The mobile device market is saturated with budget gadgets, and there has been fierce competition in this segment for a long time. Therefore, devices claiming to be the best budget smartphones of 2020, differ not only in their beautiful appearance, but also in good technical characteristics.
To help you buy an inexpensive, but good smartphone, we have compiled a list of the top 10 models with the highest price mark of 10,999 rubles.
10. OPPO A5 2020
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 1600 × 720
- four cameras 12 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 195 g, WxHxT 75.60 × 163.60 × 9.10 mm
The top of the budget smartphones is opened by the 2020 novelty from a brand that is only gaining popularity in Russia.
The OPPO A5 model has a bright 6.5-inch screen and a massive 5000 mAh battery that can withstand even more than one day before recharging. There is a tear-shaped notch at the top of the screen, and the bottom looks thick, but the side frames are quite narrow, which allows the screen to look really big.
Take a look at the A5, and you can immediately say that this is not a flagship premium phone, even if you have not yet held it in your hands. At the same time, it’s fair to say that the phone looks more expensive than it really is - it is “dressed” in plastic imitating glass, and in the colors there is a slight gradient effect.
The headphone jack (yes, there is) is located at the bottom of the device, which will certainly please fans of wired headphones. In addition, Oppo engineers decided not to save money and chose USB-C as the data port, as many budget models still use micro USB.
There is a camera with four lenses on the back of the Oppo A5 2020, but one of them is a depth of field sensor and the other a small 2 megapixel camera. Of greater importance are the wide 12-megapixel and ultra-wide 8-megapixel sensors, which will allow you to get decent photos in most lighting conditions.
In combination with the built-in AI, which tries to recognize what you are taking pictures and adjusts the settings accordingly, you can get good pictures with this phone - provided that they are intended only for everyday purposes or for social networks, and not for photo exhibitions.
Inside the smartphone is the Snapdragon 665 chipset, which will cope with most modern games, albeit with longer loading times. But in top-end games you will have to gain average quality settings to avoid lags and friezes.
pros: design, screen, battery life, stereo speakers, there is a fingerprint scanner, a separate slot for a memory card.
Minuses: slow charge.
9. Moto G7 Play
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.7 ″, resolution 1512 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 2 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 149 g, WxHxT 71.50 × 147.31 × 7.99 mm
Among inexpensive but good smartphones, there are many models with large screens. But not everyone loves shovels. Therefore, if you need a high-quality assembled and small-sized device, we recommend that you opt for the Moto G7 Play.
Despite the fact that its camera and design will not impress users of high-end phones, the technical characteristics make this smartphone an attractive option for users with a limited budget.
A small amount of RAM and not the most powerful Snapdragon 632 processor will not allow this smartphone to easily pull top-end games at maximum and even medium settings. However, if you take a smartphone for everyday tasks (answering calls, surfing the Web, watching videos, etc.), then this model will not disappoint you. The sound is loud, clear, the picture on the screen is bright and saturated, and the battery lasts for 2 days.
Another advantage of the Moto G7 Play is the ability to use both SIM cards simultaneously with a memory card.
Both the main and front cameras take good (and no more) shots under normal lighting. The worse the lighting, the more blurry the photos will be.
pros: the ability to quickly charge, good oleophobic coating on the screen, there is a fingerprint sensor.
Minuses: mediocre cameras, the speaker of the call and the earpiece are the same, so do not put the smartphone face down, you may not hear the call.
8. HUAWEI P Smart (2019)
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 160 g, WxHxT 73.40 × 155.20 × 7.95 mm
One of the best budget smartphones of 2020 has an excellent design and excellent brightness, pixel density (415ppi) and screen resolution. Using the settings, you can control all the parameters of the screen - from the tone to the emission of blue light, which can interfere with sleep.
Due to the termination of cooperation between Google and Huawei (the new smartphones of this company no longer have the Play Store), it is unclear how long the current models of Huawei and Honor will receive Android updates or access to Google Play. The P Smart (2019) model will probably not lose access to Google Play, which cannot be said for P Smart (2020).
The camera of this device shows a tendency to increase the exposure of the image, which is not always bad. Under normal lighting conditions, pictures will look brighter and more pleasing to the eye. In addition, Huawei P Smart provides shooting modes for experienced and novice photographers: from automatic mode to AI mode for advanced scene detection and 100% manual mode called Pro Mode.
