Buying a smartphone is a responsible step. He becomes even more responsible when you have a budget of 15,000 rubles and want to get the most out of what is possible. The Internet project "Be mobile" took the side of buyers and analyzed about a hundred gadgets with a price of 10 to 15 thousand rubles. Below is the ranking of the 10 best smartphones under 15,000 rubles in 2017.

When selecting smartphones, we paid close attention to the screen (the higher the resolution, the better), durable case, the amount of RAM (the more it is, the faster the device works), battery capacity (the more, the better) and support for high-speed 4G Internet . Other characteristics, by and large, do not have the highest priority.

Well, now our selection of the 10 best smartphones under 15,000 rubles.

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1. Xiaomi Mi4c

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Screen: IPS, 5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (441 ppi)

Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM 8992 1.8GHz 64-bit (6 cores, Cortex-A53); Adreno 418 graphics

Memory: operational - 2 GB (for the 16 GB version) or 3 GB (for the 32 GB version), built-in flash - 16 GB (10.5 GB available to the user) or 32 GB (26.5 GB available to the user), no support for memory cards

Camera:

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two micro slots -SIM

Battery: 3080 mAh

Dimensions, weight: 138.1x69.6x7.8mm, 132g

Price: 14 490 rubles

The first place in our ranking went to the Xiaomi Mi4c smartphone. It is worth noting that at the moment this model looks the most balanced of those that are on the Russian market. This is a fast device with an excellent 5-inch screen and FullHD resolution. By the way, the model was the only one in the top ten with a display of this quality.

The advantages of the device include productive hardware, which perfectly copes with its tasks. The interface is fast and smooth. It is also worth noting the support for two SIM cards size microSIM. It uses dual-band Wi-Fi, a USB Type C connector. The main camera is 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, the front camera is 5 megapixels.

The disadvantages include the impossibility of expanding the built-in memory (memory cards are not supported), as well as the lack of the LTE800 range, due to which interruptions with 4G may occur in the networks of some operators. Battery life is average compared to devices of a similar level.

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

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Operating system:

Screen:

Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6795 (Helio X10) 8-core 2.0GHz 8-core ARM Cortex-A53 with PowerVR G6200 GPU

Memory: 2 or 3 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB or 26.3 GB available to the user), no memory card support

Camera:

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/ac, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, OTG, GPS/ A-GPS/GLONASS, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots

Battery: 4100 mAh

Sensors: Direction, proximity, lighting sensors, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic compass, IR transmitter, fingerprint scanner

Dimensions, weight: 150x76x8.6 mm, 166 grams

Price: 13,990 rubles (16 GB version), 15,990 rubles (32 GB version)

According to our version, the best phablet (smartphone with a very large screen) is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The device received a practical and attractive metal case and a capacious battery. The screen is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Responsible for performance is a productive MediaTek MT6795 chip with an 8-core Helio X10 processor, as well as 2 GB (3 GB in the 32 GB flash version) of RAM. For the average user, this will be more than enough.

The features of the model include the presence of a fingerprint sensor. He works at a fairly high level. There is a solution to control gestures. The cameras here are similar in quality to Xiaomi Mi4c: the main one is 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, the front one is 5 megapixels. The pictures seem to be of good quality.

The disadvantages include the lack of the LTE800 range, which is why some operators' networks may experience interruptions with 4G. If this does not scare you, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 in Russian and Chinese online stores.

3. Xiaomi Redmi 3

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with MIUI 7 skin

Screen:

Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core (4x1.5 GHz + 4x1.2 GHz) with Adreno 405 graphics accelerator

Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal (10.3 GB user available) or 32 GB (26.3 GB user available), microSD cards up to 128 GB

Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, GPS/ A-GPS/GLONASS, microUSB, one micro-SIM slot , one nanoSIM slot (shared with microSD)

Battery: 4100 mAh

Sensors:

Dimensions, weight: 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm, 144 grams

Price: 11 990 rubles

The "bronze" of our rating is received by Xiaomi Redmi 3. The smartphone has a non-separable case. The back is made from lightweight aluminium. Unlike the first two devices, the screen here has a lower resolution of 720x1280 pixels, 5 inches. However, the picture is bright, colorful and contrasting. In technical terms, Xiaomi Redmi 3 is a typical average. Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM. This is quite enough for the smartphone to work quickly and the interface to be smooth. Among other things, the amount of built-in flash memory can be expanded using microSD memory cards.

