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Smartphones have become much more popular than traditional push-button mobile phones for a long time. If you go to the appropriate store, then you can go crazy with the many sensory devices that have almost identical appearance. How to navigate this diversity? Perhaps, first of all, you should look at the technical characteristics. And only then pay attention to the design. This article will try to highlight the main characteristics that play the greatest role in choosing a smartphone. If you read this text, you will definitely not go wrong with the purchase of a mobile device!

Operating system type

The type of operating system determines which applications will work on the selected smartphone. There are now three popular firmwares that together account for 99 percent of the mobile device market.

Android

The most famous operating system for which hundreds of thousands of applications have been developed. Many programs are distributed completely free of charge - they can be found on Google Play. There are also many games on Android. Some of them are of the same quality as projects designed for portable set-top boxes.

The disadvantage of this operating system is the variety of devices. Some smartphones have non-standard display proportions, others have an unfinished proprietary shell at their disposal, and still others have some other problems. In short, not every Android device works the way Google intended. The biggest problems are observed in budget smartphones with very modest components.

iOS

The iOS operating system is endowed with smartphones and tablets from Apple. For a long time, she was the leader in the number of applications developed for her. Now, in this parameter, the operating system is inferior to the product from Google. However, it is in the lead in terms of the sophistication of programs. The vast majority of them work on any device without any problems. Everything is fine with their interface.

One can not love the system only for the high cost of owning a device based on it. The fact is that Apple technology costs a lot of money, and in addition to this, the buyer will have to spend on applications and games - only a small number of them are distributed for free. And if you want to achieve maximum comfort of use, you will have to leave a certain amount in the iTunes music service.

Windows Phone

The Windows Phone operating system is in its last days. In winter 2015, it will stop receiving major updates. Some smartphones will receive a mobile version of Windows 10 instead. However, Microsoft does not specify which models they will be. Therefore, purchasing a device based on Windows Phone can now be compared to buying a pig in a poke. The only advantage of this operating system is its stability. If we compare budget devices based on Android and Windows Phone, then the product from Microsoft will delight you with the best performance.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of shortcomings in the operating system. The system is not well developed - some functions are sorely lacking. Not a large number of applications have been created for it - and that's to put it mildly. Popular programs cost a lot of money, as the developers want to somehow recoup their efforts. Existing analogs of applications known from other platforms have reduced functionality. In a word, it is not without reason that only about 3% of existing smartphones work under Windows Phone.

Display size

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Nowadays, mobile devices primarily differ in their size. There are both small smartphones that can get lost in a woman's purse, and real phablets - devices that do not always fit in a man's palm. Now it is customary to pay attention not to the dimensions, but to the size of the display - it is much easier to navigate this way.

Up to 4 inches

If the smartphone has a screen with a diagonal of less than 4 inches, then it will easily fit into any pocket. It should not protrude even from the back pocket of your jeans. But such devices are much more loved for their convenient control. The user can reach with his thumb to any point on the display - no help from a second hand is required. Smartphones like these are perfect for girls and teenagers. The disadvantage of such devices is their weak technical characteristics. There are no miracles in the world - the developers cannot fit decent components inside such a modest device. There are exceptions, but such smartphones are much more expensive, which makes the point of buying them lost.

4.1 to 4.6 inches

Devices with such a screen can still be considered compact. They also fit easily into any pocket. But teenagers may have a problem with control - reaching the upper corners of the display can be extremely difficult. Also, when choosing such a smartphone, you should pay attention to the screen resolution - it should be close to 720 x 1280 pixels (HD). Otherwise, you will run into pixelation.

4.7 to 5.1 inches

More recently, such devices were called phablets - they seemed so large. But now we are starting to get used to them. In addition, the creators managed to reduce the thickness of the side frames to a minimum, as a result of which the width of the device was significantly reduced. Of course, this does not apply to budget devices.

From 5.2 inches

Devices with a screen diagonal of more than 5.2 inches are popularly called phablets or tablet phones. Consider purchasing it only if, for some reason, you definitely need a huge display. And you certainly shouldn't look towards budget devices. They get a low-resolution screen, which is why they don't fit the right amount of information on it. In this case, the meaning of such a large size is simply lost.

CPU

When choosing a smartphone, be sure to pay attention to the processor power. In particular, you should be interested in the number of cores.

Single core processor

Devices based on a single-core chipset are practically not available anymore. Only the cheapest smartphones can be endowed with them, the cost of which is two to three thousand rubles. You should stay away from such devices. Any operating system requires decent resources for stable operation, which a single-core solution cannot provide.

Dual core processor

Dual-core chipsets are still actively produced by Qualcomm, Intel and some others - they are installed in budget devices. When choosing a smartphone with such a processor, you should focus on its clock frequency, measured in GHz. If it is high, then the power should be enough for the stable functioning of both the operating system and the most popular applications. However, it should be understood that devices with a dual-core processor are not gaming devices - the 3D creations of Gameloft can slow down on them.

Quad-core processor

Quad-core smartphones are the most popular. The power of such a chipset is more than enough to run any applications and games. And the operating system on such devices works smoothly and without lags. There are exceptions only on models with poorly optimized proprietary shell.

More than four cores

Eight-core processors are now becoming increasingly popular. Moreover, in 2016, the active release of ten-core chipsets should begin! This is a kind of reserve for the future - a rare user in the first months of using a smartphone will consume all the power. The main advantage of such processors is their low power consumption. In most cases, only two or three cores work, as a result of which the smartphone consumes battery power in economy mode. The rest of the cores are connected only when solving complex problems - usually this means launching a three-dimensional game. The disadvantage of such chipsets is their high cost. Therefore, there are no cheap devices with a processor consisting of six, eight or ten cores.

RAM

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A smartphone can be called a miniature computer. Inside it, too, there is a constant and random access memory, a processor, a motherboard and many other components that are familiar to us from a PC. RAM contains data about the current state of the operating system and running applications. This is why this element is very important. Large companies are constantly trying to break the record by endowing their flagship smartphone with more and more "RAM".

The cheapest devices get only 512 MB of RAM at their disposal. You should buy such a device only if you need a very strict economy. Be sure that after such a purchase, you will suffer from the low speed of the operating system and various lags. Not to mention the fact that some applications will refuse to start - the available RAM will simply not be enough for them.

Now it is worth looking at smartphones with from one to two gigabytes of "RAM" installed on board. This volume is enough for most users. 2 GB of RAM will provide background work for many applications. You will be able to instantly return to any of them without having to observe the tedious start-up process.

Flagship smartphones are already getting 3GB of RAM in full. This is ideal. With such a volume, you can forget about forcibly closing any running applications. This has to be done only for the sake of reducing power consumption and increasing battery life.

