7 best smartphones up to 3000 rubles

Modern smartphones are not only multifunctional devices capable of performing the functions of a communicator, audio-video player, navigator and entertainment center. Separate brands and the whole series are the status things emphasizing a high financial position of the owner. However, the mass consumer still tends to get the maximum functionality for minimal money. Today's rating review, compiled by experts of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/, is dedicated to the best low-cost smartphones, the cost of which does not exceed 3,000 rubles.

All the models reviewed are equipped with a capacitive screen with multitouch support, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, GPS satellite navigation module, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless communication modules, two SIM slots with alternating operation mode,

Rating the best smartphones up to 3000 rubles

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating the best smartphones up to 3000 rubles	1	Vertex Impress Luck	3 190 ₽
	2	BQ BQ-4585 Fox View	3 790 ₽
	3	Digma HIT Q500 3G	3 340 ₽
	4	BQ BQ-4072 Strike Mini	3 090 ₽
	5	Fly life compact	3 438 ₽
	6	Archos 40 Neon	2 910 ₽
	7	MAXVI MS401	2 910 ₽

Vertex Impress Luck

Rating: 4.8

Let's start with the smartphone of the local Russian brand VERTEX, the holders of which, unlike many other “umbrella” brands, closely monitor the quality and do not let Chinese manufacturers go.

The smartphone is made in a classic case of high-quality plastic with soft touch coating on the back panel. Two color solutions are available - deep graphite and soft gold.

The screen size of 5 inches is equipped with IPS matrix with realistic color reproduction. The image size is 854x480, the pixel density is 196 per inch. Control from the panel through touch buttons.

Telephony device covers the standards GSM 900, 1800, 1900, 3G. In addition to the "usual" Wi-Fi module, the smartphone is also equipped with the Wi-Fi Direct function. There is one micro USB interface for wired connection.

The features of the electronic filling in this model are as follows. The processor is a 4-core MediaTek MT6580, running at 1.3 GHz. Video chip - Mali-400 MP2. The capacity of RAM-memory - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB. There is a separate slot for external memory with a capacity of up to 32 GB. 2200 mAh battery installed

Media capabilities of the device include a rear camera of 5 megapixels, a front camera of 2 megapixels. The rear camera is complemented by an LED flash, which in a different mode serves as a flashlight.

Dopfunktsii: voice control and dialing, the mode "in the plane", the proximity sensor. The operating system is Android 7.0 Nougat.

BQ BQ-4585 Fox View

Rating: 4.7

The second number in our ranking of the best smartphones up to 3,000 rubles is the model of another local Russian brand BQ Mobile, which is owned by the company “New Line”. This is a prominent brand, which in 2024 entered the top five best-selling.

Like the previous model, this smartphone is made in a classic case of good plastic, controlled from the panel with touch buttons. Screen - also with IPS matrix. The diagonal is slightly smaller than that of the VERTEX device described above - 4.5 inches, but the resolution is the same - 854x480, PPI - 218. The dimensions of the smartphone are 67x135.2x8.8 mm, weight - 132 g.

The device electronics has the following key components. The processor is Spreadtrum SC7731 (4 cores) at 1.3 GHz. The rest completely repeats the previous model: video module - Mali-400 MP2, RAM-memory - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB, there is a slot for external flash-cards up to 32 GB. In terms of battery capacity, this model significantly loses the VERTEX - only 1500 mA⋅h.

In terms of photo and video, the characteristics of this unit are much better than the previous one. The rear camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, front - 5 megapixels. There is an LED flash that works when needed in flashlight mode.

The coverage of telephony standards here is similar to the model described above - GSM 900, 1800, 1900, 3G. There is a voice dialing. The version of the operating system is Android 7.0.

Digma HIT Q500 3G

Rating: 4.7

Continues rating smartphone brand Digma, which is owned by Nippon Klick Corporation. Despite the fact that the brand is “partisan” (the company's headquarters is in Hong Kong, the official site shows the contacts of its office in London), and there are even assumptions about its Russian origin, Digma inexpensive electronics has proven itself quite well.

