14 best 4 inch smartphones

Appearing just over a decade ago, the smartphone has become one of the most sought-after devices for personal use. The first representatives of the category were much smaller than most modern analogs, they even fit comfortably in a child’s hand, easily fit in a breast pocket or a miniature handbag and, perhaps, this is partly due to this mad popularity at the very beginning of the device era. The diagonal of many of them barely reached 4 inches. Sometimes met smartphones and smaller sizes.

Since then, the size of the screens, as well as the overall dimensions and weight, has increased significantly. Of course, users often prefer innovative "spades", the big screen of which gives a good overview and is better suited for watching movies, diving into games and working with graphic files. Nevertheless, having played enough with fashionable novelties of a large diagonal, many return to small, but practical smartphones by 4 inches, which can be called an excellent workhorse for basic needs. Indeed, despite the relatively simple stuffing and the lack of some innovations, among compact devices there are quite a few quite successful models and they are perhaps even more diverse than large devices, although at times fewer in number.

4-inch smartphones mainly belong to the budget class. It is therefore not surprising that a first-class front-facing camera and a variety of functions are extremely rare among them. However, among them there are models of the middle price category, capable of shooting excellent main photos, keeping the charge for a day or more and successfully interacting with other devices of almost any standards. Sometimes even world-famous premium brands create the most profitable and interesting models by 4 inches.

However, for the sake of small dimensions, manufacturers often still have to sacrifice something, in particular the speaker volume, support for additional memory cards, memory size, NFC module and battery capacity. However, it is worth noting that in terms of operating time, such smartphones are often not inferior to large-sized counterparts. Due to the small display and conciseness of the system and capabilities, they are a little more economical to consume the battery, which means that for a comfortable use of the device during the day, a 1500 mAh battery and more often turns out to be enough. Also, when making a review, preference was given to a smartphone with good popular features.

For the most reasonable distribution of positions in the ranking, we studied a number of key indicators, including:

• customer reviews;
• expert reviews and reviews;
• technical description of goods;
• test results

The best inexpensive smartphones by 4 inches: a budget of up to 5,000 rubles.

As we have said, the bulk of 4 ’smartphones are ultrabudgetary. These devices cost less than one hundred dollars.Due to their low price, they cannot have any serious iron that provides good performance. The menu is unlikely to slow down, but it's hard to play hard games or work with several applications at once.

It turns out that devices from this category should be recommended only for several reasons. The first is a smartphone for a child. No matter how careful your child is, the probability of breaking the phone is large enough, and therefore it is better not to spend money on expensive models, but to choose such a state employee. Compact smartphone can be bought for the opposite category - the elderly. Still, they hardly need the performance of an 8-core processor, but a simple smartphone with which Viber, Skype and other messengers can be used will be very useful. Finally, state employees can be used as a temporary substitute for those who are accustomed to a smartphone, but for one reason or another have to do without a monster eating breakfast benchmarks for some time. Choose a universal model will help our rating.

4 Fly FS408 Stratus 8

A review of the best compact budget smartphones opens up the sought-after British economy option, the cost of which is among the most enjoyable. Inexpensive, but high-quality enough for its price, this device received a decent battery, which, with not very active use, lasts up to two days, a clear screen, connectors for two sim cards, an FM tuner and 8 GB of permanent memory. At the same time, the Stratus 8 weighs only 109 grams, which makes it one of the lightest 4-inch smartphones.

Of course, the state employee would not be a state employee without some "but". According to numerous comments, photos and performance did not become the strengths of the device. The main camera of 2 megapixels is suitable only for shooting documents in good light, but this model does not have a front camera at all. But the smartphone copes well with Internet surfing and the simplest applications, it works stably, does not scratch and perfectly fits in your hand.

3 Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

Alcatel is well known in our country. Formerly, French smartphones are selling very well precisely because of their low cost. Pixi 4 - the most budget device in our top three. The dignity of the model is to write the latest version of the OS - Android 6.0, thanks to which the smartphone works very fast ... until you start the second application, because the RAM is only 512 MB. Not much. But the camera phone only pleases. The main one, although it has a resolution of only 3.2 megapixels, can shoot FullHD video, and there is a flash. It is better not to launch the frontal one, because the pictures are extremely muddy. Also suffers build quality. Users complain that through time here and there, there is a backlash and unpleasant squeaks. In general, a very controversial device, which should be recommended only to those who want to save a lot.

