13 best smartphones up to 20,000 rubles

There is a certain amount that a person is willing to pay for a smartphone. For some, it is 100 thousand rubles, for someone it is 20 thousand rubles, and for someone it is only 10 thousand rubles. In this article we will talk about those devices that will suit the second category of people. At a cost of 20 thousand "wooden" from the device, you can wait for a powerful processor, a large amount of memory and a high-resolution display. But what else will please such devices? Let's find out.

Rating the best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles: price-quality	1	Xiaomi Mi8 SE 4 / 64GB	19 590 ₽
	2	Huawei P20 Lite
	3	Honor 9 4 / 64GB	17 690 ₽
	4	LG Q6 M700AN	12 990 ₽
	5	Meizu 15 Lite 4 / 32GB	13 890 ₽
The best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles with a large display and a good battery	1	Samsung Galaxy A8 + SM-A730F / DS	18 140 ₽
	2	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB	16 890 ₽
	3	ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB	17 889 ₽
The best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles with high performance	1	Xiaomi Mi6X 6 / 128GB	16 980 ₽
	2	Huawei Mate 10 Lite 64GB	19 490 ₽
	3	Meizu Pro 7 64GB	14 309 ₽
Best compact smartphones up to 20 000 rubles	1	Apple iPhone SE 32GB	17 150 ₽
	2	Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB	23 890 ₽

Best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles: price-quality

Xiaomi Mi8 SE 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.9

Great frameless smartphone, sold for sane money. In the upper part of the display used here there is a so-called “bang”, in which the front camera and several sensors are located. From a distance, this device may seem similar to the iPhone X, but near the differences are clearly visible. The Chinese manufacturer decided to stand out, including due to a brighter color.

The display located here is based on AMOLED technology. It allows to hope for long autonomous work and close to an ideal color rendition. Screen size is 5.88 inches, and resolution - 2244x1080 pixels. The aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 allows you to comfortably use two applications at the same time. You can also praise the screen for high brightness, thanks to which sunlight does not cause any inconvenience. Above the display is a smart front camera, whose resolution reaches 20 megapixels. With its help, the Chinese company managed to implement even a 3D facial scanning system. In short, the developers have repeated the capabilities of the iPhone X, using less expensive hardware.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 is used as a processor here. This is an eight-core chipset, the maximum clock frequency of which reaches 2.2 GHz. In games, the Adreno 616 graphics accelerator is used. Also under the case of the gadget 4 GB of operational and 64 GB of permanent memory are hidden. For data transfer, LTE-A and Wi-Fi 802.11ac standards are used. To connect a wireless headset uses Bluetooth 5.0. But NFC is absent here, traditionally for Xiaomi products.

On the back of the device is a dual camera, supplemented by an LED flash. The optical part is supplemented with f / 1.9 and f / 2.0 apertures. After their passage, the light enters the matrix with a resolution of 12 and 5 Mp. The user will definitely appreciate the portrait mode of photography, when the background is beautifully blurred. The presence of optical stabilization, saving in low-light conditions, is also encouraging. By the way, such a camera can shoot high-quality video - its resolution will be 3840x2160 pixels (unless you lower this parameter to save memory).

Perhaps it is extremely difficult to find fault with such a smartphone. It has a fresh version of the operating system.Its battery supports fast charging technology. If necessary, you can install a pair of SIM-cards here. Do not forget the Chinese manufacturer and fingerprint scanner. However, this is still not ideal. The gadget does not have a memory card slot. And this is important, because 4K-video weighs a lot - regular shooting will consume the built-in memory extremely quickly.

Huawei P20 Lite

Rating: 4.8

Another smartphone in our rating, supplemented by "bangs". Notice, here its width is minimized. At the same time, there was a place in the cut-out for the conversational dynamics, the front camera, and a pair of sensors. By the way, "frontalka" here is also very advanced. The resolution of its matrix is ​​16 Mp, and the light penetrates into it through the f / 2.0 f-hole. The result will delight any selfie lover! If we talk about the display, then its diagonal is 5.84 inches. Resolution - 2280x1080 pixels. Simple calculations show that the pixel density reaches 432 PPI. It seems that this option will suit every customer. By the way, the screen here is covered with the fifth generation Gorilla Glass protective glass.