Like the two previous models, this smartphone is made in a plastic case of the classic type with touch-sensitive buttons on the panel, covers cellular communication standards from GSM 900 to 1900 plus 3G, supports voice dialing and control. Dimensions of the device - 73x144x10 mm, weight - 146 g. Available body colors - golden, red, gray, black.

The first important difference from the two models described above is the matrix. In this case, it is TN, and here the model significantly loses. The resolution is exactly the same - 854x480, pixel density - 196, screen diagonal - 5 inches.

With cameras in this model, the situation is completely similar to the VERTEX Impress Luck, that is, not the most outstanding. Rear - 5 megapixels, front - 2 megapixels, LED flash, turning into a flashlight in the appropriate mode.

Characteristics of the electronics of this smartphone completely repeat the previous model: processor - 4-core Spreadtrum SC7731 1.3 GHz, RAM memory - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB, there is a slot for an external micro sim of 32 GB. As for autonomy, here the Digma HIT Q500 3G is stronger than the BQ-4585 Fox View, only a little bit less than the VERTEX Impress Luck - the capacity of the lithium-ion battery is 2100 mAh. Charged through the micro-USB socket.

In addition to the standard and mandatory modules of wireless communication, this model also contains a very useful function of a direct connection via Wi-Fi bypassing the router - Wi-Fi Direct. The operating system is Android 7.0.

BQ BQ-4072 Strike Mini

Rating: 4.6

expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ experts decided to place another device of the BQ trademark in the rating of the best smartphones up to 3,000 rubles due to some of its features, which are preferred by a significant part of the target audience.

A number of characteristics of this model completely repeats the above solutions: classic case, touch buttons on the panel, rear and front camera - 5 and 2 Mp, respectively, LED flashlight, coverage of cellular standards - GSM from 900 to 1900 plus 3G, processor - Spreadtrum SC7731 (4 cores), video module - Mali-400 MP2, RAM-memory and built-in - 1 and 8 GB respectively, support for external flash-cards up to 32 GB, support for voice dialing and control, charging via micro USB, operating system - Android 7.0.

Now let's talk about the moments in which this model is significantly different from all the above. The most noticeable is the size and proportions. Dimensions of the smartphone - 66x126.8x11.5 mm, weight - 128 g. Screen diagonal - 4 inches. Such parameters define not the most common aspect ratio - 5: 3, but for many people just such a form factor is suitable from the point of view of usability with one hand. The resolution of the TN-matrix - 800x480, pixel density - 233 per inch.

As for the battery capacity, this model is weaker than all previous ones - 1300 mAh, and even the compact dimensions of a smartphone do not save in this case - many users note a rather fast discharge.

Another noticeable distinctive feature is the metal back cover of the smartphone with the brushed effect. The hull colors in the range are pink, blue, gray and black.

Fly life compact

Rating: 4.5

The next position in the ranking of the best budget smartphones from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is the model of the famous brand Fly. The brand belongs to the British-Russian joint venture Meridian Group Ltd, and the phones themselves are manufactured at the facilities of partner companies - Lenovo, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, ASUS and others.

The general characteristics in which this model is completely analogous to most of the above are as follows: classic plastic case, touch control buttons, coverage of cellular communication standards - from GSM 900 to 1900 and 3G, processor - 4-core Spreadtrum SC7731 at 1.2 GHz, video chip - Mali-400 MP2, RAM and internal memory - 1 and 8 GB respectively, support for micro SIM cards up to 32 GB, voice dialing and control, charging via micro USB, the version of the operating system - Android 7.0.

The dimensions of the smartphone are 66.3x141x9.4 mm, weight is 155 g. The 4.95-inch screen is equipped with a TN matrix with a resolution of 960x480, 217 pixels per inch. The aspect ratio, like the previous model, is not quite standard - 18: 9.