Advantages:

• Good main camera
• Smart processor
• More recent, compared to competitors, OS version - Android 0
• Loud speaker

Disadvantages:

• Total 512 MB of RAM
• There may be problems with build quality

2 Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105H

Smartphones from this South Korean company often appear in the relevant articles on our website. And all thanks to a fairly large variety of models for every taste and budget. J1 Mini is the “youngest” in the line of budget smartphones Samsung, and therefore it is not necessary to demand space characteristics from it. It works, of course, smartly, but when using several applications, a small amount of RAM strongly affects (only 768 MB). Also worth noting is the lack of autofocus and flash, which does not allow to make high-quality images in difficult conditions.Otherwise, this is a pretty good "dialer": high-quality materials, good assembly, fast interface.

Advantages:

• Better build quality
• Relatively good screen with plenty of brightness
• Supports A-GPS and GLONASS

Disadvantages:

• Bad front camera (resolution only 0.3 MP)

1 BQ BQ-4072 Strike Mini

The basic smartphone of domestic production stands out favorably against the background of other budget devices with the latest Android operating system Android 7 and normal quality for small money. Since the Strike Mini belongs to the ultra-economy class, wonders like 4G and NFC should not be expected from it. Nevertheless, a 4-inch smartphone was loved by many users by a decent battery, a battery saving function, 1 GB of RAM and the best for the budget category of rear and front cameras for 5 and 2 megapixels, respectively.

Especially often in reviews they praise the main camera, which allows you to make very good photos for such a profitable and compact device. Of course, in terms of pictures, BQ is inferior to large expensive smartphones and good cameras, but among miniature state employees it really has no equal. At the same time, despite the average battery capacity, with a small load, the device holds a charge for a couple of days.

The best 4-inch smartphones with a powerful battery

Smartphones can perform a huge number of tasks, but for this they need a lot of energy. Each year, manufacturers are increasingly energy-efficient components, but there is still no fundamental increase in autonomy. What to do? There are only two options. The first is to optimize the software part. Roughly speaking, manufacturers need to make sure that programs use smartphone resources as efficiently as possible.

The second way - to push the battery more - is much more common. This solution has a lot of flaws. For example, the increased mass of the device and the need to keep the phone on charge longer. But these disadvantages are leveled by one big plus - it is easier, and therefore cheaper. It is on such smartphones, we will look at the next category of smartphones by 4 inches.

3 BQ BQ-4028 UP!

A review of the best devices with a diagonal of 4 inches would definitely be incomplete without one of the most cost-efficient devices of the domestic brand. Although the majority of smartphones of this manufacturer are famous above all for a decent camera, stability and low price, but not a huge battery capacity, the new 2018 model has become a happy exception successfully combining all these properties. 1500 mAh battery saves up to three days, which is considered one of the best indicators for a small model at an attractive price.

At the same time, the 5 megapixel camera makes very decent photos with good color reproduction, and the built-in FM tuner gives you easy access to the radio, so this smartphone can easily replace the base player. Customers note a pleasant sound and simplicity of the interface. The only disadvantage that is sometimes called a not-too-fast system, however, for most budget options, slight slowdowns are not at all uncommon.

2 Alcatel U3 3G Dual sim

Known for a line of inexpensive practical smartphones, the Franco-American company remained true to itself even when creating compact devices with a diagonal of only 4 inches. One of the main advantages of Alcatel is ease in combination with good basic functionality and economical power consumption. With a weight of only 102 grams and a thickness of 9.7 millimeters, the smartphone offers the user a contrasting matte screen with excellent viewing angle, good speakers, decent battery, alert indicator, proximity sensors, rotation sensors, a number of wireless technologies and two cameras, each of which received a bright LED backlight.

According to the comments of many buyers, the main camera takes good pictures, although the resolution is only 2 megapixels. At the same time, many people like the ability to install two SIM cards and an SD memory card up to 32 GB at once, which makes Alcatel very different from most analogs, especially expensive ones.