The smartphone has two cameras: the main 13 megapixels, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 megapixels. Wireless services include Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G. True, 4G works without support for LTE800, which can negatively affect speed mobile internet in the networks of individual operators.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 battery frankly pleases. You will have to charge your smartphone approximately 1 time in 3 days. Excellent indicator!

4. Meizu M2 mini

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Screen:

Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor (4 cores, Cortex-A53, 1.3 GHz each); graphics Mali T720

Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB (available to the user 10.5 GB), support for microSD memory cards up to 128 GB

Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels

Communications:

Battery: 2500 mAh

Dimensions, weight: 140.1x68.9x8.7mm, 131g

Price: 12 290 rubles

The next step in our ranking is Meizu M2 mini. From the front side, the device is somewhat similar to . True, the M2 mini does not have the notorious curved screen, but common features can be traced. Feelings in the hand are similar. True, the case here is plastic, although monolithic. The battery is non-removable - 2500 mAh. On average, it lasts for a day and a half with active use.

In technical terms, the model has an average and even slightly lower filling, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in flash. There is support for memory cards. Both Meizu M2 mini cameras take good photos. Everything is fine with this setting.

Like many devices from Chinese brands, the M2 mini has limited 4G support. This means that sometimes the network may disappear for individual operators. This is due to the lack of LTE800. The rest of the device is good.

5. ZTE Blade X9 LTE

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (401 ppi)

Chip, processor:

Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (12 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB

Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix

Communications:

Battery: 3000 mAh

Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, fingerprint sensor

Dimensions, weight: 155.3x77.2x8.6 mm, 160 grams

Price: 12 290 rubles

The next one in our selection is the ZTE Blade X9. It belongs to the class of tablets. The screen of this model is 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution. The picture is very bright and lively. In terms of hardware, the device is good. He is able to work with moderately heavy games and applications, play videos. The interface is fast and smooth. The amount of memory can be increased by using memory cards.

The pluses include support for two SIM cards, LTE without frequency restrictions, high-quality main and front cameras, fast navigation using GPS and GLONASS transmitters.

6. Meizu M2 Note

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Screen: 5.5 inches 1080x1920 IPS

Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor (8 cores, Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz each); graphics Mali T720

Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB or 32 GB, support for microSD memory cards up to 128 GB

Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots

Battery: 3100 mAh

Sensors: light sensor, gravity sensor, IR distance sensor, digital compass, hall sensor, gyroscope

Dimensions, weight: 150.9x75.2x8.7mm, 149g

Price: 14 190 rubles

In sixth place was another representative of Meizu. This time, the Meizu M2 Note phablet, which was equipped with an aluminum back cover. The rest of the smartphone is no different, it has many counterparts in the class.

The model has a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory. Main camera 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels. There is support for two SIM cards, a light sensor, an IR distance sensor, a digital compass.

Like all Meizu devices, it cannot work on LTE800 networks. The device works with other 4G frequencies in Russia.

7. Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL

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Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop

Screen: 5 inches with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels, IPS

Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM 8916 1.2GHz 64-bit (4 cores, Cortex-A53); Adreno 306 graphics

Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB (12 GB available to the user), support for microSD memory cards

Camera: main - 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots

Battery: 2400 mAh

Dimensions, weight: 140x72x10.5mm, 140g

Price: 12 490 rubles

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) took the seventh place in our ranking. The smartphone is made in an elegant case, the thickness of the side faces of which is only 3.5 mm in the narrowest part. In addition, the phone is decorated with traditional Asus mobile devices pattern of concentric circles with 0.13 mm indentations. Some people like it, and some don't.