As for the battery charge, there is a 3400 mAh battery inside, whose service life can be optimized with the help of many energy-saving settings.
Keep in mind that despite the great design, the P Smart (2019) is ultimately a mid-range phone. Its Kirin 710 chipset in combination with 3 GB of RAM will pull several open programs or a heavy game on medium and even high settings.
pros: budget smartphone with a good camera, you can make contactless payments, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: micro-USB connector.
7. ZTE Blade A7 (2020)
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.09 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- three cameras 16 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 164 g, WxHxT 72.70x155x8.95 mm
When you think of budget smartphones, you probably come up with fragile phones with tiny screens and unoptimized software. But the ZTE Blade A7 is not like that. It offers solid performance and an almost clean version of Android 9.0 along with an attractive design. Of course, its camera and display leave much to be desired, but for the price it is excusable.
An 19.5: 9 IPS display dominates the front of the unit. The overall screen-to-body ratio is good thanks to the tear-like notch for the front camera and small side panels. Despite the fact that the smartphone has a “chin”, it is not distracting and does not have a noticeable branding, which can be found on models such as Moto G7 Power. The screen lacks clarity, but it compensates for this with brightness and color accuracy.
The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor and 3 GB of RAM, which is great for basic tasks such as viewing social networks or sending emails. When opening applications and unlocking the phone, there is a slight delay. Multitasking with more than six applications will also slow down, and it goes without saying that this model is not designed to handle demanding games such as PUBG: Mobile.
In bright light, the rear camera works decently. There is a slight blurring of the background, but the depth of field and color accuracy at altitude. The front camera will also allow you to take a high-quality selfie, but only in normal lighting.
pros: you can make contactless payments, a capacious battery, clear and loud sound, the presence of a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: micro-USB connector.
6. Alcatel 1S (2020) 5028Y
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- three cameras 13 MP / 2 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 165 g, WxHxT 74.60 × 158.70 × 8.45 mm
Previously, the French, and now the American brand Alcatel is known as a manufacturer of low-cost mobile phones. And the novelty, 1S (2020), is also among them.
In addition to the capacious battery, which, according to the manufacturer, will work in standby mode for 586 hours (or 2 days in active mode), it is distinguished by the presence of NFC, a headphone jack and a beautiful design. The overflow of color of the Alcatel 1S case immediately attracts attention and makes the device look more expensive than it actually is.
The filling in this model corresponds to the price - the Mediatek Helio P22 processor paired with 3 GB of RAM is enough for undemanding hardware games, otherwise you will have to lower the settings. Opening more than 5 applications at the same time is not recommended so that the gadget does not start to jerk.
The main camera, although it has three modules, but shoots well only in normal lighting. But in order to photograph documents or make a memorable photo of its capabilities will be more than enough.
pros: sturdy case, Android 10, there is a separate key for assigning a mobile assistant (for example, “Alice” from Yandex).
Minuses: micro-USB connector.
5. Honor 10 Lite
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 162 g, WxHxT 73.64 × 154.80 × 7.95 mm
The model, which opens the top 5 budget smartphones in 2020, is almost identical to the HUAWEI P Smart (2019), with the exception of the main camera. But if you are among the fans of selfies, then the 24-megapixel front camera Honor 10 Lite is what you need.
A weighty argument in favor of acquiring this particular gadget is its screen with 415 ppi and a resolution of 2340 × 1080, which many budget models can only dream of. Even in bright sunlight, you can easily see both the images and the text on the screen.
Unfortunately, retaining one feature useful to users - the 3.5 audio jack, Honor engineers did not abandon the other, not so useful - micro-USB. One can only dream of fast charging.
The HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, which is equipped with the Honor 10 Lite, is a strong mid-range capabilities. He will even pull popular games like World of Tanks at medium and maximum settings with fps from 30 and above.
pros: design, display availability of NFC.
Minuses: Outdated type of charging connector.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 186 g, WxHxT 75.21 × 159.21 × 8.10 mm
Xiaomi chose to keep up with the fashionable mobile trend of last year, releasing several different devices with an overestimated number of megapixels of the rear camera. Of these, Redmi Note 7 is the cheapest smartphone.
Despite the number of stunning megapixels, the camera of this model actually performs interpolation, due to which 12 MP turn into 48 MP. At the same time, users praise the resulting pictures for rich, vibrant colors and good detail, even in low light. If you install the Google Camera APK, you can significantly improve the quality of images with minimal time.