Built-in cameras

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Any modern smartphone has at least one built-in camera. That is why the sales of compact cameras are now sinking so much. Most users simply lack the capabilities of a camera built into a smartphone. Who wants to carry an extra device with them?

If photo capabilities are important to you, then you should carefully familiarize yourself with the corresponding functionality of the selected smartphone. Focus not only on the resolution of the camera, but also on the quality of the resulting images. The easiest way to do this is to search the Internet for reviews of the device you are thinking about buying.

Many smartphones have an 8-megapixel camera at their disposal. In most cases, this is sufficient. However, in some devices, image processing is not done in the best way, which is why the quality of the final result suffers greatly. Therefore, be careful! Flagships are now getting an even more powerful camera. They are capable of photographs that are not available in budget compact cameras! Also, the developers are trying to expand the functionality of the "Camera" application: the smartphone may be capable of shooting panoramas, photo spheres and pictures with a blurred background.

Do not forget that many current devices have an additional camera located on the front panel. Its main purpose is to organize video communication in applications such as Skype. If this is important to you, then be sure to pay attention to the resolution of this camera, it must be equal to or exceed 1.3 megapixels.

Connection

The most important task of any smartphone is the organization of communication. And it's not just about voice calls. Any operating system requires regular updates and downloads of additional applications. In this regard, simplified Internet access is desirable. Modern flagships are capable of connecting to the global web at a very high speed. This uses 4G networks, also called LTE.

If you are not going to actively use the mobile Internet, then 3G support is enough for you. The same can be said for Wi-Fi. This wireless module also exists in several versions. The most widespread standard is 802.11n - its speeds will be sufficient for the vast majority of consumers. Well, the 802.11ac standard is intended for residents of large cities, where a dual-band connection is required for stable data transmission. In this case, the speed depends only on the workload of the router to which you are connecting.

Do not forget to check what other means of communication the selected smartphone can offer. For example, it is desirable to have support for energy efficient Bluetooth 4.0 technology. It is necessary for transferring data to other devices and connecting a wireless headset. In some cases, the NFC module may come in handy. And some smartphones are able to please with the presence of an infrared port, with the help of which the TV and other household appliances that support it are controlled.

Additional functionality

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Memory card slot

When choosing a smartphone, pay special attention to the amount of built-in memory. If it turns out to be insufficient (4 or 8 GB), then only the slot for the microSD card can save. As a rule, most devices with such a limited amount of flash memory have it. The flagships are much less pleasing to them, but the amount of memory in them is a little more.

Moisture protection

If you want to use your smartphone in any conditions, then it is advisable to choose a model with a waterproof case. At the same time, it is not necessary to focus on monsters with a lot of rubber pads, which usually only upset with their characteristics. Instead, you can pay attention to the products of Sony - many smartphones of this company are able to function even under water. There are similar models from Samsung.

Battery capacity

Unfortunately, many modern devices are not capable of operating on a single charge for more than 12-16 hours. If this does not suit you, look for a model with a capacious battery. For a couple of days of battery life, the battery capacity can be calculated at 2500 mAh. If this parameter turns out to be even higher, then you will be in search of a charger much less often. But it must be remembered that in this case, the thickness of the smartphone may be prohibitive. Also, the LCD display affects the battery life. Screens created using Super AMOLED technology have pixels that glow on their own. The more black colors in the picture, the less energy is spent on the backlight. In this regard, the requirements for the battery are more bearable.

Most popular smartphone manufacturers

Samsung

Samsung is one of the largest South Korean concerns. This company produces not only smartphones, but also tablets, TVs, household appliances and various kitchen appliances. Moreover, the concern is also engaged in construction and some other specific areas. Samsung Galaxy smartphones cost a little more than competitors, but instead offer wider functionality and a stable proprietary shell.

Apple

Steve Jobs made a revolution in his day. He introduced the iPhone smartphone with a touchscreen display. It did not require the use of a stylus, which then seemed like a miracle. Now Apple smartphones continue to be in active demand. Even the very high price does not scare buyers. All existing models operate under iOS - a proprietary operating system for which a huge number of applications and games have been created.

Lenovo

The Chinese company Lenovo has started producing smartphones relatively recently. But in a short time, she was able to enter many markets. Including its products can be found in Russia. High-quality construction and adequate pricing policy allow the company to claim a very high level of sales.

Huawei

Huawei is a Chinese company founded in 1988. The greatest profit comes from the creation and installation of telecommunications equipment. Its services are used by many world-renowned mobile operators. Some time ago, Huawei decided to start producing smartphones. Its products stand out against the background of competitors with decent technical characteristics and a reasonable price tag.

Lg

The South Korean company LG was one of the first to start producing smartphones based on the Android operating system. Now she actively collaborates with Google, almost every year releasing devices from the Nexus series, devoid of any proprietary shell. Smartphones from the Optimus series delight you with an adequate price and competent optimization.

Microsoft / Nokia

Nokia's mobile division is now owned by Microsoft. However, smartphones under the American brand are still considered a relatively rare occurrence. The vast majority of Microsoft and Nokia branded devices work with the Windows Phone operating system. From this follows their common drawback - not the largest number of supported applications.

Alcatel

Alcatel smartphones are no longer involved in the French company of the same name. However, this does not prevent them from being among the most popular on the Russian market. Buyers love these devices because of their very low price and sane specifications. Smartphones operate using Android and a minimalistic proprietary shell.

Fly

Mobile phone manufacturer Fly was born in 2002. The company is trying to create budget devices. All of them are widely popular in India, Russia and Ukraine. Buyers love the affordable price tag and quality build.

Sony

Sony has been creating mobile phones and smartphones for a long time in collaboration with the Swedes. However, at the beginning of this decade, the Swedish stake in the joint venture was bought out. Now Sony smartphones have a proprietary Japanese style and decent performance. Many models get moisture protection at their disposal, which does not affect the appearance in any way.

Htc

Many people remember the HTC brand from the communicators on which the Windows Mobile operating system was installed. Now the smartphones of the Taiwanese company are running Android and an incredibly beautiful proprietary shell. The flagship models are endowed with support for HTC BoomSound technology, thanks to which they sound almost better than all their competitors.

Operator smartphones

In Europe and the United States, cellular operators offer a variety of mobile phones and smartphones under their own brand name. In Russia, this practice took root only a few years ago. Our operators offer smartphones at a very low price. If you are looking for a budget device, then you should start viewing the options with the operator devices (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon).

Philips

Philips products have always been in demand. Smartphones under this brand remain popular even now, when not the Dutch are engaged in their production. The most successful models are those with a capacious battery - they offer a decent battery life.