In technical terms, ZenFone 2 Laser is no different from most devices. It uses a 5-inch HD screen, a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of flash memory, which can be expanded. In addition, there is 4G without any restrictions, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash, front - 5 megapixels. The battery at high load lasts for a day and a half. With a moderate mode of operation, the device will work for two days and even more.

8.Lenovo A6010 Plus

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Operating system: Android 5.0.2 with Vibe UI skin

Display: IPS, 5 inches, 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi)

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Quad-Core 64-bit @ 1.2GHz, Adreno 306 GPU @ 400MHz

Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 128 GB

Camera: main 13 Mpix, flash, Full HD video, front camera 5 Mpix

Communications: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, FM radio, LTE Cat 4, A-GPS/GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots

Battery: 2300 mAh

Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass

Dimensions, weight: 140.9 x 70.5 x 8.4 mm, 130 grams

Price: 11 990 rubles

In fact, Lenovo A6010 Plus is an analogue of ZenFone 2 Laser, only in a smaller case and a smaller battery. These devices have the same chip, memory, interfaces and support for wireless networks. The difference is in the Android user shell. Here, everyone is free to evaluate for himself what is closer to him in terms of the design of the case and the user interface.

9. Alcatel One Touch 6045Y Idol 3 LTE

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Operating system: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 pixels (401 ppi)

Chip, processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 octa-core 1.5GHz, Adreno 405 GPU

Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB

Camera: main 13 Mpix, autofocus, flash, FullHD video, front camera 5 Mpix

Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, USB On-the-Go support, GPS/ A-GPS / GLONASS, microUSB, two slots micro SIM

Battery: 2910 mAh

Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass

Dimensions, weight: 153x75x7.4 mm, 141 grams

Price: 14 290 rubles

In technical terms, Alcatel One Touch 6045Y Idol 3 is a complete copy of ZTE Blade X9, but the device looks more expensive and sophisticated. True, the price of Idol 3 is higher. Whether it is worth overpaying is a question for buyers. However, the gadget took ninth place in our hit parade.

10.Lenovo Vibe P1m

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Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with Vibe UI skin

Screen: IPS, 5 inches, 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi)

Chip, processor: MediaTek MT6735m Quad-Core @ 1GHz, Mali-T720 GPU

Memory: 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory (10.3 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 64 GB

Camera: main 8 megapixel, autofocus, flash, HD video, front camera 5 megapixel

Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.1 with A2DP and LE profiles, USB 2.0, USB On-the-Go support, FM radio, LTE Cat 4, GPS/ A- GPS / GLONASS, microUSB, two micro-SIM slots

Battery: 4000 mAh

Sensors: light and proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass, OneKey Power Saver mechanical button

Dimensions, weight: 141x71.8x9.4 mm, 148 grams

Price: 12 290 rubles

The main feature of Lenovo Vibe P1m is a capacious battery. For this reason, the Lenovo mobile works 2-3 days without any strain. This fact practically did not affect the appearance of the device. It has a very reasonable size.

In technical terms, Vibe P1m has very typical characteristics for this class of devices. There is a 4-core MediaTek MT6735m chip, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of memory for data storage, there is support for memory cards.

The pluses include the presence of a slot for two SIM cards, full support for all Russian LTE bands, USB On-the-Go mode, when other devices can be charged from a smartphone.

The indicated prices are valid on the day of publication. Over time, prices can change both up and down.

In our "ten" you will not meet representatives of the most promoted brands such as Sony, Samsung, LG or Apple. Their products, with similar functionality and technical characteristics, cost 25-30% more than their counterparts from lesser-known brands. But this does not mean at all that a smartphone from Lenovo or Xiaomi will work worse, for example, HTC or Sony.

The variety and abundance of smartphones on store windows for 15 thousand rubles is amazing, and the question of choosing the most suitable one for many of us often turns into a difficult task. Each new phone model is unique in its own way, since it carries a special combination of functionality and the so-called hardware, and the state of harmony of these two components is a good, balanced smartphone. In order to make it clear which one is better to choose, this article presents to the attention of readers a rating of smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles at the end of 2018, based on an analysis of their characteristics and reviews of new gadget owners. We have collected 10 cool phones that are really worth the money.

