The variety and abundance of smartphones on store windows for 15 thousand rubles is amazing, and the question of choosing the most suitable one for many of us often turns into a difficult task. Each new phone model is unique in its own way, since it carries a special combination of functionality and the so-called hardware, and the state of harmony of these two components is a good, balanced smartphone. In order to make it clear which one is better to choose, this article presents to the attention of readers a rating of smartphones worth up to 15,000 rubles at the end of 2018, based on an analysis of their characteristics and reviews of new gadget owners. We have collected 10 cool phones that are really worth the money.

Our top 10 is opened by an interesting model - Nokia 6 in an elegant aluminum alloy case. It got into the rating not by chance, because it has a gorgeous 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution and damage protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, an excellent 16 megapixel camera with lenses from Carl Zeiss, an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, supplemented by the presence of an NFC module and a fingerprint scanner. The once mega-popular brand is gradually regaining lost positions, presenting such balanced and beautiful models of the budget and medium price categories to the users' judgment.

Specifications

• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo;
• Cameras: main - 16 MP (Carl Zeiss Lens), front - 8 MP (f / 2, 84 °);
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937;
• Battery: 3000 mAh with wireless and fast charging.

pros

1. Excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with Full HD resolution;
2. Good performance, 3 GB RAM and NFC module;
3. Fast and wireless battery charging.

Minuses

1. No camera shutter button;
2. The camera does not have optical stabilization;
3. Combined memory card slot.

In ninth place is the model - Meizu M6s with the same high parameters as the previous device. The large and bright screen of the gadget is made using IPS technology, and its new 18:9 format allows you to watch videos with a greater degree of comfort. Noteworthy is the M6s hardware platform with a 6-core chipset - Samsung Exynos 7872, the operating frequency of the cores of which reaches 2.0 GHz, paired with a graphic assistant - Mali-G71 MP1 and with 3 GB of RAM. Hence the high performance of new items in all situations. The main camera of the cell phone is also from Samsung, it takes photos with a maximum resolution of 16 megapixels and videos in Full HD format. Its f/2.0 aperture allows you to confidently shoot in low light. The 8 MP selfie camera is also Korean and with the same aperture. The smartphone does not have an NFC module, but there is a conveniently located fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function for its battery.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7,1,2 Nougat with FlyMe 6,2 shell;
• Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 1440×720 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 16 MP (Samsung, f / 2), front - 8 MP (Samsung, f / 2);
• Processor: 6-core Samsung Exynos 7872 (2.0 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-G71 MP1;
• Memory: RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB,
• Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging - Meizu Super mCharge.

pros

1. Great display with 18:9 aspect ratio;
2. Powerful processor from Samsung;
3. Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and fast charging.

Minuses

1. No NFC module;
2. Combined slot for a memory card;
3. Marky body and weak oleophobic coating.

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1)

The eighth position in the ranking was taken by ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1). The model is assembled in a metal case, which has an elongated format for a 5.7-inch IPS screen with high resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Inside this cell phone, an 8-core processor is working - MediaTek MT6750, which, with the support of a video accelerator - Mali-T860 MP2, develops a good information processing speed, although under heavy loads the device noticeably heats up, up to a serious decrease in fps. The smartphone works with two SIM cards, supports LTE 18 frequency bands, has a fingerprint scanner and FM radio. Its main camera with autofocus and HDR shooting is dual of sensors with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels, therefore, it will be possible to create artistic photos with background blur. The selfie camera is also 8 megapixels, and the battery with a capacity of 4130 mAh with a fast charge function holds a charge in normal mode for up to 2 days.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0 skin;
• Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main dual with 16 megapixels and 8 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels;
• Processor: 8-core MediaTek MT6750 (1.5 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-T860 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 4130 mAh with fast charging.

pros

1. Large and clear screen, good cameras;
2. Works fast;
3. Separate microSD slot.

Minuses

1. Significantly heated in games;
2. Quite quickly discharged under heavy loads;
3. Very smooth and slippery body.

LG Q6a

On the seventh step of our top 10 is an aluminum alloy smartphone certified according to the US military standard MIL-STD-810G - LG Q6a (M700). This reliable gadget runs Android 7.1 Nougat and works with two SIM cards. It has an excellent 5.5″ IPS screen with high definition and image density, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass. Inside, the model has a powerful 8-core processor - Snapdragon 435 MSM8940, hence the stable operation of Q6a both in the network and with applications. Selfie lovers will love the 5MP wide-angle 100° front-facing camera, while the 13MP main camera is also good and takes good quality HDR shots.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with UX 6.0 shell;
• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP (100 °);
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (1.4 GHz);
• Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 505;
• Memory: operational - 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB, slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3000 mAh.

pros

1. Large IPS screen with high resolution;
2. Works fast thanks to the Snapdragon 435 chip;
3. Gorilla Glass 3 and 100° selfie camera.

