If you want to buy a powerful and prestigious phone, and the voice of reason doesn’t agree to the latest iPhone or the best smartphone of the year, that’s an acceptable compromise. This is the best smartphone up to 15,000 rubles in 2018. And to facilitate your choice, we have created a list of the most popular and productive models with the highest ratings on Yandex.Market.

Our collections of the best smartphones of 2018:
Brand Country: European (A-Class); Chinese with Aliexpress.
Brand Name: Samsung; Xiaomi Sony Huawei.
Price segment, rubles: up to 5000; up to 10000; up to 15000; up to 20,000; up to 25000; up to 30,000.
Availability: inexpensive; the most expensive.
Features: push-button; the best camera; camera + battery; protected.
Trends: new items of the year; the most anticipated.

10. Nokia 6

Price, on average, 12 250 rubles.

As part of a new partnership with HMD Global, Nokia has released three devices targeted at the budget segment: Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. And the sixth model turned out to be the most successful, both in design and in capabilities. Especially spectacular, in our opinion, is the color version of the “indigo”. The aluminum alloy construction combined with rounded edges gives the 5.5-inch smartphone a solid look. A matte finish allows him to lie comfortably in his hand and prevents the appearance of stains from fingers.

The Nokia 6 would be a much more competitive device if inside it was Snapdragon 625, the main processor for mid-range models. However, the manufacturer decided to install the eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 with a lower clock speed than the Snapdragon 625 and the 28 nm manufacturing process.

Also, the gadget is equipped with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot, if you want to expand the memory. And its 3000 mAh battery will last a day under full load.

The main camera 16 MP takes high-quality pictures, although the autofocus is not too fast, and sometimes the white colors in the photo "yellow." The front camera is 8-megapixel, which distinguishes Nokia 6 from many 5-megapixel competitors.

Pros:

• Great design.
• Very bright screen, the text is well read even on a sunny day.
• There is a slot for memory cards up to 128 GB.
• There is an NFC chip.
• Loud and clear sound from two speakers.

Minuses:

• Morally obsolete processor.
• No event indicator light.

9. Xiaomi Mi5X

The cost, on average, is 12,750 rubles.

When it comes to phones with a good camera up to 15 thousand rubles, Xiaomi products are almost unmatched. The Mi5X is a perfect example: a 5.5-inch screen, a powerful mid-range processor Snapdragon 625, a dual 12/12 MP camera (one with a wide-angle lens, and the other with a telephoto lens), and a large amount of flash memory (32 to 64 GB) plus 4 GB of RAM. And all this for less than 13 thousand rubles (even for the 64 GB version).

Pros:

• Capacitive battery 3080 mAh.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• The screen has excellent color reproduction.
• Modern USB Type-C port.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• Slow switching from Wi-Fi to mobile Internet.

8. Huawei P10 Lite

The average price is 14,490 rubles.

Judging by the appearance, the P10 Lite is one of the most beautiful modern smartphones. Unfortunately, he is also one of the most slippery smartphones, so you are likely to hide his beauty in a case.

Thanks to the 5.2-inch screen, the device is very comfortable in the hand. And its eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 658 processor easily pulls most games and even the latest (though at low settings).

As for the battery, its capacity is 3000 mAh.

For storing user files there is 32 GB of memory, and for programs - 4 GB of RAM.

Pros:

• There is an NFC.
• One of the best rear cameras in its price category. It has a resolution of 12 MP, high-speed phase autofocus and can shoot video in 1080p resolution.
• There is a slot for a memory card.
• The package includes a film on the screen and a transparent bumper.
• Good oleophobic screen coverage.
• Loud and clear sound.

Minuses:

• Very slippery body.
• The type of charging connector is an obsolete micro-USB, not a USB Type-C.

7. Honor 8 Lite

It costs, on average, 14,263 rubles.

Don't expect the 5.2-inch Honor 8 Lite to be lightweight as it combines metal and glass. This gives the smartphone an expensive and luxurious look.

The HiSilicon Kirin 655 processor (4 + 4 Cortex A53 cores with the Mali-T830 MP2 GPU) is supplemented with 3 or 4 GB RAM, depending on the version of the smartphone and built-in memory, from 32 to 64 GB.

The Honor 8 Lite comes with a main 12-megapixel autofocus camera with f / 2.2 aperture and LED flash. The camera is not the best in the segment, but impressive enough to satisfy the needs of most customers. The colors in the photo come out saturated, and the images taken both in daylight and in artificial light are equally good.

Pros:

• There is a hybrid microSD card slot.
• Smart processor.
• The battery is 3000 mAh, which with regular use of the smartphone lasts for the whole day.

Minuses:

• There is no oleophobic coating, which makes the smartphone vulnerable to even the smallest spots and fingerprints.
• No quick charge.
• No NFC.

6. Meizu M6 Note

The average cost is 14,263 rubles.

M6s Note received three options at once: with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 625 chipset, popular for the middle price category, and has a very good main camera 12/5 MP and an excellent (judging by the reviews) front camera 16 MP.

Under the 5.5-inch screen is a proprietary button mTouch 2.1, which has a built-in fingerprint sensor. A very good solution, the risk of accidentally pressing the phone and unlocking it is minimal.

Another advantage of the device is a 4000 mAh battery. It can withstand up to 2 days of intensive use of the smartphone.

Pros:

• Bright and large display with correct color reproduction.
• Instantly activated fingerprint sensor.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• The main camera takes good photos in both natural and artificial lighting and has a portrait mode.
• The front camera makes realistic, clear and detailed selfies - one of the best in all the top 10 phones of 2018 up to 15 thousand rubles.