But Redmi Note 7 is not only good at a camera, but also a 4000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 660 chipset, as well as a bright screen with a fashionable notch to accommodate the front camera.
Based on the 14nm process technology, the Snapdragon 660 provides improved heat management, high performance and greater energy efficiency compared to the old Snapdragon 636 chips and counterparts in Redmi Note 6 Pro. We will not say that heavy mobile games will “fly” at maximum settings, but to go at medium settings without lags and with high fps is quite.
pros: long battery life, high performance, 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: No NFC and a lot of pre-installed software.
3. Nokia 4.2 3 / 32GB Android One
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.71 ″, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 161 g, WxHxT 71.30 × 148.95 × 8.39 mm
Nokia is known as an excellent manufacturer of budget smartphones, and some of its phones are below the threshold of 10,000 rubles. Nokia 4.2 is one of such devices, and it is endowed with the advantages inherent in much more expensive gadgets.
For example, there is an NFC chip in it, which allows you to make contactless payment. And the OS of this model is not just an updated version of standard Android. This is basically the standard Android.
The fingerprint scanner is conveniently located at the back, directly under the rear camera. As for the camera itself, it has a dual module: 13 MP main and 2 MP depth sensor. The shooting results are good, not impressive. But it is difficult to expect otherwise from the representative of the best budget smartphones, in which the quality of shooting, as a rule, is the biggest problem.
The Nokia 4.2 model is equipped with a Snapdragon 439 processor, and although it does an adequate job of launching everything (including games at medium settings), the overall performance seems a bit unreliable. From time to time, there are small but annoying pauses when doing simple things, such as scrolling through multiple Google search results or switching between applications.
pros: there is a dedicated button for the Google Assistant mobile assistant, a fast fingerprint scanner, the battery lasts 2 days without recharging with active use.
Minuses: micro-USB connector, not very loud sound.
2. Lenovo K10 Plus
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 13 MP / 5 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 4050 mAh battery
- WxHxT 75.77 × 158.26 × 8.30 mm
This is one of Lenovo's most affordable smartphones at the moment. It has everything that is needed for everyday mobile tasks, including watching videos (a high-resolution screen and 414 ppi is ideal for this), listening to music through wired headphones (thanks Lenovo, which saved 3.5 mm) and a long battery life.
Although the manufacturer saved on the NFC chip, he equipped his brainchild with as much as 4 GB of RAM, which is quite generous for the budget model. The chipset really was not surprised - the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, which is enough for most mobile games at medium settings.
As for the main camera, it will provide you with photos that are not embarrassing to post to a social network or show to friends. There is only one “but” - in good light.
pros: almost pure Android, a separate slot for a memory card, there is protection against splashes, there is a fast charge.
Minuses: easily soiled back panel.
1. Samsung Galaxy A20
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 1560 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 169 g, WxHxT 74.70 × 158.40 × 7.80 mm
This is the best budget smartphone of 2020 for price and quality, if for some reason you are not satisfied with Chinese gadgets.
Keeping the good traditions in the form of a 3.5 mm audio jack, the Galaxy A20 does not forget about the requirements of the new time, therefore it is equipped with both a capacious battery with a quick charge function and a USB Type-C connector. He also has NFC, so you can use your smartphone to contactlessly pay for purchases.
But despite the good functionality and beautiful appearance, the manufacturer sacrificed something to please the price. For example, a smartphone lacks an LED notification indicator, as well as the proprietary Always On Display mode. However, no one bothers to put the application with AOD from Google Play.
The main camera of the Galaxy A20, equipped with a wide-angle module, is very good for such a budget price.Under normal lighting conditions you will get a bright, contrasting and highly detailed shot.
But the screen is a weak point of the device. It is slightly grainy and very fragile, so this smartphone will not survive a fall “face to the floor”. But with all this, the screen is bright enough, so on a sunny day you can easily read the text while on the street.
The Exynos 7884 processor provides enough for everyday tasks, but not outstanding performance. Heavy games will go without lags and with acceptable fps only at medium settings.
pros: battery, good communication quality, good sound in the headphones, a separate slot for a memory card.
Minuses: dynamic display backlighting does not always work correctly, the fingerprint scanner may not work the first time, but you can use the unlock on the face.
