10 best smartphones under 7000 rubles

In terms of battery life here, there are no special miracles, and the battery is pretty standard capacity – 3000 mAh. Here, too, it is worth noting that in the market there are plenty of smartphones with smaller battery capacity. With intensive use, the smartphone will need to be charged every day, but the daily overnight charging is a common practice and has not embarrassed anyone for a long time. If the smartphone is only used occasionally, it can easily work on one full charge not one day. Charges through the USB Type-C connector. From the useful additional features you can highlight the fingerprint scanner.

Advantages

• Thin enough;
• IPS matrix with good viewing angles;
• Dual rear camera unit;
• autofocus of the main camera;
• Processor, which provides a good indication of performance;
• 3 GB of RAM;
• expansion of data storage through memory cards;
• Operation time without charging in a moderate mode – from two days;
• fingerprint scanner.

Disadvantages

• no noticeable disadvantages for such a price.

HONOR 9S

Rating: 4.6

Next we will consider a little more expensive device, but in this category the price difference is insignificant by definition. This is one of the most successful developments of Huawei, released under the brand HONOR, which recently feels more and more confident in the market. It’s not bad at all, and the only tangible problem is the lack of Google services. Since the beginning of the well-known controversy between the U.S. and China, this is now a common problem for all Huawei and HONOR gadgets.

The screen features here are largely similar to the BQ 5732L Aurora. The size in the diagonal is relatively small – 5.45 inches for a size of 70.94×146.5×8.35 mm. Weighs 144g. You can choose from three color options – classic black, blue or red. However, all of these shades can already be considered “classic”. The IPS matrix, a little better than the BQ 5732L Aurora SE, but with a little less resolution on the long side – 1440×720. However, the difference is insignificant and visually does not feel, especially since the density of dots is even higher – 295 per inch.

Huawei smartphones are famous for their superpowers in terms of photography, but their “little brothers” HONOR can boast of such an advantage is not always. This is the situation we see here – the rear camera is only one, and its resolution is only 8 megapixels. Recall that the previous, cheaper model has such characteristics of the front camera. Here the frontal is even weaker – 5 megapixels. Video in F

lHD 1920×1080 you can shoot, but in terms of photography you will have to be satisfied with the most ordinary results.

The processor here is very good, as for a gadget of this class – 8-core Mediatek He

• o P22 with PowerVR GE8320 video module. RAM only 2 GB, but this is not a minus of this model, but quite a normal configuration, and there is no need to “turn around” the BQ 5732L Aurora SE with three gigabytes. The built-in memory is also very small – 32 GB, but memory cards are supported, and what the hell – up to 512 GB in size. And the slot is dedicated, with a second SIM card does not intersect in any way.

  In terms of communications, we have quite a standard set of features. Supports two sim card mobile operators format nanoSIM, mobile communication works in all popular technologies, including 4G LTE. Bluetooth module is new and fast – version 5.0. Wi-Fi “normal” – standard 802.11n, plus direct transfer function to Wi-Fi Direct devices. Navigation by satellite in BeiDou, GLONASS, GPS with a cold start A-GPS.

  The smartphone is powered by a non-removable battery with a capacity almost the same as the previous version – 3020 mA⋅h. That’s just charging through clearly outdated micro-USB connector.

  Advantages

  • a good IPS matrix;
  • Support for memory cards up to 512 GB;
  • Dedicated card slot;
  • standard 3.5-millimeter headset output;
  • Not a bad processor and, consequently, performance;
  • luetooth 5.0;

  Disadvantages

  • a weak rear camera;
  • No Google services;
  • obsolete micro-USB connector.

  Samsung Galaxy A01

  Rating: 4.5

  

  The review continues with an inexpensive smartphone, in which the consumer is already magically influenced by the word combination Samsung Galaxy. Even realizing that we are dealing with a very and very low budget gadget, the trust in the manufacturer often influences the choice, and in the case of Samsung, this motivation is quite reasonable.