The possibilities of photo and video in this case are as follows. Rear and front cameras - 5 and 0.3 megapixels, respectively. The rear camera is complemented by a LED flashlight, can shoot video up to 1280x720 resolution with a frame rate of up to 30 per second. The multimedia capabilities of the smartphone are enhanced with the A2DP profile, which transmits stereo sound via Bluetooth to the selected receiving device.

Autonomous operation provides a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1900 mA⋅h. According to the manufacturer of such capacity in the context of this configuration is enough for 7 hours of conversation or 40 hours of listening to music or 120 hours of work in standby mode.

Archos 40 Neon

Rating: 4.5

Further, in our ranking of the best smartphones up to 3,000 rubles, follows an interesting device of the French brand Archos, known in many countries for its inexpensive and at the same time high-quality electronics. The manufacturing company was founded back in 1988.

The smartphone is made in a classic plastic case with dimensions of 63.6x124.5x9.9 mm with touch-sensitive control buttons. The device weighs 101 g. The diagonal of the screen is 4 inches, the detail of the TFT matrix is ​​854x480, the pixel density is 245 per inch.

Coverage of telephony standards for this model is similar to all of the above - from GSM 900 to 1900 and 3G. However, there is an important difference in adapting for SIM cards. So, if the above models support only micro SIM, then the Archos 40 Neon has one of two sockets adapted to the usual mini SIM. The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct technology.

The resolution of the rear and front cameras - 5 and 2 megapixels, respectively. The rear camera is complemented by an LED flashlight. The limit of detail video shooting - 1280x720.

In this model, as in the six others in our review, the Spreadtrum SC7731 processor is used on four cores and a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Video chip - Mali-400 MP2. RAM and internal memory - 512 MB and 8 GB, respectively. There is a slot for external memory up to 32 GB. With the help of the proprietary function of Archos Fusion Drive, external and built-in memory can be combined into a single array and subsequently do not wonder where exactly the next application will be installed.

Characteristics of autonomy smartphone The lithium-ion battery capacity is 1300 mA⋅h. The manufacturer claims that this is enough for 5.8 hours of conversation or 130 hours of waiting. Charging - via micro-USB.

The manufacturer also emphasizes the extremely safe level of electromagnetic radiation, corresponding to a SAR level of 0.34. But to be honest, this can hardly be considered a strong advantage, since almost all modern smartphones that legally enter the market have a SAR less than 1, which means complete security.

The operating system of this model is Android 5.1 Lollipop.

MAXVI MS401

Rating: 4.4

And completes the ranking from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ smartphone from a young, but energetic and promising manufacturer of "phones" MAXVI. Model MS401 - the only smartphone in the range, the rest of the model series - push-button mobile phones.

In many ways, this model repeats the characteristics of almost all of the above solutions: a plastic classic case, a screen diagonal of 4 inches, telephony standards from GSM 900 to 1900 and 3G (SIM cards of various types are regular and micro SIM), support for Wi-Fi Direct, processor - 4-core Spreadtrum SC7731 at a frequency of 1.2 GHz, video chip - Mali-400 MP2, RAM and internal memory - 1 and 8 GB respectively, slot for external memory up to 32 GB, voice dialing and control.

Dimensions of the device - 64.5x123.8x10.3 mm, weight - 101 g. Detailing the TFT-matrix - 800x480 with a pixel density of 233 per inch and aspect ratios of 5: 3. The front 5-megapixel camera is complemented by an LED flashlight, has an autofocus function, shoots in resolution up to 1280x720. Front camera - 1.9 megapixels.

For autonomy responsible lithium-ion battery at 1350 mA⋅h. According to the manufacturer, such a capacity for this device should be enough for 5 hours of telephone communication or 160 hours of waiting. Charged via micro USB.

The pre-installed operating system in this model is Android 7.0.

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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.