TOP-14 best smartphones up to 15,000 rubles

Not all worthy representatives of the smartphone market require fabulous amounts from the buyer. It is quite possible to find smartphones up to 15,000 rubles, which in their characteristics and parameters will not be inferior to the leaders of the segment. Of course, to reduce prices, manufacturers have to cut back on certain characteristics. But the variety of devices allows you to choose the option for everyone.

A smartphone with the best price / quality ratio of up to 15,000 rubles

Xiaomi Redmi 8 4 / 64GB

Cost: from 9000₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

The rating of the best smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles is headed by an excellent device in a classic design with the installed Android 9.0 system. It has support for two SIM cards. The 6.22-inch screen reproduces colors perfectly. There are three cameras: the main one with 12 megapixels, an additional 2 megapixels and the front one with 8 megapixels. It provides all the necessary interfaces, including a convenient 3.5 mm headphone jack. The device uses an 8-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. All this guarantees excellent performance even when using heavy programs.

Pros:

Design
Durable big screen
Great sound
Capacious battery
Type-C Charging Socket
Fingerprints on the screen almost do not remain

Minuses:

The camera does not work well at night

HUAWEI P30 Lite

Cost: from 14500₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

A balanced smartphone with very serious functionality. By its technical characteristics, the model can be compared even with devices of the premium segment. Moreover, the cost is very reasonable. In stores, finding a cover can be quite difficult, since their high cost and not too attractive design immediately repel it. However, you can always order from China. But without a case, it is recommended to use the device extremely carefully, since the case is easily scratched.

Pros:

Great screen with rich colors
Long working time without recharging
When using does not heat up
Beautiful design
The camera works great even in the dark
Memory
NFC function

Minuses:

The case is easily scratched
Hard to find a good case

A smartphone with the best battery up to 15,000 rubles

Hisense Rock 5 4 / 64GB

Cost: from 10000₽

Rating:5.0 / 5

Fresh model from a fairly new brand. The company has not yet gained great popularity, so it is difficult to find covers and accessories for the phone. At its relatively low cost, the device offers the user a lot of advantages, among which the most prominent 5500 mAh battery. This allows you to not charge the smartphone for three days at an average intensity of use. Separately, it is worth highlighting a reliable reception of communication and a stable connection to networks.

Pros:

Very long work without recharging
Solid assembly
Comfortably lies in the hand
Well thought out functionality
Special interfaces for easy control
The case does not get dirty

Minuses:

Good photos are not always obtained
Few accessories on sale

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 128GB

Cost: from 12500₽

Rating:5.0 / 5

A device characterized by increased autonomy. Powered by a battery capacity of 5300 mAh, which also has a quick charge function. With weak and moderate use, the charge can last from three days to a week. Manufacturers specifically emphasized the large battery and the maximum reduction in the number of demanding applications. And thanks to this, it was possible to reduce the daily waste of charge to 5-10%. Of course, if you set the maximum brightness and without interruption use various games or watch videos, the charge will end much faster.

Pros:

Comfortable size
High performance
Functionality
Ergonomics
Video quality
The presence of a large number of accessories
Capacious battery
Stereo sound

Minuses:

Not very high quality pictures

Best phones with displays up to 5.5 inches

Xiaomi Redmi Go 1 / 8GB

Cost: from 4700₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

Immediately after purchasing this device, any user will pay attention to the complete absence of third-party applications. The manufacturer tried to optimize the device as best as possible, while leaving only the most important. According to its technical characteristics, the model does not reach the average level, but many lack functionality. The model is perfect as a first phone for a child or just for those who do not care about modern bells and whistles.

Pros:

Almost complete absence of third-party applications
Good screen
Simple and intuitive interface
Availability
Excellent audibility when talking
Extremely low power
Quick work

Minuses:

The bottom buttons are poorly visible

Meizu 15 Lite 4 / 32GB

Cost: from 9400₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

An inexpensive device with a good design and decent stuffing. The screen is bright enough and provides excellent color reproduction. There is a very fine adjustment of brightness, contrast and a whole range of parameters. Performance for this price is very good. Enough for videos, games and various "heavy" programs. The device works on Android, but the preinstalled version may not correspond to the latest applications.

Pros:

Quality assembly
Compact size
Good sound from the external speaker
Attractive design
Fast and reliable fingerprint scanner
Thoughtful screen settings
Battery fast charge function

Minuses:

Old software version
Lack of updates
Inconvenient camera software

The best devices with a display of up to 6 inches

Motorola Moto E5 16GB

Cost: from 7000₽

Rating:5.0 / 5

A smartphone with a reasonable price that is perfect for a child or a person who is not chasing the latest developments. It has all the necessary functionality. The amount of RAM allows you to use almost any application. However, when installing an excessive number of programs, freezes may occur. At the same time, some applications can work for a long time. The sound of the device is very decent, comparable even with the premium segment.

