10 cheapest smartphones in the world

How much are the most budget touch phones? We studied all the diversity of the category of the cheapest smartphones, selected models with a decent combination of price — quality and determined the basic properties of each of them. When writing a review, special attention was paid to both the price and technical description, expert comments and user reviews.

Top 10 cheapest smartphones in the world

10 Digma LINX ATOM 3G

The main difference between this smartphone and many cheap models is Android 8.1. The latest version of the operating system is usually installed on phones more expensive, so this "Atom" deserves the title of the cheapest smartphone on Android 8.1. Thanks to this feature, the gadget hangs less on the transitions between applications, quickly loads new tabs and does not suffer from numerous bugs.

The main camera is 2 megapixels, a durable plastic case, 0.5 + 4GB memory with support for foreign cards up to 32 GB, a Spreadtrum SC7731 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1300 MHz and a 1200 mAh battery - all this indicates that the smartphone is ready to serve for a long time and reliably , satisfying the basic needs of the user. And for fans of bright colors, the manufacturer added a blue color to the standard colors.

9 Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SM-J120F / DS

Although Samsung devices are usually far from cheap, one South Korean brand smartphone is still among the most budget gadgets. Since the company is known worldwide for innovative flagships, many users choose this particular brand in the economy class, in which it is represented today only by the Galaxy J1 model. In addition to AMOLED screen, the model is not much different from other state employees, but not without some advantages.

The smartphone supports 4G LTE, GLONASS, Wi-Fi Direct and several other wireless data transfer standards. There is also a built-in proximity sensor, speakerphone. At the same time, a processor with 4 cores and a frequency of 1300 MHz is smart enough to run a couple of basic applications in parallel. However, because of the RAM of only 1 GB, this is far from the best phone for weighty software. Also the minuses include a mediocre battery and a fragile display that can burst in a pants pocket.

8 DOOGEE X20L

The brand from China that recently appeared on the Russian market created the cheapest counterpart of classic iPhones and, following Apple, called the X line. Of course, this did not give the device any flagship functions or the best cameras in the world, but its noble appearance successfully hides its budget. In addition, among inexpensive smartphones, the device can truly be called a kind of flagship that combines a reasonable price, a bright IPS display, Android 7, two parallel-working SIM cards, 4 G, and even a dual camera. In this case, the main advantages of the “Chinese” were the built-in memory with a capacity of 16 GB, RAM with a record 2 GB and an excellent five-inch screen with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels.

Quite productive for this category, the processor can be attributed to the smartphone to the most powerful devices rating. The 2580 mAh battery, which provides the device with charge for a day, is not far behind. The body is quite durable thanks to metal inserts.

7 Fly FS408 Stratus 8

The honorable seventh place was taken by the budget, but very smart smartphone from Fly. In addition to its low price and ability to call, the phone boasts a minimum size with a diagonal of 4 inches. The weight of the gadget is only 109 grams - this is a record low figure among all the participants of our rating.

Onboard Android 6.0. The device smoothly performs all tasks assigned to it. 480x854 screen resolution allows you to admire a pretty picture, and 8 GB of permanent memory provide a place to store an extensive gallery of photos and games. The smartphone supports memory cards up to 32 GB. A 1300 mAh battery promises good autonomy: 25 hours of listening to music and up to 280 hours of life in standby mode.

6 Fly FS458 Stratus 7

Slightly higher is the brother of the budget smartphone from the English manufacturer Fly, only the seventh version. It stands out for its front-facing camera, the resolution of which reaches as much as 2 Mp. This figure will be much more impressive if you know that other cheap smartphones have a front-facing camera, or have a resolution of 0.3 megapixels. The main module also did not disappoint - 5 Mp. The resolution of video that reaches HD quality is not far behind: 1280x720. The screen diagonal is 4.5 inches with an aspect ratio of 16: 9.

Fly breathed life into a piece of plastic, providing it with modern mechanisms: support for AAC, WAV, WMA, A-GPS, 8 GB of main memory and a powerful 1750 mAh battery.

5 BQ 4028 UP!

Another smartphone on our list, which boasts a main camera of 5 megapixels and a front one of 2 megapixels. In addition to good photo-performance, BQ has a number of attractive features, for example, 8 GB of RAM, support for memory cards up to 64 GB, LED flash and Bluetooth 4.0 version. A 1500 mAh battery promises to keep the phone running for up to two, and sometimes even three days.

The device turned out to be one of the lightest, weighing only 112 grams, but at the same time as protected by a plastic case and strong glass above the display. But the most interesting thing about this model is a large palette of body colors to choose from. Coloring ranges from classic black and white to defiant yellow, pink and red.

4 Itel a14

The model combines compact miniature, durability and good performance. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1, one of the most advanced versions of the operating system. The main camera is simple - 2 Mp. The screen matrix has a TFT type, which means excellent brightness and relatively high-quality image.

In addition to the standard set of fixed and RAM 0.5 GB + 8 GB, which is already a lot, the manufacturer provided the opportunity to insert a separate card up to 32 GB. Standard battery - 1500 mAh. Recharging takes about three hours, and the operating time reaches three days. In addition to black and blue, there is a yellow color in the arsenal of the manufacturer. The smartphone is perfect for non-iron users: schoolchildren, grandparents, as well as ordinary people as a second phone.

3 Digma LINX JOY 3G

Three leaders opens state budget, which its appearance resembles a decent modern flagship. Thanks to the exquisite curves and 5-inch screen, the phone does not look like a cheap copy. This hardware is supported by decent hardware - a MediaTek MT6580M quad-core processor, 480x854 screen resolution, 4 GB of RAM and a good camera for its price.

The cherry on the cake was a battery of 2000 mAh, which guarantees a long lifespan at maximum brightness settings. In standby mode, the gadget is ready to withstand up to 350 hours. Trivia such as an accelerometer, Bluetooth 4.0, an additional slot for a memory card or another SIM and LED flash are naturally present.

2 Digma HIT Q401 3G

A small smartphone with a simple front camera will be the ideal choice of a state employee for a fragile girl, in particular because the manufacturer has provided a delicate pink color. Memory in 1 GB + 8 GB is enough to store the necessary information, additional applications and various kinds of entertainment.

Under the sturdy plastic lid hid the quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with 1300 MHz frequency. Due to its good performance, the model claims to be the best in the category of the cheapest smartphones. One inch of the screen has 233 pixels, which means acceptable image quality. High autonomy provides moderately capacious battery at 1600 mAh.

1 Fly life compact

Budget smartphone, presented by Fly in 2018, which combined in itself all the qualities of a decent copy - a modern design, delicious stuffing and a nice price. Despite the fact that it works on the basis of Android 7.0, there were no excessive lags, applications fly and quickly switch among themselves, giving place to each other in time.

The gadget grabbed a good 5 megapixel camera in this price range with a video resolution of 1280x720 and a frequency of 30 frames / s. The display size of 4.95 inches has the correct color correction and decent brightness, which can compete with the direct rays of the sun. This option is recognized as the best touchscreen budget with micro SIM, A-GPS, Bluetooth and convenient Internet access.

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