The best Russian smartphones of 2019

For many people, such a technique as smartphones is associated exclusively with foreign production, but this rule is far from always true. Many domestic companies engaged in the manufacture of modern technological gadgets intentionally hide or do not advertise their Russian origin. They quite rightly believe that many buyers will turn away from them if they find out about this fact. The production capacities of these enterprises are mainly located in China, so the smartphones created in Russia are almost impossible to distinguish from their Chinese counterparts. This applies not only to the appearance, but also to batteries, software, often even the cost.

Today we decided to tell you exactly about Russian smartphones, so that when you come to the store for the next gadget, you know for sure that this model was created by domestic engineers, and by its performance characteristics the smartphone will not be inferior even to the flagship gadgets from world famous manufacturers. First, let's figure out what to look for when choosing a smartphone, and in the future we will move on to a direct analysis of specific models.

How to choose a smartphone made in Russia?

Absolutely all domestic gadgets work on the Android operating system, because it is by far the most popular in the world. This is a fairly open system, so manufacturers, if necessary, can make quite serious changes to it regarding standard software, functionality, appearance, and so on.

Before buying, you should pick up your smartphone and check how comfortable it fits in the palm of your hand. Over the past few years, there has been a tendency to increase the diagonal of the display - more and more models with a diagonal of 5 inches and above appear on the shelves, however, using such gadgets is far from always convenient - it’s difficult to reach all points of the screen with your fingers. In this regard, it is better to first make sure that working with this phone will be as comfortable as possible.

The material from which the case is made will directly affect not only the attractive appearance and its safety during the life of the gadget, but also the strength of the device itself. Today, there are three basic materials - metal, plastic and glass, specially tempered. Metal is the most durable, but it almost always has a rather slippery surface, so the phone can just pop out of hand. Tempered glass usually has a special coating that increases friction. A phone with such a case is characterized by excellent durability, looks attractive, but will cost much more. The simplest material is plastic, which is quickly worn away, can crack or even burst.

Pay attention to the hardware of the smartphone, especially the processor. This is the brain center of the device, which is responsible for the performance of the gadget, provides quick opening of applications, work with graphic files, stable operation of games. Another point that has a direct impact on the performance of the device is the RAM - the more it is, the faster the device will work.For the average price category, such an indicator will be approximately 1-2 GB, for more expensive models - 3 GB or higher (today you can find products equipped with 8 GB of RAM).

In terms of the display, not only its diagonal is important, but also a number of parameters that directly affect the image quality - brightness, sharpness, number of colors, viewing angles, resolution. The amount of internal memory allows you to store a certain amount of data in the phone, most modern phones also have a slot for connecting a memory card to make this figure higher. If you plan to take a lot of pictures or want to shoot video on the phone, then the quality of the camera will play not the last role for you. The total number of pixels today is not too important, it is much more important to pay attention to the quality of the image sensor - it will be responsible for the clarity and color rendering of the image.

When choosing models to include in our rating of the best Russian smartphones in 2019, we relied heavily on these points, however, user reviews and the price-quality ratio of models were taken into account. The most expensive products were not included in our review. We hope that after a careful study of our article, you will be able to choose for yourself the best phone that will serve you for a long time.

The best models of Russian smartphones

10. INOI 2 Lite

Our review opens with one of the least expensive models, which, due to its reasonable price, is very popular. The smartphone has compact overall dimensions, the case is made of reinforced plastic, painted black. It has a soft-touch coating, which makes it absolutely non-slippery regardless of operating conditions. The design is quite modest, no decorative elements are provided. The back cover can be removed if necessary, the battery can also be removed independently. Under the cover, you can find two slots for SIM cards and one slot for connecting a microSD memory card. On the right side there is a rocker responsible for changing volume indicators, and there is also a power button. All of them are characterized by a short stroke and a clear response.

The diagonal of the display is 5 inches, the resolution is not too large - only 480x854 pixels. Viewing angles are not too wide, the brightness also leaves much to be desired - under direct sunlight, the picture fades. The sensor is capable of simultaneously recognizing two touches. The product has a 4-core MediaTek MT6580 processor, there is 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. The device works quite stably with office and other undemanding applications, but the smartphone is clearly not suitable for games with high requirements. The set of communication modules is standard, they all work quite stably and reliably. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh - enough for one day of active use.

