The best smartphones under 10000 rubles in 2022

In 2022, due to fluctuations in exchange rates, it became difficult to find a good smartphone in the category under 10 rubles. You have to be content with either models of past years, or delve into the ultra-budget class itself. And this means making compromises for your criteria by which you choose a smartphone.

We’ve rounded up the best smartphones under Rs 10 in 000 to help readers make their choice. In our rating, we talk about the pros and cons of the models and give a brief overview of the models.

Editor’s Choice

TECNO Spark 7

Comes in green, black and blue. Green is a swampy, trendy color in 2022. Nice screen with thin bezels. Only the “chin” let us down – the frame is too thick. The phone was made with a clear eye on party-goers and youth. It can be connected via bluetooth to six devices at the same time!

The Helio P22 processor is a worthy choice in its class up to 10 rubles. It copes well with 000D games, and messengers and YouTube are launching in flight. Probably, it’s still a good optimization of the proprietary shell on the operating system and fast RAM. 

All cameras here are 16 megapixels – they know their business well. If you take the version with 4 GB of “RAM” (it can be a little more expensive than 10), then you will also get a built-in function for artistic background blur in the video.

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Top 13 best smartphones under 10 rubles in 000 according to KP

1. realme C21Y

A good state employee with relevant characteristics for 2022. True, only the younger version with 10 gigs of RAM and 000 GB of memory falls into the category up to 3 rubles. If the internal memory can be finished off with a flash card (up to 32 GB), then nothing can be improved with the RAM. But 256 GB for normal work and everyday tasks will be beyond your eyes.

On sale models in strict black and azure-blue colors. Embossed pattern on the back to make the handset less slippery in your hand. The mobile phone has a triple camera, which gives a very worthy result for its money. 

But you should not count on a super-beautiful picture. The graininess is noticeable. Praise is worth and for the processor. The Unisoc T610 chip is on board – in this price segment, this is, one might say, the top level.

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2. Itel A48

Another market leader in ultra-state employees. It has a feature that is quite rare for smartphones in 2022 – here the back cover is removed and the battery is taken out. Other brands have long moved to monolithic cases, but this one is still holding on. Probably because Itel has been producing push-button dialers for a long time. Ironically, this can actually be considered a plus for people who, for some reason, need to have a spare battery. You can buy it on Chinese marketplaces.

Externally, the phone is concise and simple. Works on pure Android without any external shells. This means that even with its modest amount of RAM, it will perform a little better in normal tasks: applications open faster, etc. Powered by UNISOC SC9832E processor – the most budget solution.

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3. HUAWEI Y5p

The smartphone is equipped with a large memory and a triple card slot that can accommodate two nano SIM cards and an SD memory card up to 512 GB, providing more space for applications, photos and videos. All the data you need is stored in the compact body of your smartphone and is always available, wherever you are.

The battery provides 17 hours of video playback and allows you to perform daily operations on the device without being distracted every few hours by an additional charge.

The Smart Power Saving feature optimizes battery power consumption so you can perform daily tasks without worrying about the battery level. Thanks to the intelligent face recognition function, you can quickly unlock the screen of your smartphone. The device has a significant drawback – the lack of Google services, so it is unlikely to suit modern users.

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4. ZTE Blade A71

The model is available in three colors: aquamarine, metallic and ice gray. The colors are harmonious, calm. The plastic is covered with a ribbed pattern to make the tube more secure in the hand. Inside there is a weak Unisoc SC9863A processor: the developers saved the most on it. True, they did not stint on three gigabytes of “RAM”. Therefore, if you immediately remove unnecessary applications and do not launch a crowd of five applications, everything will be fine in everyday tasks.

The camera in the smartphone is adequate. The main thing is not to shoot with an approximation – all its shortcomings are immediately visible here: ripples, a fuzzy picture, noise and other troubles. But the wide-angle module is acceptable. The front camera can be used to recognize the face of the owner and unlock the phone.