If you look at the back panel, here you can see two lenses and an LED flash. However, it is necessary to understand that in this case the second module is auxiliary, since only a two-megapixel matrix is ​​present in its composition. The aperture of both lenses is not revealed too wide - only to the value of f / 2.2. The resolution of the main sensor is 16 megapixels, which will be enough for many users. If you want to shoot video, then the picture will be written with a resolution of Full HD and a frequency of 30 frames / s.

A smartphone is by no means cheap, so it must have a powerful processor at its disposal. The choice of the Chinese fell on its own HiSilicon Kirin 659. This is an eight-core solution, perfectly showing itself in heavy applications and games. Half of the cores are clocked at 2.36 GHz, and half at 1.7 GHz. Another product has 4 GB of RAM. As for the built-in storage, its volume may be different - 64 GB of smartphones sold in Russia offer. This volume can be increased by using the slot for microSD. However, this will have to abandon the second SIM-card.

The Chinese company Huawei makes huge money on the design and sale of telecommunications equipment. In this regard, it is not surprising that there are high-speed wireless modules here. The smartphone works in LTE-networks, and in networks of standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac. To connect a wireless headset uses Bluetooth 4.2 with support for aptX HD. By the way, the manufacturer has not deprived its creation of a traditional audio jack, so a wired connection is possible without any adapter. Also, the device can be used as a bank card, using the NFC-chip.

In short, Huawei offers a device close to the ideal, running Android 8.0. The Chinese even managed to achieve a small weight - here it does not exceed 145 g. I want to find fault with the device, but among the reasons for this are all sorts of little things like the lack of a search in the Contacts application.

Honor 9 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Another smartphone, the cost of which does not exceed 20 thousand rubles.At least, if you do not look for the version, the built-in storage capacity of which is 128 GB. The variant we considered has half the amount of permanent memory, but this is enough for most buyers. Yes, and you should not forget that there is a slot for microSD, which recognizes drives up to 256 GB.

This smartphone has a familiar appearance, there is no cutout in the IPS display used here. The screen diagonal reaches 5.15 inches, and its resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. Even a person with sharp eyesight cannot distinguish individual pixels — he will definitely need at least a magnifying glass. It should be noted that there is a protective glass with the effect of 2.5D. This means that its edges protrude above the front panel, and this makes the smartphone more memorable. However, such glass is fragile - cracks quickly appear on its edges. If you want to keep your smartphone in perfect condition, you will have to use the cover, or try never to drop it.

The processing of what is happening on the screen is handled by the Android 7.0 operating system. It is possible that in the near future it will be updated to the G8. Well, the work of the operating system itself and all applications is provided by the eight-core Kirin 960 processor. This is a top-end solution, half of which cores run at 2.4 GHz. The remaining half of the cores are slightly weaker - their clock frequency can reach 1.8 GHz. The chipset includes the graphics accelerator Mali-G71 MP8, which copes with the launch of heavy games without any problems. Help the processor 4 GB of RAM.

Many people buy Honor 9 for his camera. It consists of two lenses. Under the first of them is a 20-megapixel matrix, receiving a picture through the f / 2.2 aperture. The second lens has a greater focal length, with the result that the owner of the smartphone can take advantage of a double optical zoom. Under this optics is a sensor with a resolution of 12 MP. When taking pictures in the dark helps the dual LED flash. Video capture is also available here when the picture is written in 4K resolution.

There is also a front-end here, but the manufacturer thought about it to a lesser extent. About this says at least its 8-megapixel resolution. Also on the front side of the device is a fingerprint scanner. It is noticed that this is the best location for such a sensor - it is very convenient to use it, no matter how long the fingers would be with a person.

Otherwise, this is a typical mid-budget creation of Huawei. It uses high-speed wireless modules, thanks to which Internet surfing is only a pleasure. Do not forget the manufacturer to introduce and NFC-chip. It not only allows you to pay for purchases in the store, but also speeds up synchronization with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Some more shoppers will be glad that the 3.5mm audio jack hasn't disappeared from here. Present on the case and port USB Type-C.

It remains to add that the autonomous work smartphone Honor 9 provides a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh. It is surprising that with this parameter the weight of the gadget does not exceed 155 g.

LG Q6 M700AN

Rating: 4.7

At one time, LG was one of the first to introduce a smartphone, the display corners of which are elegantly rounded. Perhaps, it is this design element that LG Q6 owners like the most. The rest is a typical inexpensive smartphone. Some surprise to the buyer is the lack of a fingerprint scanner.It seems that it should be present in every modern smartphone, the cost of which is 16 thousand rubles.

