According to recent research results, most people are willing to spend about 10 thousand rubles on the purchase of a mobile device. In principle, for the money you can buy a smartphone that has a good price-quality ratio. This equipment will cope with all the main tasks assigned to it: calls, sending short messages (SMS), surfing the Internet, viewing social media feeds and so on.
No modern smartphone today can do without two cameras - the rear and front, some products at this price are even equipped with a flash. All these factors must be considered when choosing a device. When compiling our rating, we took into account not only these points, but also a number of others, in particular, user reviews. We hope that this rating of the best smartphones will help readers make their choice and purchase a reliable device that will perform all key functions.
Summary of the rating:
Top 10 best smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles
10. LG X View K500DS
The device was released just a few months ago, but has already managed to become quite famous among users. The diagonal of the screen is slightly less than 5 inches with a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels, it is made using IPS technology, 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of internal memory. The rear camera of the smartphone has a resolution of 13 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels. The battery is capacious, fully charged enough for a day of active use.
The rim of the device is made of metal, the back is made of glass. A distinctive feature is the presence of an additional screen immediately above the main one, and it will not be evident. The processor clock frequency is 1.2 GHz, the Adreno 306 graphic chip. Sound quality is high both when using speakers and when connecting headphones. It costs around 9,700 rubles.
Benefits:
- Beautiful appearance;
- Reliable assembly;
- The presence of an additional screen;
- Good quality cameras;
- Excellent navigator.
Disadvantages:
- Battery capacity could be higher;
- The camera does not have additional settings;
- The quality of the IPS matrix is poor.
9. Samsung Galaxy J3
The design of the device is attractive, it includes only metal elements, the smartphone looks very solid. Weight is only 136 grams. The case is durable, the assembly is of high quality, no play or creaks occur during operation. The product is equipped with a Super AMOLED matrix with a diagonal of 5 inches. The picture is pretty high quality, bright and clear, although there is no way to adjust the sharpness, which is why the image is too angular.
The speaker of the device is located on the back side in the upper part in close proximity to the camera. It provides clear sound, especially when horizontally installing a mobile phone. The processor is quad-core, 1.5 GB of RAM, which is enough for not too demanding games. The main camera is good, at 5 megapixels, with a fast response, it is characterized by a high shooting speed, the front camera is much weaker - only 2 megapixels. The battery is the main positive side of the product, it is able to last up to 2 days without recharging. It costs about 9 thousand rubles.
Benefits:
- Quality housing;
- Long battery life;
- Attractive appearance;
- Equipped with proximity sensor;
- The presence of a slot for a microSD memory card;
- Acceptable price.
Disadvantages:
- Low level of performance;
- The processor is weak for demanding games;
- The pixel density on the screen is low;
- There is a lack of internal memory.
8. Alcatel Shine Lite
One of the most reliable smartphones at an affordable price. He is able to serve for several years. The case is made of glass equipped with a 2.5D effect, an oleophobic coating is not provided, but the handprint on the product is still not noticeable. The weight is 156 grams, the device is very convenient to hold in one hand, it has a non-separable case and reliable assembly. The SIM card slot is combined with a microSD card slot. On the right side of the case there is an on / off button, near it there is a key that controls the volume.
The fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the panel, it functions instantly and reliably, allowing you to unlock the device in a few seconds. The speakers and microphone are equipped with a noise reduction system. The diagonal of the display is 5 inches, it has excellent HD quality resolution, brightness is automatically adjusted. When fully loaded, the battery holds charging for about 8-9 hours, if you do not load the device too much, then the charge will last about two days. RAM 2 GB, built-in 16, and the operating system and applications occupy about 5 GB, it is possible to expand the memory up to 128 GB. A 4-core processor with a clock frequency of about 1.3 GHz, performance is at an average level. Both cameras have a built-in flash, the resolution of the back is 12 MPix, the front - 5 MPix.
Benefits:
- Design;
- A sufficient amount of RAM;
- Comes with a case;
- Reliable fingerprint sensor;
- Good performance.
Disadvantages:
- Weak battery;
- It will get very hot during games;
- Not very high-quality speaker;
- Periodically reboots independently;
- Confusion with the inclusion of data transfer.