Minuses

1. No fingerprint scanner;
2. Little RAM;
3. There is no NFC module.

Honor 9 Lite

The model that took sixth place in our rating is Honor 9 Lite from Huawei. This stylish smartphone in a durable aluminum alloy case with a glass back panel, has an excellent IPS display with a diagonal of 5.65 inches, high resolution and high-quality oleophobic coating, which displays an 18:9 image. It has as many as 4 cameras, or 2 dual photo modules: the main one is 13/2 Mp and the front one is 13/2 Mp; moreover, both older cameras have f / 2 aperture, which allows you to take good photos in low light. The Android 8.0 Oreo phone is responsive and just as fast, thanks to the proprietary octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics co-processor and 3GB of RAM. And although the 3000 mAh capacity of its battery is clearly not enough for the long-term operation of the energy-intensive screen and chipset, the Honor 9 Lite has a fingerprint scanner and, as a nice bonus, an NFC module.

Specifications

• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo with Emotion 8.0 skin;
• Display: IPS, 5.65 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13/2 Mp, front - 13/2 Mp;
• Processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 (2.36 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali-T830 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3000 mAh with fast charging function.

pros

1. Excellent IPS screen with a ratio of 18:9;
2. Powerful HiSilicon Kirin 659 with Mali-T830;
3. Good cameras, fingerprint scanner and NFC module.

Minuses

1. Weak battery;
2. Lack of a separate slot for a memory card;
3. The rear glass panel is very slippery.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

In fifth place is the phablet - Xiaomi Mi Max 2, the front panel of the aluminum body of which is adorned with a huge IPS display manufactured by Tianma with a diagonal of 6.44 inches, with Full HD resolution and scratch protection 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3. For confident work, this giant received a powerful 8-core chip - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 and 4 GB of RAM, and judging by the reviews - the device is smart, and there are no complaints in terms of performance. The cameras in Mi Max 2 are 12 and 5 megapixels, the older one is from Sony, the younger one is Samsung; The Japanese module, in addition to autofocus and HDR shooting, has a digital image stabilization function, but the Korean one has f / 2 aperture and a capture angle of 85 °. Mi Max 2 is not only a smartphone with a large screen, it is also a smartphone with a powerful battery: with a capacity of 5300 mAh and due to the not very high resolution of the display, a wonderful phone can work autonomously for up to 3 days. It also has a fingerprint scanner and an infrared port, thanks to which Mi Max 2 turns into a convenient remote control.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI V9 skin;
• Display: IPS, 6.44 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 12 MP, front - 5 MP;
• Battery: 5300 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (USB Type-C).

pros

1. Big screen from Tianma;
2. Performance Snapdragon 625 with 4 GB of RAM;
3. Powerful battery with fast charging function.

Minuses

1. Very large and therefore uncomfortable to wear;
2. Combined slot for memory cards;
3. Slippery.

Xiaomi Mi A1

We gave the fourth line of the rating to a well-balanced smartphone costing 13 thousand rubles, and again from Xiaomi, the model is Mi A1, in a metal case with a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. The bright Full HD, IPS screen of the phone has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and is protected from damage by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The performance of Mi A1 is all right, because it got a powerful 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with an operating frequency of 2 GHz. The main camera of the phone is dual 12MP OmniVision sensors and it takes decent pictures. The model has an infrared port, thanks to which it can serve as a remote control for household appliances, and a 3080 mAh battery holds a charge for at least a full day.

Specifications

• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - dual: 12/12 MP (optical Zoom 2x), front - 5 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (2.0 GHz);
• Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 506;
• Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3080 mAh, fast charging (USB Type-C).

pros

1. High-quality display;
2. Fast working processor;
3. Good camera, 4 GB RAM, infrared port.

Minuses

1. Very slippery;
2. Combined slot for memory cards;
3. There is no NFC module.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

And so, we smoothly reached the top three of the ranking, and the third position in our top 10 was taken by a reliable Korean smartphone that can be bought for 14,000 rubles - Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) in a metal case with an IP54 dust and splash protection class. On the front panel of the phone is a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and below it is the home key combined with a fingerprint scanner. The processing of information in the Galaxy J7 is handled by a proprietary 8-core chip - Samsung Exynos with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, thanks to which an inexpensive but good smartphone is fast in operation. Users note the good quality of the photos of both cameras, and they are in a 13 MP device, they praise the battery, with which the Galaxy J7 can last a week without recharging in economy mode. It also has NFC and ANT + modules, as well as a separate slot for memory cards.