Installed here IPS-display has a diagonal of 5.5 inches. Its resolution is 2160x1080 pixels. As you already understood, it uses the aspect ratio of 18: 9, which is very convenient for simultaneous work with two applications. That is, on this screen, you can write in the messenger, not looking up from watching a video on YouTube. With an aspect ratio of 16: 9, this is also possible, but you will not achieve such comfort.

Above the display is the front camera. It is clearly borrowed from even cheaper smartphones - the five-megapixel resolution is enough only for the organization of video calls, while the lack of detail will be noticeable when taking a selfie. As for the main camera, it has a 13 megapixel sensor. You should not expect any miracles from it either - in many respects the camera is inferior to the modules built into the models discussed above. However, they are more expensive.

The status of the device says at least FM-radio - in top smartphones it is rarely present. You can start the radio only after connecting wired headphones. Ordinary MP3 music can be played either through the built-in speakers or by transferring it to Bluetooth headphones. I am glad that the smartphone has received an NFC chip, which significantly accelerates synchronization with some headsets, action cameras and other similar devices. Other wireless technologies supported here include Wi-Fi 802.11n and LTE-A sixth category.

As a processor, an eight-core Snapdragon 435 is involved here. This is a mid-budget solution running at a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz. Another part of the device includes 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. Somewhere under the back cover is a 3000 mAh battery. It is disappointing that it is necessary to use a morally obsolete micro-USB connector to charge it.

Meizu 15 Lite 4 / 32GB

Rating: 4.6

Released by Meizu smartphone has a very narrow side frame. Due to this, the device turned out to be very compact. You can't say right away that the front panel has a display with a diagonal of 5.46 inches. Many people will be able to reach with their thumb to any point on the screen, which is good news. The display resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. This is more than enough for comfortable viewing of videos and movies. The screen was created using the IPS technology, so the user is waiting for the maximum viewing angles and normal color reproduction. It is a pity that such a display can not be called energy efficient. The battery capacity of 3000 mAh, at best, enough for a day of battery life. But this is not particularly important, because there is support for fast charging technology.

As befits any Chinese smartphone, Meizu 15 Lite allows you to use two SIM-cards. LTE networks are used to transmit and receive data. But the Wi-Fi module is not built in here the fastest - as much as it supports the standard 802.11n. Another among the wireless modules present here is Bluetooth 4.2. Alas, there is no NFC - it is impossible to replace a bank card with this smartphone. But then it can be used as a remote control, there is an infrared transmitter in the upper end of the gadget.

Under the case of the device is an eight-core Snapdragon processor 626. This is a mid-budget chipset, half of whose cores can operate at a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz. Somewhere near it, there are 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. The volume of the latter may seem small, so the microSD card slot is useful.

If we talk about the cameras installed here, then their ability to find fault is quite difficult. On the back of the device is a lens, which includes the f / 1.9 aperture. The matrix of this camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels. With the help of Meizu 15 Lite, you can shoot video with a resolution of Full HD - many buyers of relatively inexpensive gadgets, this is enough.

Surprisingly, the front-end here is almost as good as the main camera. And in terms of resolution, it even surpasses it - it uses a 20-megapixel sensor. However, the front camera is less high-aperture, as indicated by the f / 2.0 aperture. However, the user will not feel much difference.

In short, the company Meizu has created an excellent machine, the cost of which varies from 17 to 20 thousand rubles. I am glad that the Chinese have not forgotten about the fingerprint scanner - this component will protect personal data in case of loss of the smartphone. But on the addition of water protection, they were not honored.

The best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles with a large display and a good battery

Samsung Galaxy A8 + SM-A730F / DS

Rating: 4.9

As you know, the products of the South Korean company Samsung has some margin. This is either a mark-up for the brand, or for longevity, or for the breadth of functionality - it does not matter, with similar characteristics, the South Korean product will cost more. This is clearly visible on the Galaxy A8 +. The device formally should not have been in our rating, since almost 25 thousand rubles are being asked for in Russian stores for it. Fortunately, there are sales and price war, thanks to which the device can be purchased and is much cheaper.

