10 best smartphones up to 25,000 rubles

The life of a modern person cannot be imagined without a smartphone. Gradually improving, this multifunctional mobile device was included in the category of essentials. Recently, the device was just a means of communication, but now it successfully copes with a number of tasks of varying complexity, replacing the computer, TV, game console, mp3 player and smart devices control panel.

The functionality of smartphones is very different, as well as the cost. Everyone can choose a phone to their taste. Some are willing to buy a device worth several average salaries. Others are trying to find an option for very little money. But it is not necessary to go to extremes, because there is a middle ground. Many smartphones up to 25,000 rubles combine many useful features, decent quality and affordability. Therefore, this class of experts is often called the perfect compromise between functionality and economy.

Of course, all the phones are different and not every category representative can enter the TOP. After all, the best models include only those with special characteristics:

1. Powerful processor. Its frequency and number of cores determine the overall performance of the smartphone. This is one of the main parameters, because the better the processor, the faster the mobile device works. Therefore, this device is suitable even for launching very weighty applications, such as games.
2. Capacious battery. No matter how wonderful the smartphone is, if the charge is not enough for at least a day, hardly anyone will call it the best. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to its autonomy.
3. Good cameras. Today, many people take photos and shoot videos more often than they do on the phone. Although the best cameras have traditionally been considered the prerogative of expensive flagships, there are quite a few smartphones up to 25,000 rubles, comparable in quality to a photo with a full-fledged camera.
4. Screen resolution. The higher the resolution, the more detailed and sharper the image.
5. Modern features. Middle-class smartphones are often not without NFC, a fingerprint scanner, fast charging and other useful add-ons.
6. Adequate price.
7. Weight. Heavy devices are inconvenient to use. The optimum weight is 110 - 160 grams.

The distribution of nominations took into account the following important factors:

• technical description of smartphones;
• user reviews;
• professional reviews;
• expert evaluations.

Top 10 best smartphones up to 25,000 rubles

10 Redmi 7

You probably remember that Xiaomi had a line of budget Redmi phones. Currently, the series has been allocated to a separate brand, in which the “seven” is the debut smartphone. And he came out great. The design is fully consistent with the trends: a vertically positioned dual camera, bright gradient hull colors and, of course, a frameless screen with a teardrop-shaped notch under the front-facing camera. Despite the 6.26 ’display with a resolution of 1520x720, the smartphone is perfectly in the hands.

The insides are relatively modest: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, issuing about 100,000 points in AnTuTu, can be combined with 3 or 4 GB of RAM (32 or 64 GB of internal memory, respectively) - this is enough for most games at medium or low graphics settings. Very pleased with the 4000 mAh battery.Judging by the user reviews, Redmi 7 “lives” for about 2-3 days depending on the intensity of use. Of the communication modules is missing only NFC. The cameras of average quality - they shoot well during the day, in low light noises appear - nothing unusual.

9 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 64GB

This model is often called a good ratio of quality, properties and cost. Equipped with the most capacious battery, reaching 4070 mAh, the smartphone holds a charge for about two days with not too active use and a little more than a day with an intense web surfing. Therefore, he confidently bypasses competitors by autonomy. Chinese is not far behind the almost frameless phone and a number of other parameters.

The screen with a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels pleases clarity, excellent brightness and good viewing angle. The main camera 22 megapixels video 3840x2160 at 30 frames per second, as well as photos of excellent quality. At the same time, users note a decent level of selfie and amazing sound of the external speaker. The processor, although only four cores, surpasses the analogs in frequency. This indicator at Xiaomi reaches 2350 MHz and provides speed. Memory 64 GB, NFC and other add-ons make the smartphone very functional.

8 Oneplus 3 64GB

The next place in the ranking is taken by the smartphone of a young Chinese company, which is gaining popularity. With a not too high cost, the model received version 8 of Android, two sim cards, a large non-scratch display and many modern features, including fingerprint recognition, NFC, a Hall sensor, fast charging, and so on. At the same time, OnePlus received a record 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.

A distinct advantage of a Chinese smartphone worth less than 25,000 rubles was a clear 16 megapixel camera with many additions. Fans of professional photography will appreciate the support of the RAW format, thanks to which it is convenient to process high-quality images. Optical stabilization will allow you to make beautiful photos even in motion. Also, buyers often note a high-quality assembly and excellent performance.

7 ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro ZD552KL

Despite the lack of the NFC function, Asus confidently ranks among the best smartphones up to 25,000 rubles. After all, this is the only model of the middle segment with a front camera for full-fledged 24 megapixels. Therefore, the selfies of this model are in no way inferior to the photos of the main camera and even slightly exceed them. To make it easier to photograph without a bulky selfie stick, the developer equipped the phone with a second selfie camera with a 8 megapixel matrix, a focal length of 12 millimeters and a wide angle of 120 °. A bright front flash will provide good photos even in the dark.

The smartphone also stands out with a stylish design, only 6.85 millimeters thick and weighing 147 grams. At the same time it is quite durable thanks to a protective glass 2.5 D Gorilla Glass and a metal case. The eight-core Snapdragon 625 processor with a frequency of 2.0 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of ROM and a 3000 mAh battery make it possible to speak of Asus as a smartphone with a rather powerful stuffing.