  The colors of the body here are the same as in the previous model – black, blue, red. This is clearly not the most important feature with which to begin a review of the smartphone, but, strangely enough, in this case, the choice of colors that users pay attention to. The size of the phone – 70.9×146.2×8.3 mm, weight – 149 g. Supports two nanoSIM.

  With the display here, the manufacturer has done very peculiar. Its size and resolution do not make a special impression – ordinary 5.7 inches diagonally and even more ordinary 1520×720 dots resolution with a density of 295 per inch. But with the technology of the sensor, everything is much more interesting. Namely, it uses a PLS matrix. We hasten to reassure those readers who “strained”, knowing how skillfully gadget manufacturers are trying to veil under different acronyms imperfect TN-matrix. Everything is fine here – PLS technology is a direct consequence of IPS. There is nothing particularly revolutionary in it, and, in fact, this is the same IPS, only with an even deeper blacks and extra brightness.

  At the same time this improvement does not make PLS-matrixes more expensive, on the contrary, as we can see on the bright (in all senses) example of Samsung Galaxy A01 smartphone. Among other things, PLS matrices also cover almost the whole color space sRGB, which IPS can boast only in its most expensive “hypostasis.

  The camera situation in this model is significantly better than in the previous one. The rear unit consists of a pair of cameras – a 13MP main camera with autofocus plus a 2MP depth-of-stage sensor. There is a LED flash. Front-facing is quite usual – at 5 Mpix. Under the front camera is made drop-shaped cutout – not a bad compromise between the “monobrow” and “point. On the rear camera can shoot video up to F

  lHD 1920×1080. Of the good things about multimedia and communications – there is the normal usual headset output “mini-jack” 3.5 mm.

  In terms of performance, this smartphone pleases, albeit budget, but a modern processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 on eight cores with a frequency of 2 GHz. RAM, expectedly, a little – 2 GB, and built-in quite a “mundane minimum” – 16 GB. Fortunately, the memory cards are supported, and large – up to 512 GB, and the card slot is dedicated and you don’t have to choose between the memory and the second sim card.

  The battery here is the standard capacity of 3000 mAh, and in this case it’s very good, considering the overall not too voracious system. Many manufacturers are equipping less powerful batteries for more power-hungry smartphones.

  Advantages

  • trustworthy brand;
  • PLS matrix;
  • wide viewing angles;
  • Increased brightness and black depth;
  • A good dual rear camera unit;
  • Standard headset output 3.5 mm;
  • Support for large memory cards up to 512 GB;
  • dedicated slot for memory cards;
  • good autonomy.

  Disadvantages

  • a lot of unnecessary applications that cannot be uninstalled (subjectively);
  • Outdated microUSB connector.

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  ps Xenium S266

  Rating: 4.4

  

  Another budget model of the Philips brand, known to all of us since childhood. Can impress a very good battery capacity due to a third more than the above options, plus the fact that this is a novelty in 2020 – the smartphone was announced recently, in July this year.

  Let’s start with the exterior. The design of this model, quite expected, the most classic in all senses – minimalism and characteristic of modern smartphones without. Case size – 72.8×155.6×8.8 mm, weight – 168 g. With colors has failed – there is only one option in black.

  But the screen diagonal is already bigger – 6.08 inch, and for fans of large displays will already be an outlet. The more that the matrix is not bad, IPS with a resolution of 1560×720. The density of dots is tolerable – 283 per inch. Particular extravagances in terms of improving the image here is not observed, just a normal, good-quality matrix with all the advantages of IPS in terms of wide viewing angles and deep black.

  The developers approached the cameras in a peculiar way. From a depth sensor is decided to give up, but installed a pair of equivalent cameras with a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels in each. Those who care about the bokeh effect can not worry, the second camera here is set just to evaluate the background blur and create that very bokeh. Front camera – the usual 5 megapixel with an aperture of f/3.0.