The South Korean manufacturer has tried, if not to save their creation from the side frames, then at least greatly reduce their width. At the same time, the screen used here has no cutout - in the area above it there was a place for the camera, for the sensors, and for the conversational dynamics. The display was created by technology AMOLED, which speaks of its high energy efficiency. At the same time, it turned out to be quite bright, and therefore, using a smartphone, there will be no problems under any circumstances. The screen resolution is 2220x1080 pixels, and the aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 allows you to comfortably work with two applications at the same time. Only 6-inch diagonal can embarrass someone - the device itself is painfully large because of it. Following this, it turned out to be heavy - its weight is 191 g. Such a device will definitely not suit girls with miniature palms!

To process images with the above resolution requires a powerful processor, and they are not deprived of a smartphone. The eight-core Exynos 7885 is integrated here. Two cores of this chipset work at a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz, and the rest work at 1.6 GHz. In games, Mali-G71 is activated, most often allowing not to reduce the level of graphics. Even under the body of the gadget hiding 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. If you agree to accept the absence of a second SIM card, you can install a microSD card.

This smartphone has received full water protection, which is quite rare in this price segment. And he also has a fingerprint scanner, which is also good. Connecting to the Internet via LTE-networks, or via Wi-Fi 802.11ac. If you want to use a wireless headset, then the Bluetooth 5.0 module will not be superfluous. There is also NFC here that helps pay for purchases at the checkout. But even more to please the buyer should the camera. It consists of a single lens, but the resolution of the matrix hiding under it is reduced to 16 Mp. Importantly, the light penetrates the f / 1.7 aperture. That is, it is widely disclosed.It is a pity that this smartphone shoots video only in Full HD resolution. It is interesting that the front camera turned out to be less high-aperture, but then it already consists of two matrices - their resolution is 16 and 8 Mp. When taking a selfie, this camera design allows you to blur the background beautifully - you will definitely like it!

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.8

Another representative of our rating with a very narrow side frames. Here, too, there is no cutout, so that nothing distracting from what is happening on the screen. It should be noted that the smartphone knowingly received this name. The fact is that it has a maximum size. The diagonal of its IPS-display is brought to an impressive 6.9 inches. It turns out that we have almost a tablet! On this screen it is convenient to watch videos and even more comfortable to read books. The display resolution is 2160x1080 pixels, which can be considered an acceptable parameter, nothing more. For every inch of this screen, there are 350 pixels. Pay attention to the aspect ratio of 18: 9 - it is ideal for simultaneous work with two applications.

I am glad that inside the smartphone there was a place for the eight-core Snapdragon 636 processor. Its capacity was even enough to implement unlocking the face scan. However, for the presence of such a function, you need to thank the 8-megapixel front-facing. It is a pity that this camera has only one lens in its composition - you can not blur the background beautifully.

The device received 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. Perhaps this is the optimal volume, which will be enough for most buyers. If the built-in storage is full, you can replace the second SIM card with a microSD card - the maximum operating system Android 8.1 recognizes a 256 GB drive. On the back of the gadget is a dual camera. Under her lenses are hidden matrix with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels. Their capabilities are quite enough for 4K video, which is good news. By the way, if you reduce the resolution to 720p, you can increase the frequency to 120 frames / s. So, high-speed video filming is available here! It remains to add that the main lens has an aperture of f / 1.9, which makes it sufficiently high-aperture. But not too much, some competitors are able to boast of a more open diaphragm.

This smartphone has a large number of communications. For example, there is a Wi-Fi module that supports high-speed 802.11ac standard. You can receive and transmit data via 4G networks. Connect a wireless headset or speaker through Bluetooth 5.0. Also, this smartphone allows you to control home appliances using the infrared port. It's nice that the manufacturer has not forgotten about FM radio - it will definitely come in handy for someone.

If you do not like heavy smartphones, then Xiaomi Mi Max 3, for all its advantages, will definitely not suit you. The fact is that its weight reaches 221 g. It is connected not only with large sizes, but also with a battery, the capacity of which reaches 5500 mAh. Of course, the battery supports fast charging technology - all night long this process is not required. The device also includes a fingerprint scanner, which you should look for on the back panel. There is also a USB Type-C connector, the wire into which is inserted only the first time.

ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Taiwanese company ASUS continues to produce excellent mid-range smartphones. Its devices have balanced characteristics, a pleasant appearance and a relatively low price tag. A good example is the ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite. His specifications, of course, he did not impress the imagination. However, the Android 7.1 operating system works stably here, and this is what many people need the most.