Our top 10 is opened by an interesting model - Nokia 6 in an elegant aluminum alloy case. It got into the rating not by chance, because it has a chic 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution and damage protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, an excellent 16 MP camera with lenses from Carl Zeiss, an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, supplemented the presence of an NFC module and a fingerprint scanner. The once mega-popular brand is gradually regaining lost positions, presenting such balanced and beautiful models of the budget and medium price categories to the users' judgment.

Specifications

• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo;
• Cameras: main - 16 MP (Carl Zeiss Lens), front - 8 MP (f / 2, 84 °);
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937;
• Battery: 3000 mAh with wireless and fast charging.

pros

1. Excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with Full HD resolution;
2. Good performance, 3 GB RAM and NFC module;
3. Fast and wireless battery charging.

Minuses

1. No camera shutter button;
2. The camera does not have optical stabilization;
3. Combined memory card slot.

In ninth place is the model - Meizu M6s with the same high parameters as the previous device. The large and bright screen of the gadget is made using IPS technology, and its new 18:9 format allows you to watch videos with a greater degree of comfort. Noteworthy is the M6s hardware platform with a 6-core chipset - Samsung Exynos 7872, the operating frequency of the cores of which reaches 2.0 GHz, paired with a graphic assistant - Mali-G71 MP1 and with 3 GB of RAM. Hence the high performance of new items in all situations. The main camera of the cell phone is also from Samsung, it takes photos with a maximum resolution of 16 megapixels and videos in Full HD format. Its f/2.0 aperture allows you to confidently shoot in low light. The 8 MP selfie camera is also Korean and with the same aperture. The smartphone does not have an NFC module, but there is a conveniently located fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function for its battery.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7,1,2 Nougat with FlyMe 6,2 shell;
• Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 1440×720 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 16 MP (Samsung, f / 2), front - 8 MP (Samsung, f / 2);
• Processor: 6-core Samsung Exynos 7872 (2.0 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-G71 MP1;
• Memory: RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB,
• Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging - Meizu Super mCharge.

pros

1. Great display with 18:9 aspect ratio;
2. Powerful processor from Samsung;
3. Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and fast charging.

Minuses

1. No NFC module;
2. Combined slot for a memory card;
3. Marky body and weak oleophobic coating.

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1)

The eighth position in the ranking was taken by ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1). The model is assembled in a metal case, which has an elongated format for a 5.7-inch IPS screen with high resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Inside this cell phone, an 8-core processor is working - MediaTek MT6750, which, with the support of a video accelerator - Mali-T860 MP2, develops a good information processing speed, although under heavy loads the device noticeably heats up, up to a serious decrease in fps. The smartphone works with two SIM cards, supports LTE 18 frequency bands, has a fingerprint scanner and FM radio. Its main camera with autofocus and HDR shooting is dual of sensors with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels, therefore, it will be possible to create artistic photos with background blur. The selfie camera is also 8 megapixels, and the battery with a capacity of 4130 mAh with a fast charge function holds a charge in normal mode for up to 2 days.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0 skin;
• Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main dual with 16 megapixels and 8 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels;
• Processor: 8-core MediaTek MT6750 (1.5 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-T860 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 4130 mAh with fast charging.

pros

1. Large and clear screen, good cameras;
2. Works fast;
3. Separate microSD slot.

Minuses

1. Significantly heated in games;
2. Quite quickly discharged under heavy loads;
3. Very smooth and slippery body.

LG Q6a

On the seventh step of our top 10 is an aluminum alloy smartphone certified according to the US military standard MIL-STD-810G - LG Q6a (M700). This reliable gadget runs Android 7.1 Nougat and works with two SIM cards. It has an excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with high definition and image density, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass. Inside, the model has a powerful 8-core processor - Snapdragon 435 MSM8940, hence the stable operation of Q6a both in the network and with applications. Selfie lovers will love the 5MP wide-angle 100° front-facing camera, while the 13MP main camera is also good and takes good quality HDR shots.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with UX 6.0 shell;
• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP (100 °);
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (1.4 GHz);
• Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 505;
• Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB, slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3000 mAh.

pros

1. Large IPS screen with high resolution;
2. Works fast thanks to the Snapdragon 435 chip;
3. Gorilla Glass 3 and 100° selfie camera.