Specifications

• OS: Android 7.1 Nougat - 8.1 Oreo;
• Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
• Cameras: main - 13 MP, front - 13 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (1.6 GHz);
• Video processor: Mali T-830 MP2;
• Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB, a separate slot for memory cards;
• Battery: 3600 mAh.

pros

1. Large and bright Super AMOLED screen;
2. Excellent battery;
3. Nice camera with f/1.7 aperture.

Minuses

1. Little internal memory;
2. Weak photos with a lack of lighting;
3. Slippery and heavy.

The second step in the ranking of smartphones in 2018, costing up to 15,000 rubles, was taken by a large smartphone in an aluminum case - Huawei Y9 (2018), already out of the box coming with Android 8.0 Oreo. Another phablet in our top 10 is equipped with a 5.93-inch IPS screen. Its hardware is based on an 8-core processor of its own production - HiSilicon Kirin 659, which overclocks the device in conjunction with the Mali-T830 MP2 graphics coprocessor for any multitasking. Both photo modules of the phone are double: the main one consists of cameras with a resolution of 13 and 2 megapixels, and the front one consists of 16 and 2 megapixels, and the aperture of the selfie camera is f / 2. The cameras shoot very well, and when shooting in the daytime, high-quality photos are obtained with their help. The Y9 battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, and holds a charge for a full day of light, and the smartphone is unlocked using a fingerprint scanner.

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The best smartphones of 2016 under 15,000 rubles

10.

Opens the top ten smartphones of 2016 in the price segment up to 15 thousand rubles. The gadget is equipped with a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with a modern 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 chip and has a 13-megapixel camera. In addition to a good filling, the model has a high-quality assembly and a pleasant external design.

9.

Samsung Galaxy J5 - the top smartphone of 2016, the price of which is in the range of 13-15 thousand rubles. In a thin case, there is a decent capacity battery of 3,100 mAh. The filling is perfectly optimized: the AMOLED screen, despite its large size, is very economical, and the charge lasts for a long time. The screen is bright, the picture is juicy, and the viewing angles are such that it is pleasant to look at the image from any angle. The phone has a high-quality light-sensitive 5 megapixel camera for selfies with a flash. The smartphone received a fresh Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and a convenient Samsung shell with useful features. Themes, fonts change, different ringtones are set for each SIM card, system notifications are turned off.

8.

Samsung Galaxy A3 SM– A300 F is one of the top sellers in 2016 due to its seductively low price, wide functionality and attractive design. The practical device has a main and secondary cameras for widescreen selfies. The photographs are rich, bright and contrast, and it will be pleasant to look at them on the screen. The device in a metal case withstands impressive loads during operation and is not afraid of injury, such as scratches, abrasions, bumps.

7.

BQ aquaris M4.5 - one of the best mobile devices in 2016, located in the price segment up to 15,000 rubles. Dolby Atmos surround sound effect, high-quality housing, excellent display, long battery life - these are the main advantages of this device. In addition, the model has a high-level camera. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels and is equipped with autofocus and dual-color flash. The aperture value is f / 2.0, and the number of lenses is 5. It can not only take high-quality photos, but also record HD videos with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The front camera allows you to take selfies.

6.

Huawei P8 Lite ranks sixth in the list of the best smartphones of 2016, which belongs to the category of devices with a cost of no more than 15,000 rubles. It is a light version of the flagship Huawei P8. The Chinese manufacturer equipped the device with a simpler, but modern filling. At the same time, the design was successfully preserved. The device is equipped with a 5-inch display with a fairly high resolution, which is 1280 by 720 pixels. In Huawei P8 Lite, music lovers will find a very good sound thanks to a fairly bright and loud external speaker. Talking with interlocutors is pleasant, as the earpiece has a solid volume reserve. The device has an excellent 13-megapixel camera Huawei P8 Lite, which is equipped with a BSI sensor, powerful LED flash and fairly fast autofocus.

5.

LG class H650 E located in the middle of the top of the best smartphones in 2016 in the price category up to 15 thousand rubles. The device has a stylish design with a metal body. The smartphone processor, as for the middle class, looks modest. This is the long-known quad-core Snapdrgon 410, which belongs rather to the budget category. 4 Cortex A53 cores operate at 1.2 GHz and show low but acceptable performance. For everyday tasks, such as the Internet and listening to music, it will be more than enough. But in games, high performance is not worth the wait. The weak side of the gadget is a battery with a relatively low capacity, which will last no more than three days in standby mode, but with active use, the battery can be completely discharged after 6-8 hours.