ASUS

The Taiwanese company ASUS was founded in the 80s of the last century. At first, she was engaged in the production of Chinese components. Soon, the high popularity of the products made it possible to enter foreign markets. After that, the expansion of production began. Many people remember ASUS communicators running Windows Mobile. Now, the lion's share of Taiwanese smartphones are powered by Android.

ZTE

ZTE is now a huge Chinese company. It was founded in 1985. Then it seemed that the company would only be engaged in the production of telecommunications equipment. But now ordinary consumers know it from smartphones that do not have the highest price tag. Their production began in 2010 - then they were branded devices that were sold by operators in their own retail outlets. Now the ZTE company has almost completely switched to the creation of devices under its own brand.

Highscreen

The Highscreen brand belongs to the Russian company Vobis Computer. The range of this manufacturer includes smartphones, tablets, video recorders and some other electronic devices. The most popular are smartphones that have a capacious battery at their disposal. A second battery is supplied with some models, the capacity of which is not so high. It can be put in the case when you do not want to increase the thickness of the device.

Motorola

The Motorola brand has been around for over 80 years. It was this American company that created the world's first mobile phone (even if it was not as mobile as we are already used to it). Unfortunately, at the end of the last decade, the smartphone manufacturer faced serious problems. To reduce losses, he had to leave many markets. That is why his devices are so difficult to find in Russia. Now the Motorola brand belongs to Lenovo.

Micromax

This Indian company was born quite recently. At first, it supplied smartphones only to its home market. However, now its products can be found even in Russia. It produces both push-button mobile phones and quite good smartphones. However, so far they are outperforming competitors only due to their low price tag.

teXet

Russian manufacturer of electronic equipment under the teXet brand was founded in 1993. It all started with the creation of DECT telephones. But gradually the company expanded production, moving to other electronic devices. In particular, you can still find her music players in stores. TeXet smartphones are nothing special - their distinguishing feature is their low cost.

Smartphones have long supplanted simple phones from the market. Mail, news, weather data, player, camera and all contacts are now collected in one compact device that helps us every day.

There are a huge number of such devices available on the market, so it is easy to get confused when looking for a new model. Let us consider the important qualities of modern gadgets and determine the parameters that are worth paying attention to when buying in the first place.

Frame

The variety of forms is a thing of the past. There are no clamshell smartphones or sliders on the Russian market. Therefore, there is no need to choose between form factors. In any case, the gaze falls on the candy bar. But the user is offered a huge number of materials and design options. The body is often made of plastic with a matte or glossy finish. The latter looks spectacular on the showcase, sparkles and shimmers with mother-of-pearl under artificial lighting. However, such a phone will get more dirty, and even scratches will be noticeable. Beauty requires sacrifice.

For fans of utilitarian solutions, there is a matte plastic. He is tougher and more resilient. This coating is less susceptible to operating conditions, but such phones also look simpler than glossy ones. In addition, there is also a soft-touch coating, which is pleasant to the touch - a very successful option in terms of the ratio of reliability and appearance. Plastic with a textured coating imitating leather trim also has its fans. Such models look interesting: the texture is clearly visible and even the stitching on the coating. A smartphone like this looks like an expensive diary.

Metals have been valued at all times. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly giving preference to just such materials, despite certain technological difficulties in the creation of cases. This is especially common in the segment of expensive smartphones, where high-quality alloy is becoming one of the features of the top model. In recent years, the number of devices with a monolithic and non-separable body has been growing. There is no removable cover, and only the tray for the SIM-card and the holder for the memory card are removed, if it is, of course, provided by the design.

Aluminum monoblocs are beautiful and fashionable, but the case can be much more slippery than plastic counterparts. Therefore, you need to be careful and attentive when using your smartphone.

Recently, there is a growing trend among manufacturers to release models with glass panels. Such smartphones are found among the flagships of leading brands. Less and less often, but there are still models in which the interface ports are closed with plugs that protect them from moisture. If the design of the device provides for such trifles, it is worth checking them in operation. The plugs should fit snugly to the surface and open without unnecessary effort, so that the owner of the smartphone does not accidentally tear off the useful component, once again sending the gadget for charging.

To combat moisture and dust, special cases have been invented. Such smartphones may look virtually indistinguishable from their less secure counterparts. However, appearances are deceiving. An interesting essence is hidden under the restrained appearance. Smartphones of this kind fall under one of the standards that speaks of the limit of the device's capabilities. The first digit of the marking indicates the level of protection against moisture, the second - against dust. In everyday use, the first value is more critical: after all, the chance of accidentally drowning a smartphone is more likely. Moreover, modern technologies have gone so far that the current dust and moisture resistant models offer to abandon not particularly convenient plugs. In return, manufacturers guarantee that when using the phone according to the recommended rules, nothing bad will happen to it. But for those who are already ready to go to the beach with a brand new smartphone, remember that you do not need to bathe the device in salty sea water.

If you consider yourself an extreme or think that a situation may happen to you when the phone will need to work under water (even at a shallow depth), choose waterproof models. Recently, they are gaining more and more popularity.

Models with shock-resistant cases stand apart. These are real SUVs in the world of mobile phones. They are not afraid of falling to the ground, bathing in mud and other extreme entertainment. Now there are many smartphones on the market that can withstand the most careless handling without visible consequences for the case. The features of such solutions include bright colors with catchy combinations of materials and impressive dimensions compared to conventional models. Often, the removable back panel in such devices is fixed with screws for added security. Therefore, if necessary, getting to the insides is somewhat problematic. But such a device is reliable and safe.

Screen

The usability of a touchscreen smartphone directly depends on the size of the display and its sensitivity. Screens are resistive and capacitive. There are almost no smartphones with displays of the first type. This outdated technology is different in that it requires the use of an additional object: a stylus or a pen to enter data on the screen. Such a display may not react at all to touching the fingers.

Capacitive displays appeared later, they are much more suitable for everyday life. Such a display perfectly detects pressing and without extraneous means. Although for those who are inconvenient to wield their fingers, they came up with capacitive styluses. This practical accessory can be used if the small letters and icons on the display are intimidating and doubtful that they will be comfortable to press.

The surface in the simplest devices is covered with plastic, in the more expensive ones there is scratch-resistant glass. At the same time, there is an oleophobic coating - a special layer that helps to remove fingerprints from the display. Less prints will accumulate on such a screen.

In budget models, there may be no brightness control sensor. Therefore, it is necessary to change the backlight level manually. And if the owner wants to read a book on the phone screen before going to bed, he will have to go into the menu settings and set the brightness on his own. In other models, the automation itself adjusts this parameter depending on the lighting conditions.

Lately, phones with curved screens are in vogue. Glass with rounded edges for them is produced by Corning, they are known as Gorilla Glass 2.5D. Due to this solution, the smartphone looks more beautiful, and it is more convenient to use it.