Benefits:

• Reasonable cost;
• Good performance;
• Large diagonal display;
• Reliable performance over time.

Disadvantages:

• You won’t be able to play games with good graphics.

9. Digma LINX ATOM 3G

Another fairly cheap model, which has a very decent appearance and is characterized by high build quality. The case is made of black plastic with a soft-touch coating; it is a monoblock in shape. The overall dimensions of the device are 125x64.6x10.5 mm. The diagonal of the display is 4 inches with a resolution of 800x400 pixels, such a small device is convenient to use, in addition, it easily fits in any pocket. The screen works on the basis of the budget matrix TN - with a direct look at it, the colors and the picture are pretty clear and correct, and when the viewing angles change, the image on the display starts to distort. Directly above the screen is a conversational speaker and a low-quality front camera, under it there are three touch-type buttons - back, home and multi-tasking.The back panel is plastic, has a slight corrugation, here is the main camera, the resolution of which is 2 megapixels, next to it is installed a flash of LED type.

The battery capacity is not very large - only 1200 mAh, next to the battery you can find slots for SIM cards and for a standard memory card. The device is equipped with a quad-core processor Spreadtrum SC7731E, the maximum clock frequency of which is 1.3 GHz, a single-core graphics chip brand Mali-T820 MP1. There is very little RAM - only 512 MB. For simple and undemanding games, such parameters will be quite enough, however, for working with graphics or heavy applications such indicators are clearly not enough. The device operates on the basis of the Android 8.1 Go Edition operating system - the modification is easy and intuitive to use, it has everything you need, it responds to commands almost instantly.

Benefits:

• Pretty high build quality;
• Low price;
• Stable work;
• Convenient operating system.

Disadvantages:

• Low battery capacity.

8. BQ BQ-5512L Strike Forward

One of the few budget smartphones, especially domestic production, which is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. It is available in several colors - black, purple, gold, gray and red. The case is compact and neat in size, it is convenient to carry it in your pocket. It fits perfectly in the hand, does not slip out. The back cover in the bulk is made of metal, which is very pleasant to the touch, there are plastic inserts on the top and bottom, under them there are communication antennas. The fingerprint scanner is very reliable, it works almost instantly, you can put the fingerprints of several people in the memory. The back cover can be removed if necessary, under it is a removable battery, slots for SIM cards and a memory card, the maximum amount of which is 128 GB. The lid adjoins the main body quite tightly, no gaps are observed, the same thing users say about backlash and extraneous creaks. Even with a strong press, it will not be squeezed.

The front side is protected by a special Panda Glass, which excellently resists scratches, physical stress and mechanical damage. The diagonal of the display is 5.45 inches, its resolution is 720x1440 pixels, viewing angles are quite wide. The maximum brightness is not too high, the sensor supports up to 5 simultaneous touches. It has a high-quality quad-core MediaTek MT6739WW processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, a PowerVR GE8100 graphics module. RAM 2 GB with 16 GB of internal. Performance is quite acceptable, you can play games with medium graphics, use various applications, view photos and videos, including feature films. The battery capacity is quite decent - 3200 mAh.

Benefits:

• Pretty modern look;
• Wide-angle display;
• Actual software version;
• High reliability of the product.

Disadvantages:

• The camera is rather weak;
• Too many pre-installed programs.

7. Digma HIT Q500 3G

This smartphone has all the key basic features for a device with a display diagonal of 5 inches. It works on the Android platform, there is support for two SIM cards, in addition, the price of this device will be affordable for most users. The model is available in four color options. The case is a little angular, but this does not affect the comfort of use - the corners do not cut into the hands. The display itself is reliably protected by a special 2.5D glass, which is not too typical for budget models. On the back there is a main camera with a flash, which if necessary performs the function of a flashlight, there is a speaker. To install a SIM card or memory card, the back cover will have to be removed. The battery has a capacity of 2100 mAh, it can be removed if necessary - its full charge is enough for full work during the day.The surface of the back cover is matte, it snaps quite reliably, does not creak.

The matrix type of the TN display matrix with a resolution of 854x480 pixels, supports up to two simultaneous touches, good viewing angles. There is a Spreadtrum sc7731 processor with four cores that work in the frequency range from 768 to 1.2 GHz. 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, of which about 5 GB is available, the last parameter can be increased with a microSD memory card up to 32 GB. There is a radio, many wireless modules - GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and others. The smartphone is equipped with the Android 7.0 operating system, there are a minimum number of pre-installed applications, the manufacturer only added DIGMA SmartCam. The main camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels, front - 2 megapixels.