Minuses:

• Missing NFC.
• Very slippery body.
• The proprietary Flyme shell is not often updated.

5. Huawei Nova 2

Can be purchased for 15,490 rubles.

This offer of a Chinese company is focused on the middle and budget segments of the market, and, at the same time, has functions that are most often associated with expensive devices. The Nova 2 has a five-inch display, a powerful eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor, 64 GB of internal storage and 4 GB of RAM, and a dual 12/8 MP rear camera designed to take photos with great depth of field effect.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Optimal for both large male hands and small female palm size.
• The screen has a good oleophobic coating.
• Very fast fingerprint scanner.
• Loud and clear sound.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• The 2950 mAh battery in the last 20% discharges very quickly. However, on the day of intensive work, the phone is enough.
• With a long game, the case heats up.

4. Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Sells for 12 100 rubles.

In fourth place in the list of best smartphones up to 15 thousand rubles is the updated version of the 6.44-inch Mi Max. The main change is the Snapdragon 625 processor (Mi Max has a Snapdragon 650). Also, the second model has versions with 64 and 128 GB of flash memory on board and 4 GB of RAM, while the first could boast of 16 and 32 GB versions.

The main camera was not 16, but 12 MP and acquired a sensor from Sony - IMX386, and aperture f / 2.2. instead of f / 2.0.

The battery capacity has increased. If at Mi Max it was an impressive 4850 mAh, then at Mi Max 2 - as much as 5300 mAh. So for 2-3 days, forget about charging this device, while it can withstand surfing the web and watching videos from YouTube.

Pros:

• A huge screen on which it is good to read the text and play the game.
• Instead of a micro USB charging port, a modern USB Type-C has appeared.
• There is a fast charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
• The case has become more rounded and acquired a U-shaped antenna on the back cover, a la iPhone 7.
• Excellent camera with good photosensitivity.
• There is a slot for a memory card.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• Due to the large size, not everyone is comfortable holding the Mi Max 2 with one hand.

3. Samsung Galaxy J7

In Russian stores it costs from 14,450 rubles.

The third line in the ranking of smartphones 2018 price quality up to 15,000 rubles is the updated model of the popular budget employee from Samsung.

Compared to the 2016 model, the new product has a more capacious battery (3600 mAh versus 3300 mAh), it has more RAM (3 GB instead of 2 GB) and the resolution of the 5.5-inch screen increased from 1280 × 720 to 1920 × 1080.

And a pleasant surprise for those who like the pink case - now the Galaxy J7 has it.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory up to 256 GB. Moreover, it is not combined with a SIM card slot.
• There is an NFC.
• High-quality AMOLED screen with rich colors.
• Well assembled and solid looking metal case.
• Very fast, albeit slightly outdated processor.
• The main 13 MP camera has many settings.

Minuses:

• Morally obsolete micro-USB connector.
• Initially, there is little flash memory - 16 GB.
• Very slippery body.

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

You can buy for 9 900 rubles.

For many years, smartphone makers have constantly remade the budget segment, releasing devices that offer superior design, great performance, and a wide range of features. But competing in price and functionality with Xiaomi smartphones is very difficult for other brands.

Take the seemingly budget Redmi Note 4X. It has 4 color options with a matte finish, which not only prevents stains, but also gives the device a beautiful appearance. The larger 5.5-inch display is great for movies and games.

For the speed of the smartphone meets the ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor with a frequency of 2100 MHz. And for long work - a battery of 4100 mAh.

The memory for user data on board is from 16 to 64 GB, and RAM - from 3 to 4 GB. And all this stuff even in the maximum configuration costs less than 10 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Very fast, albeit not a top processor.
• A capacious battery that is inferior only to the Mi Max 2.
• Solid assembly and appearance of the premium device.

Minuses:

• The 13 MP main camera takes photos with unnatural color reproduction with a lack of lighting.
• No NFC.
• Heats up in "heavy" games and applications.

1. Xiaomi Mi A1

The average price is 11,150 rubles.

If you are thinking about which phone to buy up to 15,000 rubles in 2018, then pay attention to this model. This 5.5-inch device is optimal both in price and in its characteristics. It is equipped with a Snapdragon chip 625, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, a modern USB Type-C connector, has a quick charge function.

Not enough to impress you? Then we’ll complement the Mi A1’s list of advantages with an excellent 12/12 dual camera with Zoom 2x optical zoom and F / 2.2 aperture. And the smartphone has a light indication of events, and a long-lived 3080 mAh battery.

Pros:

• Large screen with rich colors.
• There is a slot for expanding memory.
• Even with a few hours of watching a video, the battery, games, and networking will last for a day working with a margin.
• The main camera has a good portrait mode and dual zoom.
• Programs and games go without freezes and brakes.
• A beautiful metal case gives the smartphone a stylish and expensive look.

Minuses:

• No NFC.
• The case is very slippery.

Brief results of choosing a smartphone up to 15,000 rubles in 2018

If you need a phone with a long working time and a large screen, the undisputed favorites are Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 and Meizu M6 Note.

Looking for a smartphone with a great camera and a beautiful look? This is Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Xiaomi Mi5X, Meizu M6 Note or Huawei P10 Lite.

Need a small-sized and powerful “filling” device? Suitable options are Honor 8 Lite, Huawei P10 Lite and Huawei Nova 2.

Need a high-quality and functional smartphone equipped with an NFC chip? We recommend Nokia 6, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7.

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