  Let’s go over the performance. “The 8-core Spreadtrum SC9863 processor rules the system. Built-in memory is quite expected 32 GB, who is not enough, can expand the volume through an external flash card. And in this part the model already loses to its “neighbors”: a slot for memory cards combined with a second SIM, and the maximum allowable amount of cards – 128 GB. However, neither the first circumstance nor the second can be considered a disadvantage. In the vast majority of cases in budget smartphones card slots are combined with a second SIM card, and the fact that the aforementioned models have dedicated slots, this is their bright advantages, rather than a disadvantage Philips Xenium S266. All the same can be said about the maximum capacity of memory cards.

  And now a few words about the obvious advantage of this model. Despite the fact that the electronics of the device is more than sparing in terms of power consumption, manufacturers have equipped the smartphone battery, a third more capacity than all previously described in the review options – 4000 mAh. This makes it possible to use the device without recharging for up to several days in a moderate mode.

  Advantages

  • 2020 novelty;
  • high-quality IPS matrix;
  • Not a bad dual rear camera unit;
  • a high-capacity battery;
  • A fingerprint scanner;
  • powerful battery.

  Disadvantages

  • obsolete microUSB connector.

  ZTE Blade A7 (2020) 2/32GB

  Rating: 4.3

  

  We will continue this part of the review another novelty in 2020 – a smartphone manufactured by ZTE Blade A7 series. The Chinese company ZTE, before exploring the field of smartphones, has earned serious recognition in the world thanks to its high-quality and affordable telecommunications equipment. The first steps in the field of portable gadgets from the company so far look quite successful.

  This smartphone also supports two SIM cards, but the format is already nanoSIM. By far the most common format. Case size – 72.7x155x8.95 mm, weight – 164 g. The design is classic in every sense. The size hints at a big screen. Indeed, the diagonal here is decent – 6.09 inch.

  The screen characteristics are decent for this price category. Matrix resolution is low, but sufficient – 1560×720 with an acceptable density of dots – 282 per inch. IPS sensor with all its advantages in terms of viewing angles and color rendering.

  To the “operator” part of the device manufacturer has approached responsibly, and even generously. In such an affordable price it was able to “fit” triple rear camera unit. A 16MP lead camera with autofocus, an 8MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor for background blurring. Front camera – 8 megapixels.

  We need to make a small remark about the cameras. In absolute terms, and if you compare with the neighbors in the selection of review, the camera configuration here is very decent. But those who previously used the previous generation smartphone ZTE Blade A5 will be disappointed. For some unknown and very strange reason, the camera here shoots worse than the A5. The junior model has a noticeably better deal with the exposure, a combination of brightness, contrast and saturation, white balance. On the other hand, the older model shows itself better in terms of dynamic range. What is more important is quite obvious. Therefore, we enroll the camera performance in both the advantages and disadvantages at the same time, so that users of previous generations of ZTE Blade do not create inflated expectations.

  The performance of the smartphone is quite decent, as for a lower price category. There is a budget, but the new Mediatek He processor

  • o P22 with eight 2GHz cores. RAM and internal memory are 2 and 32 GB, respectively, that is, the minimum that you can count on for such a price. You can expand the data storage by cards – the slot supports large cards up to 512 GB.

    For the battery smartphone manufacturer is also worth thanking – not all, even much more expensive models can boast a capacity of more than 3000 mAh, and here we have as much as 4000 mAh.

    Advantages

    • new in 2020;
    • quality matrix with good color reproduction;
    • Triple powerful camera block;
    • Standard headset output 3.5 mm;
    • Support for large memory cards up to 512GB;
    • high-capacity battery.

    Disadvantages

    • disadvantages of the camera unit compared to the previous generation of ZTE Blade smartphones.

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    ps Xenium S566

    Rating: 4.2

    

    We finish our first selection of the review with another Philips from exactly the same Xenium series, but only the older model S566. It has a lot in common with the above-described S266, but is also in high demand, in fact on a par with it. At a slightly higher price, it can offer some advantages that matter to many. We will focus on the differences, so as not to particularly repeat the identical characteristics.