Benefits:

• Quite a decent screen;
• Applications and web pages load very quickly;
• Holds a charge well;
• No extra apps.

Disadvantages:

• Module is weak

6. BQ BQ-5059 Strike Power

Available in three different colors - gold, silver and black. The design of the model is well thought out, the corners are all rounded, and the body is thin. It fits very well in the hand, you can easily reach all the screen elements. The back cover adjoins the case very tightly, the battery is non-removable, next to it there are three slots - two for SIM cards and one for a memory card, there is support for hot swapping, that is, the device does not have to be turned off to remove or install cards. The central part of the lid is made of stainless steel, the outer coating is ground and coated with special compounds to increase friction. Plastic inserts are provided above and below so that there are no problems with signal reception. The main camera lens is located in the upper right corner, in the immediate vicinity of it there is an LED flash. The speaker is slightly biased towards the bottom. The volume level is acceptable - it is enough to watch movies, calls, music.

The frames are wide, but quite acceptable in size. Below there are three touch buttons without backlighting, on top is the front camera lens, speaker and sensor system. The assembly is high-quality, there are no backlashes and extraneous creaks. The diagonal of the IPS display is 5 inches. Viewing angles are very wide, but the brightness on a sunny day is not enough. This device works on the basis of the quad-core Mediatek MT6580 processor with the Mali-400MP2 graphics chip, its frequency of operation is 1.3 GHz. There is 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Performance indicators are quite decent, with regards to the operation of the interface and the launch of programs, however, the RAM is objectively insufficient, which is why it will not be possible to play a demanding game with good graphics. The battery has an excellent capacity of 5000 mAh, so a single battery charge will be enough for a two-day smartphone.

Benefits:

• Pretty balanced device;
• Long battery life;
• Metal back cover;
• The display is made using IPS technology;
• The resolution of the main camera is 13 megapixels.

Disadvantages:

• Too many pre-installed programs, not all of which can be removed.

5. SENSEIT R500

It has a fairly thin body, placed in a rubberized shell. There are no hardware keys on the front panel; instead, touch keys are installed. The model is also equipped with a special side, which will reliably protect the screen from various kinds of physical influences. An additional level of protection of the display from possible damage is Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The case does not disassemble, it is not possible to remove the back cover. Only the compartment with two slots is removed, one of which is designed specifically for the SIM card, the second is variable - you can put either a SIM card or a microSD memory card there. The display resolution is not very large and the screen itself is small in size, however, it is quite comfortable to use.In particular, a light sensor is provided, the picture quality is not high, it will not work to control such a smartphone with gloves.

This smartphone works on the basis of the MediaTek hardware platform, the processor has 4 cores with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM is here - this amount is enough for normal operation of the operating system and simple applications. It is worth noting that all the connectors on the device are equipped with dust plugs. The camera provides average image quality and low detail pictures during video recording. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, which provides about 12 hours of talk time, in standby mode the device can work up to 600 hours.

Benefits:

• It is reliably protected from dust and moisture under the case;
• Decent performance;
• Continuous work
• High-quality and durable battery.

Disadvantages:

• The camera is not too good.

4. BQ BQ-5058 Strike Power Easy

It looks very nice - at first glance it’s imperceptible that this model belongs to the budget price category. All corners on the body are rounded. Immediately striking is the high build quality and materials from which the device is made. The central part of the back cover is made of brushed metal. The model is made in black, pinkish-golden, gold and dark gray versions. A fairly thick smartphone - more than 1 cm, largely due to the capacious battery. The battery itself is non-removable, unlike the back cover. Two slots for SIM cards and one for a memory card up to 64 GB are hidden under it. The ends are made of plastic, the front side is closed with a special 2.5D glass. The frames are medium in thickness, from the bottom there are three touch control buttons, they do not have a backlight. The speaker is not too loud, but it will be enough for a comfortable movie viewing. the main camera does not protrude beyond the body, so there is no likelihood of scratches on the lens.