7. ASUS ZenFone Go TV 16Gb
It looks beautiful, but no frills. The back cover is made of durable plastic and has a soft touch coating. The front panel is covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which protects the product from various damage. This is one of the important features that you do not often find among smartphones in 2017 at a price of up to 10,000 rubles. The diagonal of the display is 5.5 inches, a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels, which allows you to view videos in HD quality. In addition to protective glass, there is an oleophobic coating.
The brightness is high, due to which the device is very convenient to use even in high light conditions. The backlight can be customized. The main camera is 13 MP, front camera is 5 MP. The rear camera has auto focus, it also has a flash, shoots in Full HD format, images are saved in .jpeg format, videos are .mp4. For its price category, the quality of the pictures is very high.
The main feature of the smartphone is a built-in TV tuner that supports the basic standards of digital television. You can record from the broadcast, output subtitles, change the soundtrack. The smartphone is very productive due to the presence of a 4-core processor, supplemented by the Adreno 305 graphics accelerator. The standard and internal memory are standard - 2 and 16 GB, respectively. If desired, you can install a memory card up to 64 GB. There is a USB-OTG connector, due to which the most ordinary flash card is connected to the device. Too demanding games on this smartphone cannot be launched, but it will pull average ones perfectly. In standby mode, the device can spend up to 350 hours, with an active load, charging the battery will last about 7-8 hours.
Benefits:
- User friendly interface
- Fast Internet access and good channel speed;
- Photos are clear;
- The presence of a module for watching digital television.
Disadvantages:
- You can watch TV only if you can find a place with a good signal;
- The tuner does not always behave correctly; there is a desync of sound and picture;
- GPS module is quickly failing;
- Slow camera focus.
6. Lenovo Vibe P1
Externally, it differs from other similar smartphones only in the manufacturer's logo. The rear panel is made of aluminum, additionally equipped with plastic inserts in the upper and lower parts. There is a fingerprint scanner. The assembly of the product is reliable, no play occurs during use, the case does not creak.
The diagonal of the display is 5.5 inches. The Android 6.0 operating system is notable for its good performance, the processor is average, it has a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, it is quite enough for surfing the Internet, for medium-demanding games. There is a slot for a memory card, which allows to increase its volume up to 64 GB. The battery capacity is enough for continuous operation for 18 hours, it can be fully charged in three hours. The main camera is 13 MP, front 5 MP, can shoot video at a frame rate of up to 30 per second, it is sensitive to lighting and other shooting conditions.
Benefits:
- Very reliable battery;
- The presence of energy-saving features;
- High response speed;
- There is an LED indicator of received messages and missed calls;
- Supports 2 sim cards;
- It has the ability to charge other phones, but for this you need to purchase an additional adapter.
Disadvantages:
- Low quality glass on the screen, oleophobic coating is not provided;
- The frame is made of plastic;
- The software needs to be updated almost immediately after purchase;
- When using demanding applications, it slows down.
5. Xiaomi Note 4
It has a slightly curved back cover, due to which the smartphone will be held in your hands more tightly. It is made of glass. Above the screen there are several sensors - lighting, proximity, missed call indicator, earpiece and front camera, power button and volume key are on the right side. To install a SIM card and memory card, you do not have to remove the back cover - they have a tray on the left side.
Charging is via a standard microUSB connector. The speaker is quite loud, but at maximum performance it will wheeze a little. The viewing angle of the display is almost maximum, it does not provide an air gap, which ensures high-quality color reproduction, brightness has a wide adjustment range. The operating system Android 6.0, works correctly. Depending on the model of RAM, there may be 2 or 3 GB, and the built-in 16 or 64 GB. It works in autonomous mode for about 9 hours, the battery is fully charged within an hour and a half. Standard cameras - 13 MPix and 5 MPix for the main and front, respectively.
Benefits:
- It has an affordable price for its characteristics;
- Good performance;
- Beautiful appearance;
- Reliable and durable battery;
- An infrared port is provided.
Disadvantages:
- Under heavy load heats up too much.
4. Highscreen Power Rage Evo
In our ranking of the best smartphones, this device has the most reliable battery, which distinguishes it from the rest of the equipment presented here. Even with heavy use, one charge will last for 1.5-2 days, and the battery will fully charge in just three to four hours. The case is made of metal, which is why the device looks a bit overweight and has a significant mass - the manufacturer claims 168 grams, but in fact more. To remove heat, a special metal plate is used, which qualitatively protects the device from overheating. The lid sits on the device quite tightly, which makes it very difficult to remove if necessary.