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5. Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Reference state employee from Xiaomi. Finding something even cheaper and at the same time new from them for 2022 is difficult. Recall that the Redmi series was once declared as a sample of a phone on which the company earns a minimum: the buyer got it almost at the cost of components and assembly. The company from China made a name for itself on them and allowed to change the concept.

Right now Redmi is just a budget phone. They are willingly taken to children, the elderly and as a second tube for work needs. They serve faithfully for years. If you’re going to play 3D games, get the 3GB version. On low quality settings, everything will work without problems.

Inside the Helio G25 processor, although the previous versions of the line were on more productive Snapdragon, but the business, as you know, is striving to optimize costs and maximize profits. 

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6. DOOGEE X95 Pro

The brand began with the release of “armored” smartphones for hunters and fishermen. This model is “civilian”, but it’s nice that they still added a particle of their corporate identity here. Out of the box, the phone is pasted over with all kinds of protective films, and the display is immediately protected by additional glass. Comes in blue, green and black. Blue and green are slightly “nuclear”, I want a little more calm shades.

There is no fingerprint sensor. But the front camera can recognize the owner. There is an interesting folder on the phone called “Tool Bag”. It has a sound level meter, a protractor, a magnifying glass – the camera magnifies the image for easy viewing – an electronic level and a virtual plumb line. Pumped up the processor – only a quad-core. Although others are not stingy to install eight-core. But thanks to 4 GB of RAM, the work is very comfortable.

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7. TCL 20E

The budget models of this brand started a rapid expansion a couple of years ago in order to occupy a part of the budget smartphone market. In 2022, this is one of the company’s top models. In fact, this is a rebranding of the popular Alcatel 1S gadget with a proprietary shell. Inside, the specifications are identical.

You don’t have to wait for super speeds from it, but it works stably. It is often taken as a second gadget for work tasks, chatting with colleagues. The advantage is also in a very good battery. Although 4000 milliamps / hour is by no means a record now, thanks to the economical processor it works for two days without recharging.

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8. Alive Y1s

Out of the box, along with the smartphone, we get a cool protective case. He is thick, armor-piercing. The edges protrude slightly above the display and thus give it additional protection in the event of a fall. One caveat: with such a case, the smartphone turns out more. But overall, this is a fairly compact model by 2022 standards. And if you don’t like the standard protection option, then order a thinner “bumper” from China.

The gadget has a curious function of assigning a task to the volume down button. For example, turn on the camera or run some program. And you can make it so that when you shake your phone, the flashlight turns on. The idea is simple and useful, but for some reason other manufacturers of the best smartphones ignore it. There is a motorcycle control mode: without incoming calls and with the function of quick responses via SMS to calls.

The mobile phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chip – in combination with 2 GB of memory, a thoughtful and unhurried smartphone in terms of speed is obtained.

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9. BQ 6353L Joy

The most relevant novelty for 2022 from a domestic brand. It comes in four interesting colors: graphite black, olive, purple and navy blue. Runs on a weak Unisoc SC9863A processor. But if you are only for correspondence and social networks, it will be enough. Games, photo editors will open slowly. Complex modern 3D shooting games will slow you down.

Despite the modest filling, thanks to the price and attractive design, the mobile phone pleases with the build quality. Good plastic used. Such a simple device should ideally suit the older generation of users, for whom the main thing is a large screen, loud sound and the ability to communicate with loved ones.

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10.Nokia C01 Plus

Available in blue and dark purple case. The assembly is excellent: the old push-button Nokias immediately come to mind. The only concern is the quality of the plastic. So it seems that its surface will begin to wear off after a year of wearing it in a purse or trouser pocket. Fortunately, a silicone case is available from the box, the thick walls of which can be considered real armor.

The slot for the second SIM card and “flash drive” is combined. That is, either you use two SIM cards, or expand the memory (there is something to expand, the standard stock is only 16 GB) and are content with only one number. You can forget about 3D games. Even if something starts up, the phone will get very hot and rapidly discharge. But you can shoot at the balls and drive the snake. Messengers and the Internet – no problem. The smartphone has a compact form factor by the standards of 2022.

