10 best smartphones up to 30,000 rubles

Today, the smartphone market is more varied than ever. Every year, almost every brand represents dozens of devices that are strikingly different from each other with filling, functionality, workmanship, purpose, style and, of course, price. The cost of the devices is so diverse that even within the framework of one company, it is sometimes possible to find a smartphone for a couple of thousand rubles and a top-end device, which will require more than seventy thousand to buy.

The most innovative and often the best in all respects, as a rule, are costly flagships that can replace the user with a number of useful devices, including a TV, a stereo system and even a key, if it is a smart home. But not everyone is ready to go broke on such a miracle of technology. However, those who plan to spend a relatively small amount on a smartphone should not be upset. After all, some modern mobile devices of the average and slightly above the average price segment, the cost of which does not exceed 30,000 rubles, are in no way inferior to more advertised and expensive devices.

Choose the best smartphone for reasonable money easier than it seems. In the category up to 30,000 rubles there are a lot of good options, each of which implements certain innovations and fashionable chips. Suffice it to consciously approach the choice, paying attention to the most important parameters, such as:

1. The number of processor cores and its frequency. The higher these indicators, the faster and more stable the smartphone works.
2. Battery capacity. No matter how fast and functional the smartphone is, hardly anyone will want to charge it every few hours. Therefore, it is better to give preference to models with a battery of at least 1600 mAh for devices up to 4 inches and more than 3000 mAh with a diagonal of more than 5 inches.
3. Camera. Camera resolution, optical stabilization and the presence of flash - the main thing that fans of photography should study.
4. Memory. The best smartphones can offer 32, 64 and even 128 GB of free space for storing programs and multimedia.
5. Functional. Wireless charging, a fingerprint scanner, NFC, an additional screen - only part of the useful add-ons found in smartphones worth about 30,000 rubles.
6. Screen resolution. The higher the resolution, the better the screen. Also pay attention to the pixel density.
7. Sound quality.
8. Materials Durable materials such as aluminum and tempered glass protect the device from chipping and damage.
9. Dimensions and weight.

In the preparation of the review, we also considered:

• real user reviews;
• technical description;
• expert reviews.

Top 10 best smartphones up to 30,000 rubles

10 Xiaomi Mi8 6 / 128GB

Worthy flagship in 2018, which is now really buy for an amount less than 30,000 rubles. You will find an excellent screen with AMOLED matrix - for Xiaomi this is a new experience, a dual camera with 12 megapixels for each sensor, NFC for contactless payment and 6 GB of RAM. The processor is the SnapDragon 845 processor, which is in the top 10 of the most productive chips.

The camera turned out great: all thanks to a thoughtful artificial intelligence and good optics.The reviews especially admire the saturation of the color of the matrix and the presence of the function Always On Display, the speed of work and the speed of replenishment of the charge percent. Minuses - the first users tolerated non-working NFC - the manufacturer promised to fix this with an update, absurd: the presence of advertising in the software, the lack of audio jack. The flaws of the eyes close by themselves when you find out that a smartphone costs less than 30,000 rubles.

9 Samsung Galaxy S8 + 64GB

The flagship of past years, which is still relevant. When you first turn on the smartphone, you will see the Android 7 interface, but it is easy to upgrade to the latest version of the operating system. The screen diagonal of 6.2 inches, the manufacturer praised especially: it has rounded edges, a large resolution of 2960x1440, excellent color reproduction and good viewing angles. The glass is protected from scratches.

The smartphone has water protection and is not without an audio jack. The main camera is represented by a single module, but it can give odds even to the “multi-eyed” modern sensors. It has 12 megapixel, optical stabilization, macro mode and aperture F / 1.70. In the reviews, they sing odes to speed, display, moisture protection, software and sound. The weak battery was recorded in the shortcomings, a large number of defects — instances with artifacts on the screen, a sleek housing came across.

8 Honor 10 4 / 128GB

Cool smartphone for advanced users. For an amount of up to 30,000 rubles, you will receive a monoblock in gradient overflows, into the case of which the manufacturer placed a double 16 + 24 megapixel camera, 4 GB of RAM, an NFC module, an IR transmitter to control home appliances, a Kirin 970 processor - productive and smart. The front camera will delight lovers of self - in it 24 megapixel. The sound is clear and loud - this was noted by the users of the smartphone.

From the good there is still a USB Type-C connector, fast charging function, audio jack, excellent screen with IPS matrix. And compact size is the best option for those who do not like "shovels". The biggest drawback: fingerprint scanner glitches. Even in reviews, users hack a complete protective film on the screen - it is quickly scratched, and the camera software - it needs some work, although in the current situation decent photos come out.

7 Apple iPhone 7 32GB

The smartphone hardly fits into the budget of 30,000 rubles. This is the best that Apple can offer for this amount: there is a modern design, a module for contactless payment, iOS 10 operating system from the box, 32 GB of internal memory. An important factor for those who prefer Apple devices is design. Here it is still preserved, the traditional and “correct” - with a round button under the screen, with a solid metal case in different colors, and most importantly, with compact dimensions.