Screen glass with an oleophobic coating, has a 2.5D effect. The device has a 64-bit processor equipped with a Mali-T720 graphics accelerator. RAM 3 GB. The camera has automatic focus and LED flash, the operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Included is a case made of silicone materials.About 10 GB of internal memory is available to the user, but the device has a slot for memory cards up to 128 GB and microSD format. The speaker is quite loud, allows you to achieve high-quality sound.
Benefits:
- Perfectly holds a battery charge;
- The processor is fast, it does not start to slow even when demanding applications are launched;
- Convenient and productive operating system;
- Attractive and ergonomic appearance.
Disadvantages:
- Low display sensitivity;
- The camera is rather weak;
- The memory is too full of operating files;
- The glass quickly becomes coated with a net of scratches.
3. Motorola Moto G5 16Gb
The case is made of aluminum, the equipment is equipped with a quick fingerprint scanner. The main model has 2 GB of RAM, in stores it can be found for about 9000-9500 rubles. The improved design will cost a little more, but it adds 1 GB of RAM and another slot for a SIM card. The cameras are standard for their price category, the battery is not very reliable, but it charges quickly - in just 1 hour 15 minutes.
The diagonal of the display is 5 inches, its resolution is 1920 * 1080 pixels, it is very bright. All information will be clearly visible even on a sunny day, the display is perfect for reading books or for mobile games. The operating system is the most modern among all the budget smartphones presented in our rating - Android 7.0 Nougat. The device is fast, well supports any application, including quite demanding ones. The interface is identical to other phones running on this platform.
Benefits:
- It functions quickly without hangs;
- The fingerprint scanner is reliable;
- Display with a large diagonal and good resolution;
- Two slots for SIM cards and one for a memory card.
Disadvantages:
- A lot of memory is software from Yandex;
- When recording video outdoors, the sound is greatly distorted.
2. ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL 16Gb
The smartphone has an attractive appearance, has a metal border, the screen is protected from damage due to oleophobic coating. The selfie zone is comfortable, the camera can be customized. Large display - 5.5 inches. The pixel density is 400dpi at FullHD resolution, the image is quite clear, you can easily see even small details. The brightness margin is small, the picture when tilted at an angle of 45 degrees or more becomes noticeably dimmer.
The Snapdragon 615 processor in combination with the Adreno 405 graphics accelerator does not consume too much energy, nevertheless, providing high-performance devices. The interface works quite fast, you can play even the most demanding games. The smartphone has two slots for SIM cards, is equipped with a children's mode, the battery is able to withstand about 7 hours of operation at maximum load.
Benefits:
- The camera turns on very quickly;
- The screen is very reliable;
- Good processor performance;
- The Internet works great both with a mobile connection and with Wi-Fi.
Disadvantages:
- Bad sound both from the speaker and through the headphones;
- After a while, it starts to slow down;
- A large number of unnecessary applications from the manufacturer.
1. Meizu M5 Note 16Gb
This is the best smartphone in its price category, and it rightfully occupies a leading line in our ranking of the top 10 mobile devices. The case is made of plastic, equipped with metal inserts, there is a volumetric glass made according to 2.5D technology, a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches. The buttons responsible for control are located as standard, on the top there is another microphone installed specifically to suppress extraneous noise.
The display is based on the IPS-matrix, due to which it has an excellent viewing angle, natural color reproduction, has a high-quality oleophobic coating that does not cause the slightest complaints. The filling is standard, but very high quality, which allows for a long service life, the cameras are also not too different from previous models. The only difference is the battery, which lasts offline.
Benefits:
- Larger screen size;
- Good camera;
- Reliable battery;
- Excellent performance;
- Charges very fast.
Disadvantages:
- Only one - the navigator slows down a bit.
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A smartphone is a device that is purchased for several years and is responsible for communicating with friends, relatives, colleagues. We hope that our rating of smartphones in 2017 worth up to 10,000 rubles will be very useful, especially if you can’t find the most suitable device. You can share your point of view regarding the review and the models presented in it in the comments to this article.