1 Digma HIT Q401 3G

Surprisingly, the best in terms of battery capacity and some other parameters was a purely Chinese smartphone with 7 Android, 8 GB internal memory, not bad RAM, a nimble quad-core processor and a juicy screen. With an average load of 1600 mAh, the battery is enough for a whole day of use, which is quite a good indicator for a miniature device. In addition, the smartphone supports FM-radio and the alternate operation of two sim cards.

One of the most favorite features of Digma’s users is the display, which conveys the picture well even in bright sunlight. It also deserves praise for the brevity of the system and a minimum of unnecessary pre-installed applications. In combination with 1 GB of RAM and good hardware, such minimalism ensures good performance and stable operation of the smartphone. In addition, the device is well assembled, copes with GPS, quickly finds Wi-Fi.

The best protected smartphones on 4 inches

Russia is a unique country. And it is unique in the first place by its nature, which occupies huge spaces. Of course, there are a lot of people among Russians who, due to their duty or because of their hobbies, have to be in rather harsh conditions. Taiga, swamps, frosts of the far north - all this is very unfriendly to the technique. Modern smartphones are too gentle for this, but because manufacturers have been releasing protected smartphones for years.

Of course, the use of tempered glass and protected connectors in modern flagships is no longer a wonder, but, to say the least, it’s a shame to smash a smartphone for 40-50 thousand. So it turns out that hunters, fishermen, oilmen and many others are much more suitable specialized smartphones. They, as a rule, do not shine with productivity, but can endure serious blows and immersion in water. What kind of device deserves your attention - see in our ranking.

3 teXet TM-4083

TeXet smartphones are familiar, perhaps, to all adherents of an active lifestyle: athletes, travelers, and just those who do not want to constantly worry about the safety of the device. Of course, reliable protection slightly increases the cost of devices and somewhat limits the range of functions. Nevertheless, all the most important features of this smartphone have more than that - they are at their best. The main camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels removes not only when the touch button is pressed, but also mechanically, which is convenient for shooting under water. Thanks to its good water protection, teXet really withstands small dives.

A separate advantage of the smartphone, which is appreciated by many lovers of autonomy, was a battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh, which is several times more than that of counterparts. However, according to some reviews, the battery percentage is displayed imperfectly. Often, the model is discharged to a couple percent per day, but the next day also works safely.

2 Torex S18

The most popular protected smartphone reasonably occupies a prominent place in the review of the best devices with a diagonal of 4 inches. First of all, it is the most enduring device, because its case is perfectly protected not only from water, but also from impacts, thanks to additional anti-shock details. At the same time, Torex received an excellent basic set of properties: two sim cards, 4G LTE, a compass, a gyroscope, a barometer, a proximity sensor, and even NFC. Unlike most, this smartphone boasts even a decent selfie camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels, which is comparable to the quality of images on the main cameras of many competitors.

Also, the device pleases the battery with the best capacity, reaching 3500 mAh. According to numerous reviews, this is enough for autonomous operation for about three days, even with very active use. The important advantages include the overall speed, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.

1 Ginzzu RS71D

Protected smartphones, as a rule, try to prove with their whole appearance that they can survive a lot. The model from Ginzzu does not quite meet these "requirements". Of course, it is huge, the back cover sits on the screws, and all the connectors are covered with plugs (not very convenient, by the way), but the front panel does not show the true meaning of the RS71D from the first second. Inside the device is also quite interesting. As a processor, a quad-core MediaTek MT6735M is used, which provides quite fast work. With this, you can even play simple games. The rest of the equipment is also quite good, which, coupled with low cost makes the smartphone an excellent choice for extreme lovers.

Advantages:

• The most productive "iron"
• The latest version of the OS in the classroom - Android 1
• Low weight - only 168 g.
• Supports LTE

Disadvantages:

• Very mediocre quality of conversational dynamics

The best 4 inch smartphones with a good camera

Modern smartphones are not in vain in their name the word "smart". These are truly “smart” devices, akin to personal computers that can perform a huge list of tasks. One of them - photography and video - has long reached a very high level. Of course, they are still far from professional "DSLRs", but here the soap boxes of modern middle-class phones will win without problems. All thanks to the excellent optical sensors and powerful processors that quickly process the incoming information. Not the least role is played by compactness - nevertheless, a smartphone, due to its size, is always with you, unlike the camera.