Minuses

1. No fingerprint scanner;
2. Little RAM;
3. There is no NFC module.

Honor 9 Lite

The model that took sixth place in our rating is Honor 9 Lite from Huawei. This stylish smartphone in a durable aluminum alloy case with a glass back panel, has an excellent IPS display with a diagonal of 5.65 inches, high resolution and high-quality oleophobic coating, which displays an 18:9 image. It has as many as 4 cameras, or 2 dual photo modules: the main one is 13/2 Mp and the front one is 13/2 Mp; moreover, both older cameras have f / 2 aperture, which allows you to take good photos in low light. The Android 8.0 Oreo phone is responsive and just as fast, thanks to the proprietary octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics co-processor and 3GB of RAM. And although the 3000 mAh capacity of its battery is clearly not enough for the long-term operation of the energy-intensive screen and chipset, the Honor 9 Lite has a fingerprint scanner and, as a nice bonus, an NFC module.

Specifications

• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo with Emotion 8.0 skin;
• Display: IPS, 5.65 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13/2 Mp, front - 13/2 Mp;
• Processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 (2.36 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-T830 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging function.

pros

1. Excellent IPS screen with a ratio of 18:9;
2. Powerful HiSilicon Kirin 659 with Mali-T830;
3. Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and NFC module.

Minuses

1. Weak battery;
2. Lack of a separate slot for a memory card;
3. The rear glass panel is very slippery.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

In fifth place is the phablet - Xiaomi Mi Max 2, the front panel of the aluminum body of which is adorned with a huge IPS display manufactured by Tianma with a diagonal of 6.44 inches, with Full HD resolution and scratch protection with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. For confident work, this the giant received a powerful 8-core chip - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 and 4 GB of RAM, and judging by the reviews - the device is smart, and there are no complaints in terms of performance. The cameras in Mi Max 2 are 12 and 5 megapixels, the older one is from Sony, the younger one is Samsung; The Japanese module, in addition to autofocus and HDR shooting, has a digital image stabilization function, but the Korean one has f / 2 aperture and a capture angle of 85 °. Mi Max 2 is not only a smartphone with a large screen, it is also a smartphone with a powerful battery: with a capacity of 5300 mAh and due to not the highest resolution of the display, a wonderful phone can work autonomously for up to 3 days. And it also has a fingerprint scanner and an infrared port, thanks to which Mi Max 2 turns into a convenient remote control.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI V9 skin;
• Display: IPS, 6.44 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 12 MP, front - 5 MP;
• Battery: 5300 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (USB Type-C).

pros

1. Big screen from Tianma;
2. Performance Snapdragon 625 with 4 GB of RAM;
3. Powerful battery with fast charging function.

Minuses

1. Very large and therefore uncomfortable to wear;
2. Combined slot for memory cards;
3. Slippery.

Xiaomi Mi A1

We gave the fourth line of the rating to a well-balanced smartphone costing 13 thousand rubles, and again from Xiaomi, the model is Mi A1, in a metal case with a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. The bright Full HD, IPS screen of the phone has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and is protected from damage by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The performance of Mi A1 is all right, because it got a powerful 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with an operating frequency of 2 GHz. The main camera of the phone is dual 12MP OmniVision sensors and it takes decent pictures. The model has an infrared port, thanks to which it can serve as a remote control for household appliances, and a 3080 mAh battery holds a charge for at least a full day.