Screen diagonal in mobile communications is a separate topic. Display size and bezel-less format have become the palm tree for the leading market players today. A reasonable minimum for a modern touchscreen smartphone is 4–4.5 inches. The optimal screen size for a standard device is 5 to 5.5 inches. But top models go further and create almost "limitless" displays - from 6 inches. To save your eyesight, it is better to choose devices with better displays. The higher the dpi density, the clearer the fonts and the better the picture. The top models have a resolution of 2436 x 1125 and 2560 x 1440 pixels or even higher. The sensations from the image on the screen of such smartphones are indescribable. The type of matrix also affects the picture quality: TFT-TN screens will have small viewing angles. If you turn the smartphone a little more in your hand, the picture may turn out to be distorted. TFT-IPS panels are of much better quality, there should be fewer problems here.

It is worth paying attention to the devices with AMOLED and Super AMOLED screens that have become popular. On them, the owner will see an impeccably deep black color as on high-quality plasma, and the viewing angles and contrast will show excellent results. Screens of this type are also characterized by low power consumption. This is the best option for those who like to watch videos from their smartphone.

Operating system

If you go to the store for a smartphone from Apple, then you don't have to choose the version of the operating system. Every iPhone runs iOS, so in this case there is no reason for thought, the choice is obvious. The disadvantages of the mobile system have been well known for several years: restrictions on data transfer, not the widest possible customization (product settings for the needs of a particular user).

Today, in addition to GPS, most gadgets offer A-GPS to be activated. Thus, the time required to determine the coordinates is significantly reduced. In this case, not only the satellite signal helps, but also cellular base stations or nearby Wi-Fi points. Therefore, you can see yourself on the map just 10–20 seconds after launching the application, and not spend an order of magnitude more time using only GPS.

A number of smartphones support the domestic system of GLONASS satellites at the hardware level. It is important to remember that the power of a conventional smartphone transmitter should not be compared with specialized devices. Therefore, the smartphone may not show the location if you search for satellites indoors or, say, in the subway.

Sensors

Today, many smartphone models are equipped with a huge variety of sensors: lighting and proximity, accelerometer and gyroscope, digital compass and others.

Another trend in modern smartphones is the introduction of a fingerprint scanner. More and more often it can be found not only in top models of well-known manufacturers, but even among the middle peasants of the market. To give a certain zest to their flagships, some companies, along with him, build a face recognition sensor or an iris scanner into their gadgets to identify the owner. This is one of the latest developments and the most advanced technologies.

Design

The design variety of modern smartphones is quite large. However, basically it all comes down to the difference in body materials and colors. The cases themselves are monoblocks with rounded corners or rectangular.

In our online store, you can also purchase a variety of accessories for different models of smartphones: covers, memory cards, chargers or additional batteries.

You can familiarize yourself with the delivery terms for a smartphone ordered in our online store. Pickup is also possible from the point of an online store, an online hypermarket, a retail store.

Before purchasing any product, it is important to understand for what purposes a smartphone is needed and to whom. Based on these considerations, there is a classification of such devices that satisfies the following requests:

1. How to choose an inexpensive smartphone. In this case, almost any brand of phone will do. The key parameters are the purpose and in whose hands it will be. If the product ends up in the hands of a person who does not need technical excesses, then it is better to choose a smartphone without unnecessary bells and whistles, for example, it can be a model.

2. How to choose a mid-range smartphone. Such devices can vary in power and functionality. Powerful models will be the answer to the question "which smartphone to choose for a teenager." In this case, design is also important. A stylish and trendy device would be ideal. One of them -

3. It is especially difficult for a child to choose a smartphone. Most of them pay attention to the availability of games and applications, so try to choose a device that will have enough memory. Model will fit

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4. It is worth pondering over how to choose a smartphone by parameters and price... In most cases, the number of gadget parameters directly affects the cost. In such a situation, a more technically equipped model will cost a little more. Example,.

5. How to choose a smartphone, price and quality which are commensurable is an important question. Even for a low cost, you can choose a good phone, but the risk of changing the device in a year or two is still high. For example, an inexpensive and high-quality smartphone

What criteria should the display meet?

When choosing a model, one of its main parts is the screen. The display can differ in diagonal, matrix variation, resolution, sensor type. Depending on the listed criteria, the price of the goods also varies. The main types of diagonals:

• ... Small smartphones have always been in demand in this market. The combination of compactness and high technological capabilities attracts customers. Convenient and simple, they are ideal for consumers who do not intend to carry a bulky device with them. We recommend that you take a look at phones that have a screen of this size.

• ... The most popular and most popular models are presented in this category. Here you can find a wide variety of options on offer. All manufacturers are engaged in the production of gadgets with such a diagonal.
• ... This diagonal is also popular and demanded in the market. Its length allows you to qualitatively view any images. At the same time, it can be seen much better than on previous analogs. The production of models with such a diagonal is carried out by both the above companies and others, for example: HTC, Xiaomi and many others.
• 6.01 and more. Smartphones with such a diagonal are the largest of the proposed options. Their size is large enough for a phone, so not all manufacturers decide to release such products. Another concern is the fact that they are close to the size of a tablet.

The next criterion is the type of matrix. They vary depending on the manufacturer. Among the most common:

The first type is based on organic light-emitting diodes. The most popular option is the one with the widest 180-degree viewing angle. It provides detail and nothing will be able to hide from the eye of the buyer, wherever he is.

It is also important to decide what resolution the smartphone will have. After choosing a model and not looking at its characteristics, there is a risk that any video file cannot be played on the device. First of all, we are talking about HD files. Despite the fact that they exist in different quality formats (240, 360,480, 720, 1080, etc.), most users prefer viewing in high resolution, since the picture when choosing a lower level is very far from ideal.

In the most popular models, manufacturers have already taken into account these shortcomings and allow you to play videos in excellent resolution. For example, one of the recent innovations - allows you to play videos in 1080p quality.

However, there are still models that do not have such an option. However, the more functional ones are quickly replacing them, tk. the demands on smartphones are regularly increasing. Consumers are simply not satisfied with the fact that they cannot get the information they need, so they opt for a more functional model.

The type of sensor used in the device. The overwhelming majority of the latest models use a capacitive type. Among the advantages are stable operation, reliable touch response. However, in winter there may be problems with functioning. The most common is no touch response.

But not only the screen should be guided when choosing the required model and brand. In particular, you need to thoroughly study the operating system of smartphones.

Types of operating systems

The most popular are 2 OS - Android and. It should be noted that the second system is used exclusively by Apple. Let's look at it in more detail and try to see the advantages and disadvantages that it has.