    In terms of external data, the older model practically does not differ from the younger one. Exactly the same dimensions, the same design, the same diagonal screen. But here is a case already shockproof, though, the manufacturer is not too detailed describes in the characteristics, what exactly the load it can withstand. Nevertheless, this circumstance still gives the model an additional plus.

    With the screen the situation is exactly the same – a completely similar 6-inch screen with the same matrix and resolution – IPS and 1560×720 pixels, respectively. And the flipside multimedia (we mean cameras) is exactly the same – a pair of rear modules at 12 Mpix each and a 5 Mpix front.

    There are some positive advances in this model in terms of performance. If the processor is still the same – Spreadtrum SC9863 with eight cores, the RAM has already 3 GB, not 2, as in the younger model. And this one gigabyte is not a trifle as it may seem. On such small amounts of RAM every gigabyte is like a breath of air. Built-in memory is exactly the same 32 GB as the Xenium S266, and you can use a memory card slot to expand. The capacity limit is the same – 128 GB.

    Finally, exactly the same favorable situation with the autonomy. The makers here if not improved the equipment, it certainly has not worsened – the same 4000 mAh battery, which with moderate use may suffice for several days.

    A brief summary of this model. If we don’t count the highly specialized points, the S566 differs from the S266 only in RAM 3 GB vs. 2 GB. Is this difference worth the extra cost of a few hundred rubles?? Definitely worth.

    Advantages

    • shockproof casing;
    • A good matrix;
    • Not a bad processor;
    • 3 GB of RAM;
    • support for two LTE modes (FDD andD);
    • fingerprint scanner;
    • high-capacity battery.

    Disadvantages

    • obsolete microUSB connector.

    The best smartphones at a price of about 7000 rubles

    The second selection of the review of the best smartphones under 7000 rubles in 2020 according to Expertology magazine is devoted to more expensive models, the price of which balances on the border of 7000 rubles. That is, depending on the point of sale, the place of purchase and possible promotions, these models may cost if not much more than this price, and may be further slashed in the near future.

    ZTE Blade V10 Vita 3/64GB

    Rating: 4.9

    

    Let’s start the selection with the brand model, which has already appeared above. Now it will be a smartphone of the same Blade line, but a different model – V10. You can buy this model without any problems for less than 7 thousand euros. For example, it has a capacity of 10GB, but it is often sold at a higher price than this one.

    Let’s start with the most noticeable – the screen, and it’s a decent size – 6.26 inches diagonally, and this is more than the above ZTE Blade A7. Further characteristics are practically the same. Not revolutionary, but quite good IPS matrix with a resolution of 1520×720. Dot density is also far from outrageous, especially considering the diagonal, but acceptable – 269 pixels per inch. With such a diagonal size smartphone body is 75.8×157.1×8.1 mm. Weighs about 150g.

    Those who expected from this smartphone a serious advantage over the ZTE Blade A7 (2020) in terms of shooting, will be slightly disappointed. V10 has nothing to parry the relatively “cool” triple A7 camera unit. But for those who are not going to engage in comparative analysis dual camera will be quite enough for good shooting even with the effect of background blur. The main camera here has a resolution of 13 MP, the second module – 2 MP, and it is just a depth sensor, based on the readings of which the algorithms form the background blur. The main module has autofocus.

    Electronics and all processes are controlled by a central chip Unisoc SC9863A on eight cores with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. With memory, things are better than any of the smartphones discussed in the previous group. If 3 GB of RAM still came across, then 64 GB of internal storage was not a single one. Nevertheless, even this capacity may not be enough for many people, especially if you shoot a lot of video. For such cases, you can always use an external card. A slot for flash cards is combined with a second SIM card slot and supports up to 256GB – more than enough.

    The battery in this smartphone in terms of capacity is something of a compromise between the standard 3k. mAh and a distinctly “generous” 4 thousand. mAh. Here the capacity is 3200 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it should suffice for 14 hours of talk time. We would not be so optimistic, but we still estimate the battery life of this model as quite decent.