The smartphone is dvuhsimochnym. In this case, the device has a separate slot for a memory card. Whether it is useful is a big question, because the device includes 64 GB of permanent memory. Also, the product received 4 GB of RAM, which is enough for the simultaneous operation of a large number of applications. By the way, on the front of the smartphone is a 6-inch IPS-display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. On this screen, it is quite comfortable to simultaneously sit in a social network and watch YouTube. The screen resolution is 2160x1080 pixels, which is the optimal parameter with such a diagonal.

Above the display you can see a double camera. It turns out that the product is endowed with four lenses, because the rear camera is also double! With the help of the front camera, 20-megapixel images are obtained. Interestingly, there is also an LED flash that can help in the dark.

As for the rear camera, then with its help, 16-megapixel images are created. In low light conditions, problems may arise. If a person can cope with the illumination of a person, then one should not think about shooting nature - the aperture affects only up to f / 2.2. Low luminosity effect even in the daytime - you will regularly get blurry pictures. The video here is written only in Full HD resolution. The lack of support for 4K is associated with an insufficiently powerful processor - an eight-core Snapdragon 430 is installed here, the clock frequency of which does not exceed 1.4 GHz. However, there is also a version with Snapdragon 630. There is also an FM radio under the body of the smartphone that hit our rating. To activate it, you will need to connect wired headphones. I am glad that for this purpose there is a 3.5 mm audio jack. By the way, micro-USB is used to connect the charger, which is now safe to bring in disadvantages.

The smartphone is not without a fingerprint scanner. There is also a capacious battery with support for fast charging technologies ASUS BoostMaster. It should be noted, and the presence of NFC-chip, allowing you to pay for a smartphone purchase. Not forgotten by the Taiwanese manufacturer and high-speed wireless modules. In short, how can a buyer complain about something?

The best smartphones up to 20 000 rubles with high performance

Xiaomi Mi6X 6 / 128GB

Rating: 4.9

Top smartphone from the company Xiaomi. This is one of the few representatives of our rating, which operates under the control of Android 8.1. On its front panel there was a place for a 6-inch display with an 18: 9 aspect ratio. On this screen, it is convenient to work with two applications at the same time - for example, to sit in the messenger and watch a movie. There are no problems in this regard, and the resolution is 2160x1080 pixels. The display here is covered with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which also can not but rejoice. Although the Chinese manufacturer could become generous and the fifth generation.

Somewhere under the metal case of the device, there is an eight-core Snapdragon 660 processor. This is not a top-end, but very powerful chipset. Its capacity is enough for any heavy application. In games, the Adreno 512 graphics accelerator begins to work. The gadget also includes 64 GB of permanent memory and 6 GB of RAM. It is strange that the device has no slot for a microSD card. This is very sad, especially given the fact that the built-in camera can shoot 4K video. That is why we recommend looking towards a more expensive version, endowed with twice the amount of built-in storage.

Any customer will immediately notice that there are two lenses on the rear panel. Under them are placed matrices with a resolution of 12 and 20 megapixels. Aperture in both cases is set to f / 1.8. In short, the rear camera turned out very bright. Its capabilities should suit any buyer. The problem is only in the internal memory, which during long-term video shooting tends to end.

To the front camera, too, there are no complaints. It uses a 20-megapixel matrix, the light which penetrates through the f / 1.8 aperture. This camera helps in organizing high-quality video calls, as well as it helps to get chic "bash". By the way, personal information here can be protected by scanning a fingerprint - if you lose your smartphone, the person who has found it will simply not be able to unlock the device.

LTE networks and Wi-Fi 802.11ac can be used here to access the Internet. Also included in the product module Bluetooth 5.0. To control the TV and audio equipment using infrared. Someone needs FM radio. But the lack of a 3.5-millimeter audio jack is not encouraging - you will have to use an adapter to connect wired headphones.

It remains to add that the autonomous operation of the device provides a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3010 mAh. There is support for Quick Charge 3.0 technology, so charging lasts a relatively short time. It weighs a smartphone with a battery of 166 g.

Please note that technically this smartphone is a complete copy of Xiaomi Mi A2. The only difference is the presence of a proprietary shell here.