The smartphone has an IPS matrix, the diagonal of which is 5 inches. The resolution is not too big - 854x480 pixels, and the viewing angles are quite wide. The backlight is uniform throughout the display. Brightness is adjusted exclusively in manual mode. The main element of the gadget is a 4-core MediaTek 6580 processor, 1 GB of RAM, built-in 8 GB. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, it discharges evenly, it will be enough for two days of active use. It will take you about 5 hours to fully charge.

Benefits:

• High build quality;
• Attractive appearance;
• The display has an IPS matrix;
• Stable and reliable operation of the product.

Disadvantages:

• A little slippery body.

3. Yandex.Phone

This is one of the most expensive gadgets in our today's review of the best Russian smartphones of the year. In general, Yandex has long been hatched plans to create its own mobile device, but it was possible to realize them only at the very end of last year. The model is made only in black, however, a wide selection of multi-colored covers is offered for the phone. The case here is made of reliably tempered glass on both sides, the diagonal of the display is 5.65 inches with a decent resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels. A fingerprint scanner is provided on the back of the device. The processor performance for such an expensive smartphone is average - an eight-core Snapdragon 630 is installed here, there are 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The slot for two SIM cards is hybrid - one of the slots can be used for microSD memory cards. The main camera is dual - 16 + 5 megapixels. A 5MP front camera is additionally equipped with a flash.

The operating system is Android 8.1, the battery capacity of 3050 mAh, supports fast charging technology. There is a built-in voice assistant. There is another very interesting and even unique opportunity - if a phone receives a call from a number that is not in the phone book, then through Yandex.Directory a search is made for the name of the organization that is trying to reach the person.

Benefits:

• Robust housing resistant to damage;
• Long service life;
• A number of unique features.

Disadvantages:

• Expensive.

2. INOI 5 Pro

In second place of our review of the best Russian smartphones is a budget, but very functional product, which enjoys well-deserved popularity among users. The smartphone is available in several colors - blue, black, golden and red. The back cover is made of hard plastic. The front side has additional protection in the form of 2.5D glass, there are light and proximity sensors. If necessary, the case can be disassembled, under the removable cover there is a battery, which in which case can be removed, two slots for SIM cards and a separate slot for a memory card. Hot swapping is not provided here. The assembly is of excellent quality, the phone itself fits comfortably in your hand, and all the controls are located as accessible as possible, the back cover is not sagging. The diagonal of the display is 5.5 inches, it is made on the basis of the IPS matrix, the resolution of which is 640x1280 pixels.

The processor function is performed by a MediaTek MT6739 microchip with four cores, its clock frequency is 1.3 GHz, and the PowerVR GE8100 graphic accelerator. RAM 1 GB, built-in 8 GB. The phone is pretty fast, able to work with all not too demanding applications. The battery capacity is 2850 mAh - not too much, even for one day it may not be enough, fast charging technology is not supported.

Benefits:

• Good workmanship and assembly;
• Long service life;
• Attractive appearance.

Disadvantages:

• Low battery capacity.

1. Highscreen Power Five Max 2

The leader of our rating is generally impossible to distinguish from imported products. The device is made in two color options - blue and black. The front side is minimalistic, on it, in addition to the display, there is only a front camera and speaker, no touch buttons and wide frames. There is a dual camera at the back, a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone looks pretty strict and conservative. The developers decided not to use design solutions, which in their latest models were used by the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones. Physical control buttons - turning on and the volume rocker - are located so that it is convenient to work with both their right and left hands. The diagonal of the display is 5.99 inches, it works on the basis of the IPS matrix, a screen resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels.

The smartphone has a Helio P10 processor with 8 cores, it is complemented by a Mali-G71 graphics chip. There is 4 GB of RAM with 64 built-in memory; by installing a memory card, the latter can be expanded up to 128 GB. The key technical feature of this model is the battery, whose capacity is 5000 mAh. With all the tasks, except for the use of top-end games with the most sophisticated graphics, the smartphone handles just fine.

Benefits:

• Long battery life and fast battery charging;
• Very high quality, loud and clear sound;
• Frameless display;
• Superior workmanship and assembly;
• Functionality;
• Good performance.

Disadvantages:

• The price is a bit high, otherwise there are no complaints about the device.

Finally, a useful video

Well, we have finished considering the characteristics of the best Russian smartphones in 2019. We hope that the amount of information collected was enough for you to be able to decide on the most suitable model. If some questions still remain, then you can ask them to us in the comments. We will try to quickly respond to them and provide you with additional information on any model from our rating.

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