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11.Samsung Galaxy A02

This phone is a rare exception in the Korean company’s lineup. The thing is that it was created and assembled by order of the company by contractors from China. This is such a way to reduce the cost of the model. 

Housing made of high quality plastic. Unless the side faces are a weak point. After a year they will start to wear off. The MediaTek MT6739W processor, coupled with modest RAM, is predictably slow. All programs open very slowly. 

Models of three colors are on sale: red, turquoise and black – they have already become basic for budget Samsung models.

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12. DOOGEE X95

Смартфон с большим экраном станет отличным выбором для повседневного использования. Устройство гарантирует стабильно высокий уровень мобильной связи благодаря поддержке шести наиболее востребованных диапазонов частот LTE. Наличие на экране защитного покрытия исключит появление на нем царапин и потертостей.

You can run most applications without slowdowns in multitasking mode. The rear camera will allow you to create high-quality pictures. The face scanner prevents unauthorized access to data stored on the smartphone.

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13.Realme C11

The smartphone is ideal for the elderly, as it is equipped with a widescreen display, thanks to which the image will be detailed and clear. The powerful processor will ensure smooth gaming and comfortable work with most of the applications you need in your daily life. Thanks to a capacious battery, the device can work without recharging up to 40 days in standby mode (if you play continuously, you need to charge after 12 hours).

The smartphone supports reverse charging technology and, using an OTG cable, allows you to share the charge with other gadgets. The quality of the pictures is not the best, besides, the phone will not handle “heavy” games.

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Leaders of the Past

1.OUKITEL C21

The budget smartphone has a stylish appearance, a large amount of memory, and a good battery. The device will please with several main cameras, as well as a high resolution front. The phone features high performance and a large screen. Thanks to the battery capacity, the smartphone can work without recharging for several days. The processor provides support for most games and applications. 

Users consider the lack of a standard headphone jack to be the main disadvantage of the smartphone. Therefore, fans of using them will need to purchase a wireless headset. 

The editors consider the smartphone to be the best due to the presence of several cameras, the possibility of high-quality selfie shooting and a good battery. I would also like to note a clear and loud sound and a large amount of memory.

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2. HTC Wildfire E

This budget smartphone is ideal for photo lovers. The thin frame will not interfere with the review, and the small display will allow you to control the gadget with one hand. There is voice control and voice dialing. Added a lot of sensors that respond to approach, illumination (this allows you to auto-adjust the brightness). The gadget has a built-in compass.

The face recognition function is quite well implemented, which allows you to quickly unlock the phone. It is noteworthy that it works in two variations – without blinking eyes and with blinking. You can also unlock your phone with your fingerprint. Thanks to its light weight, the smartphone will be convenient even for children. However, keep in mind that the quality of the front camera is not the best.

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3. Nokia 3.4

A smartphone with a good camera will please you with high quality pictures, and thanks to the large screen, it will suit the elderly and people with low vision. They will also appreciate the loud sound and good call quality. Large battery capacity will allow you to stay in touch for a long time. The manufacturer promises two days of operation of this model without additional recharging.

Selfie lovers should take into account that the front camera shoots in poor quality, so the smartphone is unlikely to suit them. In addition, the smartphone has performance problems, even when performing basic tasks, there are delays, applications can freeze and crash.

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4. Samsung Galaxy A01 Core

The device is small in size, which makes it convenient for any user. The model shows good results in terms of performance, but you should not expect any special gaming features. This smartphone is designed to meet the basic needs – uninterrupted operation of calls, sending messages and communication in social networks.

Despite the small battery capacity, the model can hold a charge for up to two days. This is ensured by an energy-efficient screen and a modern processor. The device will not live up to the expectations of people who regularly shoot a lot of photos and videos. The storage is small, which makes the phone suitable for kids and users who don’t care about cameras.

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5. Xiaomi Redmi 9C

A smartphone can be called universal for each user – it has everything you need. The large screen displays the picture in detail, the Google Pay module provides the ability to pay everywhere by phone, and NFC – for instant file and data exchange. The model has a powerful battery. In call mode, the phone can be used for 32 hours. The aspect ratio of the screen is a so-called cinematic aspect ratio.