The disadvantages are obvious: a weak battery, which even with daylight lasts with great difficulty, only 2 GB of RAM, the screen resolution is 1334x750 - in 2019 even Chinese state employees have a higher resolution. iPhone 7 is not about high performance and best performance. This is about status, pleasant management, iOS operating system and ecosystem buns.

6 LG G7 ThinQ 64GB

An interesting smartphone from South Koreans. The device is notable for several parameters at once: cool stereo sound and a dedicated DAC, water protection and compliance with Military Standard 810G. Inside, we are refilling the SnapDragon 845 processor, which is in the top ten of the best chips in terms of power. The screen at 6.1 inches boasts atypically high resolution - 3120x1440. Due to the aspect ratio of 19.5 to 9 and the frameless design, all these inches fit nicely in your hand and are easy to manage.

A separate DAC - digital-to-analog converter - allows the user to enjoy the high-quality sound that through the stereo system, through the headphones. Wired headset manufacturer, by the way, puts in a box with a smartphone.The disadvantages we found for you in honest reviews and reviews are: low battery capacity (3000 mAh), dedicated button to call Google assistant, which can not be reassigned, a couple of uncomfortable moments in the LG shell.

5 Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6 / 128GB

This is the best smartphone for those who are looking for something inexpensive, but wildly productive. This is the creation of Xiaomi under a separate subbrand “Pokofon”, all models of which, by definition, must be cheap and powerful. F1 has a Snapdragon 845 processor - the chip, which in 2018 was the most productive in the world. From the good there is still a dual camera, 6 GB of RAM, 128 built-in. The 6.18-inch screen features high resolution and ergonomic aspect ratio.

The main and most important disadvantage of this cheap flagship: the lack of NFC. Still there is not enough water protection, protection from scratches on the screen, more sophisticated design of the case. Like all Xiaomi smartphones, auto-brightness does not always work correctly: sometimes the performance is underestimated. The disadvantages are non-critical, and you can put up with them. And if the manufacturer created this module in an elegant glass case and with a contactless payment module, its value would have exceeded the mark of 30,000 rubles.

4 Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

The compact Sony model with the eighth Android on board is a real boon for connoisseurs of miniature, but powerful enough smartphones with a good set of useful features and state-of-the-art features. First of all, its advantage was water resistance. Of course, like most modern smartphones, the Japanese device is not suitable for diving into the pool or the sea, but it is reliably protected from rain, washing Sony under water and even falling into a puddle. At the same time, the smartphone received a good processor, a decent camera for a full-fledged 19 megapixels, as well as stereo speakers, which many people praise.

The stereo sound is really impressive. The clear, loud, surround sound of this smartphone is loved by everyone. Also in the reviews separately noted durable housing, which does not beat and does not break when falling, ergonomic interface, functionality, excellent selfie. The battery is also very worthy, though not the best.

3 Nokia 7 Plus

TOP-3 best devices up to 30,000 rubles closes the Finnish new Chinese assembly. Released in early spring of 2018, this model instantly became the most popular flagship of the Nokia brand. This is not surprising, given that this is a very productive development. The eight-core processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz is suitable even for weighty games, which, of course, makes it possible to rank the smartphone among some of the best devices in this price category. The image of a wonderful gaming device is also complemented by a colorful screen with a diagonal of 6 inches, an innovative aspect ratio of 18 to 9, an excellent resolution and a maximum number of pixels per inch - 402.

In addition to the advantages already listed, other useful features are often mentioned in the comments. The smartphone holds the charge amazingly well, adequately copes with photos and selfies. The manufacturer did not stint on the set: charging, headphones, carrying case and so on.

2 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual 32GB

Phablet Sony amazes imagination level of multimedia capabilities of the device. If before the user had to choose between selfies and ordinary photos, resolution and frame rate, now the Japanese have finally invested all these advantages in one smartphone, the best of the brand’s devices in recent years. The main camera 23 Mpiks with excellent matrix provides gorgeous pictures, even with a slight hand tremor, thanks to a high-quality stabilizer. Shooting frequency of 120 frames per second allows you to create slow-motion video. The front camera for 16 megapixels, as well as the rear camera, is equipped with a flash for clear selfies even in the dark.

Also, the novelty is often praised for the eighth Android, a huge and realistic 6-inch display, lightning-fast response and a decent battery. However, rejoicing in the diagonal and functionality, some criticize the large dimensions of the smartphone, the weight of 221 grams and not too powerful speakers.

1 Samsung Galaxy A70

Samsung celebrated the year 2019 with the release of a package of A-series smartphones: with nice prices, good filling and premium design. So South Koreans gathered to compete with the Chinese, who produce excellent and inexpensive phones. Thanks to Xiaomi, Samsung fans can buy a 6.7-inch device with a frameless design and an AMOLED matrix, a 32 + 5 + 8 megapixel triple camera, a contactless payment chip and 6 GB of RAM for an amount not exceeding 30,000 rubles.

The cherry on the cake was a capacious 4500 mAh battery, which, according to reviews, keeps the phone in active mode for two days. Experienced users do not hide the disadvantages of the model: a weak camera was assigned to them, albeit with a huge three-eyed potential, difficulties in finding a good case, glitches on the fingerprint screen scanner.

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