6 Sony Xperia XA2 Dual

Xperia XA2 - a bright representative of the Japanese brand, which appeared in stores in February 2018. As follows the modern device, the smartphone will please fans of the Android operating system with the latest 8 version. The model has become the traditional flagship of Sony, while quite inexpensive for its capabilities. The classic rectangular aluminum case looks typical for devices from this manufacturer and is also very elegant.

However, the design did not become the only characteristic feature inherited by the smartphone from its predecessors. The camera, as always, has become the hallmark of Sony. A resolution of 23 megapixels and a bright flash guarantee high clarity of photos even in conditions of rather low light. Video capabilities are even more amazing.After all, the device shoots at 120 frames per second and has optical stabilization, which has recently been inaccessible to the middle class and even many premium models.

5 Apple iPhone SE 32GB

The only representative of the “apple” family becomes a compact and lightweight smartphone weighing only 113 grams. Although the device was not positioned as the flagship of the brand, it instantly bypassed its more eminent predecessor in a number of parameters, the most important of which was high processor performance. It is not surprising that many customers appreciate the speed and multitasking of the device very highly.

IPhone SE, despite the compactness, available only to phones with a diagonal of 4 inches, not only impresses with power, but also received many useful functions. The smartphone recognizes the host by fingerprints, supports NFC technology, the Push-To-Talk mode, which allows you to record and send voice messages via GPRS and EDGE as a radio station in one touch. At the same time, the “kid” is very reliable, convenient in operation, pleases with a good camera and a loud clear sound of the speaker.

4 Sony Xperia 10

Sony’s mobile division has always been looking for its way. And it gave, and still gives us quite distinctive devices. Model Xperia 10 should be of interest to moviegoers, because the screen is stretched to the "cinema" 21: 9. With this aspect ratio, movies are displayed without annoying black stripes around the edges. But keep in mind that not all applications are well optimized. Also attracted the attention of coarse forms, a fingerprint scanner on the side face and in its own frameless display - only the traditional upper frame stands out.

Inside you can only find fault with a small battery capacity - 2870 mAh. A day is not the most active use is enough, but no more. The midrange processor is a Snapdragon 630. Memory 3 and 64 GB are RAM and ROM, respectively. The main camera is double - 13 + 5 Mp. He writes video in 4K, shoots perfectly during the day, and in the evening with a pleasant side shows a manual mode. Modern communication modules: Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE-A cat.12 and NFC.

3 HUAWEI P30 Lite

Over the past couple of years, Huawei has established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality, powerful and reasonably affordable smartphones with a great camera. New in 2019 - P30 Lite - no exception. The model is made in the corporate style of the company. The metal frame, the gradient glass back cover, the triple (!) Main camera and the frameless display with a drop of the front camera look modern. The screen is made by technology IPS. The resolution is 2312x1080 pixels with a 6.15 inch diagonal.

Performance corresponds to the class. HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a constant of nearly 128 GB. It’s impossible to find fault with communication modules - there is even Wi-Fi Direct and NFC, the absence of which is often done by the “Chinese”. A 3340 mAh battery is enough for a day. The cameras deserve special attention. The main module of the triple: 14, 8 and 2 Mp (normal, ultra-wide and “portrait” matrix) - shoots perfectly. Front-line 32 Mp - Selfies are also extremely high quality.

2 Xiaomi Pocophone F1

The presentation of the Pocophone F1 made a lot of noise. Not surprising, given the cost-performance ratio. Yes, you can find fault with the plastic case. Yes, there is no NFC. And yes, there is still no waterproofing. But power with the head compensates for all these shortcomings. For less than 25,000 rubles, the buyer receives the top-end processor in 2018, the Snapdragon 845, which to this day is one of the five most powerful SoCs. Its computing power, coupled with 6 GB of RAM is enough for the vast majority of tasks. Modern games will go at maximum settings, and the stock will be enough for another couple of years.

Thinking about clearing the memory will not be soon - 128 GB of storage is enough for a huge number of applications and multimedia. For enjoying content - 6.19 ’FullHD + good quality display.4000 mAh battery, fast charging is supported - guaranteed enough for a day of work. The camera, as it should be in 2019, is double - 12 and 5 Mp. During the day it shoots perfectly, but at night it does not reach the flagships - it shoots at the iPhone 6S level.

1 Samsung Galaxy A50

Competition with Chinese manufacturers has borne fruit - Samsung began to produce extremely interesting smartphones at reasonable prices. To find fault with the Galaxy A50 can only be on one point - there is no dust protection, which has already become familiar. Otherwise, at a price below 25,000 rubles, almost ideal. The case is plastic, but it looks like glass, with a fashionable bright gradient. Screen 6.4 inches FullHD + resolution. Made by technology SuperAMOLED - the quality is excellent. It is worth noting the subscreen fingerprint scanner - a convenient and still surprising solution.

Inside, there is an Exynos 9610 processor, which has enough performance, for example, to play PUBG at medium graphics settings. RAM, depending on the version can be 4 or 6 GB (64 and 128 GB of internal memory, respectively). A set of communication modules, traditionally for Samsung, is as complete as possible: 4G LTE-A, Bluetooth 5.0, ANT +, NFC - you can pay by phone, connect to several Bluetooth devices and surf the Internet at maximum speed. Without a socket, the smartphone is guaranteed to live a light day - a 4000 mAh battery.

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