Huawei Mate 10 Lite 64GB

Rating: 4.8

This hit, impressive as its characteristics and cost. Immediately you can pay attention to the fact that the device turned out to be quite high. This is due to the presence of a display here, the aspect ratio of which is 18: 9. This parameter is gradually becoming the standard - many companies want their smartphones to conveniently use two applications at the same time. But this solution has a drawback: while watching a video or movie you will see black bars on the sides. You will see them even at night, as the IPS panel is used here, which includes a separate layer with backlight. The resolution of the 5.9-inch display is 2160x1080 pixels. This is the optimal parameter in which pixelization can only be distinguished under a magnifying glass or microscope.

The selfie lover will definitely appreciate the smartphone. The fact is that there is a 13-megapixel front camera with a fairly wide viewing angle. Well, on the back of the device are two lenses, under which are matrices with a resolution of 16 and 2 megapixels. This camera is relatively good at blurring the background. However, not perfect - sometimes the auxiliary sensor lacks resolution. You can transfer a photo or video to a social network via LTE networks. There is also a Wi-Fi module here, even if not ultra-fast (as much as they support the standard 802.11n).Some disappointment is caused by the lack of an NFC chip, which is why the smartphone will not replace a bank card.

As a processor, the manufacturer used its own Kirin 659 - an eight-core chipset, supplemented by a graphics accelerator Mali-T830 MP2. Another product has 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM. The Chinese have not forgotten about the slot for the microSD card, however, it is combined with the space for the second SIM-card.

Almost all smartphones in our rating have a sufficiently capacious battery. Huawei Mate 10 Lite is no exception. He has a fingerprint scanner that serves to protect personal information. You can find fault with the micro-USB connector - as you know, the wire is often connected to it the third time. But the manufacturer did not reduce the thickness of the device by removing the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Meizu Pro 7 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Recently, manufacturers of smartphones are trying to completely get rid of the keys under the display. But some people like this kind of operating system management. In this regard, Meizu Pro 7 could not but fall into our rating. Under its screen, which occupies 71% of the front surface, there are two sensory and one physical keys. The latest built-in fingerprint scanner, as implemented in the mid-budget smartphones from Samsung. Another Chinese manufacturer tried to minimize the width of the side frames. As a result, the 5.2-inch LCD display seems much smaller. The perception is affected by the fact that the user can reach with his thumb to any point on the screen, even to the upper right corner. At Meizu definitely turned out one of the most compact smartphones among those that are endowed with very powerful components. By the way, the display installed here was created using AMOLED technology. This contributes to long battery life. Also, this display is able to boast a colorful color.

The gadget provides an eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P25. It consists of two clusters, the clock frequency of which is 2600 and 1600 MHz. For most tasks this will be quite enough. In the games, the Mali-T880 MP2 video accelerator will also be used, which also cannot be called as weak. Also, the device included 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. The latter cannot be expanded - there is no microSD card slot here.

A modern smartphone should provide high-speed Internet access. In this regard, there are no complaints about Meizu Pro 7. Both LTE networks and the Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard are supported here. Also among the wireless modules came Bluetooth 4.2. If your headset is wired, then there will be no problems - the manufacturer did not refuse the 3.5 mm audio jack. There is also a USB Type-C port on the case.

Many people evaluate a smartphone on its cameras. If we talk about the rear module, then it is a double. It was created by Sony, the world leader in this field. Both matrices are 12-megapixel, while one of them is monochrome. Such a design of the module should contribute to obtaining the most accurate images. Unfortunately, it is impossible to name the high-aperture camera - the f / 2.0 aperture is used here. Video is written in Full HD resolution and with a frequency of 30 frames / s. If you reduce the resolution to 720p, you can increase the frequency four times.

The smartphone has a 16 megapixel front camera. However, it will be used extremely rarely. The fact that the product has received an additional OLED-display, which is located on the rear panel. It can be used as a viewfinder, taking a selfie on the main camera. The resolution of the 1.9-inch screen is 536x240 pixels.

Best compact smartphones up to 20 000 rubles

Apple iPhone SE 32GB

Rating: 4.9

Many Apple product fans will be surprised, but the iPhone SE is the company's best-selling smartphone. Like it or not, but people are reluctant to save a very large amount or take credit for a flagship. Instead, they go to the store to buy an iPhone SE for 18-21 thousand rubles. This device got into our rating not only due to its popularity. We considered that the article should contain at least one device that is running iOS. Also, this model is the most compact, and its weight does not exceed 113 g.