It is worth noting that the OS from the iPhone is also very secure, on the other hand, there is an excessive number of locks when even harmless applications or pages on social networks fall under the company's prohibition. One of the few significant advantages of the iOS store over its competitor is music. If in the case of this company everything is perfectly worked out here and users regularly purchase compositions, then many performers do not even upload their works on Google Music.

Others, in turn, use. The rest of the brands have a common store, which also contains various games and applications. If the buyer does not know how to choose an android-based smartphone, then it is necessary to understand what goals he is pursuing. Choosing among the various variations, it is necessary to understand their power and structural features.

We have already written about what exist « ».

The newest existing version is 7.1. She entered the market not so long ago, so there are not so many smartphones with her. More than half of all available Android are 5.1 and 6.0. They have already firmly established themselves in the market and meet all modern requirements for a gadget. When wondering which Android smartphone to choose, the buyer runs the risk of getting an excessive amount of information. The device can become suitable.

But the Android system has its drawbacks as well as advantages. The table below demonstrates them:

Question " whether to choose a smartphone on Android»Everyone decides for himself. It is worth noting that by choosing this OS, a vast entertainment and application market opens up before the user. Android is developing dynamically and is regularly being improved, thereby gaining more and more new fans. And if we consider that the released versions of the biennial have long become the most common, then we should expect the same from the company's fresh new products.

The choice of the operating system is the cornerstone from which the user will subsequently need to build on.

Battery

Consumers also don't always know how to choose a smartphone with a good battery. Its capacity is measured in milliamperes per hour (mAh). The duration of using the device without charging will depend on the size. Most products start at 2000 mAh. But such batteries are already being ousted from the market by more advanced gadgets with a value of 3000 mAh and above. Companies, competing with each other, brought the power of the "heart" of devices to unprecedented sizes, sometimes up to 10,000 mAh. But these are rather exceptions. The bulk fluctuates in the 2000- variation.

Such a capacity will allow you to stay in touch for a while without recharging. More and more applications are coming out that are designed to save energy. However, many people overspend it. The charge level also differs in hot and cold weather, in the second case, the smartphone can quickly lose it.
You need to purchase the product exclusively with the original battery, otherwise there is a possibility of its poor interaction with the phone. As a result, stable operation without a charger will be impossible.

Camera

Popular models have a front camera from 5 MP, in more expensive brands this figure reaches. Such graphics are of high definition and quality, you can see all your favorite captured moments on it.

Cameras are capable of:

• clearly capture the image;
• edit an existing snapshot;
• adjust brightness, contrast, and other effects.

There are practically no smartphones left that would make the photo "blurry". New technologies allow you to take the perfect shot even while on the move.

An increasing number of users are making demands on the quality of the camera in the gadget. Therefore, when choosing a smartphone, try to get a gadget that will allow you to create pictures as beautiful as possible and fully convey all the emotions that accompanied the photographer at that moment.

Memory and machine performance

Above, among the shortcomings of iOS, it was noted that iPhones have only built-in memory. They are severely limited. Most popular variations:

• 8000 MB;
• 16000 MB;
• 32000 MB;
• 64000 Mb.

Having a limited amount of space available, the user is forced to correctly distribute it so that the phone is not overloaded. New applications help you find memory reserves and, if necessary, slightly increase the available capacity.

Android users can be much more relaxed about this issue. They are able to increase the capacity of the device to the one available in the phone. Popular volumes in demand - 32,000 MB, 128,000 MB, 256,000 MB. Such a volume will allow you to store an impressive amount of information on your smartphone.

The processor for the smartphone is the motor part. It is he who ensures the stable operation of the device.

The best processors for Android are made by Qualcuomm. They are distinguished by high reliability, performance, and withstand serious loads. Protected against constant temperature fluctuations. Snapdragon models manufactured by this company are installed on a significant portion of devices. Choosing a processor for a smartphone is not an easy task. You need to know how many cores you need.

Manufacturer's choice

The smartphone is a popular device, so many companies are engaged in its release. It is better not to trust unverified brands and firms that are just entering the market. Because their products will not be as reliable as those of well-known companies. Which smartphone to buy, everyone draws a conclusion based on their own desire, or by familiarizing themselves with the parameters of the device. The market leaders are companies:

• Huawei;

It is these firms that are the most obvious answer to the question: "Which smartphone to take?" By giving preference to one of these companies, in return you get reliable quality and a product that will last a long time. Choosing a smartphone company is an important matter, so you need to approach it responsibly.

Number of SIM-cards

Smartphones are gaining popularity. Such gadgets allow you to handle twice as many calls. What's more, they solve the age-old problem of phone confusion. Now you don't have to carry many devices at the same time.

Almost all large companies produce multifunctional smartphones. A similar option has been extended to all manufacturers. It will not be difficult to choose such a device. An excellent option is.

Having chosen the model you like, you can enjoy communication and not burden yourself with two or more phones.

Design and body of the device

Design solutions are very diverse. Starting from a rich choice of color palette, ending with the material from which the smartphone is made. Users prefer to diversify the style of the phone and make it exclusive, using stickers and stickers. All this gives uniqueness and helps to stand out from others. But the bright colors in which many models are clothed will also make the day more colorful, and the smartphone itself will make an indelible impression on those who have seen it.

Manufacturers use the following types of material in the manufacture of the device case:

• plastic;
• aluminum;
• metal.

Their use is most common in the smartphone manufacturing and manufacturing process. With regular use of the gadget, it will gradually wear out and its appearance will transform, however, various falls of the device have an even greater impact. Not everyone can withstand such blows.

Smartphones made from more durable materials are able to withstand much more stress and remain intact even when dropped from a height. However, metal devices are very prone to dents. But the main thing is that they are more clearly visible on them than on similar plastic ones. Simpler models will suffer significant damage. But, usually, such incidents do not lead to serious consequences, and if a person has a decent smartphone, then it is almost impossible to damage him like that.

Plastic is known for its inexpensive price and resistance to scratches and minor damage. Metal, in turn, is not susceptible to fingerprints and looks advantageous against the background of other materials, because it has recently been used in the production of such devices.

Choosing a quality smartphone means settling on the model that is best suited for the task at hand. An inexpensive option would be a gadget. The model combines all the necessary functions that a smartphone should have, while the cost of this device is low.

Also, don't forget about protecting your device from dust and moisture. So far, few devices can boast of this. At the same time, deposited dust and moisture penetrated constitute a serious threat to the gadget.

Sound parameters

On all models, there is the possibility of adjusting and adjusting the sound according to personal preferences. When playing and listening to audio files on the device, it is better to select the original products for this model. These headphones provide the highest quality and purest sound without any interference.

On smartphones, you can configure:

• volume;
• adjust equalizers;
• change the frequency.