4.

Xiaomi Mi4 c ranks fourth in the list of the best smartphones of 2016, falling into the price category up to 15,000 rubles. The mobile device has a minimalist and lightweight design with a large selection of body colors. The device is equipped with a 5-inch display with excellent saturation. Viewing angles are suitable - the picture is not distorted, inversion, blackout are not noticed. Excellent readability is maintained even when exposed to direct sunlight. In addition, the gadget has a fairly powerful processor and provides good image quality.

3.

Xiaomi Redmi note 3 Pro 32 GB opens the top three smartphones in 2016. The device can be safely called the flagship in its price segment, thanks to its high-quality assembly and many useful features. It is available in three colors: grey, silver and gold. The case is metal, only small panels are made of plastic at the bottom and top. They serve for more confident signal reception by network modules. In addition to good performance, it has moderate power consumption and does not suffer from overheating. The power of the processor installed in the device is enough to solve almost any tasks, with the speed of the system there is a complete order. The smartphone is equipped with a fairly powerful battery: in normal mode, with moderate loads, it will provide the smartphone with food for two days. With a display brightness of 50%, the video playback time is 12 hours. With the same brightness indicator in 3D games, the smartphone will last about 5 hours on a single charge.

2.

It ranks second among the top smartphones of 2016 in the price segment up to 15 thousand rubles. The device from the Chinese company has good build quality and a nice exterior design. It has a 5.5-inch display with a high-quality matrix and touch controls. The device supports MiraVision 2.0 technology, which is designed to improve image quality and save energy. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 with a proprietary interface Flyme OS 5.1.3.0G. Among the advantages of the device, it is worth highlighting its high-quality sound reproduction: it provides good performance when outputting sound to headphones. In particular, the signal-to-noise ratio is claimed to be 110 dB, and the non-linear distortion factor is 95 dB. Meizu M3 Note is built on MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) processor, it automatically adjusts the frequency of CPU and GPU to reduce power consumption while maintaining maximum performance sufficient for current tasks.

1.

ASUS Zenfone Max ZC550 KL 16 GB tops the ranking of the best smartphones of 2016. A stylish device from Asus has a streamlined shape with rounded edges with a metal insert under the buttons. The back cover is made of plastic with leather texture. The smartphone is well assembled, it feels holistic. The back cover sits very tightly on the latches, does not play or creak when squeezed. The battery has a large capacity, so the device's resources with active use will last for 3 days without recharging, and with economical use - for 5-7 days. The standout feature of the ZenFone Max ZC550KL is its ability to charge other devices. The model runs on the Android 5.0.2 operating system, but with its own ZenUi shell. In addition to thoughtful interfaces and an advanced shell, the smartphone performs its most basic functions well.

What else to see:

Smartphones under 15,000 rubles represent the middle class of the mobile market. Nevertheless, the characteristics and features of some devices are not inferior to flagship smartphones.

Motorola Moto G4 Plus

Lenovo introduced three Moto G smartphones this year - Moto G4 Plus, Moto G4 and Moto G4 Play.

The most expensive model of this line is Moto G4 Plus. The smartphone is equipped with a large 5.5-inch Full HD display, a fast Snapdragon 617 processor, expandable memory, and a fingerprint scanner.

One Plus X

OnePlus X is one of the best budget Android devices. This smartphone has a compact size, high performance, and several new software features.

Key features of the OnePlus X include a 5.0-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, microSD card support up to 128GB, and dual SIM slots.

Huawei Honor 5X

The all-metal body and fingerprint sensor make Honor 5X one of the most attractive mobile devices in the category under 15,000 rubles. The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 616 processor, 16 GB of internal memory with microSD support up to 128 GB.

The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP, while the battery capacity is 3000 mAh.

Honor 5X runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI software. Huawei promises an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow soon.

We think this is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 15,000 in 2016.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

The Chinese company introduced its new smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 at the beginning of 2016. The mobile device is famous for its metal body, 5.5-inch Full HD display, powerful MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 3GB / 32GB of RAM and internal memory, as well as a fingerprint scanner.

One of the best-selling smartphones in the history of Xiaomi. This smartphone is included in various ratings of the best mobile devices, including our rating of smartphones under 15,000 rubles in 2016.

Asus ZenFone Max

Looking at the specs of the Asus ZenFone Max, the strengths become clear: big screen, long battery life, attractive price.

At a minimum, the 5000 mAh battery alone should make you consider the Asus ZenFone Max as a potential purchase.