    In addition to the basic functionality, there are some additional features. For example, the fingerprint scanner for authorization can be quite useful. But the facial recognition feature here is more decorative, and you can use it only for entertainment. Rival with iPhones this smartphone in this part can not. And what should be noted here almost by applause is the presence of NFC module, which in 2020 is already widely used as the most convenient tool for contactless payment.

    Advantages

    • big screen;
    • A high-quality matrix with a wide viewing angle without distortions;
    • lush color reproduction with crisp contrast;
    • not a bad camera unit with a depth sensor and background blur;
    • battery life;
    • The performance (as for this price category);
    • memory card support;
    • NFC module for contactless payment;
    • fingerprint scanner.

    Disadvantages

    • Weak camera block;
    • The shortcomings of the firmware (partially treatable with updates).

    Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2/32GB

    Rating: 4.8

    

    Few smartphone reviews can do without Xiaomi, and due to the widespread popularity of this brand, this is quite true. There’s nothing supernatural about this model, but it’s definitely a “user-favorites prize” in this price segment. Few other models priced around 7k. The Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2A has collected a huge and mostly positive feedback. At one time, last year, 2019, this was one of the first smartphones, along with the Mi 9T, to get the global MIUI 11 firmware.

    Let’s look at these rather modest features that hide the reliability, durability, predictability, usability and fault tolerance. The size of the device – 70.41×146.3×9.55 mm, weighs 165 g. The smartphone looks quite “old fashioned” – with pronounced bezels on top and bottom. But this is not even a drawback because the model initially does not pretend to conform to any trends.

    The screen here is average in every sense – the size of the diagonal is 5.45 inches. IPS matrix with a resolution of 1440×720 and a fairly high dot density of 295 pixels per inch. Image quality is ok, not outstanding, but good, with correct color reproduction, good contrast and more or less normal reserve of quality.

    With the cameras here, things are, quite frankly, a bit poor. It is this fact that defines a smartphone in a special category – for users who do not care about the quality of photography and modern features such as bright night photography or bokeh effect. Here you’ll only have to rely on what the only 13MP rear camera and the only 5MP front-facing camera can do. However, if we compare it with quite cheap models, then this 13 Mpixel main camera looks quite good.

    The performance in this model can be described as decent. An octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, plus 2GB of RAM, is the normal bunch to make sure apps run very fast. Built-in storage, of course, not a record – the usual 32 GB, but a slot for memory cards allows you to use a much larger size – up to 256 GB.

    Finally, the battery life. Here the smartphone is on top, although models with a 4000 mAh battery already appeared above in the text. Here, however, the system by definition is not too power-hungry, and accordingly, this volume is enough for a longer time of use.

    Advantages

    • High reliability and fault tolerance;
    • the test of time;
    • Protection against splashing;
    • A good matrix with a wide view;
    • classic headset jack 3.5 mm;
    • Relatively powerful processor;
    • Support for flash cards of large capacity up to 256 GB;
    • High capacity battery.

    Disadvantages

    • weak rear camera.

    HUAWEI Y5 (2019) 32GB

    Rating: 4.7

    

    We could not avoid the lower price category smartphones HUAWEI, especially because their “little brother” HONOR in the review still got. The same problem here is the lack of Google services, and the direct fault here, after all, is not HUAWEI, whoever is to blame for the very fact of the trade war.

    Externally, the smartphone also does not try to look “expensive and rich”, the design here is highly classical in all senses. Size – 70.78×147.13×8.45 mm, weight – 146 g. Screen size 5.71 inches diagonally with a semicircular cutout for the front camera. The colors of the body – black, blue, brown. IPS matrix resolution – 1520×720. That is, the figures are quite ordinary, except for a good margin of brightness of the screen. And it’s worth counting – in automatic mode the brightness can reach 600 cd/m. The brightness of the screen, which is a very good indicator, means that daylight will not be a hindrance to the visibility of the image, and the screen will “go blind” only in direct sunlight.