Specifications

• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - dual: 12/12 MP (optical Zoom 2x), front - 5 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (2.0 GHz);
• Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 506;
• Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3080 mAh, fast charging (USB Type-C).

pros

1. High-quality display;
2. Fast working processor;
3. Good camera, 4 GB RAM, infrared port.

Minuses

1. Very slippery;
2. Combined slot for memory cards;
3. There is no NFC module.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

And so, we smoothly got to the top three of the rating, and the third position of our top 10 was taken by a reliable Korean smartphone that can be bought for 14,000 rubles - samsung galaxy J7 (2017) metal case with IP54 dust and splash resistance. On the front panel of the phone is a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and below it is the home key combined with a fingerprint scanner. The processing of information in the Galaxy J7 is handled by a proprietary 8-core chip - Samsung Exynos with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, thanks to which an inexpensive but good smartphone is fast in operation. Users note the good photo quality of both cameras, and they are in a 13 megapixel device, they praise the battery, with which the Galaxy J7 can last a week without recharging in economy mode. It also has NFC and ANT + modules, as well as a separate slot for memory cards.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.1 Nougat - 8.1 Oreo;
• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 13 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (1.6 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali T-830 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3600 mAh.

pros

1. Large and bright Super AMOLED screen;
2. Excellent battery;
3. Nice camera with f/1.7 aperture.

Minuses

1. Little internal memory;
2. Weak photos with a lack of lighting;
3. Slippery and heavy.

The second step in the ranking of smartphones in 2018, costing up to 15,000 rubles, was taken by a large smartphone in an aluminum case - Huawei Y9 (2018), already out of the box coming with Android 8.0 Oreo. Another phablet in our top 10 is equipped with a 5.93-inch IPS screen. Its hardware is based on an 8-core processor of its own production - HiSilicon Kirin 659, which overclocks the device in conjunction with the Mali-T830 MP2 graphics coprocessor for any multitasking. Both photo modules of the phone are double: the main one consists of cameras with a resolution of 13 and 2 megapixels, and the front one consists of 16 and 2 megapixels, and the aperture of the selfie camera is f / 2. The cameras shoot very well, and when shooting in the daytime, high-quality photos are obtained with their help. The Y9 battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, and holds a charge for a full day of light, and the smartphone is unlocked using a fingerprint scanner.

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Those who are seriously thinking about buying a middle-class gadget will certainly benefit from our rating of devices up to fifteen thousand rubles, which includes the most interesting 8 or more nuclear devices with FullHD screen resolution.

As experience shows, for the same price you can find offers that differ like heaven and earth. We will try to help you make an informed choice.

TOP 6 models of 2016-2017

Last - weird multimedia gadget Highscreen Boost 3 SE

The basis for it was the MediaTek MT6753 chipset, although it is 8-core, it is far from top-end.

But the main feature, as conceived by the developers, was to be an advanced audio system and two replaceable batteries of various capacities - each with its own cover.

The price of the version with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory is about 15 thousand rubles.

Model pluses:

• MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.3 GHz.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Two batteries included: 3100 and 6900 mAh.
• Quality audio system.

Cons of Highscreen Boost 3 SE:

• Very heavy weight (200 grams) with larger capacity battery.

5th place occupies another 5" model Lenovo K6 power

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8-core platform, not the most powerful, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, a solid 5-inch battery, 13-megapixel camera.

In general, not bad, but you can find better ones for the same 11.2 thousand rubles.

Model pluses:

• S-IPS screen with a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1080x1920.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8937 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.4 GHz.
• The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
• Plenty of RAM up to 3 GB.
• Lots of built-in memory - up to 32 GB.
• The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Good battery capacity - 4000 mAh.
• 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
• Fingerprint scanner.

Cons of Lenovo K6 Power:

• Not a very good main camera.

For 4 positions – model Huawei Nova announced in September 2016.

The processor is more powerful than the two previous models, up to 4 GB of RAM, well-equipped cameras and the price is from 14 thousand rubles in the minimum configuration.

Model pluses:

• 5-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• 2.5D glass.
• The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
• The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Good battery capacity - 3020 mAh.
• 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
• Front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
• The fingerprint scanner.
• The metal body of the device.

Cons of Huawei Nova:

3rd place - phablet with a 6-inch display Meizu m3 Max , announced in September 2016.

Average for an 8-core performance MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, good cameras and a powerful battery, which is important, with a fast charging function.

And not too high price- about 11 thousand rubles in the 64-gigabyte version.