This will be appreciated by those who often watch movies and videos on their smartphone. In addition, so that your eyes do not get tired, you can adjust the color temperature – from the coldest to comfortable warm, as well as choose day or night modes. It should be borne in mind that the quality of shooting is not the best, so the device is hardly suitable for photography. In addition, some models may have problems with NFC一 freezes or complete lack of work.

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6. Ulefone Armor X6

Inexpensive smartphone in an armored case. Great option for travelers. There is a mode of operation in “gloves”, so you can use the gadget with comfort even in severe frosts. Thanks to the battery, you will always be in touch, and the camera will allow you to create good pictures. In addition, there is the possibility of underwater shooting.

Смартфон ударопрочный, имеет высокую степень защиты от пыли и влаги. Учтите, что объем памяти небольшой, поэтому гаджет не подойдет любителям игр.

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7. ZTE Blade A3

The removable battery of the smartphone is equipped with an intelligent power saving mode that learns the user’s habits and frequency of interaction with applications to ensure the best performance. Applications that consume excessive power will be automatically closed by the device. The model is equipped with an NFC module that allows you to exchange data between smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as make purchases using your smartphone with one touch.

The processor guarantees high performance, fast and smooth operation. The presence of 4G LTE technology in a smartphone significantly increases the speed and quality of mobile Internet, allowing you to always stay online and comfortably interact with Internet resources.

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8. Itel A25

The device will please the elderly, as it is equipped with a large and bright screen and simple controls. A good amount of battery will allow you to use the device for quite a long time, but only in the mode of calls and SMS. The phone is dressed in a fairly durable case, so it is not afraid of falls.

The cameras on the smartphone are weak, so you should not expect professional photos and videos from it. Gamers will also not appreciate this model due to the small amount of RAM.

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How to choose a smartphone under 10 rubles

The price category of smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles is of interest to many users. Here, brands are looking for a balance between price and features. A budget gadget, along with more expensive ones, can serve for a long time and answer most of the requests of its owners. However, when buying, it is worth considering the main points:

• Battery capacity. Именно это отвечает за долговременность использования телефона от одной зарядки до другой.
• Camera. This aspect is very important for lovers of photo and video shooting, as well as selfies. A smartphone with a bad camera is just not suitable for those who love pictures, but the elderly will almost certainly like it.
• Size. Here, rather, we are talking about the elderly and people with poor eyesight. You should not choose a phone with a small screen or small print for them.
• Amount of RAM. The smartphone must have at least 1 GB of RAM. With a smaller amount, the gadget may freeze.
• Built-in memory. If the selected model supports the installation of memory cards, then 4 GB “native” will be enough for the user. Otherwise, we recommend purchasing a smartphone with at least 16 GB of internal memory. This will allow you to use the gadget with virtually no restrictions: take pictures, watch videos, play games, and so on.

To help choose a smartphone worth up to 10000 rubles, the editors of the KP asked Lyudmila Sergeevna Medianaya, marketer of the online hypermarket kotofoto.ru

Lyudmila Medianaya claims that the segment of budget smartphones up to 10 rubles is quite extensive. The line is represented by both famous brands and smartphones, which were defined as noname yesterday. As before, most of the client audience first of all pays attention to the popular name, meanwhile, it is recommended to focus on the characteristics of mobile phones.

If you are looking for a student option, the expert advises, the first smartphone for a child, then choose the cheapest option. The child will learn to charge it. Most likely, it will quickly break the charging connector, but from bitter experience it will understand that this is a sensitive place on the phone and you should be careful. Get acquainted with the basic options of a smartphone: learn how to receive calls, take the first pictures, watch an educational cartoon on the phone, play the first simple toys.

If you are giving a gift to a mature person who uses mail, social networks, YouTube, who loves travel and photography, choose a more expensive smartphone with a larger screen and better features.

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