Pros:

Powerful battery
Big screen
Excellent equipment
Split screen function
Sound quality
Large amount of memory
Availability

Minuses:

The plastic case is fragile enough
Weak camera
The fingerprint scanner does not immediately work

Samsung Galaxy A40 64GB

Cost: from 13700₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

One of the best smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles. It has a front camera of 12 megapixels with the possibility of increasing to 25 megapixels. However, in practice, this increase is almost imperceptible. By its characteristics, the phone can even be attributed to the premium segment, as it provides for all the latest developments in the field of wireless data transmission. With it, you can comfortably pay for purchases with one touch.

Pros:

Good screen
Large amount of memory
Ergonomic body
Thoughtful size
NFC system
Ultra-thin bezels expanding the screen
Support for high frequency wireless interfaces

Minuses:

Weak camera
Low autonomy
Plastic case wipes quickly
There may be problems with getting root rights

The best devices with a wide display

Realme 5 Pro 128GB

Cost: from 14900₽

Rating:5.0 / 5

A smartphone with a screen diagonal of 6.3 inches. This is enough to use the Internet, social networks, games and even watching movies. Moreover, the screen here is specially installed using the latest developments. Excellent color reproduction and thoughtful touch control system are guaranteed. The main rear camera is 48 MP, which is more than enough for excellent pictures and videos.

Pros:

Great IPS screen
Attractive body design
Installed software is very convenient to use.
Loud, high-quality sound
Good enough camera
Large amount of internal memory
High-quality assembly without crevices and distortions
Powerful charging included

Minuses:

Missing NFC Function
The case is very easily soiled, as prints easily remain

vivo Y93 4 / 32GB Dual Sim

Cost: from 12000₽

Rating:5.0 / 5

The classic device with Android 8.1. The 6.22-inch screen has a resolution of 1520x720, which is enough for comfortable viewing videos directly from the phone. On the back of the device are the main cameras: one with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and the other at 2 megapixels. The camera is equipped with all the necessary functions, including autofocus and LED flash.

Pros:

High performance
Suitable for work and entertainment
A capacious battery that allows you to forget about charging
Special voice search system
Ability to work simultaneously in two applications
Good camera
Well thought out energy saving system
Responsive sensor

Minuses:

Software errors may occur that are fixed by developers in updates

The best devices with a good camera for high-quality photos

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6 / 64GB

Cost: from 13900₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

Productive device with a good camera up to 15 thousand rubles, suitable for games. It has a 64 megapixel camera that can be used to create semi-professional shots. A well-thought-out image adjustment system will only contribute to this. However, manufacturers could not fit such characteristics into the case without a protrusion, so the camera must be protected with a cover. Otherwise, there is a risk of quickly scratching the lens and ruining the device.

Pros:

Wide Function Camera
Built-in NFC Function
Large and bright screen
Quality assembly
Glass on the back
Good autonomy
Relatively low cost

Minuses:

The case from the kit does not protect the camera from scratches
Impressive size and weight

Honor 10i 128GB

Cost: from 13900₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

Convenient and smart smartphone, which some users compare with the famous "apple" brand. The model is assembled very high quality. It feels like all the parts fit snugly together, which makes the case very thin and light. In its functionality, it can be compared with premium models. There is an NFC function, a fingerprint scanner, support for LTE networks and much more. The cost of the device is usually up to 15 thousand rubles.

Pros:

Great camera
Large amount of internal memory
Nice to hold in your hands
Light weight
Quality assembly without backlash
Modern design
Bright and clear screen

Minuses:

Limited screen brightness and difficulty using the device in the sun

Best models with NFC module

BQ 6040L Magic

Cost: from 7500₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

One of the budget options with the NFC function. Typically, in the models of this price segment, such functionality is not installed. However, here the manufacturers managed to reduce costs for other components by making a stable payment system via smartphone. However, the performance of the device may be a little disappointing. If there are no problems with basic applications and instant messengers, then when you try to use demanding graphics programs or games, you can come across many lags.

Pros:

Long battery life
Great performance
NFC function
Support for memory cards up to 128 GB
Good camera

Minuses:

May run out of RAM
Low screen resolution
Hard to find a case

Samsung Galaxy A50 64GB

Cost: from 13800₽

Rating:4.5 / 5

Reliable smartphone from a well-known manufacturer. Runs on Android 9.0. The kit comes with proprietary software from Samsung, which greatly simplifies the initial setup of the device and its further use.

Pros:

Bright screen
Autonomy
Performance
Face id
Great shots on camera in daylight

Minuses:

The fingerprint scanner does not always work right away
Under artificial lighting, photos are not the best