    The performance of the smartphone can tell a lot about the processor. Here the central chip is a quad-core MediaTek He

  • o A22 (MT6761) with a frequency of 2 GHz. If we consider that the senior model Huawei Y6 uses exactly the same processor, it seems that Huawei Y5 is ahead of its time. But no, this is a very and very budget variant, which is still used such popular models as Vivo Y90 and Redmi 6A. RAM here all the same ordinary, more even the minimum 2 GB. Built-in storage – 32GB. But at least the memory cards are supported large capacity – up to 512 GB. So, by and large, it is clear that performance is far from the strongest point of this model.

    With the cameras, things are just as ascetic. The rear main module is the only one with a sensor resolution of 13 megapixels, with autofocus and LED flash. Front-facing 5 Mpix. You can shoot video up to F

    lHD 1920×1080.

    The communication side of this model is also characterized by reliability and fault tolerance, but not variety and not high technology. From the “advanced” here we have except that the module Bluetooth next generation 5.0, everything else is very standard. The socket for wired connection is outdated – micro-USB. The battery is not bad – capacity 3000 mAh, which works for more than one day in a moderate mode.

    Advantages

    • brand;
    • quality and reliability;
    • A good IPS matrix;
    • picture quality and a large margin of brightness of the screen;
    • support for large memory cards up to 512 GB;
    • standard connector 3.5 mm for a headset;
    • Bluetooth 5.0;

    Disadvantages

    • Performance in comparison with neighboring models;
    • no google services.

    TECNO SPARK 5 Air

    Rating: 4.6

    

    Let’s finish the review of the best smartphones under 7000 rubles with a kind of “highlight”. The Chinese company TECNO is trying to enter the electronics market, where, it would seem, the threshold of entry is already almost insurmountable. Makes it this unexpected and thus interesting ideas – a cheap smartphone with a huge screen.

    Let’s tell a secret – the screen here as much as 7 inches in diagonal (to be precise, then all the same 6.95 inches). Yes, this is the very edge where smartphones end and tablets begin. But it’s just that the edge, so a single standard in the definition of all the same is not. The company positions this rather interesting device as a smartphone after all. Let’s specify right away – we know that not everyone likes “shovels”, but still the percentage of users who prefer the extreme diagonal is far from zero.

    Now about the characteristics of the screen itself. And here you may already have questions. So, for example, with such a screen, the resolution of the matrix is only 1640×720. The dot density is appropriate – 258 ppi. But were it a matrix with a resolution of F

    lHD 1920×1080 or so, the price would have been completely different. The quality of the matrix is quite normal IPS with all the advantages of this technology.

    The manufacturer has reduced the configuration of cameras to a minimum, but still retained the potential for pictures with blurred background. So, the rear unit here consists of a pair – the main camera with 13 MP resolution with autofocus and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front panel is better than the previous model – 8 megapixels.

    You should not expect any special processor power from the device. Here the Mediatek He is the boss

    • o P22, and its four cores with a frequency of 2 GB are only able to more or less swift operation of applications, and you can certainly not count on games. RAM – 2 GB, storage – 32 GB. Memory cards are suitable in size up to 256GB.

      And that’s what manufacturers were able to impress, it’s the battery. On the one hand it is obvious that a large screen must be “fed” with something, but judging by the market, manufacturers often neglect this vital need. Here the Chinese are not stingy, so not stingy – as much as 5000 mAh will supply the device with power with great reserve. Charging through the same obsolete micro-USB connector.

      From the additional “pluses” – fingerprint scanner and face unlock. The smartphone can be used as a USB-host.

      Advantages

      • A huge screen (the advantage for those who love “shovels”);
      • Minimal, but not bad rear camera with a depth sensor;
      • Bluetooth 5.0;
      • Support for memory cards of up to 256GB;
      • fingerprint scanner;
      • Face unlock.
      • USB-host;
      • Capacious battery 5000 mAh.

      Disadvantages

      • outdated micro-USB connector.
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