It is also important to have a high-quality speaker, which not only plays music, but also informs about incoming calls and messages. But, overdoing it with the volume, there is a risk of damaging the eardrums. Therefore, you need to carefully adjust these parameters in order to get the perfect combination.

Gadgets have powerful speakers, so be careful and set the value to suit your needs. It is easy to choose a smartphone with good sound, the main thing is then to adjust the rest of the parameters. An excellent option would be.

Where to buy a smartphone

There are many places to sell devices, but don't trust unscrupulous sellers. Contact the store and buy the best smartphones at the most attractive prices. There are a huge number of models presented here, which differ depending on the cost, appearance, quality of shooting, technical parameters. Come to MOYO and get the best novelties and an individual approach to each client.

The highest quality products and respect for customers, this is what OMNI retail offers. Buy goods and see for yourself.

Thus, choosing the right model is not easy. Faced with diversity, the user runs the risk of getting a low-quality device. While writing this article, many types of gadgets were analyzed. We can recommend one that has excellent data and is able to withstand serious loads. Such a gadget can serve for a long time and become a reliable assistant in solving the most difficult problems.

See also the video "How to choose an inexpensive smartphone?"

Smartphones have become part of our lives and are actively used not only for calls, but also for surfing websites, photos, videos, games, etc. With many features, they are similar to tablets but smaller in size. Today we will figure out what to look for when choosing a smartphone so that it fully fulfills all the functions assigned to it.

Before buying, decide what is most important to you:
good photos and videos;
fast internet surfing;
communication on social networks;
games, etc.

It depends on which technical characteristics you should pay special attention to.

Display

The smartphone has long become a faithful companion in everyday life, and now you have to communicate with it for several hours a day. Almost all this time we look at the screen. Thus, it is the display that can be called the key element on which the convenience of using a mobile device directly depends.

It is difficult to name the optimal display size - everyone has different preferences and hands. The main thing is to determine for yourself the dimensions of the device, with which it will be convenient to work with one hand. It is considered the most convenient when one finger can easily reach any point on the screen.

Recently, smartphones have become more and more popular, to work with which you need to connect the other hand. Some call them phablets because they combine the properties of a classic smartphone and tablet. On devices with a diagonal of 5 inches or more, it is more convenient to watch videos, surf the Internet, read and type text. But it is also important to remember about practicality - you will not be able to put such a phone in a jeans or trousers pocket.

A few years ago, the screens of smartphones were flat and "sunk" a little in the body. Glass with rounded edges is now in vogue, which makes the shape of the smartphone more pleasant to the touch due to its streamlined design.

Matrix type

On smartphones of the budget line, TFT-TN matrices are most often installed. They have a small viewing angle, poor contrast and color reproduction. A more modern technology is IPS. The screens built on its basis significantly benefit from the point of view of color rendering, contrast and viewing angle, which can reach 178 degrees.

OLED displays deserve special attention, they are also often called OLED screens. In them, each pixel is a source of light. This eliminates the need for additional illumination. Such screens are capable of reproducing black color as faithfully as possible, while they have high brightness, contrast, have large viewing angles and are highly efficient in terms of energy consumption.

Display resolution

Display resolution is the number of pixels it is made up of. For gadgets with a diagonal of less than 5 inches, an HD display with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels is sufficient. If the diagonal tends to 5.5 inches, then you can pay attention to devices with a Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The pursuit of high resolution isn't always justified. On a small screen, you may not notice significant differences in picture quality, but high-resolution displays put forward higher demands on the "stuffing" and drain the battery faster.

Operating system

An operating system is a set of programs that allow you to control your smartphone and conduct a dialogue with the user. The OS is used to launch and operate applications and additional programs.

Today we can distinguish a trio of the most popular operating systems:

Android. Many games and applications have been created for it, which are downloaded from Google Play. This OS is installed on various devices, ranging from budget and ending with flagship smartphones. The OS differs only in the version. Interestingly, many manufacturers interpret Android and release devices with their own skins.
iOS. It is considered the most convenient and reliable OS. Apple devices work on it, but remember that devices with "apple" are not cheap, and many applications are paid. In addition, Apple smartphones after 2-3 years receive updated firmware along with new brand products.
Windows Phone. The interface of this OS is similar to that of a laptop or PC. It implements many of the usual "computer" services. Such devices are popular with business audiences and Windows enthusiasts.

CPU

The performance of the smartphone directly depends on how fast the device will work and whether "heavy" games with complex graphic "bells and whistles" will start. As a rule, budget line gadgets are equipped with single and dual-core processors, while in higher-end models the number of cores can reach a dozen.

Each core is essentially a separate processor. Thus, the more there are, the more tasks a smartphone can simultaneously solve.

But there is an important feature - for multi-core processors, optimization in applications is important. If the program cannot perform the division of the task into parts and distribute them among the cores, then perhaps not everything will be involved, which will affect performance.

The flip side of the coin of multi-core processors is the fast battery drain.

Memory

An important parameter is RAM, when choosing which it is important to determine the tasks that the smartphone will solve. 512 MB of RAM is enough for calls and everyday tasks. Are you planning to play and actively use applications? Then pay attention to devices with more than 1 GB of RAM.

The device's own memory allows you to store all user data. Initially, only Apple had an exclusively built-in storage device. Now, many manufacturers have abandoned the slot for an additional card. Remember that the actual memory size is different from the real one. The fact is that part of it is software.

If you plan to watch videos often or you need to store a lot of photos, then it is better not to save money and buy devices with a slot for an additional card. This is convenient because you can quickly install a USB flash drive and thereby expand the amount of free memory on the device.

SIM card

Today there are three types of SIM cards, which differ in size:

Classic SIM (Mini-SIM) 25 × 15x0.76 mm;
micro SIM - a smaller version of the usual SIM card, 15 × 12x0.76 mm in size;
nano SIM is the smallest SIM card, measuring 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm.

Many smartphones support the ability to work with multiple SIM cards. Such devices are the best option for those who need to have several phone numbers (for example, the first is for family and friends, the second is for communication at work, and the third is for the mobile Internet). In this case, the operator does not play any role in this case - smartphones with two and three SIM card slots allow you to abandon several phones in favor of one multifunctional device.

A number of smartphone models have a hybrid slot that allows you to simultaneously use a SIM card and a microSD memory card or two SIM cards at once.

Camera

Smartphones are most often equipped with two cameras:
basic;
frontal (for video calls and selfies);

Regardless of the location of the camera, their main characteristic is the number of megapixels. This parameter indicates how many points the matrix contains, which converts the received image from the lens into a digital representation. More dots allow for higher resolution, which means the resulting image quality will be better. On the other hand, high quality pictures take up more space on the memory card.