Unfortunately, camera phones, like most other smartphones, have comprehended to take into account giganting. Finding a device with a good camera and a display diagonal of less than 5 inches is almost impossible, and therefore we can present to your court only ... one device.

1 Apple iPhone 5S 16Gb

Apple's smartphones are (and in part are) the best in the world. This is indicated not only by happy users, but also by sales statistics. Unfortunately, the Cupertino people changed their traditions and, starting with the iPhone 6, they greatly increased the dimensions of their devices. Fortunately, the 5S model with a 4-inch display is still on sale. At the moment, this is the only smartphone on the market with a good camera and an affordable price.

Of course, the phone announced in 2013 is already partly morally obsolete. He is not the best iron, not the best camera. Yes, the manufacturer still regularly releases updates for this device, but this happiness will not last long. Based on this, iPhone 5S should be recommended for purchase only in two cases. First: you want a smart, problem-free device with a good camera for cheap and you don't care about updates. The second is that you have a limited budget and you take a smartphone for a maximum of a year. Fortunately, the cost of Apple technology does not fall much during resale.

Advantages:

• Good quality pictures on the main camera (8Mp, f / 2.2, autofocus, LED flash)
• There is a slow-motion function - 120 frames per second
• Excellent optimization of the operating system
• Metal case

Disadvantages:

• The model is old, and therefore will not be relevant for long

The best compact premium smartphones

Man is a social being. But despite this, he has a desire to stand out from the others.In modern society, this goal is served by various status things. It can be a car, an expensive watch, a company suit. Of course, smartphones are included in this list. In the last category of our rating, we compare the two approaches to the premium product, trying not to go beyond the 4-inch smartphones. In order not to delay, let's begin!

3 Mobiado grand touch

The top three opens a stylish smartphone of an elite brand. He was prevented from occupying a higher position in the review by a small functional for such a high price. The device has relatively few opportunities, but all of them are implemented at a very good level. A 5 megapixel camera, 16 GB of permanent memory, a 1500 mAh battery and an elegant look make the device a tempting acquisition. Especially the smartphone will appeal to those for whom the quality of materials and assembly matter. Made from real aviation aluminum and whole sapphire crystal, it is durable and reliable. Also, the smartphone stands out a great build, because it is one of the few models that is not assembled in China, but manually in Canada.

It is not surprising that this Canadian device is one of the most discussed devices. Connoisseurs of simple, but to the smallest details smart phones consider the model very successful. However, many criticize Mobiado for its modest functionality and mediocre battery.

2 Apple iPhone SE 64Gb

And again in our rating representative Apple. This time we are talking about the iPhone SE smartphone, which demonstrates a completely different approach to premium. This device is sold in huge quantities, but it still manages to stand out. It turns out this is due to the noble metal from which the body is made and the apple itself. The strength of the brand, what can I say.

SE stuffing is also very good. The processor uses Apple A9, which provides excellent performance. In addition, Cupertino added RAM - now its 2 GB, which is more than enough for iOS. By the way, updates to this smartphone will come at least another couple of years.

Advantages:

• Excellent stuffing - powerful processor, large amount of internal and internal memory, high-quality camera
• Metal case
• Supports 4G LTE, NFC, GPS and GLONASS

1 Tonino lamborghini antares

The smartphone from Tonino Lamborghini is as close as possible to such popular players in the premium market as Vertu. Yes, the filling of this model is the level of one hundred dollars of state employees, but this does not matter, because the main feature of the device is a limited edition. A total of 1947 pieces were produced. I think the cost of the device at the start of sales is delicate silence.

If you do not take into account the established "iron", this is a very solid phone, in the design of which is used expensive leather and steel. In general, a great model for those who want to stand out.

Advantages:

• High cost and limited edition - a sign of elitism
• High quality case materials
• Good picture quality
• High-quality IPS-screen with a resolution of 960x540 pixels

Disadvantages:

• Very weak processor - MediaTek MT6589
• Small battery capacity - only 1500 mAh
• Old OS version - Android 4.2

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of smartphones by 4 inches
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Samsung

Apple

Archos

Alcatel

Lenovo

Keneksi

Ginzzu

teXet

Sonim

Tonino lamborghini

BQ BQ

Fly

Digma

Mobiado

Torex

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