Model pluses:

• 6-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• 2.5D glass.
• MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, clocked at 1.8 GHz.
• The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
• Plenty of RAM up to 3 GB.
• Plenty of built-in memory up to 64 GB.
• The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Fast charging function.
• 13-megapixel main camera SONY IMX258 with autofocus.
• Front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
• The fingerprint scanner.
• The metal body of the device.
• Affordable price - about 11 thousand rubles.

Cons of Meizu m3 Max:

• Combined slot for memory cards.

2nd place occupies the model Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with a 5.5-inch display, announced in February 2017.

The price is traditionally low for Xiaomi: in the 64-gigabyte version, the gadget costs a little more than 10 thousand rubles.

At the same time, the Snapdragon 625 is on board, quite powerful for the middle class, and a very good battery.

Model pluses:

• 2.5D glass.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 octa-core processor running at 2 GHz.
• The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
• Plenty of RAM up to 4 GB.
• Plenty of built-in memory up to 64 GB.
• The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Good battery capacity - 4100 mAh.
• 13-megapixel main camera Sony imx258 with autofocus.
• Front camera Samsung S5K5E8 with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
• The fingerprint scanner.
• The metal body of the device.
• Affordable price - about 10 thousand rubles.

Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X:

• Combined slot for memory cards.

Completely unexpected first place phablet took the ranking HomTom HT10 from a little-known Chinese brand, announced in April 2016.

And how could he not take it if on board there is a Mediatek Helio X20 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and (think about it!) A 21-megapixel camera. And all this luxury - for a miserable 12 thousand rubles!

Interesting feature– instead of a fingerprint scanner, the gadget is equipped with an iris scanner.

Model pluses:

• 5.5-inch S-IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• 2.5D glass.
• Mediatek Helio X20 (MT6797) 10-core processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz.
• The current version of OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
• Plenty of RAM up to 4 GB.
• Lots of built-in memory - up to 32 GB.
• The maximum capacity of Micro SD cards is up to 128 GB.
• Support for work in LTE networks.
• Acceptable battery capacity is 3200 mAh.
• 21-megapixel main camera with autofocus.
• Front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels.
• Iris scanner.
• The metal body of the device.
• Affordable price - about 12 thousand rubles.

Cons of HomTom HT10:

• Combined slot for memory cards.

28.11.2016 at 13:21 · pavlofox · 10 640

The best smartphones of 2016 under 15,000 rubles

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Opens the top ten smartphones of 2016 in the price segment up to 15 thousand rubles. The gadget is equipped with a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with a modern 64-bit Snapdragon 615 octa-core chip and has a 13-megapixel camera. In addition to a good filling, the model has a high-quality assembly and a pleasant external design.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 - the top smartphone of 2016, the price of which is in the range of 13-15 thousand rubles. In a thin case, there is a decent capacity battery of 3,100 mAh. The filling is perfectly optimized: the AMOLED screen, despite its large size, is very economical, and the charge lasts for a long time. The screen is bright, the picture is juicy, and the viewing angles are such that it is pleasant to look at the image from any angle. The phone has a high-quality light-sensitive 5 megapixel camera for selfies with a flash. The smartphone received a fresh Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and a convenient Samsung shell with useful features. Themes, fonts change, different ringtones are set for each SIM card, system notifications are turned off.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 SM– A300 F is one of the top sellers in 2016 due to its seductively low price, wide functionality and attractive design. The practical device has a main and secondary cameras for widescreen selfies. The photographs are rich, bright and contrast, and it will be pleasant to look at them on the screen. The device in a metal case withstands impressive loads during operation and is not afraid of injury, such as scratches, abrasions, bumps.

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BQ aquaris M4.5 - one of the best mobile devices in 2016, located in the price segment up to 15,000 rubles. Dolby Atmos surround sound effect, high-quality housing, excellent display, long battery life - these are the main advantages of this device. In addition, the camera is installed in the model high level. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels and is equipped with autofocus and dual-color flash. The aperture value is f / 2.0, and the number of lenses is 5. It can not only take high-quality photos, but also record HD videos with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The front camera allows you to take selfies.

