Helio X25 processor allows you to play modern games and open many applications without freezing.
Minuses:
- There is no possibility of expanding memory.
- No NFC.
3. ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
Sells for 15 490 rubles.
Solid, beautiful looking and high quality assembled phone with a 5.2-inch screen. The “filling” is standard for mid-range smartphones: the Snapdragon 625 chip, from 3 to 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage plus a slot for its expansion. The battery, at first glance, is unpretentious - 2650 mAh. But according to the results of benchmarks, the battery life of the gadget is quite comparable with competitors. In the video viewing mode, it lasts up to 7 hours, and intensive web surfing can be carried out all 8 hours.
The camera has a lot of manual settings, a resolution of 16 MP, digital zoom, a two-LED flash, autofocus, and with all this good it makes very high-quality, detailed and "noiseless" photos.
Pros:
- Supports memory cards up to 2 TB.
- There is usb type c.
- The phone is very fast and practically buggy.
Minuses:
- Very slippery body.
- The fingerprint scanner is inconveniently located, which is why false clicks are inevitable.
- In automatic mode, pictures are taken dark. However, there are 15 manual shooting modes.
2. HTC U Play
The average price is 12,990 rubles.
This is a stylish 5.2-inch mid-range mobile phone. Unlike most smartphones, it supports the physical Home button, which also acts as a fingerprint sensor.
3 GB of RAM, 32 or 64 GB of storage and the Mediatek Helio P10 processor are more than enough for most of the things you can do today with your mobile phone.
Both cameras, both rear and front, have a resolution of 16 megapixels. In the case of the main camera, optical stabilization is also provided. And thanks to Ultrapixel technology, photos come out clearer and brighter even in low light conditions.
The 2500 mAh battery lasts a day in mid-range mode.
Pros:
- There is a USB Type C.
- Very bright and yet energy-efficient screen with Super LCD technology.
- There is an NFC.
- There is a slot for expanding memory.
Minuses:
- Very easily soiled body.
- There is only one jack for both headphones and charging.
- Basking in games.
1. Xiaomi Mi Note 3
The average cost is 17,750 rubles.
The most expensive and at the same time the most ideal smartphone on the list. It has everything you need for work and leisure: a 5.5-inch screen, an NFC chip, as much as 6 GB of RAM and from 64 to 128 GB of memory for user data. The 3500 mAh battery has a quick charge function. And the eight-core Snapdragon 660 chip will do just fine with a host of open applications and games.
This is the only model in the collection equipped with a dual rear camera - 12/12 MP. Macro mode, optical stabilization and autofocus provide rich, sharp images with a minimum of noise. The front camera also pleasantly surprises - its 16 MP guarantee that your face on the selfie will look realistic.
Pros:
- There is a USB Type-C.
- High-quality assembly and attractive "appearance".
- Very fast fingerprint sensor.
Minuses:
- There is no slot for expanding memory.
- Few settings for recording video.
We were unable to find a smartphone with a good camera and a battery of up to 5,000 rubles. The most budget model - and this is the Meizu M6 - will cost a little more than 8 thousand rubles. But if the price-performance ratio is optimal for you, then we recommend one of the devices included in the top three of the top 10. Otherwise, choose the one that you like best. You can find flaws in any smartphone. And you will look at it every day.