The active development of selfies (self-portraits) has led to the fact that the once weak front cameras of smartphones are now one of the main attributes of a modern gadget. Just a couple of years ago, their resolution was 1–2 megapixels, and now there are devices with 13-megapixel front cameras on sale, which allow you to take high-quality pictures, conduct video broadcasts and communicate in Skype. Look out for autofocus, flash, and image stabilization features for superior photo quality in a variety of shooting conditions.

Battery

The battery life of the smartphone directly depends on the characteristics of the battery. Need long battery life? Then choose a high battery capacity, small screen size and modest "stuffing". The fact is that powerful top-end models, which are equipped with capacious batteries, work no more than one day during active operation.

If we talk about numbers, then on devices from the budget line, small batteries of 1300 mAh are most often installed, while in the top segment the battery capacity starts from 2500 mAh. There are also smartphones with increased capacity batteries that allow the gadget to work for two or three days.

Want to extend your smartphone's battery life? Then pay attention to portable batteries.

Criterias of choice

Budget plays an important role in any purchase. If you have already decided on the amount to buy a new gadget, then you should understand what parameters you need to pay special attention to. At the same time, in the struggle for a buyer, each manufacturer tries to stand out with something of his own. Someone takes a stylish design, someone hardware, but some simply blur the line between a smartphone and a camera.

It is important to understand that not all functions are useful in practice:
For older people, simplicity and a minimum of bells and whistles are important. Calls are a priority for them, and smartphones with screens up to 4.5 inches, with a 5-8 megapixel camera and built-in memory of more than 4 GB will do. This is enough to communicate, install a basic set of applications, and take photos of memorable moments. When choosing, pay attention to the size of the icons in the menu - they must be large enough.

For all connoisseurs of musical novelties and music lovers, speakers and the quality of their sound are an important point. Better if there are special buttons that allow you to quickly rewind and turn on tracks. The best option would be smartphones with a capacious battery and a large amount of memory - this will be enough for storing and listening to your favorite tracks and albums.
Do you work a lot and do you need a phone to communicate with clients, partners and to separate work contacts from calls from relatives and friends? Then give preference to smartphones with two SIM cards, a capacious battery, a large enough screen and internal memory. Such devices will replace several devices at once, will allow you to quickly view the necessary documents, and most importantly, do not worry about the imminent discharge of the battery and be always in touch.
Do you love shopping and strive to be on the crest of not only the fashionable, but also the technological wave? Then pay attention to devices with a contactless card function. They are gaining more and more popularity, because now you can pay for purchases just by bringing the smartphone with the installed application to a special contactless payment terminal. Just. Quickly. Comfortable!

Do you drive a lot and want to use your smartphone as a navigator? Then choose devices with a good and large screen and built-in GPS-module, which will allow using special programs (Yandex. Maps, GoogleMaps, etc.) to build the best route. The screens of such smartphones are perfectly "readable" even on sunny days.

Tourists, travelers and all those who love extreme sports and recreation will love smartphones with a camera of more than 13 megapixels, shock-resistant body, GLONASS system, a high-capacity battery and an internal memory of more than 16 GB with the ability to install additional memory cards. Such devices are not afraid of shocks and water, they will be taken out of the forest, they will photograph the beauty of nature and architectural delights, preserving all this in their memory, and most importantly, they will work for a long time without recharging.

Gamers can go on a space journey, crush enemies, build their own kingdom, win a car race or save hostages from terrorists. To do this, choose smartphones running Android or iOS with a screen of more than 4.5 inches, a processor with more than 4 cores, an internal memory of more than 16 GB, an IPS matrix and a battery capacity of more than 2400 mAh. Such gadgets "pull" not only games, but also allow you to watch movies on the road.

If you divide all devices by cost, you can get several price segments:

Category up to 6,000 rubles. It includes productive smartphones with an optimal price / quality ratio (with Android OS with TFT or IPS display and a powerful battery that lasts up to 10 hours of talk time).
Category from 6,000 to 10,000 rubles: multimedia capabilities at a reasonable price. Among such devices, you can pick up smartphones with a good camera, stylish design or a capacious battery.
Category from 10,000 to 15,000 rubles: maximum multimedia. They are distinguished by a capacious battery, an eight-core processor, an HD-resolution display, up to 4 GB of RAM, a good camera, a fingerprint scanner and a stylish body.
Category from 15,000 to 20,000 rubles: new items and brands. The key features of these smartphones are a high-capacity battery, flash on the camera with special effects, an eight-core processor, a large IPS display with Full HD resolution and more than 3 GB of RAM.
Category over 20,000 rubles: style, originality and power. This category will appeal to all those who are looking for a functional, productive and really stylish device. Flagship quality and a balanced set of options allow you to get a reliable and loyal electronic friend. In such devices there is an energy efficient eight-core processor, stylish design, a powerful camera with a good lens, support for LTE network and shock-resistant housing.

Thank you for your attention and happy shopping!

The flagships of the leading manufacturers are equipped with the latest technology - here you have fingerprint and iris scanners, and an intelligent voice assistant, and RAM like a gaming laptop. These gadgets are good for everyone, except for one thing - the prices. For the sake of buying the upcoming new product from Apple, an ordinary Russian will definitely have to sell a car.

Of course, not everyone is ready for such an impressive spending. More often than not, people want to buy a smartphone that is inexpensive, but good - one that does not need to be blown off dust particles and which is equipped with all the necessary functionality. And this is not a utopia; You can buy a quality gadget at a reasonable price - you just need to know what criteria to choose.

How to choose a good budget smartphone?

The first thing to do for a buyer looking for an inexpensive but good smartphone is give up prejudice against Chinese products... The opinion that goods from the Middle Kingdom are collected by stupid self-taught craftsmen on their knees in stuffy basements has long been outdated. In terms of quality, products from Xiaomi, Oppo, Lenovo and even lesser-known Bluboo and Doogee are in no way inferior to products from Samsung and. IPhones, by the way, are also assembled in China - and they work like clockwork.

Chinese smartphones are cheaper not because they are worse, but because their manufacturers do not charge “for the brand”!

Next, it's worth deciding on a budget. It is too presumptuous and optimistic to expect that for 2,500 - 3,000 rubles it will be possible to buy a quality gadget. But having an amount of about 10,000 rubles in hand, you can start choosing - in 2017, a huge number of curious devices are presented in the middle price segment.

The buyer needs to choose a smartphone based primarily on individual needs: for example, a gambler should look for a device with a powerful processor and video accelerator, and a music lover should look for a smartphone like LG V10, with a dedicated amplifier and digital-to-analog converter. However, there are also such criteria that you need to pay attention to in any case - regardless of personal preferences.