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Huawei P8 Lite ranks sixth in the list of the best smartphones of 2016, which belongs to the category of devices with a cost of no more than 15,000 rubles. It is a light version of the flagship Huawei P8. The Chinese manufacturer equipped the device with a simpler, but modern filling. At the same time, the design was successfully preserved. The device is equipped with a 5-inch display with a fairly high resolution, which is 1280 by 720 pixels. In Huawei P8 Lite, music lovers will find a very good sound thanks to a fairly bright and loud external speaker. Talking with interlocutors is pleasant, as the earpiece has a solid volume reserve. The device has an excellent 13-megapixel camera Huawei P8 Lite, which is equipped with a BSI sensor, powerful LED flash and fairly fast autofocus.

5.

LG class H650 E located in the middle of the top of the best smartphones in 2016 in the price category up to 15 thousand rubles. The device has a stylish design with a metal body. The smartphone processor, as for the middle class, looks modest. This is the long-known quad-core Snapdrgon 410, which belongs rather to the budget category. 4 Cortex A53 cores operate at 1.2 GHz and show low but acceptable performance. For everyday tasks, such as the Internet and listening to music, it will be more than enough. But in games, high performance is not worth the wait. The weak side of the gadget is a battery with a relatively low capacity, which will last no more than three days in standby mode, but with active use, the battery can be completely discharged after 6-8 hours.

4.

Xiaomi Mi4 c ranks fourth in the list of the best smartphones of 2016, falling into the price category up to 15,000 rubles. The mobile device has a minimalist and lightweight design with a large selection of body colors. The device is equipped with a 5-inch display with excellent saturation. Viewing angles are suitable - the picture is not distorted, inversion, blackout are not noticed. Excellent readability is maintained even when exposed to direct sunlight. In addition, the gadget has a fairly powerful processor and provides good image quality.

3.

Xiaomi Redmi note 3 Pro 32 GB opens the top three smartphones in 2016. The device can be safely called the flagship in its price segment, thanks to its high-quality assembly and many useful features. It is available in three colors: grey, silver and gold. The case is metal, only small panels are made of plastic at the bottom and top. They serve for more confident signal reception by network modules. In addition to good performance, it has moderate power consumption and does not suffer from overheating. The power of the processor installed in the device is enough to solve almost any tasks, with the speed of the system there is a complete order. The smartphone is equipped with a fairly powerful battery: in normal mode, with moderate loads, it will provide the smartphone with food for two days. With a display brightness of 50%, the video playback time is 12 hours. With the same brightness indicator in 3D games, the smartphone will last about 5 hours on a single charge.

2.

It ranks second among the top smartphones of 2016 in the price segment up to 15 thousand rubles. The device from the Chinese company has good quality assembly and nice exterior design. It has a 5.5-inch display with a high-quality matrix and touch controls. The device supports MiraVision 2.0 technology, which is designed to improve image quality and save energy. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 with a proprietary interface Flyme OS 5.1.3.0G. Among the advantages of the device, it is worth highlighting its high-quality sound reproduction: it provides good performance when outputting sound to headphones. In particular, the signal-to-noise ratio is claimed to be 110 dB, and the non-linear distortion factor is 95 dB. Meizu M3 Note is built on MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) processor, it automatically adjusts the frequency of CPU and GPU to reduce power consumption while maintaining maximum performance sufficient for current tasks.

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ASUS Zenfone Max ZC550 KL 16 GB tops the ranking of the best smartphones of 2016. A stylish device from Asus has a streamlined shape with rounded edges with a metal insert under the buttons. The back cover is made of plastic with leather texture. The smartphone is well assembled, it feels holistic. The back cover sits very tightly on the latches, does not play or creak when squeezed. The battery has a large capacity, so the device's resources with active use will last for 3 days without recharging, and with economical use - for 5-7 days. Distinctive feature ZenFone Max ZC550KL is its ability to charge other devices. The model is running operating system Android 5.0.2 but with its own ZenUi skin. In addition to thoughtful interfaces and an advanced shell, the smartphone performs its most basic functions well.

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