The smartphone exists in four colors. Also may be different amount of memory. We recommend to pay attention to the version, which includes 32 GB of permanent memory. This volume is enough even for the numerous photographs obtained using the built-in 12-megapixel camera. Many users are quite satisfied with the quality of the photographs. Only some people rightly notice that the f / 2.2 aperture is not enough for normal shooting in the dark. And the lack of optical stabilization makes itself felt. Interestingly, the camera can shoot 4K video, albeit only at 30 frames per second. But for a long time to shoot will not work - affects a limited amount of permanent memory.

Let's dilute the list of advantages with several drawbacks. For some unknown reason, Apple has endowed its creation with a simple front camera, the resolution of which is only 1.2 megapixels. Even with a video call, such a camera will not please you, and it is generally better to forget about selfies. Also, an unprepared buyer can grieve a single slot for a SIM card. But in fact, it is familiar to Apple smartphones. And you can not insert a memory card here, which has also become a tradition for Apple devices. You can find fault with the amount of RAM that is 2 GB - you can feel that the latest version of the operating system is not enough.

Fortunately, this list of major shortcomings ends. The rest of the smartphone only pleases. For example, it can transmit and receive data over LTE networks - the download speed should suit every customer. Also, the device supports the standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Allows the device to use Apple Pay technology. Work it provides the processor Apple A9. This is only a dual-core chipset, but for processing a picture with a resolution of 1136x640 points of its power is enough. It remains to add that the 4-inch display used here was created using IPS technology.

Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB

Rating: 4.8

This South Korean flagship was released in the spring of 2016. It would seem that in the past tense, he had to be terribly obsolete. But in fact this did not happen. Moreover, the price for it dropped to 21-22 thousand rubles, as a result of which the purchase became even more optimal. For relatively little money, you get a great machine with a 5.1-inch display, created by AMOLED technology.Importantly, the South Koreans have implemented a special technology here, thanks to which the screen displays the time, date and some other information in a constant mode. The display resolution is 2560x1440 pixels. For every inch of the area there are 576 pixels - this is hardly enough for someone! The side frames are not here - instead, the edges of the screen are elegantly curved. Below the display is a physical key, which is also used to scan a fingerprint. Well, above the screen is the front camera lens. Perhaps it is nothing special to say about it. It shoots quite well, albeit with only 5 megapixel resolution. Creating masterpieces is definitely not about her. However, a few years ago, a rare producer tried to build into his creation an ideal “front-end”.

If we talk about the back of the camera, then at the time of the official announcement, it was top. Alas, a lot has changed since then. Now 12 megapixel resolution will surprise no one. However, it cannot be said that the camera shoots badly. No, it just does not provide anything unusual. I am glad that the manufacturer supplied his creation with a f / 1.7 aperture. Together with optical stabilization, this makes it possible to get good shots even in low light conditions. Also, the camera can boast the possibility of 4K-video, albeit only with a frequency of 30 frames / s. It is proposed to save the resulting video either to the internal memory (32 GB) or to the microSD card (drives up to 256 GB are determined). The only pity is that the slot for the memory card is combined with the space for the second SIM-card.

The smartphone has a waterproof IP68. It is also complemented by a heart rate measurement sensor. To access the Internet, LTE-A modules of the ninth category and Wi-Fi 802.11ac are used. An ANT + module used for synchronization with medical and sports sensors can be useful to someone. The product also received an NFC chip that allows you to replace your bank card with a smartphone.

The work of all of the above components provides an eight-core processor Exynos 8890. At one time it was a top-end chipset. And now its capacity is enough to run any heavy application. In the games, the Mali-T880 MP12 is activated - an impressive graphics accelerator.

It should be noted that this device has turned out relatively small and light. But not everyone likes the so-called "shovels". We can say that this is one of the most compact and lightweight devices among those that gain more than 134 thousand points in AnTuTu. Not only processor power can please the customer, but also fast charging of the lithium-polymer battery. You can only find fault with connectors. If the device should be praised for having a 3.5 mm audio jack, then the micro USB is starting to seem like an outdated element. Not everyone will like the glass case, which is very slippery.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best smartphones, the cost of which almost reaches or slightly exceeds 20 thousand rubles. Virtually any of the reviewed devices are recommended for purchase. It is unlikely that you are able to disappoint these models. But do not forget that this is not the flagship, so even such smartphones have certain disadvantages, which will have to accept.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.