Memory

RAM as a selection criterion is more important than built-in memory, because the built-in memory can be expanded with a flash card. RAM is necessary for temporary storage of data - together with the processor, it provides performance. If "RAM" is not enough, then even with the most powerful chipset the smartphone will slow down.

The optimal amount of RAM for the average smartphone - 2 GB. If you want to save a lot, you can take a device with 1 GB, but this device is not suitable for games. As for the built-in memory, that's enough 8-16 GB... Obviously if the buyer is looking for inexpensive smartphone, then intends to use it mainly for calls and Internet surfing. These purposes do not require a large amount of ROM-memory.

Operating system

Android - and nothing butAndroid!

Actually, the buyer has little choice, because on iOS from Apple budget devices do not come out, and the promising Finnish Sailfish is still generally installed on a few smartphones. There remain only the "green robot" and Windows 10, which is present on the budget models of Acer, Archos, Microsoft.

However, the "operating system" Windows has one significant drawback that the "geniuses" from Microsoft have not been able to eliminate for many years - quality third-party software is too little.

Android doesn't have that problem: Google Play is the largest app store where you can find programs for both work and play.

Battery

Users often tend to buy inexpensive smartphones, because they expect that such devices will be able to work longer without recharging - after all, there is no multi-core processor on board, and the screen is not so bright and juicy as to consume precious milliamps before our eyes. This point of view is not entirely correct: the battery is different from the battery - the battery of the gadget in terms of power corresponds to its functionality.

Therefore, the buyer of an inexpensive device should definitely pay attention to the battery capacity. If the smartphone belongs to the middle price category and is provided with moderate functionality, 3000mAh will be enough.

Fans of long-lived smartphones should take a closer look at the Oukitel K10000 with a 10,000 mAh battery. This gadget is able to "stretch" without recharging up to 5 days with active use.

CPU

The processor together with the RAM are responsible for the speed of the gadget. Of course, there is no need to count on the fact that an inexpensive smartphone will have a top-end processor - it is not needed there, because it will not be able to fully prove itself. The buyer is advised to choose a budget gadget with a chipset from the company MediaTek (MTK).

Why are MediaTek chipsets better than Qualcomm's (Snapdragon)? At first, they are cheaper by themselves and do not increase the cost of the device, Secondly, they use less energy. Snapdragon processors are considered to be more productive, but recently MTK are pulling up on this criterion.

Don't take a budget smartphone with the Spreadtrum chipset! The performance of such devices, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired.

In addition to the manufacturer of the chipset, its clock frequency and the number of cores are also important. The optimal number of cores for an inexpensive smartphone – 4 ... If there are more of them, it doesn’t matter - it’s will not negatively affect on the battery life of the gadget. Modern devices are able to disable some of the cores when they are not needed.

As for the clock frequency, it is responsible for the number of operations that the device can perform in a minute. A reasonable minimum for a budget gadget is 1.5 GHz.

3G support

3G support is a must. Without 3G, the user will not be able to get out normally even to the network; loading data with EDGE is a real torment. However, the buyer will probably have the least problems with this criterion - almost all of modern smartphones support 3G.

The presence of a 4G module is not so important. LTE in Russia does not work everywhere, therefore 4G in a smartphone is an advantage "for the future." But if you still want to take an inexpensive model with fast internet, it is better to choose one of the options in our rating of budget smartphones that support LTE.

Thus, a good but inexpensive gadget should meet the following requirements:

• Price up to 10,000 rubles.
• Android operating system.
• Random access memory (RAM) - from 2 GB, built-in memory (ROM) - from 8 GB.
• Battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh.
• 4-core MediaTek processor with a clock speed of over 1.5 GHz.
• 3G support.

And most importantly, the buyer should not limit himself to the assortment offered by domestic communication salons and hardware stores. Chinese trading platforms and AliExpress provide an excellent opportunity to purchase almost any device at a low price.

Good and inexpensive smartphones of 2017

A buyer looking for a smartphone with a low price and all the necessary functions should pay attention to the models from the following list.

DOOGEE X30

• CPU: 4-core MediaTek MT6580 @ 1.3 GHz
• 2 GB / 16 GB
• Operating system: Android 7.0
• Battery: 3 360 mAh

Price on AliExpress: 4 463 rubles

The novelty from Doogee is perhaps the most impressive smartphone of 2017 in terms of the ratio “ price - functionality". For only 4.5 thousand rubles, you can purchase an all-metal gadget with 4 (!) Cameras and a 5.5-inch IPS-display. You ask, where is the catch? Better ask the Doogee company how it manages to make such wonderful "budgets" - during our testing of the Doogee X30, no significant "pitfalls" were found.

Bluboo S8

• CPU: 8-core MediaTek MT6750, clock speed 1.5 GHz
• Memory (operative / built-in): 3 GB / 32 GB
• Operating system: Android 7.0
• Battery: 3 450 mAh

Price for Banggood: about 8 990 rubles

It would be wrong to call Bluboo S8 a copy of the Samsung device of the same name. Bluboo S8 is an independent device that borrowed only the screen from the Korean manufacturer.

The gadget is equipped with the unique 360 ​​Safety security software, as well as an ultra-fast fingerprint sensor (triggers in 0.1 seconds), a capacious battery that supports Fast Charge technology and a connector. In addition, the smartphone boasts an unusual iridescent design - there are few budget phones on the market that look as great as the S8.

Blackview BV7000

• CPU: 4-core MediaTek MT6737T, clock speed 1.5 GHz
• Memory (operative / built-in): 2 GB / 16 GB
• Operating system: Android 7.0
• Battery: 3,500 mAh

Price on GearBest: about 6 406 rubles

Refusing to release copies of well-known gadgets, Blackview began to produce inexpensive, but sensible and extremely unusual devices. Any smartphone of the BV series is a clear proof that a protected device does not have to look ugly - it can also have a very attractive design.

The BV7000 is not only cute - it also has excellent performance! What other smartphone for 6.5 thousand rubles will be able to offer 4G, a FullHD screen and a 64-bit processor? Don't forget about durability: Blackview complies with the IP68 standard, can work at a depth of 5 meters and is able to withstand pressure up to 0.5 tons.

Conclusion

The basic rule of economics is that competition is good for the consumer, because it leads to an overall decline in prices. The mobile technology market is now more competitive than ever - over the past 2-3 years, a huge number of new players have appeared on it. And since these players need to somehow cling to the "place in the sun", they act in the most obvious way - offering their devices at minimal prices, almost at cost.

It is thanks to this that buyers now have the opportunity to buy an inexpensive but good smartphone - just look towards such Chinese companies as Bluboo, Doogee, Blackview and others. Chinese manufacturers monitor the quality of products even more carefully than Korean and European ones - after all, just one mistake is enough for them to tarnish their reputation and be “in the tail”.